Free Consultation
$0 first 30 minutes
PRO
also known as Billy Olson
Virtual Consultation Available
Free Consultation
Mr. Olson is a zealous advocate with extensive experience as both a prosecutor and defense attorney. He also has worked tirelessly on behalf of nonprofits in the community to ensure the underrepresented and vulnerable have equal access to representation and justice.
2
Practice Areas
Free Consultation
$0 first 30 minutes
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
PO Box 8103, Athens, GA 30603, 220 College Avenue, Suite 616, Athens, GA, 30601
theolsonlawoffice.com/116 Client Reviews
Showing 91 - 95 of 116 reviews
Posted by Terri | October 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Excellent Attorney!
I have used Mr. Olson on more than one occasion. He was very knowledgeable, thorough and dedicated to my cases. One was a somewhat complicated felony charge that was reduced to a misdemeanor and one was a DUI that was reduced to a reckless driving even though the evidence was sufficient for the DU...
Posted by Tom | September 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Responsive, experienced, engaged, compassionate, respected...
How fortunate I was to have chosen Mr. Olson to represent me! He was engaged throughout my case and, as I observed, he clearly was respected by both those in law enforcement and in the judicial system including the bench. My case, several serious felonies, resulted in the best possible outcome...
Posted by Jason | September 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Class Act
Billy was an excellent hire. Very thorough, returned calls and messages promptly and genuinely cared about the result. I would recommend him to anyone who wants to be treated fairly and with utmost confidence.
Posted by anonymous | September 09, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
More than an attorney
Soon after I turned eighteen I found myself accused of a misdemeanor. I had never been in trouble with anyone for anything. I was worried about my future. I selected Mr. Olson to provide me legal counsel. He outlined a few options that were available. Mr Olson accompanied me to my trial. He was...
Posted by anonymous | July 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
My family
Attorney William Olson defending me in two separate cases after losing my wife to her battle with cancer. The first case involving my teenage daughter three weeks before my wife passed we were involved in a heated shouting match which the police were called out and I end up being arrested charged wit...
"Billy is an intelligent, hardworking, and zealous advocate. He can be counted on to do everything in his power to obtain a favorable result for his clients."
"Billy and I began our legal careers together on opposite sides of the courtroom. He is earnest, fair, and hardworking, with far more trial experience than most lawyers. When we are on opposite sides, I know that he will advocate for his client, but also be up front and fair in negotiations to try to resolve a case."
"Billy Olson is a great advocate for his clients with the skills and knowledge to make sure they receive the best possible outcome. If someone is charged with a crime, they would be lucky to have Billy in their corner."
"Billy Olson is a great attorney who knows the law and is excellent in front of a jury. I endorse this lawyer."
Criminal defense lawyer
2016
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2009 - Present
Attorney, The Olson Law Office, LLC
2009 - 2012
Staff Attorney, Athens Justice Project
2007 - 2009
Assistant District Attorney, Western Judicial Circuit District Attorney's Office
2006 - 2007
Public Defender, Barrow County Public Defender's Office
2005
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2018
Treatment Courts, Recovery, & Alternatives to Incarceration
2012
Collateral Consequences of Arrests and Conviction
English