William Michael Olson

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William Michael Olson

also known as Billy Olson

5.0
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 19 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Athens, GA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

PO Box 8103, Athens, GA 30603, 220 College Avenue, Suite 616, Athens, GA

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About William

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

Felonies, misdemeanors, DUI, traffic

50%
Family 50%

Divorce, Legitimation, Custody

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 19 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2006

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

The Olson Law Office LLC

PO Box 8103, Athens, GA 30603, 220 College Avenue, Suite 616, Athens, GA, 30601

theolsonlawoffice.com/

William Michael Olson's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

116 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 25 reviews | Professionalism

Posted by Kevin | June 08, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

He Fought for my freedom and never judged me.

Mr. Olsen was very professional . Listen to everything that I had to say about my case. He never gave up and always fault for what was right. I am extremely happy with his services. If I ever needed any kind of service like he provided. I would absolutely hire him again. He always answered the phone... and was very responsive with questions that I had. If I can give him a rating from 1 to 100 it most definitely would be 100. Anyone that is fighting a criminal case should hire Mr. Olsen. He done the very best job out of any lawyers that I’ve ever had to have.

Posted by Matt | March 23, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Student at UGA

Billy was very personable and helpful right off the bat. While we were calling around to find a lawyer to hire for a first offense misdemeanor, all except Billy had simply explained the pretrial option and asked for a lot of money to do something that Billy explained we could do ourselves for free. B...illy explained how the system works on these cases in its entirety, and said he would fight for a better result than pretrial, something none of the other lawyers even mentioned. Once hired, Billy worked for 10 months to make sure that we got the best result possible. He explained everything in the process thoroughly and eventually led us to a great result while still never going to trial. I am so happy that we trusted Billy and I’m very impressed with his knowledge of the system and ability to negotiate on our behalf. If I had to go back I would hire Billy again 10 times out of 10. He works hard for your interests, knows what he’s doing, and treats everyone with respect while so many other lawyers just saw me as a nice check.

Posted by anonymous | February 27, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Look no further, Billy is your man. Seriously.

After spending 65,000$ on "preeminent" Athens Criminal Defense Attorneys who never listened to me; arrogantly dismissed my inquiries; left me to rot in jail for months on end; abandoned my case and literally stole my money, good fortune finally came my way and I retained Mr. Olson. When I met Bill...y at the end of last year, I was facing two grand jury indictments with 5 felony and 8 misdemeanor charges that carried a maximum sentence of >40 years, while stuck in the County jail with no bail for 6 months. Firstly, he relentlessly worked at securing my pretrial release and frequently visited to keep me updated and at times, just to say hello. He also responded to phone calls and emails almost instantly. At that point, I knew that he actually cared and that he is my staunch advocate. Within a few weeks, I was out on bond with an ankle monitor. I was so relieved because I truly felt am stuck for so long, and was losing hope. Billy investigated my case thoroughly and entertained every legal avenue, with my best interest at heart. He was never concerned with resolving the case quickly but resolving it in the best possible way for me. Over the following two months, Billy coupled his passionate professional dedication with ingenious and unparalleled legal acumen to effectively demolish the State's case. Last week, all charges were dropped. It sounds like a miracle and I'm still in disbelief that I'm walking away from this terrible mess unscathed. But it's all thanks to Billy, who I'll be eternally indebted to and will forever be my lawyer (whether he likes it or not). I've never written a review in my life. This will be the first and last. So Seriously, stop looking for lawyers in Athens and get in touch with Billy. It'll be the best legal decision you've ever made.

Posted by Mike C. | February 19, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Awesome Attorney - 10 Stars!

William “Billy” Olson was recommended to us during one of the most stressful times in our lives. Billy and his wife Jenni are a legal team dedicated to advocating and obtaining the best possible outcome for our son’s case. They are professional, knowledgeable about the law and empathetic towards thei...r client. Billy was very accessible and honest about all aspects of the case. He patiently listened to our concerns and answered any questions we had about the case, always letting us know that he was fighting for us. We are so grateful and cannot thank you both enough for what you’ve done for our son! We highly recommend you hire William Olson as your lawyer; he and Jenni will take care of you!

Posted by anonymous | April 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney

So grateful for William Olson

Mr Olson was very engaged, supportive & caring while representing our son. He answered or returned calls promptly - both ours & our sons- and stayed on top of things as they occurred. He was very considerate of our feelings and truly did what was best for his client. He knows the law inside & out an...d moved quickly to make things happen. We are very appreciative for all he did for our family & highly recommend him!

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William Michael Olson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kevin Charles

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Anna Bolden

Criminal defense lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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."

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Kalki Yalamanchili

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Markus Boenig

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Billy Olson is a great attorney who knows the law and is excellent in front of a jury. I endorse this lawyer."

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Kalki Yalamanchili

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Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

2016

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®

Work Experience

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

Associations

Western Circuit Bar Association

Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Education

2005

Mississippi College School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

University of Georgia

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2018

Felony Drug Court Graduations

Treatment Courts, Recovery, & Alternatives to Incarceration

2012

Athens Workforce Enhancement Reentry Curriculum

Collateral Consequences of Arrests and Conviction

Languages

English

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