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 101 - 105 of 116 reviews

Posted by Timothy | June 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent lawyer

Billy Olson has helped me thru some tough times. Had a probation violation a while back. Mr Olson is a great lawyer at a fair price.

Posted by Weymon | June 04, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Great

Billy Olson did an outstanding job representing me. I felt as if he took a personal interest in my case. he stayed in constant contact with me keeping me informed on everything from start to finish. I was very pleased with his work ethics

Posted by Russell | May 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Top Notch Attorney

Mr.Olson listened as I explained the details of my case. He was the first person to really take an interest in what I was going through and he told me he would do everything he could in my defense, and to let him do the worrying. He charged me a fair rate and he kept me informed on his progress. He c...arefully explained my options and gave me sound advice. Finally, he was able to get a serious felony charge reduced to a misdemeanor, and the case was disposed of very satisfactorily. I highly recommend Mr. Olson and would rate him at the top of any scale!

Posted by Laurel | May 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Amazing Divorce attorney!

I have been struggling with my divorce for quite some time. The first time I filed alone, then I hired someone, who I had to retire due to lack of communication and bad advice. My sister referred me to Billy Olson and I couldn't be happier with my results! Great to work with, easy to talk to and avai...lable! Which is a must when dealing with something messy like a divorce. I highly recommend the Olsen firm for whatever your needs may be.

Posted by Kevin B. | April 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Amazing Firm! Child Custody

I cannot say enough great things about Billy and Jenni. They were an awesome team to work with; from day one they were extremely helpful, always attentive, very supportive and there for me anytime I needed them with questions or concerns. As a result, they were able to put me at ease during an extr...emely difficult time. A million thanks to the two of them for all that they did. I would highly recommend this firm to anyone.

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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

Criminal defense lawyer

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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