William Doyle Healan III

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William Doyle Healan III

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 29 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Winder, GA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury

14 West Candler Street, Winder, GA

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About William

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 40%

Drug offenses, Possession, Trafficking, Intent to distribute, Family Violence, Aggravated Assault, Battery, Damage to Property, Criminal Trespass, Rape, Child Molestation, Child Cruelty, Child Pornography, Murder, Kidnapping

30 years | 3,500 cases

40%
DUI and DWI 40%

DUI, Child Endangerment, Vehicular Homicide, Suspended License, Habitual Violator, Reckless Driving, Speeding, Traffic Offenses

30 years | 3,500 cases

40%
Personal Injury 20%

Car Accidents, Wrongful Death, Truck Wrecks, Commercial Vehicle Wrecks, Serious injuries, Premises Liability

30 years | 500 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating
Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2011

Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 29 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1996

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Healan Law Office, P.C.

14 West Candler Street, Winder, GA, 30680

healanlaw.com

William Doyle Healan III's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

21 Client Reviews

5 star (21)
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Posted by anonymous | November 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

My Criminal nightmare.

I hired Mr. Billy Healan to represent me in highly publicized criminal case that took place at a restaurant in Winder GA. I was charged with some very serious charges that could have landed me in jail for 5-10 years. I owe my life to Mr. Healan due to his professionalism and his knowledge of the law ...and his passion for his clients rights not only did i not to jail he got me first offender status and probation he also got my probation terminated. I had Mr.Healan represent me twice and I would hire him a million times again. He is an exceptional lawyer and a consider him a friend for life now. If you have any Criminal Charges you are facing if you do not let Mr. Billy Healan represent you your future is at risk. I can't say enough about this GREAT MAN and how he saved my life. He rescued me from Criminal Charges that were brought against me unjustified charges brought by Winder and The Barrow County District Attorneys Office and the State of Georgia. Thank You again Mr. Healan for the rest of my life.

Posted by Philip Russell | November 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent attorney, very responsive

I had a case years ago in which my prior lawyers, in my opinion, failed to present the case which would have proven I was not guilty for which I was charged. As a result, I took a plea bargain, but the prior lawyer failed to mention the “First Offender” law . After researching the law myself, I hired... another attorney whom then passed the case to Mr Healan. I was advised to be patient and he would handle everything. Well, after about 18 months, Mr Healan not only got the case on the docket, the district attorney’s office even spoke on my behalf in a positive manner and the “Retro First Offender” order was granted! I have since asked a question via email, and much to my surprise, unlike prior lawyers, was answered within five MINUTES! air you need an professional attorney, I HIGHLY recommend Mr. Billy Healan!

Posted by anonymous | September 3, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Mission impossible

Mr Healan took a case that I would have sworn our loved one would have gotten (a lot) of prison time and turned it into a probation/counseling case. It was unbelievable!!!! I highly recommend Mr Healan.

Posted by anonymous | August 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Patience

Sometimes cases get better with age... in mine it did and Mr. Healan was able to take care of my legal needs perfectly. I would highly recommend his firm.

Posted by anonymous | April 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best case scenario

I got pulled over in Barrow County for going 23 over the limit. Was subsequently arrested for DUI and given the speeding ticket as well. Found Mr. Healan in a quick google search and I'm absolutely glad I did. I refused breath and sobriety tests so the prosecution's case was weak to start with. Prose...cutor initially wanted me to plea to reckless driving and speeding. We had to go back to court a couple times but Mr. Healan got the DUI dismissed completely and the speeding dropped to 14 over so I had no points added to my driving record. This was the best case scenario and I couldn't have done it on my own. A+, worth every penny.

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William Doyle Healan III's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Cason

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Healan is a model for the profession. Moreover, he’s a good, reputable, and competent attorney who cares about his clients and their problems. I endorse Mr. Healan because I have no doubt he’s an attorney of good conscience and unlimited ability. Everyone in the legal community respects Mr. Healan simply because he has earned and deserves it."

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Joseph Bennett

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 01

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mr. Healan is an outstanding attorney with an incredible amount of experience. I would highly recommend him for any type of criminal or traffic defense case."

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Debra Finch

Unknown lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Billy Healan for over 20 years. He is a top-notch criminal defense attorney. He is smart, savvy, and well-respected amongst his peers in the legal community."

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Kevin Christopher

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Billy is widely regarded as one of the best criminal defense / DUI lawyers in North Georgia. Prosecutors and Judges respect him because of his knowledge of the law, his passion, and his professionalism."

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Gregory Willis

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Billy for any criminal case in Northeast Georgia. I've worked on many cases with Billy and I learn something each time I talk to him. He is one of the best lawyers in the state. He is outstanding at trial, motions, and appeals. He can do it all and his clients get the best results possible because of his hard work."

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Kim Stephens

Unknown lawyer | Sep 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Billy Healan is a remarkable lawyer who always gets the best possible results for his clients. I highly recommend Billy to anyone with a DUI or other criminal case who wants to make sure "no stone goes unturned" in his or her defense."

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Amy Carter

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Mr. Healan for years. He and I used to litigate against each other while I was at the DA's office and he was always a pleasure to work with. He is an asset to the legal community."

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Zebulon Chandler

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Billy Healan is a legend in Georgia DUI. He literally helped rewrite the law regarding DUI in the state. He is the kind of strong lawyer with great interpersonal skills that make for a great criminal defense attorney. I highly recommend attorney Healan."

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Evan Watson

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I send clients to Mr. Healan without hesitation when they need skilled representation in the Athens & Barrow county area. Billy knows the law and knows the system, giving his clients an advantage in the defense of their case."

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Philip Holloway

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. You won't find anyone more capable in Winder to handle your case. He's one of the finest around."

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Morris Wiltshire

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known and worked with Billy Healan for years. Many times I have seen him take cases and facts other lawyers thought were extremely difficult and work those facts into winning arguments. A truly skilled, knowledgable and outstanding trial attorney."

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Kimberly Berry

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Healan is the top Barrow County DUI lawyer and one of the top DUI lawyers practicing in the entire state of Georgia. His knowledge of criminal defense law is incredibly impressive and his track record in the courtroom speaks for itself. Mr. Healan routinely gets DUI cases reduced and dismissed and wins at trial. He always gets his clients the best possible results on their cases. I strongly endorse Mr. Healan."

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Lance Tyler

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Billy Healan is the “go to” attorney when it comes to Barrow County. I have sought his guidance in successfully working out some innovative and unconventional resolutions in multiple DUI cases. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking an attorney who is able to get amazing, sometimes impossible results."

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William Head

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 31

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Billy Healan is the consummate criminal defense attorney. He knows the law. He understands jurors and their idiosyncracies. He has a great personailty such that prosecutors and judges like him. Plus, he is well connected where he practices (Barrow, Jackson, Banks, Clarke, Oconee and adjacent counties) and well-respected. I have associated him to work with me on some cases and have sent him cases to handle for my own family members. He is one of Georgia's best defenders. PERIOD."

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Bob Giannini

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Billy Healan is the "go to" guy in Barrow County. I send him all of my DUI and criminal cases there. He always does a great job. He knows the law well, and knows all of the police and court personnel in Barrow. Billy's father is a long-time attorney in Winder, so Billy literally grew up in the legal business there. Not only all of that, but Billy is just a great guy, too. I strongly endorse Billy Healan."

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Jerry Webb

Criminal defense lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Billy is a lawyers lawyer. Fantastic both in and out of court. I have personally called him for advice on cases that I was handling. Anyone with a case in his area should call him"

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Christian Lassen

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ernest Napier

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"You don't have to be a rocket scientist to see that Billy is a great attorney. Hire him now. You'll be glad you did."

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Patrick Kunes

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Billy Healan is one of the top DUI lawyers in the state, and certainly the most knowledgable in the Winder/Barrow County area. He knows the law backwards and forwards, plus he has longstanding relationships in the area that allow him to obtain the best results for his clients. If you run into trouble in Winder and surrounding areas, Billy is the man to talk to."

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Gus McDonald

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"“Outside the box” bests describe Billy. His records for wins are unparalleled in this state at the trial and appellate level. Billy is well connected and has the personality to gain confidence in jurors across Georgia. Billy is always two steps ahead of the other guy. If you want results and you have the funds Billy is your lawyer."

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Kevin Christopher

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kim Stephens

Criminal defense lawyer

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Amy Carter

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Philip Holloway

Criminal defense lawyer

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Morris Wiltshire

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kimberly Berry

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jeffrey Wolff

Criminal defense lawyer

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Bob Giannini

Criminal defense lawyer

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Gregory Willis

DUI and DWI lawyer

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William Head

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Jerry Webb

DUI and DWI lawyer

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T. Kevin Mooney

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Ernest Napier

Criminal defense lawyer

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Patrick Kunes

Criminal defense lawyer

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Gus McDonald

DUI and DWI lawyer

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G. Kunes

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Allison McCarthy

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Robert Chestney

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Robert Leonard

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Christine Koehler

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Lawyer of the Year, Top Votes from Peers, DUI, Greater Atl 2024, Best Lawyers Magazine

2024

Best Lawyers - Greater Atlanta Area - DUI 2024, Best Lawyers Magazine

2024

Best Lawyers - Greater Atlanta Area - Criminal Defense 2024, Best Lawyers Magazine

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2011

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2011

Super Lawyers Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2010

Super Lawyers Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2010

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2009

Super Lawyers Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2009

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2007

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2007

Super Lawyers Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2005

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2005

Super Lawyers Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2004

Case of the year, Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2003

Best case of the year, Georgia Defense of Drinking Drivers Group

Work Experience

1996 - Present

Partner, Healan Law Offices

Associations

Piedmont Bar Association

Past President

State Bar of Georgia

Member

Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Sample of Legal Cases

Cooper V. State

Victory in the Georgia Supreme Court

King V. State

Victory in the Georgia Supreme Court

State V. Frazier

Victory in the Georgia Court of Appeals

Brogdon V. State

Pending in the Georgia Supreme Court

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Education

1996

University of Georgia School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

University of Georgia, Athens

B.B.A

Speaking Engagements

2023

2023 DUI Seminar

Litigating DUIs via Bench Trials or Jury Trials

2020

2020 Probate Court Traffic New Judges Orientation

Mock Trial

2012

Defense of Drinking Drivers Seminar

Cross Examination

2004

Administrative License Revocation and Suspensions

Using the ALS hearing to win at trial

2003

Georgia Indigent Defense Council

Search and Seizure issues in Drug Cases

1999

Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Fall Seminar

Criminal Discovery

Languages

English

Activity

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