Marcus R. Morris

Marcus R. Morris

5.0
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 46 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Dalton, GA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Personal Injury ... +2 more

101 E. Crawford Street, Suite 300, Dalton, GA

About Marcus

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 46 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1979

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Morris & Dean

101 E. Crawford Street, Suite 300, Dalton, GA, 30720

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Marcus R. Morris's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | March 6, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

It All Worked Out...

Marcus Morris is a very considerate lawyer. I think he cares about his clients. He was able to get my daughter's DUI dismissed. Although she had some extenuating circumstances, we couldn't have done it with out his help. Plus his price seems to be good.

Posted by john | March 6, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Mr Marcus Morris

Marcus Morris represented my nephew on a Criminal Case that was out of Catoosa County GA. It was very nice to see how he was able to relate and bring together all the entities involved in such a cohesive way. My nephews case, per all of Mr. Morris's hard work, was ultimately Nolle Proc'd (Dismissed...) much to my, and the family's, happiness. I wanted to thank him every time that i ran into him, and the others involved in the case as well. It would be hard to find a better Attorney out there, and i do not need to look any farther than Mr. Morris.

Posted by Susan & Juan | March 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

EXCELLENT & SUPERIOR ATTORNEY

Marcus Morris has a reputation for being the best criminal attorney in NW Georgia and after working with him on a very sensitive family matter we can definitely support that statement. He has treated us like family and really strived to make things less stressful and always tried to put our minds at... ease, especially when you have very stressed and worried family members. He is very caring and supportive, states the facts, gives you the best and worst case scenarios, the in's and out's...I mean this guy knows his stuff and doesn't mess around. If you are looking for an attorney in his specialty areas then he is by far the best of the best and you will be amazed with his professionalism and knowledge. Mr. Morris will always be our choice for legal issues in the future if needed and we recommend him to all our friends and family. A+

Posted by anonymous | August 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A long battle

After 2 years of facing charges they were dismissed due to the work of Marcus an his team, following his recommendation of expert witness and research by the expert, the case was dismissed by the state and I was then able to obtain full visitation rights with my children with Jeff Dean at the helm o...f that case I highly recommend this firm to represent in civil or criminal cases

Posted by Irasema | March 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Attorney

Mr. Morris managed to get our case dismissed at a very reasonable price. He does as he promises. He told us what would happen and what he was going to do from the very beginning and even though it took us longer than expected (because of the court system) he did not change tactics or price on us. I ...would recommend his services to any one I know.

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Marcus R. Morris's Lawyer Endorsements

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Samuel Sanders

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Marcus is a great lawyer who is highly respected in his field. I refer cases to Marcus frequently and value his opinion on cases of my own. He is highly recommended."

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Michael Hurtt

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 14

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have know Marcus Morris for over 25 years and I endorse this lawyer. I do not practice in the area of Criminal Law anymore but I have referred clients to Marcuc and they have all been very pleased with his representation. Marcus also has a great representation in the legal community in Dalton and all of North Georgia in the area of Criminal law. Marcus previously worked at the District Attorney's office in Dalton and was head of the Arson Task force. I represented a Defendant in a Arson Trial with Marcus and can attest to his legal skills being at the very highest level. I lost that case to him and have the greatest respect for his abilities."

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Benjamin Goldberg

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Marcus is an outstanding lawyer. He fights tirelessly for his clients and the best possible outcomes in their cases."

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Robert McCurry

Litigation lawyer | Dec 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Samuel Sanders

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2020

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

2019

Best of Thervo, Best of Thervo

2019

Top Ranking Attorney, American Association of Attorney Advocates

2019

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Top 10 Personal Injury Attorney, Attorney and Practice Magazine

2019

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Top 10 Personal Injury Attorney, Attorney and Practice Magazine

2017

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

10 Best Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys

2016

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1980 - Present

Consultant with Indigent Defense Administration, Indigent Defense Administration

Associations

1985 - Present

Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1985 - Present

Conasauga Bar Association

Member

1985 - Present

American Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1985 - Present

Georgia Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1979 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1979 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

Member

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1982 - 1983

Conasauga Bar Association

Vice President

1981 - 1982

Conasauga Bar Association

Treasurer

Education

1994

Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College

Honors

1979

Mercer University - Walter F. George School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1975

Auburn University, Auburn

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Spanish

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