Michael Edmund Harty

Michael Edmund Harty

also known as Michael E. Harty

5.0
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 19 years

Government Lawyer at Dalton, GA
Practice Areas: Government

Conasauga Circuit, 205 N Selvidge Street, Dalton, GA

About Michael

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Whitfield County DA's Office

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 19 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2006

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Whitfield County District Attorney's Office

Conasauga Circuit, 205 N Selvidge Street, Dalton, GA, 30720

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Michael Edmund Harty's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | March 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

***Best Attorney Alive***

Let me first say all attorneys are not made the same. I really didn't think it mattered the attorney you had on your side because the result would be the same until I hire Michael to work my case. My first attorney didn't do anything for 5 years. Yes, 5 years, and the guy kept pushing back my court d...ate with no strategy. Michael had a plan from the beginning and knew my case inside and out. My previous attorney couldn't even remember the details of my case every time we talked. Michael took the time to learn my case and watch every video in detail to use to my advantage. It gets even better! During our first court appearance, Michael used the same strategy that I have watched countless times on T.V., But this time it was real, and my livelihood was on the line. The plan was to discredit the officers that were involved in my case. Michael made these officers look like a joke. He made them look incompetent when doing their job and had no clue what they were looking for. To be honest, based on Michael's questions and their responses, they didn't know what they were doing at the time of the stop. But who would have known all of this without proper planning? You could tell by the officer's face that Michael did his homework and came ready to play hardball. Michael discredits the officers and uses other court cases to defend his point. It felt good having him next to me in the courtroom. I could go on and on about how fantastic Michael was, but I think you got the point. I had two DUI cases that were back to back ( 3 months apart) which Michael was the attorney in Fulton County. Both DUI got dropped, and one was pushed down to reckless. This was the deal we gave the prosecutor, and she took it, knowing she was fighting a losing battle. If you need an attorney who will take your case seriously and put in time and effort, I would highly consider using Michel to defend your case.

Posted by Darlene | April 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney | State, Local And Municipal Law

Lifesaver

Mr. Harty was my attorney through LegalShield and he helped me out with the Airbnb dispute where the city was citing me for having an Airbnb. He went to court with me and the lawfirm ended up paying for the citation and I walked out the court room with no further issues. He provided he legal consult...ation that I needed. Then just in conversation he handled along side this case a case that was pending for my Washing machine through Sears. He picked up this case too. He was able to negotiate getting at least part of the money back for me and never did I have to pay anything for either case!!!

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Michael Edmund Harty's Lawyer Endorsements

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Daniel Farnsworth

Government lawyer | Nov 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I had the pleasure of working with Michael as a prosecutor and then as a fellow criminal defense attorney. Michael is one of the brightest, hardest working, and most creative attorneys I know. I know Michael will be successful no matter the practice area. I strongly endorse Michael Harty."

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Shiv Kapoor

Government lawyer | Aug 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Michael is a highly skilled trial attorney."

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Donald Turner

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Michael for years he is always prepared and has an in depth knowledge of the Law !"

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Douglas Chanco

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 10

Relationship: Co-worker

"Michael and I both began our career prosecuting DUI and other misdemeanor cases in the Fulton County Solicitor General's Office. From the very beginning, Michael was always excited about trying new ways to present a case to the jury.... and most of them were succesful. Through his prosecution experience and training, he became a top notch litigator and has transformed into one of the best defense attorneys for DUI. I would recommend Michael to anyone and completely I endorse his work."

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Peter Zeliff

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael has proven himself to be a skillful trial attorney. He has taken difficult DUI cases to trial and earned acquittals on behalf of his clients. He is knowledgeable about the law and dedicated to his clients."

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Michael LaScala

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Michael since his days as a zealous Fulton Co. prosecutor - glad he is now a criminal defense attorney. He is tenacious, professional and always prepared. I consider him a great lawyer."

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Larry Feldman

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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James Sullivan

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Staff Attorney, Gwinnett County State Court

2008 - Present

Associate, Chestney Law Firm

2006 - 2008

Asistant Solicitor General, Solicitor General's Office State Court of Fulton County

Associations

2008 - Present

Atlanta Bar Association

2008 - Present

Cobb County Bar Association, Criminal Defense Section

2008 - Present

Nation College of DUI Defense

2008 - Present

Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2008 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Gwinnett County Bar Association

Education

2006

John Marshall Law School, Atlanta

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

Georgia State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2011

CLE and POST Instruction

Prosecuting DUI

Languages

English

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