Sam is an AV Preeminent rated attorney that focuses his practice on personal injury, wrongful death, criminal defense and general litigation matters.
Over the years, Sam has successfully represented clients who have been injured as a result of the negligence of others. In that regard, Sam recently served as a co-counsel in the catastrophic Bluffton University bus crash at the Northside Drive exit off Interstate 75 in Atlanta, Georgia. Sam is particularly proud of successfully representing a young disabled girl against her school district after she received injuries from a fall from her wheelchair as a result of being left unattended. Additionally, Sam has handled hundreds of criminal matters in North Georgia and the surrounding areas. In 2010, Sam helped secure the dismissal of criminal charges against a private investigator who was arrested for witness tampering during his work for the defense team in the matter of State v. Tonya Craft in Catoosa County. In 2011, Sam secured the dismissal of drug charges against his client and recovered her vehicle after it was wrongfully seized by the city police department. In 2012, Sam represented a client charged with armed robbery and related offenses. After negotiations with the State, Sam’s client was allowed to plead straight to the court to a lesser crime which ultimately resulted in the service of a 3 month jail sentence while the co-defendant went to trial and received a 55 year prison term. In his last two criminal trials, each of his clients was acquitted.
In 2011, Sam was appointed by the Chief Judge of the Conasauga Judicial Circuit to the Public Defender’s Supervisory Panel. He is the past President of the Conasauga Bar Association and was a member of the Leadership Dalton-Whitfield Class of 2005. He likewise served as Board Chairman of the Dalton-Whitfield Daycare Center and Vice-Chairman of the Dalton-Whitfield Hospital Authority. He presently serves as the local Regional Coordinator of the High School Mock Trial Competition held each year in Dalton, Georgia.
Sam joined the firm after graduating from the Tulane University School of Law in 2004. At Tulane Sam tried several civil and criminal trials to verdict in both State and Federal Court. In his final year at Tulane, Sam was inducted into the Order of Barristers, a National Honor Society recognizing the top oral advocates in each graduating class. Prior to law school, Sam completed his undergraduate degree at Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas where he graduated summa cum laude in 2001.
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Acquired: 2004
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Posted by Christine | October 01, 2025 | Criminal Defense
YOU WANT HIM ON YOUR SIDE
“When my loved one was in legal trouble, Sam gave us peace of mind right away. He’s knowledgeable, compassionate, and fiercely protective of his clients. I highly recommend him to anyone needing a strong criminal defense attorney.
Posted by Brook | September 07, 2014 | Criminal Defense
An Excellent Criminal Defense Attorney!
Mr Sanders was very knowledgeable in regard to my husband's criminal matter. He took his time with us and was very personable while answering all of our questions. We were always kept up to date during the case. Mr Sanders helped us achieve a very favorable outcome, and he was able to get a very seri...
"Sam combines his extensive knowledge of the law with genuine care for the lives of his clients, and I endorse him without reservation. Working around him over the years has been a pleasure as he is one of the kindest people you could hope to meet."
"I endorse this lawyer. Sam is an aggressive, smart lawyer that works hard for his clients, and gets good results. I have worked with him and against him. I don't hesitate to refer cases to him."
"I endorse this lawyer. Sam Sanders is a talented trial lawyer. He is very knowledgeable and represents his clients ethically and zealously. Most of all, he is a Warrior for justice. I enjoy working with Sam."
"I have worked with Mr. Sanders on multiple matters. Whenever I have a case in GA or TN, I only choose to work with Mr. Sanders. He is bright, hardworking, and experienced. Sam has an excellent rapport with clients and is one of the more even keeled and practical people I know. I 100% endorse him."
"Sam is a tremendous lawyer in numerous areas of the law. He unrelentingly represents his clients for the best possible outcomes in their cases. I endorse Sam wholeheartedly."
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