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George Russell Wright

5.0
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 45 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Cordele, GA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Po Box 938, Cordele, GA

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46 years | 2,000 cases

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DUI and DWI 50%

46 years | 1,000 cases

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 45 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1980

Active Member in Good Standing

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Law Offices of George Russell Wright

Po Box 938, Cordele, GA, 31010-0938

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George Russell Wright's Reviews

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Posted by Brian | April 05, 2011 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Overachiever, and he actually cares

I don't know what it is about Russell that makes him such a stand-up attorney. But the thing is, he actually cares. It seems like he understands the inequality in the judicial system, and is on the frontlines of combatting the injustice of the American legal system. He charged me the minimum his law ...office charges, and he dismissed a 25+ speeding ticket and a drug possession charge for me. For less than I have paid for a 15mph over speeding ticket. This man is your friend, and he honestly wants to help. if you are looking at this page to decide if you want to choose him as your attorney, you know your answer. I would trust this guy with my life. And besides a great attorney, he is a GOOD MAN. That is harder to come by than free money. Thanks for all your help Russell.

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George Russell Wright's Lawyer Endorsements

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Patrick Kunes

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Rusty is the man to know around Cordele, Ga. He is familiar with the local judges and prosecutors and uses this information to make winning tactical decisions. When a good friend who works for Cordele government got a DUI, I suggested Rusty. He replied that he had already been told by a friend, "He's the best there is." You cant find a more dedicated or better connected defense attorney in Cordele."

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G. Kunes

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the pleasure of knowing Rusty for almost 30 years. I even had cases against him years ago when we both did civil work. Rusty now limits his practice to criminal matters, with a concentration on dui defense. You could not find a better lawyer or better person than Rusty."

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Robert Chestney

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Rusty is an accomplished criminal defense lawyer who works tirelessly for his clients. I have associated him on several cases in South Georgia, and the results have been outstanding."

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Frank Gomez

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Rusty Wright is one of the finest DUI attorneys in the State of Georgia as recognized by him being named a Super Lawyer. He has a great personality that translates well with juries and he is well respected by his fellow attorneys, prosecutors and judges. If you have a DUI in the Cordele area, Rusty is your man."

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Woodrow Smith

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I know Rusty to be a dedicated, knowledgeable, and aggressive criminal defense attorney, with substantial experience in DUI defense. As a fellow member of the criminal defense bar, I am proud to have Rusty as a colleague and recommend his services without hesitation."

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Elmer Young

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known "Rusty" for several years now and I am proud to be associated with him. The respect of his peers is shown through the attention he receives when he speaks and everyone appreciates the confidence and thoroughness of the work he dooes. I have referred work to him in his part of the state and have never had any comments other that good ones about the service and attention given. You cannot go wrong following his recommendations."

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Richard Lawson

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Rusty for more than 10 years and he is a true fighter. He is well-respected by fellow attorneys and opposing counsel. He is at the forefront of every modern criminal and DUI defense. He simply gets results other attorney DO NOT GET. I have sent clients to Rusty and always receive a call thanking me. You are in very good hands."

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Jeffery Rothman

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Rusty Wright is my go to guy for all things in South Georgia. He is amongst the best criminal defense lawyers I know."

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Patrick Kunes

General practice lawyer

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G. Kunes

Criminal defense lawyer

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Charles Magarahan

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Robert Chestney

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Frank Gomez

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Woodrow Smith

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Elmer Young

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jeffery Rothman

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Richard Lawson

DUI and DWI lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2011

DUI/DWI Superlawyers in Georgia, Atlanta Magazine

2010

DUI/DWI Superlawyers in Georgia, Atlanta Magazine

2009

Lifetime Achievement Award, Georgia Defense of Drinking Drivers Group

2009

DUI/DWI Superlawyers in Georgia, Atlanta Magazine

1989

Board Certification in Criminal Law, National Board of Trial Advocacy

Associations

1998 - Present

Georgia Defense of Drinking Drivers (DODD) Group

1982 - Present

Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Area Vice President

Education

1980

Woodrow Wilson College of Law

Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2011

DUI "Boot Camp"

25 Cases You Must Know to be a DUI Lawyer

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