Dustin Michael Buttigieg

Dustin Michael Buttigieg

5.0
Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 17 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Forsyth, GA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Car Accidents

211 Tift College Drive, Forsyth, GA

About Dustin

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 34%

Mr. Buttigieg has considerable experience in representing clients charged with serious crimes. The majority of Mr. Buttigieg's felony clients ultimately obtain dismissals, acquittals or reductions in charges.

19 years | 200 cases

34%
Car Accident 33%

Mr. Buttigieg has considerable experience in fighting big insurance companies to ensure his clients are properly compensated by the at'fault parties in car wrecks and other personal injury actions.

19 years

33%
Divorce and Separation 33%

Mr. Buttigieg has considerable experience in representing clients in complex contested divorce actions involving substantial assets and/or children.

19 years | 200 cases

33%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 200-250 per hour

Contingency

33%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 17 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2007

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Dustin M. Buttigeig, PC

211 Tift College Drive, Forsyth, GA, 31029-0760

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Dustin Michael Buttigieg's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

5 star (7)
4 star (0)
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Posted by anonymous | January 8, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The Attorney you Need!

Dustin was friendly and professional and worked diligently to get me where I wanted to be in my case. I cannot say enough about how great my experience with Dustin and his staff was! I'd give 6 stars if I could.

Posted by Rachel Harpe | August 17, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

BEST LAWYER !!

Dustin is an exceptional attorney. He has helped me with my divorce and it couldn't have been more of a smooth process. He's definitely the best! Highly recommend!

Posted by C.S | July 4, 2011

Dustin Michael Buttigieg Does NOT Play, He HasThe Most Diligent Professional Work Ethic Out Of ANY Lawyer I Have EVER Delt With!

I was arrested April 24th 2010 And Charged With >>> DUI - Speeding -Eluding/ "Running From the police" and a ton of other charges they tried to Just "throw" in there as "they" do to try and hope for 1 or 2 charges to stick . Being in business myself I deal with the public a lot ! After I went to see ...DUSTIN at his office in Forsyth Ga.(He now has a Macon Ga. Firm) and talking with Him, I knew he was truly on MY side and not just looking to get a quick Retainer Fee and then "turn Lazy" and try to just get a charge or 2 reduced. NO, He takes it PERSONAL !! He FIGHTS HARD TO GET ALL the charges Dismissed if there is any way possible under the sun. (I truly think it's an insult to DUSTIN if he doesnt get everything dropped) .... He WILL treat you as if you are family I don't care who you are or what back ground you come from. PLEASE believe what I Just Wrote Above. OK NOW To The Even Better Part. He Called Me This Morning JULY 4th 2011 At 8:24am (Yes he was working on the 4th Of July) To Tell Me My Case Had Been Dismissed Completely, ALL Charges Dismissed! Oh, I left out something pretty Important, I never lost my Driver's License through out all of this mess !! PLEASE READ THE NEXT TWO THINGS IM ABOUT TO SAY, THEY ARE VERY VERY IMPORTANT ..... #1 Did You Just Get a DUI, Drug Charge Or Any Other Charge/s? Please Relax And Call DUSTIN MICHAEL BUTTIGIEG Attorney At Law, Set up a free consultation and sit back and let him handle it from there !! #2 You GET What You PAY For !!! We all make Mistakes ... But Let Attorney Dustin Michael Buttigieg (Sharp As A double Edge Razor Blade) Take care Of It For You. THANKS a Million Dustin !! Sorry for writing a book but I want you to know the truth about my case!

Posted by anonymous | March 28, 2011

Criminal Defense

The best attorney. Truly cares about his clients and works hard in their defense. Currently representing our child in a felony case. I would recommend him highly!

Posted by anonymous | October 13, 2010

GREAT RESULT!

I hired Dustin when I was arrested for possession of marijuana in Georgia. I never even went to court and Dustin was able to have my chage DISMISSED completely. Thanks!

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Dustin Michael Buttigieg's Lawyer Endorsements

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Lauren Deal

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I worked "against" Dustin for many years when I was a prosecutor and he was a defense attorney. He has always been hard-working, diligent, and dedicated to his clients. As a private practitioner, I have valued Dustin's insight and experience as a divorce attorney. He is also a great guy, and one of the most genuine and down to earth attorneys you'll ever meet."

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Jason Knowles

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 05

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Dustin is THE go-to attorney in middle GA for personal injury, criminal law, and domestic relations,"

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Jeffrey Reeder

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Buttigieg is a passionate and articulate litigator who is very knowledgeable of the law in his practice areas. I have sought his advice for criminal defense clients in the past, and would feel comfortable referring a friend to Mr. Buttigieg."

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Kevin Mammola

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse Mr. Buttigieg's work."

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Linley Jones

Personal injury lawyer

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Kevin Mammola

Child support lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Partner, Dustin M. Buttigieg, PC

Associations

2008 - Present

Macon Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

Member

2008 - 2016

Towaliga Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. D.C.

DISMISSED

Personal Injury Settlement

undisclosed

Personal Injury Defense Jury Trial

Jury Verdict for my Client

State v. A.R.

DISMISSED

State v. C.B.

DISMISSED

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Education

N/A

University of Miami

law

Languages

English

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