Jason Philip Cerbone

Jason Philip Cerbone

4.9
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 17 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Savannah, GA
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Consumer Protection

1711 Price Street, Savannah, GA

About Jason

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 75%

Why do bail-bondsmen, lawyers, and even judges call us when they're facing DUI charges? Because we win. They know our track record of successfully defending DUI cases. Our goal is to dismiss, beat, or reduce your DUI.

18 years | 540 cases

75%
Consumer Protection 25%

If an error on your credit report has caused you to be denied credit, housing or a job, we can help you. We represent you under the Fair Credit Reporting Act and other consumer protection statutes.

3 years | 10 cases

25%

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Retainer

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 17 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2008

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Cerbone DUI Defense

1711 Price Street, Savannah, GA, 31401

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Jason Philip Cerbone's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

160 Client Reviews

Showing 111 - 115 of 160 reviews

Posted by anonymous | August 05, 2014 | DUI & DWI

Jason got my DUI less safe reduced to reckless driving in the State Court of Chatham County today.

Jason got my DUI less safe reduced to reckless driving in the State Court of Chatham County today. Jason handled my case with confidence, and despite a long, painful frustrating process was able to finally convince the D.A. of my innocence and negotiate a plea of lesser charges. Jason is very unders...tanding of the injustice and stress I was facing. Jason is very knowledgable about DUI defense and the details idiosyncrasies and inequities of the roadside and I always maintained confidence that I was taken care of in my case.

Posted by anonymous | August 04, 2014 | DUI & DWI

Jason Cerbone was able to negotiate my DUI charge down to reckless driving.

Late on a saturday night in February of 2014 I was pulled over by a state trooper in Chatham county, Ga, arrested, and charged with DUI less safe, speeding, and failure to maintain lane. I had a meeting scheduled with Mr. Cerbone a few days later. At my first meeting with Mr. Cerbone he earned m...y confidence due to his obvious vast knowledge of DUI court proceedings. DUI cases are all he does and he takes them very seriously. DUI is a serious charge and even though my breathalizer results were below the legal limit of .08 Mr. Cerbone had his work cut out for him. I arrived at the Chatham county recorders court the morning of my preliminary hearing fully expecting to plead "not guilty" and be given a trial date. However, much to my surprise, Mr. Cerbone was able to negotiate my DUI charge down to reckless driving. This is highly unusual for this to happen at a preliminary hearing in this jurisdiction and it is a tribute to Mr. Cerbones tenacity. By resolving the case so quickly he saved me thousands of dollars. A competent DUI defense in Georgia is not cheap although Mr. Cerbone's fee was reasonable and worth every penny. He even worked out a payment plan with me that I was able to afford. Mr. Cerbone saved my drivers license, my job, and most importantly my freedom and I would highly recommend his services to anyone who finds themself in a predicament such as mine. anonymous South Carolina resident

Posted by Rich | July 22, 2014 | DUI & DWI

Jason got my DUI down to Failure to use due care and won my license hearing.

Jason got my DUI down to Failure to use due care and won my license hearing. I first contacted Jason on a Sunday 19 July and left a voicemail, I expected to hear from him on Monday morning at the earliest but he called my back that same day and scheduled a meeting time for me on monday. I was very p...leased be how fast he was able to meet with me and returned my first phone call. The next day we met and he went over my case and informed me of the possible punishments if I was charged with DUI. He also went over my the process for filing for a court hearing for my administrative license suspension (ALS). While waiting for my hearings Jason kept me well informed about the status of my case. He also provided me a packet that had all the information he covered with me. Because Jason filed for a hearing for my ALS I was able to continue to drive until my hearing. on 2 July Jason won my ALS hearing and I was able to keep my license. On 22 July I had my DUI hearing during which Jason was able to plea my case down to driver failure to exercise due care, which prevented me from having a DUI charge on my record. I would definitely recommend Jason to anyone requiring assistance with a DUI charge.

Posted by Amy | July 10, 2014 | DUI & DWI

Jason won my DUI jury trial

Jason won my DUI jury trial in the State Court of Chatham County, GA, yesterday. I hired Jason about a year and a half ago, with the intent of fighting my DUI to the fullest. We finally went to jury trial, and we won the case. I am very happy with the results. Jason's passion for law, and for hel...ping his clients is what convinced me to hire him in the first place. I've never had to hire a lawyer before, and I feel as though I got "lucky" when I took a chance in hiring him. I highly recommend his counsel.

Posted by Will | June 10, 2014 | DUI & DWI

Case Dismissed, Great Attorney

Today, Jason was able thru quick thinking and a vast knowledge of the law to have my DUI less safe charge and speeding charge in the State Court of Chatham County dismissed right before trial. I can't say enough about him. In short he's to the point, no nonsense, and on the ball. Jason did a grea...t job. I highly recommend him.

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Jill Rogers

Unknown lawyer | Feb 18

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"I highly endorse this lawyer. I admire his knowledge and dedication to his clients."

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Douglas Borthwick

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Blake Marcus

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Andrew Richman

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jason is a leading DUI defense attorney in the community. He is very knowledgeable and knows how to dissolve the government's case. He works very hard and diligently for his clients!"

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William Kirk

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have gotten to know Mr. Cerbone through the National College for DUI Defense, where he is a regular attendee and contributor. His tenacity for the law is only matched by his tenacity to learn and better his practice. He has demonstrated effective trial advocacy skills on numerous occasions. His knowledge of this complex area of law is second to none. I highly recommend Mr. Cerbone."

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Jamie Casino

Unknown lawyer | Feb 15

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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James Alexander

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joe Good

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Jason is one of the best DUI Defense attorneys in Savannah and its surrounding counties. He is a tough defender of the law and advocates aggressively for his clients. I would highly reccommend him to anyone looking for DUI defense representation."

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Jim Medley

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have met Jason several times at various education seminars for lawyers across the country. He has an enthusiasm for his cases that exceeds that of the average lawyer. Jason works hard to be excellent and seems to put his all into every case."

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Marshall Murphy

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lawyer Cerbone is a sponge for legal and scientific knowledge to benefit his legal advocacy skills for his clients. He is constantly striving to become a better advocate, and he is an active participant in the finest continuing legal education seminars in the country where he has made a name for himself on a national level. He is a tenacious fighter who cares for his clients, and it shows in his passion and dedication to constantly hone his skills. Anyone needing and looking for a highly skilled and determined lawyer should look no further than Jason Cerbone. I highly endorse this lawyer."

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Patrick Barone

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"In the past two years alone Jason has attending more continuing education that many lawyers attend in their lifetimes. Why? Because Jason is constantly looking for new and more creative ways to win for his clients. If you're looking for a lawyer with the knowledge, training and experience to win, then I highly recommend Jason for your DUI case."

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Roger Dodd

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jason is one of those tenacious people who is not afraid to do everything he can for a client. Hardworking, skilled, and getting better daily. He is relentless. r"

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George Stein

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jason Cerbone is a highly skilled tenacious lawyer who takes pride in fighting for his clients in court. He constantly pushes the envelope when it comes to expanding his DUI defense skills, by regularly attending advanced seminars. When you speak with Jason, it is abundantly clear that his knowledge of the law is very impressive. As the Dean of the National College of Dui Defense, I endorse him without hesitation and personally know that his reputation in the legal community is outstanding."

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Harley Wagner

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Having been a member of the National College for DUI Defense for over 11 years now, I have been privileged to get to know and work with the finest DUI/DWI defense attorneys in America. Jason Cerbone is indeed an up and comer in this arena of law. His committment to quality DUI defense training and the providing of the best defense to his clients possible are in a word, outstanding. You may add Jason to a long line of excellent DUI defense attorneys in the state of Georgia. I proudly endorse Jason Cerbone. Sincerely, Harley O. Wagner, Esq., The Wagner Law Firm. West Virginia's Premier DUI Defense Firm (WestVirginiaDUILawyers.com)"

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Mary Prevost

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Jason Cerbone. I've been practicing 20 years, and I cannot remember a time when I've seen someone come into the field and rise as quickly as Jason. He is committed, dedicated and just plain good at what he does. Anyone hiring him is in excellent hands."

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Mimi Coffey

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 27

Relationship: Other

"Jason is lawyer with much enthusiasm and passion. These are very important characteristics in persuading juries. It is an honor to endorse him."

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Meghan Taylor

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jason is a committed and professional attorney who is contstantly striving to stay on the cutting edge of DUI law. I recommend him to any client in Savannah."

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Paul Burglin

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jason is a dedicated DUI/DWI defense attorney who regularly attends the top DUI/DWI defense seminars in the country. This level of commitment is important in the selection of a drunk driving defense attorney."

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Allen Trapp

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jason has come on like a house on fire over the past five years or so. I see him at so many advanced seminars I cannot keep count, and the prosecutors around Savannah know who he is. No doubt he is a rising star in this profession."

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Okorie Okorocha

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jason Cerbone is one of the greatest DUI Lawyers of his generation. If I am ever in need of a DUI lawyer, he is the one I would hire."

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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Understanding DUI Drug Cases, National Highway Traffic Safety Association & Ron Lloyd Enterprises

2016

DUI Detection & Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Update, National Highway Traffic Safety Association & Ron Lloyd Enterprises

2016

Two Years 10 Best DUI Lawyers in Georgia, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

2015

Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers in Georgia, The National Trial Lawyers

2015

10 Best Georgia DUI Attorneys for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

2015

Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE), National Highway and Traffic Safety & Ron Lloyd Enterprises

2014

DUI Detection & Field Sobriety Testing - 2013 Curriculum, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration & Ron Lloyd Enterprises

2013

Advanced DUI Trial Skills Intensive Summer Session at Harvard, National College for DUI Defense

2013

DUI Detection & Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Instructor, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration - Impaired Driving Specialists Consulting

2012

Mastering Scientific Evidence in DUI Cases, National College for DUI Defense

2012

Advanced DUI Trial Skills Intensive Summer Session at Harvard, National College for DUI Defense

2011

Mastering Scientific Evidence in DUI/DWI Cases, National College for DUI Defense and Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

2011

Defense of Drinking Drivers Institute, Institute of Continuing Legal Education In Georgia

2011

Breath Alcohol Testing Train­ing, Interme­diate Course, Industrial Training & Design, Ltd.

2011

Breath Alco­hol Test­ing Training, Introduc­tory Course, Industrial Training & Design Ltd.

2011

Georgia DUI Update, Institute of Continuing Legal Education in Georgia

2011

Advanced DUI Trial Skills Summer Session at Harvard Law School, National College for DUI Defense

2011

Winning at Every Level, DUI Means Defend With Ingenuity, The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers & National College for DUI Defense

2011

DUI Boot Camp, The Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and Allen Trapp

2011

DUI Detection and Field Sobriety Testing, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration - Impaired Driving Specialists Consulting

2010

Completed Drug Recognition Expert Overview, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration - Impaired Driving Specialists Consulting

2010

Concepts of Standardized Field Sobriety Testing, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration - Impaired Driving Specialists Consulting

2010

Conquering Chemical Testing in DUI, Impaired Driving Specialists Consulting

2008

Handling Administrative License Suspensions and Revocations, Institute of Continuing Legal Education in Georgia

Work Experience

2010 - Present

DUI Defense Lawyer & President, Cerbone DUI Defense

2007 - 2008

Criminal Trial Law Assistant, Cerbone & Sapp

2007 - 2009

Criminal Defense Trial Lawyer, Cerbone Law

2006 - 2007

Law Assistant Practicing by Recent Law Graduate Act, Eastern Judicial Circuit Public Defender

Associations

2015 - Present

American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys AIDUI

Member 10 Best DUI Attorneys for Client Satisfaction

2015 - Present

The National Trial Lawyers

Member Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers in Georgia

2014 - Present

DUI Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2010 - Present

National College for DUI Defense

Member

2010 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2010 - Present

Knights of Columbus

Knight

2010 - Present

Italian Society of Savannah

Steward

2008 - Present

Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2008 - Present

Savannah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2008 - Present

Savannah Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

Criminal Justice Section, American Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

Member

2008 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

DUI breath test dismissed for Fireman in Pembroke, Georgia

DUI breath test dismissed, DUI less safe dismissed, Headlights requirement dismissed, plead to Failure to use care

Reckless driving for Amy in Pooler - DUI blood test dismissed

Reckless driving for Amy in Pooler - DUI blood test dismissed

DUI roadblock in Port Wentworth didn't stick -- Mechanic wins

DUI charge dropped, plead to reckless driving

SCAD student wins DUI breath test in Savannah, Georgia

DUI unlawful alcohol level for minor dismissed, No tail lights dismissed, plead to Failure to use due care, and No permit

Decorated Marine beats DUI + five charges in Savannah, GA

All charges dismissed: DUI, Failure to maintain lane, 40-6-48; Obstruction; False Report of Crime; and Leaving the scene of an accident

Ranger Wins License Suspension Hearing in DUI Refusal in Savannah, Georgia

Dismissal of License Suspension

Woman Student Avoids DUI and Pleads down to Reckless Driving

DUI with .128% BAC reduced down to Reck­less Dri­ving, Tail­light lens charge merged into the Reck­less charge

Massachusetts Man dodges two DUI's in Savannah, Georgia

DUI alcohol dismissed; Endangering a child while DUI dismissed; He plead guilty to Speeding and Failure to use due care

Health Care Professional gets her DUI Dismissed

DUI dismissed because facts not able to support conviction

Not Guilty. Savannah Man Wins DUI Jury Trial

Not guilty of DUI

Golf Pro Wins DUI Jury Trial in Savannah

Hung Jury on DUI, plead down to Reckless driving

Chemical Engineer's DUI Dismissed

All charges dismissed for lack of probable cause

Computer Consultant beats license suspension on two DUI's with .111%

License suspension dismissed

Contractor's DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving in Chatham County

DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving

Banker's DUI Reduced to Failure to Exercise Due Care with .152% in Savannah

DUI Reduced to Failure to Exercise Due Care in Chatham County

Savannah city worker wins DUI license suspension hearing

Dismissal of Administrative License Suspension

Contractor's Dismissal of Administrative License Suspension

Dismissal of Administrative License Suspension

SCAD Student's Dismissal of Administrative License Suspension Hearing

Dismissal of Administrative License Suspension

Businessman's DUI license suspension dismissed

Dismissal of Administrative License Suspension

Bail bondsman's DUI dismissed

Dismissal of DUI less safe, obstruction, and carrying a concealed weapon

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Education

2006

Mississippi College School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

University of Georgia, Athens

BA - Bachelor of Arts

2003

University of Georgia, Athens

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

DUI Detection & Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Instructor

One Leg Stand DUI Field Sobriety Test

2013

DUI Detection & Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Instructor

Typical DUI Reinforcing Cues of the Stopping Sequence

2013

DUI Detection & Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Instructor

Initial DUI Cues, Recognition and Description

2013

DUI Detection & Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Instructor

Initial Visual DUI Detection Cues

2013

DUI Detection & Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Instructor

Taking Field Notes on Standardized Field Sobriety Tests

2013

DUI Detection & Standardized DUI Field Sobriety Testing Instructor

Limitations of the Three DUI Field Sobriety Tests

Publications

2011

Cerbone DUI Defense Blog The Secret to Winning DUI Cases

2010

The South Magazine What Makes a Winner?

Languages

English

Activity

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