Steven L. Beauvais

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Steven L. Beauvais

also known as Steven Beauvais

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 39 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Savannah, GA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Expungement, Federal Crime ... +6 more

301 W. York Street, Savannah, GA

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About Steven

Practice Areas

9

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 12%

12%
DUI and DWI 12%

12%
Domestic Violence 12%

12%
Expungement 12%

12%
Family 12%

12%
Federal Crime 12%

12%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 12%

12%
White Collar Crime 12%

12%
Other 4%

4%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 300-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 32 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1993

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 39 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1986

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Zipperer Lorberbaum & Beauvais

301 W. York Street, Savannah, GA, 31401-3637

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Zipperer, Lorberbaum, Beauvais & Gotwalt

4849 Paulsen Str., Suite 201, Savannah, GA, 31401

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Steven L. Beauvais's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

1 Client Review

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Posted by anonymous | November 18, 2008

Steve Beauvais is awesome!

Mr. Beauvais helped me out above and beyond what he was required to.

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Steven L. Beauvais's Lawyer Endorsements

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Sneh Patel

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Mr. Beauvais both from when I was a Assistant District Attorney and while I have been a Defense Attorney. I can without a doubt say that if legal trouble came knocking on my door the first call I would make is to Mr. Beauvais. He is by far one of the best Attorneys in the Chatham County area."

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Gregory Willis

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Steve for criminal defense. He is a great advocate that always gets excellent results for his clients."

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A. Balbo

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Without a doubt a top-notch defense attorney. Steve is well-respected by the defense bar, prosecutors, and judges. Excellent litigator."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Steven. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Troy Marsh

Criminal defense lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lyon Jemison

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this attorney. There comes a time when an attorney becomes a master of his own specialty. Mr. Beauvais has definitely evolved to top of his craft. He not only defends his clients, but also crafts and molds the path for his defense to take place. I had the pleasure of observing Mr. Beauvais' cross-examination skills at work during a preliminary hearing and within five minutes the officer had contradicted himself on two separate but material points going right to the heart of the charges against Mr. Beauvais' client. You will not go wrong hiring this criminal defense attorney."

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J. Pollette

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Steve Beauvais is a professional, courteous, and hard-working attorney who always looks out for the best interests of his clients. I have referred clients to him in the past for representation in DUI cases in the Savannah area, and continue to believe that he is "one of the best in the business.""

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Jason Cerbone

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"The man is one of the most talented DUI cross-examiners that I have ever seen. I stick around whenever he's got something because I learn very much from him when he is working. He's thorough. He's awesome. He's powerful. I endorse this lawyer. I back the man."

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Howard Spiva

Unknown lawyer | Jul 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Steven Beauvais is a top criminal defense lawyer. He began as a U.S. Marine Corps prosecutor in the U. S. Marine Corps and since 1995, has earned himself a good reputation in the Savannah community for criminal defense law. He’s an expert litigator. I endorse this lawyer."

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Billy Tomlinson

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have been fortunate over the years to know may excellent attorneys and there is none better than Steve. He is one of the most honest, intelligent and knowledgeable attorneys I have ever had the opportunity to know. He will always get the best possible outcome for his clients and knows how to think outside of the box!"

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Richard Barid

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Steve has outstanding ability, strong dedication to his clients, and a well-deserved reputation as an excellent attorney. He a top go-to guy in Savannah for serious criminal defense work."

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Billy Tomlinson

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Douglas Andrews

DUI and DWI lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2024

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2020

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2019

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2011

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2009

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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1900 - Present

Member, Zipperer, Lorberbaum, Beauvais & Gotwalt

1987 - 1992

, U.S. Marine Corps

Associations

2006 - Present

CJA Resource Counsel, USDC, Southern District of Georgia

2004 - Present

Advisory Committe, USDC, Southern District of Georgia

Member

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Savannah Bar Association

Member

1995 - 1996

Savannah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

President

Sample of Legal Cases

O'Kelley v. State, 278 Ga 564 (2004)

Statement suppressed

US v. Mitchell, 565 F. 3d 1347 (2009)

Search of computer suppressed

O'Kelley v. State, 284 Ga 758 (2009)

Denial of defedant's opening statement error

Green v. State, 275 Ga 112 (2002)

Statement suppressed

Orr v. State, 281 Ga 112 (2006)

Conviction overturned

Williams v. State, 297 Ga. App. 626 (2009)

Client's blood test suppressed

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Education

1986

University of San Diego School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1983

University of Delaware, Newark

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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