Doug is an awesome person...and an even better lawyer. He's very easy to talk to and doesn't talk down to you like some lawyers do.  I'm gonna be real in this review.. I was freaking out when I was arrested. It's something I never thought would happen to me. He was able to get a class A misdemeano...r.. where I read I could go to jail for days... down to just 24 hours of community service and two online classes. And the charge was DISMISSED. I was charged with "resisting arrest" which he informed me was not true. That the childlike cop was just angry because I was talking s--t to him.  Resisting involves physically pulling away, etc. Which I was not doing. Doug will be straight forward.. He will help you. He will put your mind at ease and he will work to get the BEST deal for you. I would recommend Doug to anyone and I think he truly cares about his clients as if they were his own family. In fact I know he does.

I sent over a dozen replies to ALR Attorneys. Got a few calls but they was MORE about their ridiculous and outrageous fees. And didn't even bother to read my "Statement of Facts" I sent. It was ALL about their ARROGANCE and self absorb, self appointed authority , riding on what they perceived to be t...heir high horse. But I clearly saw their so called "high horse" was a mere miniature horse. Not even on the stature of a Shetland pony. Plus they was all about hype and fear. THEN, Mr. Atkinson called me on a Sunday evening from his cell phone. First thing I asked him was "did you read my statement". Without hesitation he quoted it almost word by word and captured all points I made. I knew right away Mr. Atkinson was worth listening too. Not because he agreed with my statement, (even though he did) nor was I expecting him too. I simply wanted to know if an Attorney wanting me to retained him. Would be humble and smart enough to listen and consider my point of view. Mr. Atkinson legal opinion of my case was as matter of fact. Rather than over hype or fear base tactics to get my retainer. I chose Mr, Atkinson over another Attorney willing to take less money, but was not forthright in telling me. Fee quoted would only be for telephone hearing rather than live hearing. Mr. Atkinson was forthright and why he advised me live hearing would be more advantageous. His Paralegal, Ms. Sylvia Flores is the "standard" of attention to detail. That is so important in legal representation. Ms. Fores answered my questions without coming across as "you are taking up my precious time". As you may find in many attorney firms. NOW, for the best! Not only did Mr. Atkinson WIN my ALR case, preventing the suspension of my drivers license for 6 months. He got an dismissal of case 10 days BEFORE the schedule hearing! If you want to win, go with a WINNER!

Doug is well respected and highly regarded within the Judicial System of Montgomery County. He was determined to get me the best possible results in my case and kept fighting down to the last minute to do so. He was able to successfully convince the District Attorney to grant a deal that was previous...ly denied due to the specifics of my case. Nevertheless, Doug's tireless work ethic and determination paid off as he achieved the desired outcome for my case. I would highly recommend Doug to anyone needing a DWI/DUI lawyer, as he is truly the best choice.