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    Andrew Brian Margolis

    Andrew Brian Margolis

    5.03 reviews
    Georgia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Domestic Violence
    Bio: Originally from Smithtown, New York, Mr. Margolis graduated from Smithtown High School in 1993 and attended Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts, where he graduated Cum Laude, receiving a B.A. in Politics and Legal Studies in 1997. While ...
    Rating:  10
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    Jasmine Ann Brown-Melchor

    Jasmine Ann Brown-Melchor

    5.033 reviews
    Georgia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: I am an experienced trial attorney that handles both felonies and misdemeanors and I am bilingual in English and Spanish. As a former DeKalb County public defender, I have handled over a thousand cases ranging from serious felonies to misdemeanor ...
    Rating:  7.2
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    Ryan Christopher Locke

    Ryan Christopher Locke

    4.817 reviews
    Georgia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Appeals
    Bio: Ryan Locke represents people who have been injured and people who have been unfairly convicted from his office in Atlanta. Formerly a public defender, Ryan uses the same passion and relentless advocacy for his clients today. Ryan is also an adjunc...
    Rating:  10
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    Ashanti Alease Camil Lilley

    Ashanti Alease Camil Lilley

    4.734 reviews
    Georgia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Custody, Family and more
    Bio: At the tender age of five, Ashanti knew she wanted to be an attorney. Growing up in a large family, she was known as the quick witted and fiercely persuasive young woman who always knew not only how to get her point across but also how to get thin...
    Rating:  9.4
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    Drew Garreth Bishop

    Drew Garreth Bishop

    4.435 reviews
    Georgia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and more
    Review: "Drew is an amazing attorney and a great person! I had cases in three counties plus an interstate probation transfer. In the middle of it all, my mother had a stroke. He worked with my family and me with payment arrangements, took my tearful calls,..."
    Rating:  7.7
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    John Broadhurst Miller

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    John Broadhurst Miller

    4.36 reviews
    Georgia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family and more
    John is a straightforward and results-oriented attorney.
    Rating:  8.3
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    Christopher Scott Lanning

    Christopher Scott Lanning

    5.01 review
    Georgia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: Chris is a former felony and misdemeanor prosecutor dedicated to defending the rights of those accused of crimes. Chris has earned a reputation in the legal community as not only an aggressive litigator, but also a highly successful negotiator. He...
    Rating:  8.7
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    Archie Luther Speights

    Archie Luther Speights

    5.05 reviews
    Georgia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Bio: From Hattiesburg Mississippi, Archie Speights graduated first in the December class from The University of Mississippi School of Law in 2000. While in law school, Archie served as editor in chief of the Journal of National Security Law. His peers ...
    Rating:  7.7
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    Sandra G. Dawson

    Sandra G. Dawson

    5.04 reviews
    Georgia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, Expungement and more
    Review: "All I can say is I was happy with the results of my case!!!!"
    Rating:  8.3
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    Desiree Demeris Duke

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    Desiree Demeris Duke

    4.413 reviews
    Georgia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: We understand that your situation is unique and emotional and we are here to help walk you through the process. We will work hard to get you the results you need and deserve! Give me a call today and we will schedule a free consultation with you.
    Rating:  6.8
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    Robert Lynn Wadkins

    Robert Lynn Wadkins

    5.03 reviews
    Georgia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: orn and raised in Columbus Georgia, Robert is a graduate of Pacelli High School. After high school he attended the University of Georgia. In 2006 Robert graduated from Georgia with a bachelors degree in history. After his time in Athens Robert was...
    Rating:  8.2
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    John Ryd Bush Long

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    John Ryd Bush Long

    5.01 review
    Georgia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, General Practice and more
    Review: "I hired Jack when my ex-husband tried to take advantage of a bad situation I was going through to try and take primary custody of our children away from me. Mr. Long fought his attorney tooth and nail, and when we got a bad ruling from the local j..."
    Rating:  9.1
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    Jason M. White

    Jason M. White

    5.06 reviews
    Georgia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, Immigration
    Bio: I've represented and participated in the successful representation, at all stages of litigation, of clients charged with all types of criminal offenses from traffic cases and sex offenses to murder. I also have unique experience in Post-Conviction...
    Rating:  7.5
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    Michael Chad Taylor

    Michael Chad Taylor

    3.79 reviews
    Georgia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Business
    Bio: A former prosecutor in the Savannah District Attorney's Office, I became a criminal defense trial attorney in 2004, based in the Golden Isles. A dedicated trial lawyer over the past fifteen years, I have have spent more hours inside the Superior, ...
    Rating:  8.8
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    Adam Marshall Hames

    Adam Marshall Hames

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    Georgia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, Litigation
    Bio: I am a native Atlantan and the son of two lawyers. When I am not practicing law I like to spend time with my family. I also play basketball in weekly pick up games. For the last four years I have coached my daughters soccer team in the Peachtree R...
    Rating:  10
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    Shariyf Shayaa Abdul Muhammad

    Shariyf Shayaa Abdul Muhammad

    4.912 reviews
    Georgia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: I enjoy working with others and helping people solve their legal problems. If you have a legal issue that you would like to discuss please don't hesitate to call and schedule a consultation.
    Rating:  8.4
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    James Kenneth Sullivan

    James Kenneth Sullivan

    4.931 reviews
    Georgia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: Some people simply can’t have a Georgia DUI conviction. The Atlanta salesperson. Johns Creek Surgeon. Athens full-time student. Lawrenceville small business owner. Or Marietta professional driver. There are other members of our community that also...
    Rating:  9.5
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    John B. Merchant

    John B. Merchant

    5.02 reviews
    Georgia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Personal Injury
    Review: "John is a very skilled attorney. He is very knowledgeable and extremely professional. I was really nervous during the trial and he helped me to realize that being calm and level-headed, even when I was being accused of things that were untrue, wou..."
    Rating:  9.6
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    Joseph E. Lariscy

    Joseph E. Lariscy

    5.06 reviews
    Georgia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Joseph Lariscy is an attorney with more than 30 years of experience in cases involving auto accidents and criminal defense. Mr. Lariscy will explain your legal options and discuss the steps our firm can take to protect your rights and seek a succe...
    Rating:  9.2
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    David Russell Willingham

    David Russell Willingham

    4.647 reviews
    Georgia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Mr. Willingham received his Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Economics from Georgia State University. He received his Juris Doctor from Atlanta's John Marshall Law School, where the faculty conferred upon him the Harold R. Banke Adv...
    Rating:  8.9
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