Top Rated Clarke County, GA Criminal Defense Lawyers

In Clarke County, Georgia, there are 77 criminal defense lawyers available with 886+ reviews, ratings and specialties. Best‑reviewed attorneys appear first. Cities within the county are listed below for a more focused search.

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Clarke County Has 77 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 886 Reviews

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Clarke County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Bio: Mr. Olson is a zealous advocate with extensive experience as both a prosecutor and defense attorney. He also has worked tirelessly on behalf of nonprofits in the community to ensure the underrepresented and vulnerable have equal access to represen...

Rating: 8.7

Call for a FREE consultation(833) 248-0875

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Clarke County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more

Bio: Ryan is a practicing criminal defense attorney with 17 years of experience fighting for clients throughout the State of Georgia. Since 2001, Ryan has advised, advocated for, and fought alongside hundreds of clients, helping them achieve acquittals...

Rating: 10

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Clarke County, GA

Criminal defense lawyers represent clients at every stage of a criminal case: investigation, arrest, arraignment, plea bargaining, trial, and appeal. They assess evidence, protect constitutional rights, negotiate reduced charges or sentences, cross-examine witnesses, raise defenses, file motions, and advocate to minimize penalties or obtain acquittals.

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Criminal Defense

Criminal defense lawyers represent clients at every stage of a criminal case: investigation, arrest, arraignment, plea bargaining, trial, and appeal. They assess evidence, protect constitutional rights, negotiate reduced charges or sentences, cross-examine witnesses, raise defenses, file motions, and advocate to minimize penalties or obtain acquittals.

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Clarke County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Appeals

Trial Attorney Dedicated to Providing Quality Representation. Free Consultation. (706) 955-0880

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(706) 613-4458

Charles E.W. Barrow's Website

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Clarke County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Personal Injury

Trial attorney handling Criminal Defense, Family Law, and DUI.

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(706) 510-3203

Anna Green Bolden's Website

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Clarke County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, Personal Injury and more

My goal is to reduce the impact an unfortunate event has on your personal life and your bottom line.

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(706) 383-2462

Robert Douglas Lenhardt's Website

Clarke County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Laura Cobb was born in Jackson, Tennessee but grew up in McLean, Virginia and Marietta, Georgia. After a lifelong love of the sciences, she graduated from Vanderbilt University with a degree in Biology. After college she spent four years at the Bo...

Rating: 9.0

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Clarke County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, General Practice

Review: "David was such a good lawyer and so was his team. Always answered questions in a timely manner and were always so sweet. Would hire him again if needed."

Rating: 7.0

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Clarke County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Family

Bio: My practice focuses on representing my clients diligently and zealously in the courtroom. I've been recognized by my litigation skills by both my peers and the community. Unlike many attorneys, I am not afraid to take your case to trial if we cann...

Rating: 10

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Clarke County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime

Bio: Jason has received multiple awards in the area of criminal defense and DUI defense, and in 2023 was awarded as a Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorney by Attorney and Practice Magazine and selected to the American Jurist Institute’s Top 10 Attorney lis...

Rating: 10

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Clarke County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: I have over 30 years experience applying common sense to complex legal issues. The goal is always to get my clients back to living their lives and out of a legal morass. Call me when it's time to get out of the storm.

Rating: 10

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Clarke County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more

Bio: When representing a client in any matter, my number one goal is to keep you informed. A client should be comfortable with her/his attorney and TRUST her/his attorney. I do my best to work closely with my clients, keep them informed and communicate...

Rating: 9.7

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Clarke County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: Woodrow W. Ware III was born in Albany, Georgia and grew up in Aiken, South Carolina. He was admitted to the Georgia Bar in 2006. Woodrow graduated magna cum laude with a B.B.A. in Management Information Systems from the University of Georgia Terr...

Rating: 10

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Clarke County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Administrative Law

Review: "Leslie is really an amazing person, lawyer and friend. Throughout my year plus long case, Leslie worked so diligently with the prosecutor in ultimately getting my case dismissed before accusation. Leslie has many years of experience within the Geo..."

Rating: 8.4

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Clarke County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 6 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice and more

Bio: I graduated summa cum laude, the highest academic distinction, from Georgia State University College of Law. While at Georgia State, I was a member of the Student Trial Lawyers Association and the Georgia State Law Review. Upon graduation, I was n...

Rating: 7.7

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Clarke County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family

Bio: Michael Brown is an Athens, Ga., native. He attended Cedar Shoals High School and graduated from the University of Georgia with a B.B.A. in Management. A three-year letterman on the Bulldogs’ football team, Michael received numerous athletic and a...

Rating: 8.5

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Clarke County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more

Bio: I am a general practitioner. Meaning, I handle most legal matters. I have support staff that have been with me for several years. I would not be able to do what I do on a daily basis without my staff. I live in Oconee County, Georgia where I run t...

Rating: 7.9

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Clarke County 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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Clarke County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: I consider myself a proud citizen of Athens, Georgia, though I am originally from Chesapeake, Virginia. I graduated from The College of William and Mary in 1995, and then pursued a career playing guitar in a heavy-metal band in New York. After a y...

Rating: 8.8

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Clarke County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Business and more

Review: "I thought I was in a no win situation with a DUI. Eric's skill won my case. Plus, he calmed my nerves from the day I hired him."

Rating: 8.0

Call for a consultation(706) 480-2176

M. Eric Eberhardt's Website

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Clarke County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, General Practice, Lawsuits & Disputes and more

This area is somewhere I have a fair amount of experience in. I was in law enforcement prior to being a lawyer. However, I'll admit right now there are cases I will take and others will get kicked overboard. If you want more info, feel free to rea...

Rating: 7.2

Call for a FREE consultation(844) 484-6819

Laurence Farrell Davidson's Website

DUI and DWI Speeding and Traffic Ticket Violent Crime Domestic Violence

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