Top Rated Georgia Criminal Defense Lawyers

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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Georgia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

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

Bio: Former Prosecutor During her last year of law school, Holly transitioned to prosecution and worked under The Third Year Practice Act at The DeKalb County District Attorney’s Office. Holly argued numerous motions and was afforded the opportunity to...

Rating: 8.4

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Georgia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years

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

Bio: Diana Whipkey Young has been helping clientsand providing excellent service for over 31 years. She grew up in Marietta, Cobb County, Georgia. Ms. Young is well known and respected by judges and fellow lawyers. She cares about her clients and finds...

Rating: 10

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Georgia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Support and more

Bio: Candace Alynn Hill Duvernay, Esq. is a native of Atlanta, Georgia. Attorney Hill Duvernay attended the University of Georgia and graduated in 2006 with a Bachelor of Arts in English. Attorney Hill Duvernay graduated from the University of Georgia ...

Rating: 9.8

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Georgia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Personal Injury and more

Bio: Jason began his career clerking for a premier Atlanta, Georgia criminal defense attorney. Jason is known for his unwavering and zealous advocacy on behalf of each and every client, regardless of how big or how small.

Rating: 9.3

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Georgia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, White Collar Crime and more

Bio: Top Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer. Saraliene has devoted 100% of her career to assisting clients in criminal cases. She's not concerned with divorce, personal injury, or bankruptcy cases. She wants to help you win your criminal case and stay of ...

Rating: 10

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Georgia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: I am a Harvard educated criminal defense lawyer with over a decade of experience representing individuals charged with crimes. I am passionate about criminal defense. It is my privilege to represent clients and to force the government to act with ...

Rating: 9.4

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Georgia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "My family hired Attorney Samuel for my son because of a drug case. When we hired him people began to tell us that high profile attorney don't have time for you and they don't talk to you or tell you anything. Well this is not all true. When we had..."

Rating: 10

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Georgia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years

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

Bio: I became a lawyer over thirty years ago. Not to make a million dollars, but to make a difference. Since then, I have been able to make a difference in people's lives, one person at a time. The vast majority of my cases are of a criminal nature, an...

Rating: 9.2

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Georgia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Appeals

Review: "We were in a really bad situation with a mountain of documentation and a deadline approaching quickly for court. Mr. Mahoney was extremely busy, yet he still took our case and handled everything like an absolute professional. And in this day findi..."

Rating: 9.3

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Georgia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

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

Bio: Jeff Dickerson is a criminal trial attorney who limits his practice to DUI and drug defense. He is a former prosecutor who served on the Narcotics and Organized Crime litigation team in the Houston County District Attorney's Office, and he frequen...

Rating: 9.8

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Georgia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Probate and more

Review: "Daisy is an exceptional attorney whom is well versed in her field of expertise; I would recommend her without reservation."

Rating: 9.8

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Georgia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Lawsuits & Disputes and more

Bio: A Georgia native born to immigrant parents from Egypt, Maha represents clients in state and federal court litigation as well as administrative proceedings. Her practice specializes in the areas of civil litigation, immigration, and unemployment ap...

Rating: 10

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Georgia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: A Georgia native, Phyllis grew up in Cobb County and graduated Summa Cum Laude from Marietta High School. After earning a Bachelor of Science from Georgia Tech, she graduated Magna Cum Laude from Michigan State University, College of Law in 2004. ...

Rating: 10

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Georgia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

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

Bio: I have had the honor of practicing law with my husband Charles Lane for the past 19 years. When a case goes to trial you will most often get both Charles and myself at counsel table (at the cost of one attorney only). We have an inate ability to r...

Rating: 8.6

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Georgia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Bio: Attorney Ryan Schwartz handles criminal defense and personal injury cases for clients throughout the Atlanta metro area and beyond. He offers personalized client services tailored to a client’s unique goals and works diligently to get to the heart...

Rating: 9.7

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Georgia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

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

Bio: Since being admitted to practice law in 2004, I have practiced exclusively in criminal defense. I have represented people at all levels of State and Superior Court. From speeding tickets to murder charges, I have handled hundreds of cases.

Rating: 8.6

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