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Top-Rated Georgia DUI Defense Attorney

Are you searching for the best DUI defense attorney in Georgia? 

Richard Lawson was trained as a DUI prosecutor.  The time he spent prosecuting cases gives him valuable insight into the prosecution's mindset when approaching a DUI case. He is familiar with all of the prosecutors, judges, and most of the DUI officers in Metro Atlanta and throughout North Georgia.  He knows how to approach each of them during plea negotiations, allowing you to get the best deal available. If an agreement is not reached, he is an expert at litigating the case at trial.

The Law Office of Richard Lawson has comprised the most effective DUI defense team in Georgia. Richard employs former DUI officers as investigators, experts on breath and blood testing machines, top-rated associate attorneys and support staff with unparalleled skill.  Our office has defended thousands of Georgia residents in their DUI cases and preserved our clients' rights to drive time and time again.

In all our cases, we look for every possible defense.  Our office has published 50 DUI defenses that may apply to your case, and for all our clients, we will analyze the facts of your case to see which ones to use.  Some of the defenses listed can be litigated before trial, which may lead to a dismissal of all of your charges before you even step foot into the courtroom!

If we cannot get your charges dismissed or reduced, we will proceed to trial.  Richard has developed relationships with some of the best DUI experts in Georgia.  He will bring them to the stand to testify in your case, challenging each piece of evidence the State tries to use to prove their case.

Richard Lawson is the number one ranked and reviewed attorney on AVVO, the attorney review site. His clients overwhelmingly agree that he is the best DUI defense lawyer in Georgia.

Richard and his team are Georgia's DUI-ONLY firm.

Our office exclusively handles DUI cases.  We are not "general practitioners" who routinely handle various types of cases.  DUI is all we do.  An effective DUI attorney must know the nuances of the law; the science of breath-testing, whether the field sobriety tests in your case were administered correctly, and whether there are legal and procedural defenses in your case.  Most general practice lawyers do not have the time or resources to keep up with all the changes in the laws and potential defenses to it.

Customer Service Every Day, Nights, Weekends, Holidays:

Our office is known for excellent customer service and making sure our clients are always informed as to the status of their case.  We make sure you get answers every day to your questions.  Every day does not mean the office closes on weekends or holidays.  Contact our office 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.  We are always here to help you. Your problems never take a day off, and neither do we.

Please review what former clients say about our office:

 

  • After speaking with a number of other Attorneys about my case, I was most impressed with Richard and the resources he had at his disposal to work on my case. Through his experts, he was able to successfully have my case resolved and I only received a violation for reckless driving. I recommend Ri…

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  • A year ago i was charged with a 2nd dui. Mr. Lawson was able to get me to keep my license for over a year while all the paper work went through the court system. Anytime a had a question he answered his phone, emails, ect. He is a great guy and will fight for you like he was saving his own life. …

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  • I never thought I’d be in this situation again… a second DUI. By the time I got home from my arrest there were already mounds of DVDs and solicitations for attorneys in my mailbox. Luckily for me, a friend recommended me to Richard Lawson. I called him, and he immediately calmed me down and lai…

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  • Richard Lawson is an amazing lawyer. I am under 21, made a serious mistake one evening, was in an accident and charged with a DUI and several other citations. Beginning early the next morning, Richard was there for me offering advice. I completed DUI School, drug and alcohol counseling and severa…

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  • Got a 3rd lifetime DUI and facing some pretty nasty charges. Called Richard Saturday night and he answered. Got through the formalities and hired him to represent me. Charges reduced to wreckless driving and no loss of license. Could have been so much worse. Highly recommended.

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  • Richard is everything you read in his reviews and endorsements – maybe more. I was comfortable with Richard’s demeanor and interpersonal skills from the first phone conversation. His background, skills and compassion make him an excellent lawyer. Richard understands the fear and anxiety that his …

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  • I would like to thank Richard Lawson for the excellent job he did representing me in my recent DUI case. To my great relief, Richard was able to get the DUI charge I was facing reduced to reckless driving. Richard was responsive, professional and forthright throughout the entire process. I could …

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  • My son was arrested recently for DUI. Whereas he failed the sobriety test in the field (not admissible), a follow-up sobriety test (admissible) was never conducted. Mr. Lawson’s keen legal eye and knowledge identified this discrepancy and lack of following proper procedure and used it to convince…

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  • Mr. Lawson recently represented my 17 year old daughter. When I first contacted him, he called personally called back (instead of a receptionist), within a few hours. It only took that long as he was on a plane, and called as soon as he landed! Thru a lot of patience and hard work, he got the DUI

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  • Richard Lawson is a friendly and personable guy, but that’s not the reason you should hire him when you really need a good lawyer — Mr. Lawson is a VERY competent attorney, and truly knows his stuff. If you’ve been charged with a DUI, you already know the deck seems to be stacked against you, an…

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  • Ms. Berry: Please accept my sincere appreciation for the excellent counsel and representation you have offered me during the past 13 months. Not only have you given me encouragement to make wise decisions concerning a serious legal issue, you have followed through on all expectations. Indeed, bey…

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  • Richard Lawson is a very good attorney and did a fantastic job on my DUI case. Anytime I called he made time to speak with me about my case. The results of my case were truly miraculous. I was charged with a DUI (my 2nd DUI in the last 5 years) and also a marijuana possession charge. Mr. Lawson t…

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  • In July of 2011, I was charged with my first DUI. Mr Lawson was able to have that charge completely dismissed. My blood test took 4 months to come back: and was .118; well over the limit. Having a valid drivers license is a requirement for my job. Losing the license would mean losing my job. Mr L…

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  • I was devastated and scared to death when I received a DUI in Lawrenceville. I refused the breath test at the jail, so not only faced the DUI charge, but my license was revoked for a year. How could I work without a driver’s license? We released our first attorney because he would not return phon…

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  • A DUI can turn your world upside down. There is no better repesentation than Richard Lawson. He got my DUI reduced to reckless driving and NO loss of driving privilege even though the officer said I refused the breath test, which can result in an automatic 1yr suspension. I couldn’t be more pleas…

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  • The first word that comes to mind with Richard Lawson is AWESOME! Not only did Mr. Lawson get my case dismissed but also found a statute that helped keep my ex-husband from interfering in my case. What’s more, every call I made to him he either picked up immediately or called me back immediately….

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  • In February of this year I was arrested for DUI. This was the 2nd DUI I have received. The day after I was arrested my mother contacted Mr. Richard Lawson. He spoke with my mother for a long time about my driving issues but was also concerned about me in general. He was able to get my 2nd and hop…

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  • After receiving a DUI Less Safe citation, I scoured the net searching for the best possible attorney knowing the “world of hurt” a DUI conviction would mean to my future. Richard Lawson wasn’t one of the best; instead, he stood head and shoulders above ALL other Atlanta area attorneys in the Metr…

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  • I hired Richard on a very complicated case in North Georgia. I have had several other DUI’s and was very worried about going to jail. Richard was able to completely keep me out of jail. Even with multiple prior DUIs I did not have to go back to jail!! He always returns calls and emails and is alw…

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  • Calling Richard Lawson after my marijuana DUI and possession arrest was the best decision I could have made. In June of 2012 I was arrested for marijuana DUI as well as marijuana possession under 1 ounce when I was stopped at a police roadblock in Kennesaw, GA. I had no idea what to expect from t…

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Choosing the Best DUI Lawyer

When you are arrested for DUI in Georgia, finding the right Lawyer is Job #1. At the Law Offices of Richard S. Lawson we will investigate your case and find the best possible legal defense to your DUI in Georgia. You are in good hands with Richard Lawson and his associates. We will work tirelessly to help you while compassionately holding your hand throughout the entire DUI Defense Process.

Georgia DUI Defense Attorneys

At the Law Office of Richard S. Lawson, we have offices conveniently located throughout metro Atlanta and throughout Georgia. If we do not have a convenient office, we will come to you. We practice throughout Metro Atlanta and North Georgia. If your case is in an area we do not serve, we will find you an attorney in your area free of charge. Our office is part of a State-wide network of Georgia DUI Lawyers. Contact us 24/7 for immediate legal help. Our attorneys are standing by. Your DUI Case will not defend itself. Your Best Georgia DUI Defense Begins Here!

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