Alto DUI Lawyer

ALTO DUI LAWYER - ALTO DUI ATTORNEY

If you have been charged with a DUI in Alto, you need to act fast! You only have 30 days to save the automatic suspension of your driver's license. We understand that you may be overwhelmed and stressed about a DUI charge, but we are here to help. Our Alto DUI Lawyers have over 50 combined years of experience and have represented thousands of clients. We will walk you through the entire process and help get your case resolved. Call now for a free case evaluation.

30-Day Warning!

You only have thirty days to save your Georgia driver's license from suspension after a DUI arrest in Alto. You or your Alto DUI Lawyer must file a request for an Administrative License Suspension (ALS) hearing or an ignition interlock device. The fee to file is $150 and is payable to the State of Georgia. If an ALS hearing or the interlock device is not requested, your Georgia driver's license will automatically be suspended. If you refused the State's chemical test of your breath, blood, or urine, your Georgia driver's license will be suspended for one year, with no chance for a limited permit or an early reinstatement. 

Driving On A Suspended License In Alto

Most individuals convicted of DUI will have their Georgia driver's license suspended. Also, drivers with a lot of points on their licenses or those who have been convicted of other vehicular defenses can find themselves without the privilege to drive in Georgia. Lastly, your drivers license could be suspended for reasons such as failure to pay child support or not keeping liability insurance. 

Having your driver's license suspended could put you at risk of driving while it's under suspension. If your Georgia driver's license was suspended under Georgia's sentencing laws for DUI, you face time in jail which increases for subsequent convictions. In some situations, a conviction for driving while your license is suspended can result in your license being suspended longer. Because the stiffness of the penalties, it is vital to have a competent Alto DUI Lawyer who can craft an effective defense against your suspended license charge.

Our DUI Approach

There are many factors that can affect a DUI charge. A good Alto DUI Lawyer will thoroughly investigate each piece of evidence surrounding your charges, and look at all the options available to you. Our team of Alto DUI Attorneys have powerful investigative skills and will pore over every detail of your case. We work to protect your rights, future, and driver's license! 

A DUI conviction brings hefty fines and stiff penalties. First-timers can pay up to $1000 in fines, face twelve months' probation, and a license suspension of up to one year. The sentencing of second and third DUI offenses increase quickly.

No matter the circumstances surrounding your Alto DUI arrest, you should know that DUI is a serious crime that requires a serious defense. Timing is crucial, so do not hesitate to contact one of our DUI Lawyers in Alto now. 

Alto Municipal Court

Alto Municipal Court is responsible for handling city ordinance and traffic violations that occur within the city limits of Alto. The Honorable Robert Sneed presides over the Court, and can be contacted at (706) 778-8035. The Court is located at 4086 Gainesville Hwy Alto, GA 30510.

Map to Alto Municipal Court

 Contact Us

If you were charged with DUI or driving while your license was suspended, our Alto DUI Lawyers can help. Our DUI Attorneys in Alto are dedicated to being accessible to their clients—days, nights, weekends, and holidays while working hard on their behalf. When you choose our firm, your Alto DUI Lawyer will manage your case from beginning to end while protecting your rights and creating solid defense strategies; regardless of the charges. Theywill make sure you understand all your options and the good and bad of each. They will advise you on the best approach to take for your Alto DUI case based on their many years of experience. Contact us today for your free case evaluation. Your future is at stake, so do not sit around waiting for your case to resolve itself.

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Recent Case Results

  • This case was in Helen Municipal Court.  The client was charged with a DUI and four counts of DUI Child Endangerment.  In Georgia, for every child under the age of 14 in a vehicle it is considered a separate DUI offense.  The client would have been declared an habitual violator from one arrest an... Read On

  • Client was charged with a suspended license because he did not reinstate his privilege to drive after the expiration of his restricted license.  Per my advice, the client properly reinstated his license the day after he was charged.  Case Dismissed in Cobb County State Court.  Read On

  • Client was a resident of New York who was arrested while he was visiting Georgia for pleasure. He was charged with DUI, Reckless Driving, and Speeding 37 MPH over the speed limit. We were able to get the client an unbelievable outcome in Hampton, Georgia. His DUI dismissed, his speeding ticket wa... Read On

Recommendations

  • DUI WITH HIGH BAC (.112) LOWERED TO RECKLESS DRIVING!

    Richard was not the first lawyer I spoke with after my DUI charge, but he was the last when searching for representation. This was my very first time encountering any sort of legal dispute so I had no idea what I was doing and I was very scared. Richard was very friendly, down to earth and consol... Read On

  • Miracle Worker!

    Not only did Richard Lawson and his very capable associate get my DUI reduced to reckless driving with parole, but he did something that I didn't think was possible. I was stopped for a moving violation recently. The police arrested me because they showed my driver's license had been suspended. H... Read On

  • Ideal attorney for anyone

    Mr. Lawson is outstanding. He was professional, attentive to any requests, and got the outcome I wanted but thought was unachievable. I had been arrested for a DUI. The case was very difficult, intricate, and was seemingly without hope, but Mr. Lawson was able to get the charges drastically reduc... Read On

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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