The Law Office of Richard Lawson is the premier DUI defense firm in the State of Georgia. Richard's rankings and reviews on AVVO, an attorney rating site, are second to none and show why he is the top-rated Georgia DUI defense attorney.
He has been handling DUI cases and other traffic related offenses for over 25 years. Trained as a prosecutor by the very same agencies that are prosecuting you, he has an insight into the State's case that most other attorneys cannot offer. Familiarity with local judges, prosecutors and practices allow him to negotiate plea agreements other lawyers could never get. If the case cannot be settled, his office will take your case to jury trial.
His trial experience ensures you will have the most effective, zealous advocate standing by your side throughout the entire ordeal of having a criminal offense pending against you. Whether plea bargain, motion or trial, Richard will make sure that you get the best possible outcome.
Many DUI defense attorneys will do everything they can to convince you to accept a plea agreement. We assume every client is innocent and do not hold any preconceived notions about your case. The decision to fight your case, settle it, or seek an alternative punishment is always your decision. Our office is your advocate while you make your decision considering what is in your best interest.
Our attention to detail, our open lines of communication with our clients, and our belief that each of our clients deserves the best possible defense led to our overwhelming success in DUI defense.
More importantly, our attorneys care about you and know how much a good outcome means to you and your future. We understand this is one of the most pressing challenges of your life, and that is why we dedicate ourselves to your defense.
Some of our case results are listed below:
The client was charged with DUI and submitted to a State blood test. The blood test results were not admissible at trial, however, after a motion hearing that determined the officer did not accommodate the client’s request for an independent test. DUI dismissed. Read On
The charge was reduced to Reckless Driving after evidence was produced that proved the client suffered from a condition making it physically impossible for her to produce a breath sample. Read On
The client was charged with possession less than one ounce which was found after a traffic stop. The officer thought it was suspicious that the client had stopped to pick up a pedestrian on the side of the road. Read On
The charge was reduced to Reckless Driving after it was determined that the field sobriety tests and breath test results would not be admissible at trial because the officer used coercive tactics and forced the client to submit to testing. Read On
The charge was reduced to Reckless Driving after it was determined that the officer did not comply with the NHTSA procedures for administering field sobriety evaluations. Read On
The client was approached by police officers while sitting in a parked car with its headlights dimmed in a parking lot with no open businesses. The charge was dismissed after the judge determined at a motion hearing that the stop was illegal because the officer acted on a “hunch.” Read On
The client was stopped after the officer determined she did not have auto insurance after running her tag. The only evidence of DUI was the officer’s statement that the client had bloodshot eyes and an odor of alcohol on her breath. She refused to submit to the field sobriety tests as well. Outcome: Case reduced to reckless driving. Read On
The client was stopped after causing a severe auto accident on a highway by swerving out of his lane into oncoming traffic. His B.A.C. was shown to have been twice the legal limit. The client had multiple prior DUI offenses and the evidence was against him. After negotiations with the State, minimum consequences. Read On
The charge was dismissed because the judge determined at a motion hearing that the officer did not have probable cause to arrest for DUI. The officer arrived on scene to investigate an accident the client was involved in and later determined the client had been drinking and arrested him for DUI. After a hearing the case was dismissed for lack of probable cause. Read On
The client was stopped by an officer when he failed to stop at a stop sign. He was arrested for DUI after failing several field sobriety tests but the officer noted that he was not slurring his speech and otherwise appeared steady on his feet. The charge was reduced to Reckless Driving. Read On
The client was stopped at a roadblock and failed several field sobriety evaluations and the State breath test results provided a Georgia Breath test reading of .179. The initial stop of the client’s vehicle was challenged in a motion hearing. Outcome: Case dismissed. Read On
The charge was reduced to Reckless Driving after it was determined that the blood test results would not be admissible at trial because the client was hearing impaired. Read On
The client was charged with DUI Drugs. Client was pulled over for weaving and the officer smelled marijuana in his car, but did not find any after a search. He submitted to field sobriety tests and then a blood test, which had marijuana metabolites. Case dismissed. Read On
The client was stopped for having defective equipment because one of his brake lights was out. He was arrested for DUI after the officer’s suspected he was less safe to drive and the client admitted to drinking earlier at a bar and submitted to a State breath test. The breath test machine failed inspection and was sent back to the factory for overhaul. Case reduced to reckless driving. Read On
The client was stopped for weaving across traffic and subsequently arrested for DUI. The charge was reduced to Reckless Driving after negotiating with the State because the video recording of the stop and arrest showed that the client had not actually been weaving as described in the police report. Case reduced to reckless driving. Read On
The police found the client standing next to his vehicle in the emergency lane of a highway. The client explained that the tire had blown out while his friend was driving and the friend had left to find a payphone to call AAA. The client had been drinking and was visibly intoxicated. Case dismissed after the actual driver came forward and admitted driving. Read On
The client was arrested for DUI after being stopped for speeding on the interstate. She submitted to field sobriety tests but refused to take the State breath test. Negotiations with the prosecution were unsuccessful and the case went to trial. The client was found not guilty at trial due to lack of evidence. Read On
The client was stopped for speeding and the officer investigated and then arrested the client for DUI. The client refused to perform field sobriety tests but submitted to a State requested blood test that showed a breath test reading of twice the legal limit. The charge was reduced to Reckless driving. Read On
The client was investigated for DUI after being in a car accident. The client was arrested for DUI based on the officer’s observations of the clients alleged “staggering walk” and the odor of alcohol on his breath. He was not asked to perform field sobriety tests until he was legally under arrest. Since Miranda was not read, the case was reduced to reckless driving. Read On
The client was stopped and cited for making a U-turn without using a turn signal and then arrested after the officer suspected he was under the influence of alcohol. The charge was dismissed after a motion hearing where the judge found there was no evidence to support the officer’s claim. Read On
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.
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!
