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. Â 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.Â
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.Â
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 stopped for a tag light violation and officers investigated for a possible DUI. She asked if she had to perform the field sobriety tests and was told that they were mandatory and she would be arrested if she refused. The client then submitted to the State breath test and blew 3 times. Outcome: Case reduced to reckless driving. Read On
The DUI charge was reduced to a local ordinance violation because the officer’s stop of the vehicle was illegal. The client was cited for not signaling while changing lanes but there was no traffic and there is no duty to use a turn signal when no cars are approaching from either direction. Outcome: Case reduced to a local ordinance and not reported on the client's record. Read On
The client was stopped for speeding and asked to step out of his vehicle to perform field sobriety tests because the officer suspected he was under the influence of alcohol. When the client stepped out of his car, the officer asked him to turn around and patted him down for weapons. The pat-down was illegal. As a result, the case was dismissed. Read On
The client was stopped for a taillight violation. The charge was reduced to Reckless Driving because there was no probable cause to arrest – the officer smelled alcohol on the client’s breath and he admitted to drinking, but there were no field sobriety evaluations or State breath test and as a result little evidence to proceed against the client. Read On
The client was stopped for speeding and failing to maintain lane for crossing over the fog line. He is a CDL driver but was driving his person vehicle. The client failed several field sobriety evaluations and the State breath test showed a BAC of .079. Outcome: Reduction to reckless driving and CDL saved. Read On
The client was arrested for DUI after the officer found the client passed out next to a legally parked car. No field sobriety tests were performed and the officer failed to request a State breath test. The officer did not bother questioning the client and could not prove driving. Outcome: Case dismissed. Read On
The client went through a roadblock and a drug-sniffing dog alerted at his vehicle. Drugs were found and the client was suspected of DUI drugs. He submitted to several field sobriety tests with mixed results and refused to submit to a blood test. The charge was ultimately reduced to reckless driving. Read On
The officer approached the client because he a concerned citizen had told the officer a couple was arguing at a nearby gas station. The officer went to the gas station and found the couple that matched the citizen’s description preparing to leave the pump. Outcome: Not Guilty at Trial. Read On
The client was stopped for speeding and arrested for DUI after refusing to submit to field sobriety tests. The officer testified at a motion hearing that he smelled alcohol but that the client was steady on his feet and did not have slurred speech. The judge found that there was insufficient evidence for the State to proceed. Read On
The charge was reduced to Reckless Driving because the only evidence was the officer’s statements that she had bloodshot eyes and an odor of alcohol on her breath. There was no less safe driving and no breath test. This is another clear example that no one should ever assume guilt in a case. Read On
The client was stopped for running a red light and arrested for DUI after submitting to field sobriety testing. There was no video of the arrest. The State ultimately agreed to reduce the charge to Reckless Driving because the officer was not credible at a motion hearing. Read On
The client was stopped at a roadblock and investigated for DUI. The client agreed to submit to the State breath test and requested an independent blood test at a nearby hospital. The client had about $200 cash with him to pay for the test, but the officer refused to take him to the hospital telling the client he could not afford the test. Outcome: The clients independent test rights were violated and the case was reduced to reckless driving. Read On
The client was arrested for DUI after being stopped for swerving across the roadway. The evidence against him was significant. The charge was the client’s 6th DUI arrest. He also had several prior offenses for driving on a suspended license. After a short jail sentence, he was allowed to enter into a treatment program in lieu of continued time in jail. Read On
The client was stopped by police but was not alleged to have committed any traffic offense. The officer claimed to smell marijuana and searched the vehicle and several pounds of marijuana were found. The charges were dismissed due to an illegal search and seizure. Read On
The charge was reduced to Reckless Driving because the officer gave the client misleading advice on whether to submit to breath testing. He told the client that he would release her if she blew under the legal limit. As a result, the client was misinformed of his choices at the time of the arrest. Read On
The client was stopped for speeding 15 miles over the posted speed limit and subsequently arrested for DUI. The client failed the field sobriety tests but refused to take the State breath test. The charge was ultimately reduced to Reckless Driving because the field sobriety tests were coerced. Read On
The client was pulled over for expired registration and the officer suspected he was under the influence of alcohol. They had stopped in the emergency lane on the interstate and traffic was traveling at over 65 mph. Client was denied his chance to show he was not impaired. Read On
The client was on probation for a prior DUI conviction and was facing the remainder of his probation period being revoked for a failed drug and alcohol test. The probation officer and prosecutor were convinced that in lieu of serving the balance of probation in jail, the client would enter into treatment. Read On
Client was arrested after driving up on a curb. She failed field sobriety testing and refused the breath test. Attorney negotiated a unilateral withdrawal of the ALS suspension with the arresting officer. After dealing with the potential refusal suspension, the attorney was able get the case reduced to reckless driving. Read On
Client was a second time DUI arrest in North Georgia. There was a roll-over wreck in North Georgia. The case was investigated by the Georgia State Patrol where blood work was taken. Â The blood work showed the client below the legal limit in Georgia, however the blood was draw more than 5 hours after the near-fatal a... 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!
