Case Results

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:

  • State v. M.D.

    The client was charged with DUI Drugs in Gwinnett County Georgia.  He submitted to a urine test and marijuana metabolites were found in his system.  The client hire our office to do a full investigation of his case to look for potential legal defenses and factual defenses.  As a resul... Read On

  • State v. C.H.

    The client was charged with DUI and refused to submit to testing.  As a result, she would be facing a 12 month hard license suspension and potential jail time.  The case was in Deklab County Georgia.  After meeting with the arresting officer, the refusal was lifted.  As a result, the client's dri... Read On

  • State v. K.L.

    The client was charged with DUI in Walton County Georgia.  She was slumped over the wheel passed out. She was arrested and refused testing.  She faced an administrative license suspension and the criminal prosecution.  We were able to get the administrative license suspension (the refusal) lifted... Read On

  • State v. F.A

    The client was an out of state driver charged with DUI in Hall County Georgia.  He refused testing. The client had his Hall County DUI Lawyer investigate the case for potential defenses.  After the investigation it was determined that the officer did not follow all the correct arrest procedures s... Read On

  • State v. R.R.

    The client was charged with DUI in Duluth Georgia. He was below the per se legal limit of .08, but he also admitted to consuming prescription drugs.  As a result, he was charged with being under the influences of alcohol combined with drugs.  Prescription drug DUI in Georgia is becoming more and ... Read On

  • State v. D.S.

    The client was charged with DUI in Cobb County Georgia.  He was .089 on the breath test.  He did not have any apparent defenses after the investigation was completed.  As a result, the best option was to offer the prosecution enhanced punishment in exchange for a reduction to reckless driving.  T... Read On

  • State v. K.J.

    The client was charged with DUI in Roswell Georgia. It was a refusal with poor driving.  It was also a Second DUI arrest in Georgia. The case was reduced to reckless driving, and the client the DUI Penalties associated with a second offense. This is a perfect example of the fact that all cases sh... Read On

  • State v. F.H

    The client was charged with DUI in Milton Georgia.  She was charged with DUI Under 21 Years of age. She was above the per se legal limit for a person under 21 but below the adult legal limit.  As a result, she was not actually impaired.  The prosecutor offered a reduction to reckless driving, but... Read On

  • State v. D.H

    The client was charged originally with DUI in Atlanta Georgia.  The client had several prior DUI offenses, so the case could not be successfully negotiated in the City of Atlanta Municipal Court. We bound the case over to the State Court of Fulton County.  So, it was not a DUI in Fulton County Ge... Read On

  • State v. D.A

    The client was charged with Hit in Run in Georgia.  He was a CDL truck driver from out of state.  After much negotiation, the case was reduced to the offense of duty to report and accident.  The significance was that there was no license suspension and even no need for the client to have to retur... Read On

  • State v. V.C

    The client was charged with a Cobb County DUI and Possession of Marijuana.  Both offenses can result in a suspended license in Georgia.  One of the charges has to be dismissed.  The client received a diversion program for the the possession of marijuana case. As a result, he qualified for a restr... Read On

  • State v. J.L

    The client had a Hall County DUI Case.  He was driving in excess of 100 mph on GA-985. It was a refusal DUI, and the arrest was made by the Georgia State Patrol.  His case was reduced to reckless driving, thereby saving his reputation and his very sensitive job. Read On

  • State v. C.P

    The client had 3rd Lifetime DUI in Sandy Springs.  He entered a plea but received no jail-time and the ability to keep his drivers license.  Even though he had prior offenses, he was treated in a similar way as if it was a First Georgia DUI. Read On

  • State v. R.H

    The client was charged with a Gwinnett County DUI.  She was charged in Lawrenceville Municipal Court.  It was a DUI prescription drug charge. The case was reduced to reckless driving.  The client finished all of the terms of her probation prior to going to court.  As a result, she was not given p... Read On

  • State v. S.F

    The client was charged with DUI in Roswell GA.  It was a refusal case.  We were able to convince the arresting officer to unilaterally withdraw the refusal at the ALS Hearing. As a result, the client did not face the 12 month suspension for his refusal to take the Georgia breath test. This open... Read On

  • State v. D.B

    The client was charged with a second DUI in Sandy Springs Georgia.  The other DUI was from another State.  For whatever reason, the court and the prosecutor were unaware of the other offense.  As a result, we were able to get the client a Georgia Drivers license and then enter a plea of guilty as... Read On

  • State v. M.W.

    The client was a 4th time offender charged in Forsyth County. As a Forsyth County DUI Lawyer, I knew that he needed to go to treatment in order to minimize his sentence. He attended in-patient treatment for almost a year. While in treatment the case was investigated for potential defenses. It too... Read On

  • State v. JG

    The client was charged with DUI Less Safe combination or alcohol and drugs.  His B.A.C. was .036 with Xanax in his blood.  We employed an expert pharmacologist from the University of Georgia to help interpret the result.  As a result we were able to show the drug was within the therapeutic level ... Read On

  • State v. K.G.

    The client was charged with a second DUI in a three year period of time.  Through the efforts of the client getting everything possible done to prove that the client has been rehabilitated (at my direction) we were able to first convince the prosecutor to reduce the jail time to 5 days and then l... Read On

  • State v. AF

    June 2013

    Client was arrested for DUI in Dallas GA, in Paulding County.  He was charged with DUI and refused the breath test.  He was facing an administrative license suspension of 12 months, as well as a conviction for DUI.  His case was reduced to reckless driving, with only 6 months of probation and no ... Read On

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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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