Whitesburg DUI Lawyer

Whitesburg DUI Lawyer – Whitesburg DUI Attorney

Who We Are

The Law Office of Richard Lawson is the leading DUI Defense firm in Georgia. Our founder, Richard Lawson, is a former DUI prosecutor with over 25 years' experience in Georgia DUI law. Check out his reviews on Avvo and contact our office for a free, no-obligation case evaluation.

Our firm is exclusively devoted to the defense of DUI and DUI-related charges. We are located in Atlanta, GA, but frequently represent clients throughout Metro Atlanta and statewide. Our central location gives us easy access to represent DUI clients in all courts. Our Whitesburg DUI Lawyers do not charge by the hour, nor do they assess a “travel fee” to go outside Metro Atlanta. If your case meets our parameters, they will try to help.

Thirty-Day Warning!

If you were arrested for DUI in Whitesburg or elsewhere in Carroll County, you or your Whitesburg DUI Lawyer only have thirty days from the date of your arrest to file an Administrative License Suspension (ALS) hearing request or request an ignition interlock device. The hearing or interlock device can keep your Georgia driver's license from automatic suspension. The cost to file is $150. If an ALS hearing request or ignition interlock device request is not completed, your license will be automatically 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 full year, with no opportunity for early reinstatement or a restricted license to drive to work or school.

As you can see, the stakes are high. Choose the best Whitesburg DUI Attorneys with the Law Office of Richard Lawson. The majority of our clients are referred by former clients, other attorneys, law enforcement officers, and court personnel. That shows how we represent clients. Once we accept your case, we encourage you to call, text, or email your Whitesburg DUI Lawyer, even at night or during the weekend, if needed. Communication is crucial in having a positive experience when going to court with a Whitesburg DUI Attorney.

Before You Hire

Not all Whitesburg DUI Lawyers are the same. Being able to say, “I've seen this exact case before and know how to handle it” is priceless in DUI Defense. With over 25 years' experience under his belt, it is a rare day when Richard Lawson “hasn't seen this before.” Wisdom comes from experience. Wisdom leads to getting you the best outcome for your Whitesburg DUI case.

If you or someone you know has been charged with DUI in Whitesburg, it is highly recommended that you retain a Whitesburg DUI Lawyer that is established, reputable, has experienced support staff and makes you feel at ease.

Location, Location, Location: Not a Deciding Factor

When choosing a Whitesburg DUI Attorney to represent you, it is not a good idea to hire the first law firm you see on the Internet (unless it is our office, of course) or the one closest to your home. You should take the time to speak with many law firms, if possible. Ask around and try to get a referral. After awhile, you will begin to hear the same names over and over. Focus your search on those names and choose one of them. Pay their fee and listen to their advice. It is also good to ask questions and stay involved. Do not be afraid to weigh in on your Whitesburg DUI case. After all, it is your life on the line.

Whether you are facing your first DUI offense or have been charged with a more serious felony such as vehicular homicide, your Whitesburg DUI case will be handled with professionalism and swift action will be taken to defend you. It is critical that you obtain effective legal representation as soon as possible after your DUI arrest; preferably before any questioning by police.

Whitesburg DUI Defense

In Georgia, there are many different alcohol-related offenses. To be charged with DUI, you must have consumed alcohol while underage, have been visibly drunk in public, or consumed (or displayed) it in an inappropriate location such as a car, or in a park.

Every day people in Georgia are charged with DUI. If you are convicted of DUI, some potential issues can be:

Keeping your current job
Professional license issues
Difficulty securing future employment
Possible denial or problem with immigration/naturalization proceedings

If you are convicted of DUI, it will stay on your criminal record for the rest of your life, plain and straightforward. Regardless of the circumstances of your arrest, you run the risk of being labeled as a person who has a problem with alcohol use. Therefore, it is if utmost importance that you give your Whitesburg DUI charge the level of attention it needs.

Our Whitesburg DUI Lawyers takes a two-pronged approach to all DUI cases. First, we will figure out if law enforcement made any mistakes and other legal issues that can be argued on your behalf. We do this by requesting discovery from the prosecution, and it will typically consist of police reports, investigative notes, and chemical test results. As our client, you will be able to review every bit of evidence against you. Based on the strength of the State of Georgia's case and other mitigating factors, we will negotiate the best outcome possible to resolve your Whitesburg DUI case. If your case cannot be settled with a plea, it would go to a motion hearing or to a judge or jury trial, depending on particular circumstances.

The second approach by our Whitesburg DUI Attorneys is to identify if you do, in fact, have a problem with alcohol or drugs, and if there is a treatment program available in place of jail time or conviction.

Whitesburg Municipal Court

Whitesburg Municipal Court is responsible for handling ordinance and traffic violations that occur within Whitesburg city limits. The Honorable Timothy A. McCreary is the Municipal Court Judge, and Juanita Howell is the Chief Court Clerk. Court is held at the Whitesburg Police Department at 788 Main Street, Whitesburg, GA 30185. Call (770) 832-1184 for more information.

Map to Whitesburg Municipal Court

In Trouble? Contact Us

Though DUI penalties are generally less severe than other crimes, it is still important to be informed. DUI penalties are no joke and can seriously ruin your life. If you need an experienced, competent DUI Lawyer in Whitesburg, contact the Law Office of Richard Lawson. We have a Whitesburg DUI Attorney waiting to take your call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Your best defense begins with us!

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