Atlanta DUI Lawyer
Arrested for driving under the influence in Atlanta, GA?
At The Law Offices of Richard S. Lawson, we take driving under the influence (DUI) charges very seriously. With more than 20 years of experience in the exclusive area of DUI defense, our leading attorney has the insight and legal intelligence that you need and deserve. We work with individuals throughout Atlanta and the surrounding communities of Georgia who have been charged criminally with driving under the influence. Whether this is your first offense or you have been arrested for multiple DUI charges in the past, our Atlanta DUI attorneys are standing by, ready to help combat your charges today!
Did you know that you only have ten days to contact the Department of Driver’s Services to contest the automatic suspension of your driver’s license after being arrested and booked for DUI? By working with DUI attorney Richard S. Lawson and the rest of our legal team, you will have representation at your ALS hearing to fight to ensure that your driving privileges are fully protected. Our founding lawyer not only has extensive experience in this unique area of the law, but he also has a background as a former DUI prosecutor.
Attorney Richard S. Lawson has successfully resolved more than 4,900 DUI cases during his 20+ years of practice. He is a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Field Sobriety Test Instructor Course Graduate, meaning he is able to teach others of how to administer a field sobriety test similar to those performed at the scene of a DUI police stop. He is Emory Law School trained, and has focused only in this area of the law for the duration of his career. If you have been arrested for DUI after failing or refusing a breath test or blood test, you need the help of the Atlanta DUI lawyer at our office.
Cases We Handle
Our law firm tackles all types of DUI charges, ranging from child endangerment for having a child under the age of 15 in the vehicle to drugs and DUI to prescription drug DUI. We work with out of state clients who have been arrested for DUI while visiting and in-state residents who have been arrested outside of Georgia. We protect minors in cases of underage DUI and marijuana cases, in addition to those involving car accidents. If you have been involved in a DUI accident resulting in serious injury, have been accused of vehicular homicide, or simply want to find information about the DUI process, our legal team is ready to help you get the legal assistance you need.
Our DUI defense lawyers will fight to protect your rights after being arrested at a roadside checkpoint, or if you have been accused of violating your probation after a prior DUI conviction. We know that these charges are very serious and can have lifelong effects on you both criminally and financially, which is why we put forth every effort to ensure that your rights are protected. If you are still wondering if you need a lawyer, let our legal team provide you with a free consultation to evaluate your legal situation. We will walk you through the entire DUI process, from the arrest to the decision of plea bargain vs. trial to any post-trial relief you may need. We are on your side, and we are here to help. If you are charged with DUI, you need to hire an Atlanta DUI lawyer as soon as possible.
Drunk Driving Laws in Atlanta
Georgia enforces strict drunk driving laws. In Atlanta and jurisdictions throughout the state, impaired drivers are prosecuted and penalized harshly. This does not mean, however, that accused drivers don’t have options to defend themselves and challenge the government’s case against them. Law enforcement officers must have probable cause to stop and arrest you, and they must comply with proper protocol. Our lawyers investigate and challenge all aspects of your arrest to ensure your rights are protected and to secure the best possible outcome.
Contact our skilled Atlanta DUI defense attorneys today!
If you have been arrested for driving under the influence in the Atlanta, Georgia area, then please do not hesitate to contact our firm. A DUI conviction not only affects your ability to drive, but it also acts as a mark on your criminal record. Criminal penalties you could face might include imprisonment, heavy fines and community service, among others. Fortunately, there are many lines of defense available to you. At The Law Offices of Richard S. Lawson, we are able to call into question the evidence that is against you. We can fight to prove inaccurate blood alcohol reading, faulty breath tests, unlawful police stops, and any other type of evidence that may be used in your case. We have a record of success in using these strategies to get clients’ charges reduced or outright dismissed.
DUI Defense Practice Areas
You Only Have 10 Days
DUI Defense
1st DUI
2nd DUI
3rd DUI
Accidents and Serious Injury
ALS Hearings
Blood & Breath Tests
Child Endangerment
Drugs & DUI
DUI Process
DUI FAQ
DUI Penalties
DUI Under 21
Fighting a DUI Charge
Field Sobriety Tests
I’ve Been Arrested
Glossary of DUI Terms
Minor in Possession of Alcohol
Out of State DUI
Plea Bargain vs. Trial
Pre-Trial Motions
Prior DUI Convictions
Refusals / Alleged Refusals
Roadside Checkpoints
Suspended License
Urine Testing
Violation of Probation
Vehicular Homicide
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