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Top Rated Georgia Criminal Defense Attorneys

Are you looking for the best criminal defense lawyers in Georgia? Well then look no further. Lawson and Berry are the best criminal defense team in Georgia and are here for you.

Richard Lawson was trained as a DUI prosecutor. The time he spent as a prosecutor gives him valuable insight into the prosecution's mindset when approaching criminal cases. He knows how to best defend against their arguments and how to sufficiently prepare for trial. Furthermore, his time at the prosecutor's office helped him make connections that are invaluable. He is familiar with all of the prosecutors, judges, and many police officers in Metro Atlanta and throughout North Georgia. While Richard is completely comfortable going to trial, he is also just as familiar with plea negotiations, which can allow you to get the best deal possible.

Kimberly Berry began her legal career as a public defender and was selected into the Georgia Public Defender Standards Council Honors Program. She too has extensive experience in the courtroom and is familiar with countless prosecutors and judges throughout Georgia. Her understanding of the law and familiarity with trial gives her an incomparable over other attorneys.

Both Richard and Kimberly comprise the most effective Criminal Defense team in Georgia. Their office employs officers as investigators, top-rated associated attorneys and support staff with unparalleled skill. They have 50 combined years of experience in criminal law and there is not a case they haven't handled.

Lawson and Berry are ONLY a Georgia Criminal Defense Firm

While every lawyer has to go to law school and pass the bar, that does not mean they are all experienced with criminal law. Numerous law firms practice all types of law but do not specialize in any. Do not trust your case to an attorney who is a general practitioner and occasionally handles criminal cases. Furthermore, most general practice lawyers do not have the time or resources to keep up with all the changes in the laws and potential defense. But since we only practice criminal defense, we have the time! We manage a blog that is updated multiple times a week with new cases, recent changes in the laws, or recent news on criminal law. We also have a resource page that provides links to websites that have invaluable information about criminal law. Lawson and Berry are your ultimate resources though for criminal defense. There is no case they cannot handle and they are here to answer your every question. 

We are familiar with every defense that could be used to support your case. Some of the defenses can be litigated before trial which may lead to a dismissal of all of your charges before you even step foot into a courtroom. There are numerous strategies we can employ to help defend your case and we tailor each defense specifically to our client. We will work with you every step of the way because we know exactly how the criminal justice system works and how to make it work for you.

Customer Service 24/7

Criminal law does not always happen during normal working hours and you deserve to get answers right away. That is why you can contact our office 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. You should not have to wait until the next business day or even 12 hours to get a call back. Our office is known for excellent customer service no matter the time. These hours do not just apply to new clients. We are open 24 hours a day to make sure our clients are always informed as to the status of their case.

Don't just take our word for it. Please review what former clients say about our office:

  • After speaking with a number of other Attorneys about my case, I was most impressed with Richard and the resources he had at his disposal to work on my case. Through his experts, he was able to successfully have my case resolved and I only received a violation for reckless driving. I recommend Ri…

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  • A year ago i was charged with a 2nd dui. Mr. Lawson was able to get me to keep my license for over a year while all the paper work went through the court system. Anytime a had a question he answered his phone, emails, ect. He is a great guy and will fight for you like he was saving his own life. …

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  • I never thought I’d be in this situation again… a second DUI. By the time I got home from my arrest there were already mounds of DVDs and solicitations for attorneys in my mailbox. Luckily for me, a friend recommended me to Richard Lawson. I called him, and he immediately calmed me down and lai…

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  • Richard Lawson is an amazing lawyer. I am under 21, made a serious mistake one evening, was in an accident and charged with a DUI and several other citations. Beginning early the next morning, Richard was there for me offering advice. I completed DUI School, drug and alcohol counseling and severa…

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  • Got a 3rd lifetime DUI and facing some pretty nasty charges. Called Richard Saturday night and he answered. Got through the formalities and hired him to represent me. Charges reduced to wreckless driving and no loss of license. Could have been so much worse. Highly recommended.

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  • Richard is everything you read in his reviews and endorsements – maybe more. I was comfortable with Richard’s demeanor and interpersonal skills from the first phone conversation. His background, skills and compassion make him an excellent lawyer. Richard understands the fear and anxiety that his …

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  • I would like to thank Richard Lawson for the excellent job he did representing me in my recent DUI case. To my great relief, Richard was able to get the DUI charge I was facing reduced to reckless driving. Richard was responsive, professional and forthright throughout the entire process. I could …

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  • My son was arrested recently for DUI. Whereas he failed the sobriety test in the field (not admissible), a follow-up sobriety test (admissible) was never conducted. Mr. Lawson’s keen legal eye and knowledge identified this discrepancy and lack of following proper procedure and used it to convince…

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  • Mr. Lawson recently represented my 17 year old daughter. When I first contacted him, he called personally called back (instead of a receptionist), within a few hours. It only took that long as he was on a plane, and called as soon as he landed! Thru a lot of patience and hard work, he got the DUI

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  • Richard Lawson is a friendly and personable guy, but that’s not the reason you should hire him when you really need a good lawyer — Mr. Lawson is a VERY competent attorney, and truly knows his stuff. If you’ve been charged with a DUI, you already know the deck seems to be stacked against you, an…

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  • Ms. Berry: Please accept my sincere appreciation for the excellent counsel and representation you have offered me during the past 13 months. Not only have you given me encouragement to make wise decisions concerning a serious legal issue, you have followed through on all expectations. Indeed, bey…

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  • Richard Lawson is a very good attorney and did a fantastic job on my DUI case. Anytime I called he made time to speak with me about my case. The results of my case were truly miraculous. I was charged with a DUI (my 2nd DUI in the last 5 years) and also a marijuana possession charge. Mr. Lawson t…

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  • In July of 2011, I was charged with my first DUI. Mr Lawson was able to have that charge completely dismissed. My blood test took 4 months to come back: and was .118; well over the limit. Having a valid drivers license is a requirement for my job. Losing the license would mean losing my job. Mr L…

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  • I was devastated and scared to death when I received a DUI in Lawrenceville. I refused the breath test at the jail, so not only faced the DUI charge, but my license was revoked for a year. How could I work without a driver’s license? We released our first attorney because he would not return phon…

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  • A DUI can turn your world upside down. There is no better repesentation than Richard Lawson. He got my DUI reduced to reckless driving and NO loss of driving privilege even though the officer said I refused the breath test, which can result in an automatic 1yr suspension. I couldn’t be more pleas…

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  • The first word that comes to mind with Richard Lawson is AWESOME! Not only did Mr. Lawson get my case dismissed but also found a statute that helped keep my ex-husband from interfering in my case. What’s more, every call I made to him he either picked up immediately or called me back immediately….

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  • In February of this year I was arrested for DUI. This was the 2nd DUI I have received. The day after I was arrested my mother contacted Mr. Richard Lawson. He spoke with my mother for a long time about my driving issues but was also concerned about me in general. He was able to get my 2nd and hop…

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  • After receiving a DUI Less Safe citation, I scoured the net searching for the best possible attorney knowing the “world of hurt” a DUI conviction would mean to my future. Richard Lawson wasn’t one of the best; instead, he stood head and shoulders above ALL other Atlanta area attorneys in the Metr…

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  • I hired Richard on a very complicated case in North Georgia. I have had several other DUI’s and was very worried about going to jail. Richard was able to completely keep me out of jail. Even with multiple prior DUIs I did not have to go back to jail!! He always returns calls and emails and is alw…

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  • Calling Richard Lawson after my marijuana DUI and possession arrest was the best decision I could have made. In June of 2012 I was arrested for marijuana DUI as well as marijuana possession under 1 ounce when I was stopped at a police roadblock in Kennesaw, GA. I had no idea what to expect from t…

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