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David  Ballard

David Ballard

UGA Honors Grad, lifelong Fayette County Resident and Super Lawyers Rising Star
  • Criminal Law, DUI & DWI, Juvenile Law ...
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Biography

A Double Dawg from the University of Georgia, high honors in History and Political Science in 2007, and honors at UGA Law School in 2011. David's practice includes criminal defense (including DUI), personal injury, high asset divorce, and bankruptcy (creditor representation). AV-Preeminent (highest lawyer ratings in legal ability and ethical conduct). "Superb" attorney ratings by AVVO, plus was named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers for the past six years. David is a former President of the Fayette County Bar Association and served as an adjunct professor at Georgia Military College in Fayetteville. David has offices in Fayetteville, Peachtree City, and Atlanta.

Education
University System of Georgia - University of Georgia
J.D. (2011) | Law
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Honors: Cum Laude
Activities: Moot Court, Georgia Journal of International and Comparative Law
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University System of Georgia - University of Georgia
Master of Public Admn. (2007)
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University System of Georgia - University of Georgia
B.A. (2007) | History, Political Science
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Honors: Phi Beta Kappa, Blue Key Honor Society, High Honors, Magna Cum Laude
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Professional Experience
Managing Partner
Ballard Law Office, LLC
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Speaking Engagements
Intersection of Bankruptcy and Divorce, Fayette Bar CLE
Fayette County Bar Assoc.
Bankruptcy 101, Fayette County Bar CLE, Lake Lanier, Georgia
Fayette County Bar
Chapter 7 Update, Middle District of Georgia Bankruptcy CLE, Macon, Georgia
Middle District of Georgia Bankruptcy Law Institute
Chapter 7 Update, Middle District of Georgia Bankruptcy CLE, Macon, Georgia
Middle District of Georgia Bankruptcy Law Institute
Chapter 7 Update, Middle District of Georgia Bankruptcy CLE, Macon, Georgia
Middle District of Georgia Bankruptcy Law Institute
Awards
AV Preeminent
Martindale-Hubbell
Most Outstanding Moot Court Board Member
University of Georgia School of Law
William King Meadow
University of Georgia School of Law
Presented to that student who plans to practice law and best represents the integrity, sense of responsibility and high standards of the legal profession and a keen sense of humor.
Rising Star
Super Lawyers
Professional Associations
State Bar of Georgia  # 635107
Member
Current
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Fayette County Bar Association
Past President
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Georgia
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11th Circuit
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
    Over 95% of all my law firm clients live in these locations in Georgia. At Ballard Law Office, David has expanded his practice to include criminal defense (including DUI, drug charges, vehicular homicide and domestic violence) and civil litigation, including disputes involving probate, divorce, real estate, business, and personal injury. Free Initial Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    For clients who are bankrupt, we may not be able to put fees on a credit card. Other than that, ask about contingency fees in personal injury cases, medical malpractice, truck accidents, bus accidents, motorcycle accidents, etc.
  • Contingent Fees
    Limited to personal injury and medical negligence cases
Practice Areas
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
DUI & DWI
Juvenile Law
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Legal Answers
Q. What are the penalties for 17 year olds who are caught drunk driving?
A: Being arrested is NOT being convicted. The job of an experienced DUI lawyer is to investigate the case, watch and police videos and then assess whether the case can be won at a pretrial motion or trial.

If convicted, however, any driver under age 21 at the time of conviction will suffer a one year loss of license. No work permit is granted. Community service hours, not fewer than 40. If a BAC level of 0.08 or more was captured, at least 24 hours in jail. For every day NOT served in jail, you will be on probation for the remainder of a one year period. Fines of not less than $300 plus surcharges, which will be a similar amount.

Most important penalty of all: LIFETIME criminal record. A DUI in Georgia cannot be expunged, or "record restricted" or "age off" your criminal history. ... Read More
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Contact & Map
Ballard Law Office, LLC
Fayetteville Office
113 Glynn St S
Fayetteville, GA 30214
Telephone: (770) 461-4222
Fax: (770) 461-8420
Ballard Law Office, LLC
Atlanta Office
By Appointment Only
260 Peachtree St NW
#2200
Atlanta, GA 30303
Ballard Law Office, LLC
Peachtree Office
By Appointment Only
470 Commerce Dr
#108
Peachtree City, GA 30269