David Ballard

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.

University System of Georgia - University of Georgia

J.D. (2011) | Law

2008 - 2011

Honors: Cum Laude

Activities: Moot Court, Georgia Journal of International and Comparative Law

University System of Georgia - University of Georgia

Master of Public Admn. (2007)

2003 - 2007

University System of Georgia - University of Georgia

B.A. (2007) | History, Political Science

2003 - 2007

Honors: Phi Beta Kappa, Blue Key Honor Society, High Honors, Magna Cum Laude

Managing Partner

Ballard Law Office, LLC

2014 - Current

Intersection of Bankruptcy and Divorce, Fayette Bar CLE

October 31, 2015

Fayette County Bar Assoc.

Bankruptcy 101, Fayette County Bar CLE, Lake Lanier, Georgia

October 18, 2014

Fayette County Bar

Chapter 7 Update, Middle District of Georgia Bankruptcy CLE, Macon, Georgia

September 7, 2012

Middle District of Georgia Bankruptcy Law Institute

Chapter 7 Update, Middle District of Georgia Bankruptcy CLE, Macon, Georgia

September 6, 2013

Middle District of Georgia Bankruptcy Law Institute

Chapter 7 Update, Middle District of Georgia Bankruptcy CLE, Macon, Georgia

September 5, 2014

Middle District of Georgia Bankruptcy Law Institute

AV Preeminent

Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Most Outstanding Moot Court Board Member

University of Georgia School of Law

2011

William King Meadow

University of Georgia School of Law

2011

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

State Bar of Georgia  # 635107

Member

Current

Fayette County Bar Association

Past President

2018 - 2018

Georgia

Since 2011

11th Circuit

Since 2012

• 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

Q. What are the penalties for 17 year olds who are caught drunk driving?

September 25, 2018

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