Morris "Mo" Hugh Wiltshire Jr.

As a former felony prosecutor and a former DUI prosecutor in practice for over 20 years Mo Wiltshire has seen every type of criminal case in the court system. His prosecution insider background, along with having tried several hundred jury trials, establishes that Mo Wiltshire possesses a breadth and depth of experience that is very difficult to find elsewhere. Experience is vital but of equal importance is skill and ability in the courtroom. Mo Wiltshire has been formally recognized by numerous national organizations for outstanding achievement and overall excellence as a trial attorney and advocate for his clients. Mo Wiltshire has earned his reputation as one of the very best trial attorneys in the State. Mo Wiltshire is rated as possessing “Very High Ethical Standards” by Martindale-Hubbell the peer review attorney ethics rating guide. Mo holds a ranking as a “Top 10 Defense Attorney” in the State of Georgia by The National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys. Mo was also selected as one of the “Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers” in the State of Georgia by The American Society of Legal Advocates and as a “Top 100 Trial Lawyer” in the area of Criminal Defense by the National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Lawyers group. Mo has also been recognized as one of the top DUI Defense Attorneys in the state by the National Advocacy for DUI Defense. Mo was honored as one of the 10 Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Georgia for Client Satisfaction for 2014-2017 by the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys. Mo has been selected for a Client’s Choice Award from AVVO for five years running as a result of outstanding client service. If he agrees to represent you, Mo will be personally responsible for your case. Your case is no place for on the job training for newly minted lawyers. Unlike at some law firms, when it comes time for your day in court you will not be handed off to a junior associate. The right lawyer can make all the difference.

The University of Georgia School of Law

J.D. | Law

1991 - 1994

Honors: The Order of Barristers

Millsaps College

B.A. | Political Science

1988 - 1991

Attorney

Wiltshire Defense

2018 - Current

Partner

Prior Daniel & Wiltshire, LLC

2007 - 2018

General Trial Practice covering all of North Georgia with a focus on criminal and DUI Defense.

Solicitor-General

Office of the Solicitor-General State Court of Clarke County

2004 - 2007

Mo headed the office prosecuting DUI and misdemeanor charges in Athens.

Partner

Garcia Rose & Wiltshire

2000 - 2004

General Trial Practice with a focus on personal injury and criminal defense.

Attorney

Garcia & Powell

1997 - 2000

General Trial Practice with a focus on injury cases and criminal defense.

Assistant District Attorney

District Attorney for the Blue Ridge Judical Circuit

1994 - 1997

Felony prosecutor for the District Attorney's Office covering Cherokee & Forsyth Counties in North Georgia.

Murder Charges Dropped Against UGA Student

The Athens Banner Herlad

January 1, 2017

Alcohol Liability for Restaurant Owners, Downtown Development Authority Athens, 40 Watt Club, Athens Georgia

August 1, 2018

The Counsel on Alcohol and Drugs

Super Lawyer

Super Lawyers

2023

AV Rated

Martindale-Hubble

2023

Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorney

The National Trial Lawyers Assosciation

2023

Rated 10.0 out of 10.0

Avvo.com

2023

Nation's Top 1%

National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2023

Top 10 Criminal Defense Award

The National Academy of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2014

10 Best for Client Satisfaction in Georgia

American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2014

Named as one of the 10 Best Criminal Law Attorneys in Georgia for Client Satisfaction

Client's Choice Award: DUI Defense

Avvo

2013

Client's Choice Award: Criminal Defense

Avvo

2013

Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyer

The National Trial Lawyers

2013

Selected as one of the top 100 criminal defense trial lawyers in Georgia.

Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Current

State Bar of Georgia

Member

Current

National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys

Top 10 Ranked Member

Current

Activities: http://www.national-academy.net/home

American Society of Legal Advocates

Member

Current

Activities: http://www.societyoflegaladvocates.org/dir/wiltshire-morris-h/

National Advocacy for DUI Defense

Nationally Ranked Member

Current

Activities: http://www.nafdd.org/site/page/view/home

Georgia

Since 1994

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  My clients are not criminals, they are good people in big trouble and I treat them accordingly. I can help you. Please contact me today.

Q. What happens if a victim in a case does not provide something that the prosecutor asked for?

February 5, 2024

A: Victims have specific and individual rights conveyed by statute additionally, and as a general matter, no one can be forced to voluntarily give evidence to the State whether that is testimony or physical evidence. If the State wants to obtain items of evidence of a physical nature they have access to the subpoena power to seek its production. Concerning phone records a subpoena can be sought or law enforcement can use a search warrant to attempt to secure evidence but no one is forced to consent to a mere request from the State.

Q. There are no crimes found on my name during a background check. Will my fingerprints also be clear?

February 5, 2024

A: If your name legally matches your fingerprint record and your social security number and NCIC data then your criminal history should be consistent. If you have a "clean record" then it should be clean. The best way to determine this in Georgia is to have your local law enforcement agency conduct a background check for you. You can have this done on yourself by contacting your local law enforcement agency and following their protocols for getting the screen run.