Richard S. Lawson

Richard S. Lawson

Atlanta DUI Lawyer
  • Criminal Law, DUI & DWI
  • Georgia
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Atlanta DUI Attorney Richard S. Lawson has dedicated his professional career to protecting the rights, freedoms, and futures of individuals charged with driving under the influence (DUI). With nearly two decades of experience, Mr. Lawson is capable of handling the full range of DUI charges, including challenging allegations involving multiple DUIs, felony DUIs, and underage DUIs. His insight as a former DUI prosecutor allows him to understand the “other side,” and has proven to be a driving force behind his ability to resolve nearly 5,000 DUI cases. If you or your loved one is charged with a DUI in Atlanta or any of the surrounding communities of Georgia, you can be confident about placing your trust in the caring and capable hands of Attorney Richard S. Lawson.

Education
University of Michigan - Flint
B.A. | Political Science
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Emory University School of Law
J.D.
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Wayne State University Law School
Honors: Administrative Law
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Northwestern Michigan College
A.A.
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Professional Experience
Speaker
Institute of Continuing Legal Education
- Current
Founding Attorney
The Law Offices of Richard S. Lawson
- Current
Associate
Law Office of Turner and Willis
- Current
Summer Associate
Friedman and Montalto
- Current
Summer Associate
Wayne County Michigan Prosecutor
- Current
Court Appointed Felony Defense Attorney
Enotah Judicial Circuit
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Court Appointed Public Defender
City of Roswell Georgia
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Court Appointed "A" rated Attorney
Gwinnett County Court Appointed "A" List
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Court Appointed Public Defender
City of Alpharetta Georgia
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Assistant District Attorney
Enotah Judicial Circuit District Attorney
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Assistant Solicitor General
Gwinnett County Solicitor General's Office
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Navigating DUI Drug Cases
Thomson Reuters
The Inside Minds
Navigating DUI Drug Cases
Investigations in DUI CASES
Georgia Association of Private Investigators
Opening Statement and Voir Dire
Defense of Drinking Driver's Institute
DUI Investigations
Georgia Association of Private Investigators
"It's Only a DUI"
Defense of Drinking Drivers Institute
Ethics
Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE Georgia)
Legal Ethics
Defense of Drinking Drivers Institute
Client Intake Form
Institute of Continuing Legal Education (Georgia)
Fee Agreements
Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE Georgia)
Awards
Mentor Volunteer
Supreme Court of Georgia
Fee Arbitration Judge
State Bar of Georgia
Investigations in DUI Cases Highlighted Speaker
Georgia Association of Private Investigators
ICLE Speaker- Teaching Lawyers DUI Defense
ICLE
ICLE Teaching Lawyers DUI Defense
ICLE
Emory Mock Trial Program Winning Attorney
Emory University Law School
Phi Theta Kappa Award
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Professional Associations
United State District Court Northern District Georgia
United State District Court Northern District Georgia
- Current
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Georgia DODD Group
Member
- Current
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Georgia Defense of Drinking Drivers
Member
- Current
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Georgia State Bar
Member
- Current
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Georgia Court of Appeals
Admitted
- Current
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Georgia Supreme Court
Admitted
- Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Georgia
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Practice Areas
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
DUI & DWI
Websites & Blogs
Website
Website
Blog
Contact & Map
The Law Offices of Richard S. Lawson
4060 Peachtree Road
Suite D 415
Atlanta, GA 30319
Telephone: (404) 816-4440
The Law Offices of Richard S. Lawson
300 Colonial Center Parkway
Suite 100
Roswell, GA 30076
Telephone: (404) 816-4440
The Law Offices of Richard S. Lawson
1827 Powers Ferry Road SE
Marietta, GA 30339
Telephone: (404) 816-4440
The Law Offices of Richard S. Lawson
1755 North Brown Road
Suite 200
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
Telephone: (770) 641-0100
The Law Offices of Richard S. Lawson
487 Morrison Moore Pkwy
Dahlonega, GA 30533
Telephone: (770) 641-0100
The Law Offices of Richard S. Lawson
131 Prominence Court
Suite 110
Dawsonville, GA 30534
Telephone: (770) 536-3732