William C. Head, P.C.
Atlanta DUI Law Firm
Top DUI Lawyers in Atlanta
By: William C. “Bubba” Head, Atlanta DUI lawyer and Board-Certified DUI attorney in Georgia
Top DUI Lawyers in Atlanta Set a High Bar for Other Georgia DUI Attorneys
Like professional tennis, the intense competition among criminal defense attorney professionals constantly sharpens and improves professional skills among GA DUI lawyers. Similar to professional tennis players (or pro golfers), only those criminal defense lawyers who constantly compete on the international “circuit” are deemed the very best performers in these two sports.
Sorting through lawyers in Atlanta to find the top DUI lawyer is similar to professional golf and tennis matches.
In pro tennis or golf, the best players rise through constant pressure, relentless competition, and high-stakes performance. DUI defense isn’t much different. The attorneys who consistently show up in court, fight tough cases, and deliver favorable results for clients build great reputations.
That’s what it takes to be recognized as one of Georgia’s top DUI lawyers, and it’s why fewer than five attorneys in the entire state hold Board Certification in DUI Defense. William C. “Bubba” Head is one of them.
For your appearance at Atlanta Municipal Court, you don’t just want a general criminal defense lawyer. NCDD Board Certification requires that an attorney focus at least half their entire practice on DUI defense, because DUI cases aren’t just ‘another charge.’ We are at that court 100 times per year.
Georgia is one of the toughest states for DUI convictions in the country. Our firm has over 90 years of combined experience defending first DUI offenses, 2nd DUIs, 3rd DUIs, and even 8th DUIs.
Select a Georgia DUI Attorney That the Prosecutor Respects for Prior DUI Defense Work
The DUI trial lawyers are the DUI defense lawyers who will have the “clout” to get the best offers from prosecutors (e.g., getting a GA DUI reduced to reckless driving in Georgia and not accepting the DUI Georgia charge) in most of their clients’ cases.
Similar to a fist fight, if your adversary merely verbally berates you, and never “mixes it up,” you soon get comfortable with the fact that you never have to get your nose bloodied when this person is in the ring with you. Talk is cheap and easy, but fighting and winning DUI cases in GA is tough.
Going to Trial for DUI in Georgia Is Like Being in a Tournament or Playoff Game
Going to court for driving under the influence charges can be daunting and you need a strong legal advocate. You need someone like William C. “Bubba” Head. He was named one of the 100 Best Trial Lawyers in America and has defended Georgia drivers for 48 years.
Whether it’s your first DUI or any DUI charge, court isn’t the place for an inexperienced drunk driving lawyer to ‘learn on the job.’—especially in a state with a 95% conviction rate.
Hiring a cheap DUI lawyer may save you upfront, but it could cost you your license, your record, or your freedom. This isn’t traffic court. It’s criminal court. You need someone who knows how to fight.
Only a seasoned Atlanta DUI lawyer will know how to properly challenge the DUI charges from all angles: before, during, and after the arrest. That means exposing errors in field sobriety test administration, challenging whether the Georgia Implied Consent warning was properly given, and whether the Intoxilyzer 9000 breathalyzer machine was correctly maintained and calibrated for use.
One of our law firm partners, Cory Yager, is an ex-Cobb County police officer so he understands the proper SFST procedures and where police make errors in test administration.
Georgia DUI Prosecutors KNOW the DUI Lawyers in Atlanta Who Actually Fight!
Similarly, for defense of driving under the influence cases, you want to depend upon the DUI lawyers who LITIGATE, and who do not merely process a high volume of guilty pleas to drunk driving at a low-ball legal fee. To win on a consistent basis, DUI defense attorneys must have vast litigation and negotiation experience, and actually take marginal or difficult cases to trial.
Prosecutors who notice that some criminal defense attorneys TALK a big game, but never go forward with trial are not a “threat” to their status quo. They know these wannabe DUI defense lawyers are just making sure they process a high number of criminal cases, with the least number of hours dedicated to each case, to put money in their pockets.
Not a single high-volume, average DUI lawyer is Board Certified, nor 5.0 rated by Martindale-Hubbell, nor Best Lawyers in America. Take the lack of top attorney ratings as evidence that you are looking in the wrong place, for a DUI lawyer Atlanta.
All of our three criminal justice practitioners have extensive trial experience and proficiency in identifying legal issues in cases involving an arrest for DUI in Georgia. Look at these three (3) TOUGH DUI cases that we have won, at trial, that are likely far more challenging that your case:
- Athens DUI accident case for an 8th DUI Offense – won at trial
- Gwinnett DUI case, car drove through house, very high blood test results, and 2nd DUI in GA
- Cobb County State Court, DUI refusal, client “failed” 17 of the 18 field sobriety test clues
Choosing the Top Atlanta DUI Lawyer to Fight My Drunk Driving Charges
When you’re panicked after a DUI arrest, you need a lawyer who can quickly explain the charges, outline the penalties you may face, and calmly and confidently help you take immediate action–like filing the paperwork before Georgia’s 30-day ALS hearing deadline passes and your license is automatically suspended.
So, when you’re searching for the “Top DUI lawyer in Atlanta,” keep these three tips in mind:
- Make sure DUI Isn’t Just “One of Many” Cases They Handle. Plenty of criminal defense lawyers will take DUI cases, but that doesn’t mean they know how to win them. A dedicated DUI attorney understands the science behind the Intoxilyzer 9000 (Breathalyzer in GA), how to challenge implied consent violations, and when to fight versus negotiate.
Ask: “What percentage of your cases are DUIs?” and “When was the last DUI case you took to trial?”
- Make sure they know the Courts. DUI laws apply statewide, but the way cases are handled can vary by court. A lawyer who regularly appears in Atlanta Municipal Court, Fulton County State Court, or Cobb State Court will know how that courtroom runs, which prosecutors are more likely to negotiate, and what local procedures might impact your case.
- Look at online reviews from reputable websites and legal directories. Don’t stop your search at “Atlanta DUI lawyer” and click the first sponsored result. Take the time to read reviews on trusted legal directories like AVVO, Martindale-Hubbell, and Super Lawyers.
These ratings are based on feedback from both legal peers and real clients, and they can tell you a lot about how a lawyer actually performs in and out of court. Pay attention to what people say about communication, courtroom performance, and whether they’d hire the lawyer again.
You’ll see why attorneys like William C. Head, Cory Yager, and Larry Kohn consistently rank among the top-rated DUI lawyers in Georgia.
We offer a FREE consultation, so you can talk to an experienced DUI defense lawyer right away and review your case. Call 404-567-5515 or fill out an online case evaluation form.
Where Our Atlanta DUI Attorneys Are Located
No matter where your DUI arrest happened in Georgia, we can help. We have four Atlanta-area locations serving Fulton, Cobb, and Gwinnett Counties. But, our attorneys travel statewide to defend clients charged with driving under the influence.
If, for some reason, we can’t travel, we have cultivated an extensive referral network of the top Georgia DUI attorneys.
Compare Our Credentials, Track Records, and Case Reports to Any Law Firm
Because our DUI lawyer consultations are FREE, what do you have to lose to talk with one of our criminal lawyers? Call 404-567-5515 so that we can review your existing criminal record, evaluate the incriminatory evidence that is likely admissible in your GA DUI case, and tell you how we would attack the credibility of the field sobriety test evidence, and (where applicable) the forensic breath alcohol test or blood test.
Speak to DUI lawyer Bubba Head, Larry Kohn, DUI Attorney Atlanta, and Cory Yager, ex-cop and criminal defense attorney Atlanta.
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