I am a Statesboro native and second generation lawyer, with deep connection to Statesboro and surrounding communities. I am diligent, aggressive, honest, hard working, and abiding to my clients. Having exclusively handled Criminal Law for over a decade, I know the courts, the law, procedures, and judges very well. I have tried over 80 felony jury trials in superior court, hundreds of cases in state court, and practice in federal court also. My trial excellence is put to work in all types of cases, especially Criminal, Divorce, Child Custody, and property disputes among divorcing couples. I handle any type of...

Joy Sawyer

Bulloch County, GA Criminal Law Lawyer with 28 years experience

(912) 865-2442 978 Hendrix Deloach Rd
Statesboro, GA 30458

Criminal, Business, DUI and Divorce
Mercer Univ-W.George L.S

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Stuart Hunter Patray

Bulloch County, GA Criminal Law Attorney with 16 years experience

(912) 839-4602 2057 Hightower Rd
Statesboro, GA 30458

Criminal and Business
University of Arkansas

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Burke Batten

Bryan County, GA Criminal Law Attorney with 2 years experience

(912) 445-0121 10145 Ford Avenue
Richmond Hill, GA 31324

Free ConsultationCriminal, Business, DUI and Traffic Tickets
Elon University School of Law

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Dedicated attorney proudly representing clients in an array of civil and criminal matters throughout the state of Georgia.

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Mr. Michael S. Moody Esq.

Chatham County, GA Criminal Law Attorney with 26 years experience

7370 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Suite B-4
Savannah, GA 31406

Free ConsultationCriminal and Personal Injury
Georgia State University College of Law, Georgia State University College of Law and Georgia State University College of Law

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I have been an attorney for 28 years. The first 11 years I served as a prosecutor in Atlanta. The proseuction experience has been very helpful in my criminal defense practice. I have now been defending people accused of committing crimes for 15 years.

I take pride in representing my clients and keep them up to date with what is going on with their cases. I try not to over-promise or tell people what they want to hear. You will get a fair assessment of your case. If the case should go to trial, you will...

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Jarrett Maillet

Chatham County, GA Criminal Law Lawyer with 13 years experience

(912) 713-3426 210 East 31st Street
Savannah, GA 31401

Criminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Gonzaga University School of Law

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As a former prosecutor turned criminal defense attorney, my knowledge from both sides of the courtroom allows me to prepare solid defenses that can protect your rights and freedom. Use my experience to your advantage by calling today and setting up a free consultation.

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John Richard "Jack" Strother III

Chatham County, GA Criminal Law Attorney with 22 years experience

(912) 226-6731 144 Lincoln St
Savannah, GA 31401

Free ConsultationCriminal, Divorce, Family and Immigration
University System of Georgia - University of Georgia

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Jack is a third generation Georgia lawyer. He grew up in Atlanta, Georgia, and received his undergraduate degree from the University of Richmond in 1992 and his Law Degree from the University of Georgia School of Law in 1995. In law school, he served on the editorial board of the Journal of International Comparative Law. He is a former representative of the Younger Lawyer's Division to the Savannah State Bar Association. He serves of the Savannah Mediation Center. Jack's practice concentration includes domestic relations, criminal law, and immigration. Jack has tried cases before judges and juries throughout Georgia, primarily...

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Robert Nason Nye

Liberty County, GA Criminal Law Lawyer with 16 years experience

(912) 200-5230 #1B
Hinesville, GA 31313

Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
Widener University Delaware School of Law

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Born in Charlotte, North Carolina, Attorney Rob Nye graduated from The Citadel with a B.A. in History (Honors) and then Widener University School of Law in Wilmington, Delaware, earning his Juris Doctorate. Before entering the private sector of practice, Rob served his country as an Infantry and JAG officer in the United States Army. He deployed with the 3rd Infantry Division in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom III and was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. While on active duty, Rob was lead counsel in over 30 trials, and gained invaluable experience zealously advocating for his clients. Rob has...

(855) 856-4212 114 Barnard Street
Suite 2C
Savannah, GA 31401

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Chester J. Gregg

Liberty County, GA Criminal Law Attorney with 19 years experience

(912) 876-6666 410-A W. General Screven Ave.
Hinesville, GA 31313

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Family and Military
New England Law | Boston

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Lynne Fleming

Chatham County, GA Criminal Law Attorney with 20 years experience

(912) 349-7429 217 W. York Street
Savannah, GA 31401

Free ConsultationCriminal, Juvenile and Traffic Tickets
Widener University Delaware School of Law and Rowan University

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I have been a practicing attorney for almost 20 years. Having been licensed to practice law in NJ, PA, Ohio and GA, I focus my law practice on Criminal Defense, which includes everything from traffic tickets to murder. I enjoy helping people who come to me in need of assistance at what, for many of them, is truly the worst possible time in their lives. I believe each and everyone of us is entitled to the best possible legal defense and it is my goal to provide that to all of my clients. It may be...

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James Scott Byrne

Chatham County, GA Criminal Law Lawyer with 19 years experience

(912) 373-6529 216 West Broughton Street
Suite 202
Savannah, GA 31401

Free ConsultationCriminal
Georgia State University College of Law

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Savannah Attorney James S. Byrne has been an attorney in the State of Georgia for over ten years. His practice is devoted to the area of criminal defense from anything from bond hearings and minor traffic violations to drug trafficking and murder cases.

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Tyler Randolph

Bryan County, GA Criminal Law Attorney with 22 years experience

(912) 756-6001 2591 US HWY 17
STE 203
Richmond Hill, GA 31324

Free ConsultationCriminal, Business, DUI and Divorce
University of Virginia School of Law

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Tyler Lee Randolph has over 20 years of legal experience and over 20 years of military experience (Active and Guard), from real combat to combat in the courtroom. A graduate of West Point and of the University of Virginia School of Law, he has the education and experience to guide and assist you in your specific time and area of need, and the personal attention you deserve.

Undergraduate: United States Military Academy, West Point (1988)

Law School: University of Virginia School of Law (1995)

Military: 13+ years active duty Army. Ranger, Airborne, Jumpmaster, Air Assault, SERE. Combat tours/tours: Operation Just Cause, Panama; Operations...

(912) 662-5555 617 Stephenson Ave
Ste 102
Savannah, GA 31405

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Robert Paul Phillips III

Chatham County, GA Criminal Law Lawyer with 48 years experience

(877) 938-2157 420 W Broughton S
Savannah, GA 31401

Free ConsultationCriminal, Legal Malpractice, Medical Malpractice and White Collar Crime
Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law

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Experienced aggressive trial attorney, specializing in Federal Criminal Defense, Professional Malpractice and serious injury/death cases. Not afraid to go against the "Big Boys".

(912) 786-4300 31328

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Stacey Goad

Chatham County, GA Criminal Law Attorney

(912) 209-9000 1111 Bull Street
Savannah, GA 31401

Free ConsultationCriminal, Appeals and DUI

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For years, Stacey Goad practiced as a prosecuting attorney in metro Atlanta and Savannah, Georgia. Now, she uses that experience to benefit you by upholding your constitutional rights and zealously defending you at every stage of the criminal process. She used to build cases for the State of Georgia. Now, she tears them apart. That's exactly what she does for her clients every day.

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Bernard Stephen Brody

Chatham County, GA Criminal Law Lawyer with 22 years experience

(912) 944-5000 24 Drayton Street
Suite 1000
Savannah, GA 31401

Criminal, Appeals and Business
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University

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Steven Elliot Scheer

County, GA Criminal Law Attorney with 44 years experience

(912) 598-6057 8 East Liberty Street
SAVANNAH, GA 314101

Criminal, DUI, Insurance Defense and Municipal
University of Georgia

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Thomas Raymond Bateski

Chatham County, GA Criminal Law Lawyer with 26 years experience

(912) 233-0026 311 W Harris St
Savannah, GA 31401

Criminal, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Traffic Tickets
University of Baltimore School of Law

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Courtney R. Lerch

Chatham County, GA Criminal Law Lawyer with 9 years experience

317 Tattnall Street
Savannah, GA 31401

Free ConsultationCriminal
Mississippi College School of Law

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Jonathan DeJesus

Bryan County, GA Criminal Law Lawyer with 13 years experience

(912) 200-7694 11258 Ford Ave #7
Richmond Hill, GA 31324

Criminal
University of Cincinnati

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James B. Blackburn Jr

Chatham County, GA Criminal Law Lawyer with 33 years experience

(912) 232-2136 P. O. Box 8996
Savannah, GA 31412

Criminal, DUI, Personal Injury and White Collar Crime
Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law

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Harry D. "Donnie" Dixon Jr.

Chatham County, GA Criminal Law Lawyer

(912) 944-5000 24 Drayton Street
Suite 1000
Savannah, GA 31401

Criminal
The University of Georgia School of Law

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Samantha Glaudel

Chatham County, GA Criminal Law Lawyer with 21 years experience

(912) 652-7161 133 Montgomery St
Savannah, GA 31401

Criminal, DUI and Workers' Comp
Southern Ill. Univ.

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Dennis O'Brien

Chatham County, GA Criminal Law Lawyer with 43 years experience

(912) 704-5150 33 Bull Street Suite 540
Savannah, GA 31401

Criminal and Tax
University of Miami

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Paul Elliott Morgenthal

Chatham County, GA Criminal Law Attorney with 38 years experience

(912) 236-7662 311 W Harris St
Savannah, GA 31401

Criminal, Social Security Disability and Workers' Comp
John Marshall L.S. (Atlanta)

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Kathleen Aderhold

Chatham County, GA Criminal Law Attorney with 27 years experience

(912) 233-9227 127 Abercorn St. Suite 401
Savannah, GA 31401

Criminal, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Family
Georgia State University

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Hugh McCullough

Tattnall County, GA Criminal Law Attorney with 35 years experience

(912) 654-2116 406 North Caswell Street
PO Box 39
Glennville, GA 30427

Criminal, DUI, Estate Planning and Personal Injury
Woodrow Wilson Col.of Law

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Allison Doyle Cole

Chatham County, GA Criminal Law Lawyer with 25 years experience

(912) 233-7961 337 Commercial Drive
Savannah, GA 31406

Criminal, Bankruptcy, Civil Rights and DUI
University of Georgia

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John Pirkle

Liberty County, GA Criminal Law Attorney with 44 years experience

(912) 876-3111 120 S Commerce St
Hinesville, GA 31313

Criminal, Bankruptcy, DUI and Divorce
Mercer Univ-W.George L.S

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Harry Dixon Jr

Chatham County, GA Criminal Law Attorney with 41 years experience

(912) 644-6700 7 E Congress St
Savannah, GA 31401

Criminal and Business
University of Georgia

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Michael Gregory Schiavone

Chatham County, GA Criminal Law Lawyer with 38 years experience

(912) 232-2646 1111 Bull St
Savannah, GA 31401

Criminal
Potomac School of Law

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Jeffery L. Arnold

Liberty County, GA Criminal Law Attorney with 40 years experience

(912) 369-4529 128 S Main St
Hinesville, GA 31313

Criminal, Business, DUI and Divorce
College of the Pacific

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Davis Cohen

Chatham County, GA Criminal Law Lawyer with 48 years experience

(912) 236-8000 221 E York St
Savannah, GA 31401

Criminal, Bankruptcy, DUI and Divorce

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George Terry Jackson

Chatham County, GA Criminal Law Lawyer with 47 years experience

(912) 232-2646 1111 Bull St
Savannah, GA 31401

Criminal and Civil Rights
University of Georgia

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Jeffrey Craig Donaldson

Chatham County, GA Criminal Law Attorney with 22 years experience

(912) 233-8000 420 W Broughton St
Savannah, GA 31401

Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
Mercer Univ-W.George L.S

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Richard Darden

Chatham County, GA Criminal Law Attorney with 41 years experience

(912) 231-1000 106 Montgomery St
Savannah, GA 31401

Criminal
Woodrow Wilson Col.of Law

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Michael Reza Tabarrok

Chatham County, GA Criminal Law Lawyer with 19 years experience

(912) 927-7779 327 Eisenhower Dr
Savannah, GA 31406

Criminal
Mercer Univ-W.George L.S

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Harold Joseph Cronk

Chatham County, GA Criminal Law Attorney with 31 years experience

(912) 421-2128 49 Park of Commerce Way, Suite 101
Savannah, GA 31405

Criminal, Business, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Mercer Univ-W.George L.S

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William Grey Maston

Chatham County, GA Criminal Law Lawyer with 36 years experience

(912) 238-4489 116 E Gaston St
Savannah, GA 31401

Criminal, DUI and Personal Injury
Potomac School of Law

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James Michael Love

Chatham County, GA Criminal Law Lawyer with 42 years experience

(912) 351-9400 7370 Hodgson Memorial Dr
Savannah, GA 31406

Criminal
Woodrow Wilson Col.of Law

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Georgia Legal Services Program, Inc.
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Arrested or facing criminal charges?

Criminal law addresses the government's prosecution of individuals who have been accused of committing a crime. Such laws may be federal, state, or local. The prosecution represents the people of a particular jurisdiction, and acts on behalf of the government by bringing a case against an accused. Under the U.S. Constitution, a person accused of a crime may have the right to a criminal defense attorney during interrogations and certain other times before and during a trial.

Whether you are under police investigation, have been arrested, or are facing charges, having an advocate familiar with the criminal justice system.

Most jurisdictions classify crimes as felonies or misdemeanors, with felonies being the more serious offenses with the possibility of more severe sentences. Some criminal lawyers focus on a specific area of criminal defense law, such as white-collar crime, drug offenses, theft crimes, or violent crimes. You should consult with a criminal defense lawyer early on in the process to preserve options, such as diversion programs or plea bargains.

When hiring a criminal defense attorney, you should evaluate the experience and fee structure of the attorney. Some offer a free consultation to discuss your case.

Accomplice liability: If a person aids, assists, or encourages another in the commission of a crime, they are criminally liable as an accomplice to the crime.

Self-defense: The claim that an act otherwise criminal was legally justifiable because it was necessary to protect a person or property from the threat or action of another.

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