Spalding County DUI Attorney

Whether you are facing your first offense or you have been convicted of a prior DUI charge, our DUI Lawyers in Spalding County are here for you! We will explore all of your  options and aggressively defend your rights to minimize the consequences of a DUI arrest. Our Spalding County DUI Lawyers seek to protect your license and your future. We know how to integrate the facts and law to present a compelling defense on your behalf. Call us now for a free case evaluation.

Hire Our Experienced DUI Lawyers in Spalding County

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, about 1.5 million people are arrested in a given year for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Many people make the mistake of thinking that it could never happen to them but we have seen countless clients have their first interaction with the law be a DUI arrest.

Georgia's driving under the influence laws and complicated and numerous. Furthermore, if you or a loved one has been charged with drunk driving in Spalding County, it could forever change your life. Jail time, fines, driver's license suspension, and community service are just some of the consequences you may be facing.

Your Spalding County DUI Case Can Be Defended

You do not have to plead guilty and accept the consequences of a DUI conviction. A charge is not the same as a conviction, and there are plenty of Georgia DUI defenses we can use to support your innocence.  Our Spalding County DUI Lawyers can help you:

• Get your license back - While your case is pending, you could be able to have your Administrative License Suspension (ALS) overturned or temporarily stayed, so you can keep driving.
• Obtain a permit - If your driver's license is suspended, you may be eligible for a limited permit to drive to school or work.
• Avoid jail - There are many ways an experienced Spalding County DUI Lawyer can help you avoid jail through treatment, probation, or other means.
• Avoid a DUI Conviction - In many of the cases our DUI Lawyers in Spalding County handle, DUI charges are reduced, amended and sometimes dismissed altogether.

How Will You Win My DUI Case?

Many times, DUI cases are made or broken on particular factual and legal issues that can only be identified by an experienced DUI Attorney in Spalding County.  They have the training, skill, and credentials to be able to spot such issues.  Our goal in every case is a dismissal. However we cannot, in good conscience, guarantee a dismissal of your charges. But we can guarantee that you will receive the best representation for your case.  After we have reviewed the evidence, we can give you an informed opinion on what we think the outcome would be. If any attorney tells you they can guarantee a win in your case, they are not being honest with you and are just trying to get your business.  We know this because of the thousands of DUI cases we have handled over the years.  

Spalding County Superior Court

Spalding County Superior Court has exclusive jurisdiction over all felony DUI cases. The Court is located at 132 E. Solomon, Street, Griffin, GA 30223. Debbie L. Brooks is the Clerk of Court and can be reached at 770-467-4309.

Spalding County State Court

If you were arrested for DUI in an incorporated part of Spalding County, then your case will proceed in State Court. Furthermore, if you were arrested in Griffin and request a jury trial, then your case will be transferred to Spalding County State Court. The Court is located at 132 E. Solomon Street, Griffin, GA 30223. The Honorable Josh Thacker presides over the Court, and the phone number is 770-467-4474.

Griffin GA Municipal Court

Griffin Municipal Court has jurisdiction over city ordinance violations, traffic offenses, and other misdemeanors, such as DUI and shoplifting, that occur within Griffin city limits. The Municipal Court is in in Griffin City Hall located at 100 South Hill Street, Griffin, GA 30223. The Court phone number is 770-233-4124, ext 270. Chief Judge Griffin E. Howell, III presides over the Court.

Contact Us Today

At The Law Offices of Richard S. Lawson, our Spalding County DUI Lawyers are prepared to assist with your case today. For over 25 years, they have defended people charged with DUI. They have been able to obtain dismissals and reduction of charges for thousands of clients. Call now and find out how they can make all the difference in your case.