Criminal lawyers within 20 miles of Lawrenceville Georgia

Anton Rowe specializes in complex litigation and is particularly effective at trial litigation. One client defined Anton Rowe’s trial success in 3 words: “Jurors like him”. Because of Anton Rowe’s in depth knowledge of the law, high likability with jurors and ability to effectively argue his legal positions, he has won a majority of favorable verdicts.

Bruce is a native of Brooklyn New York. After graduating Howard University school of Law in 2009, Bruce decided to continue his purpose to serve as a social engineer. Bruce fell in love with law because of the opportunity to serve, motivate and to improve the community. His love for people coupled with his desire to be great and gift of passionate advocacy allow Bruce to stand out amongst other distinguished attorneys. Since 2010 Bruce Hawkins, Jr. has maintained a reputation as an attorney you can trust. Bruce is the managing attorney of Hawkins Law, LLC, located in Gwinnett County, Georgia. This general practice law firm offers clients representation in the areas of DUI and criminal defense, personal injury, family law and estate planning. Through passionate advocacy and honest communication, Hawkins Law, LLC turns clients into family once case at a time.

Bryan C. Brown is a criminal defense attorney and former felony prosecutor with extensive experience in Georgia’s court system. Over the course of his legal career, he has worked thousands of criminal cases — from traffic offenses to serious felonies — and built a reputation for his strategic thinking and courtroom command. Before launching his own law firm, Bryan served as a Managing Assistant District Attorney in the Gwinnett Judicial Circuit. There, he supervised a six-person trial team, trained new prosecutors, reviewed and approved work performed by the other prosecutors on his team, called calendars, and ran court sessions — all while managing his own felony caseload. He also took on cases involving post-conviction matters and those that attracted media attention. Earlier in his career, Bryan served in Muscogee County as both an Assistant Solicitor General and an Assistant District Attorney. He prosecuted misdemeanor and felony cases from accusation through appeal, and managed high-volume dockets.

Attorney Carl Chapman is a trial lawyer who specializes in criminal defense and thrives in the courtroom. He served as second-chair in the Atlanta Public Schools (“APS”) cheating scandal which was a racketeering (“RICO”) prosecution that resulted in the longest, most expensive trial in Georgia history. Within two weeks of obtaining his license, he won his first trial as lead counsel and never looked back. He has handled hundreds of cases and always shows up ready for trial. Carl provides the highest quality representation to every client, and his knowledge of case law and passion for criminal defense is unmatched. He truly believes every case is winnable. Therefore, he prepares every case for trial. He believes in honest and open communication because trust is the foundation of a positive attorney-client relationship. Carl is originally from Warren County and attended Briarwood Academy where he graduated as Valedictorian and Star Student in 2008. He graduated with honors from Georgia Southern University in 2012 with a degree in Political Science and a minor in Fraud and Forensic Accounting. He continued his education at Georgia State University College of Law and obtained his Juris Doctorate in 2015. During law school, Carl focused his studies on advanced litigation techniques and complex evidentiary issues. He coupled those studies with real-world applications and gained invaluable courtroom experience with some of the most well-respected attorneys in Georgia. He interned with Peters, Rubin, & Sheffield, P.C., in Decatur, Georgia where he had the opportunity to work on the APS case which, as previously mentioned, was the longest, most expensive trial in Georgia history. He also interned with the Federal Defender Program in Atlanta, Georgia which represents indigent defendants in the Northern District of Georgia. During that time, he assisted with the research and drafting of appellate briefs for the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. Prior to opening the Law Office of Carl Chapman, he worked for the Law Offices of W. Scott Smith in Atlanta, Georgia which is recognized as one of the top criminal defense firms in the state. In his three years with the firm, he gained invaluable experience from being in the courtroom daily and handling a wide variety of criminal offenses. If you hire attorney Carl Chapman, you can rest assured that you will get the individual attention you deserve and will deal directly with him from the very beginning. He will work to shoulder the burden of your charges. Remember, your charges do not define you, and Carl will work with you to ensure that you receive the best result possible. Lawyer.com Member Questionnaire Please describe a case(s) in the last year or two where you made a big difference. I can feel my impact the most at the end of long jury trial when the jury returns a verdict in favor of my client. That feeling is unmatched, but I also feel like getting a client their desired outcome during pre-trial negotiations is an even greater accomplishment. A good outcome is relative to the facts of the case and really dependent on what the individual client wants. I like to have each client rank his or her priorities at the outset of the case so I can get them the best offer possible tailored to their specific needs. If that final offer is unsatisfactory, then we ask for a jury trial. How did you build a successful practice? I have built a successful practice through preparation and client communication. Those two concepts go hand in hand to the extent that you never want to learn a new fact in court. I always know the case better than my opposing counsel, and I am always accessible to clients so they can tell me things about their case or ask questions about the legal process. What should clients look for in a lawyer? I always tell clients that they have to go with the attorney that makes them feel the most comfortable. I don’t mean to say that they should choose the attorney who promises them the moon. No, they have to see through that salesman and know that no attorney can make promises about a specific outcome. However, it is possible to get a sense of what the attorney will do to ensure the client gets a good outcome. You should ask questions and the attorney should ask questions of you. How important is local knowledge to the success of your cases? I usually tell clients not to hire me just because I know the judge or opposing counsel. I know many attorneys that have good relationships with opposing counsel because they always settle or plea out their cases with less than optimal terms for their clients. I don’t take a scorched-earth approach, but if I have to choose, I would always rather be respected than liked. The law and the facts of your case dictate the appropriate outcome. You need an attorney that understands both. If they happen to be local, then that’s just an added benefit. What information can you provide in a free phone consultation? I answer the potential client's questions and explain the legal process. I also indicate what I would do in a case like theirs. What information do you need in a free phone consultation? I need to know the facts of the case (why do you or your loved one need me), the jurisdiction (what county or city), where the case is procedurally (just happened or about to start a jury trial). If the caller knows some but not all of this information, then I can still evaluate the case. However, the more information I have, the better I can assist the caller. What differentiates you from other lawyers in your community? There are many attorneys who can handle your case. Some will do a good job. Some will provide great customer service. Few will do both. Some will do neither. I will never speak poorly about other attorneys. However, I know that I can get you the best possible outcome. What is the most rewarding aspect of your job? The most rewarding aspect of my job is catching an opposing witness in a lie. However, not all cases get to that point where I can have a Perry Mason moment in the courtroom. Resolving a case favorably without the theatrics of hearing can be almost as satisfying. I like to know that if I’m ever needed in the future, the client won’t hesitate to call me. What are your other interests in addition to law? I enjoy spending time with my family and staying active. Physical fitness, mental stamina, and emotional well-being go hand in hand. The practice of law is a marathon not a sprint, and I aim to be around for the fifty years. Are you involved in your community? I have recently moved to a new home in a new area, but I will become more involved in the coming years. Specifically, I plan to start coaching a mock trial team at the local high school.

Chuck Douglas is a practicing lawyer in the state of Georgia. He received his J.D. from Georgia State University. He currently works for his privately owned firm of Wakhisi-Douglas, LLC.

Cory Yager is a lawyer in Atlanta who focuses on Juvenile Crimes cases. He has tried cases involving expungement, traffic violations, solicitation, DUI, sex crimes, gun charges, drug charges, assault, theft, domestic violence, prostitution, and more.

My main focus is to achieve my clients' legal goals by providing legal counsel and representation that fits each individual's needs and issues. In my many years of legal practice as a lawyer in Atlanta and its surroundings, I have found success in achieving these goals through experience, preparation, perseverance, communication and personal legal service. I practice in a wide range of legal areas. As a lawyer, I have represented crime victims who have experienced serious injuries resulting from inadequate security. I have also been a lawyer for cases in wrongful death, family law, criminal defense, business transactions and civil litigation.

Greg Okwuosah is the founder of this client-centered law firm. The firm was founded with the belief that quality legal services, provided by a professional and experienced attorney, can be affordable for all individuals and businesses.This firm is committed to carefully listening to, and considering, all of a client’s issues and/or concerns right from the start. Attorney Greg Okwuosah understands, through his years of experience dealing with diverse legal and tax matters, including years as a former law intern, numerous court appearances as a former Special Assistant United States Attorney with the United States Department of Justice, a former Senior Attorney for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), as well as through his years of experience as a CPA, and a former Tax Manager for a Big Four accounting firm, that legal and tax matters are usually complicated, demanding, and stressful. That is one of the reasons why we at the firm strive to focus the first meeting with a client on helping that client feel that the client’s legal needs are understood and will be addressed. That way, the client is put at ease right from the start. Also, throughout the attorney-client relationship with the client, the firm frequently informs the client about the progress of the client’s work or case. Even after the attorney-client relationship, as part of our commitment to the highest standard of quality service, the firm remains available to answer questions the client may have about that case within a reasonable period thereafter.We’ve tried to anticipate your questions about our services in our practice areas in providing the information on this website, with the hope to help you prepare for your initial consultation with us. However, should you still have any questions after reading through the information on this website, do not hesitate to contact us.Remember, your initial consultation is free.

Tony has over 28 years of litigation experience in state and federal courts across the United States and has handled or managed thousands of cases under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Tony is a graduate of the University of Georgia where he received his undergraduate degree in political science and was inducted into the Pi Sigma Alpha political science honor society. During his tenure at UGA, Tony worked as an intern in the Governor’s Honor Program assisting with the prosecution of criminal cases in the Conasauga Circuit District Attorney’s office. After graduating from UGA, Tony attended law school at the Georgia State College of Law in Atlanta. During law school, Tony was an Associate Notes and Comments Editor on the Law Review and a recipient of the American Jurisprudence Award for Research, Writing, and Advocacy. He also worked as an intern for the Legal Clinic for the Homeless around the time of the Atlanta Olympics to survey the treatment of Atlanta’s homeless population leading up to the Olympic events. After graduating from law school in 1993, Tony worked as a litigation attorney for several Atlanta law firms in the areas of personal injury, products liability, and general litigation. His work included representing plaintiffs in personal injury cases and, subsequently, representing defendants through his insurance defense practice. Tony subsequently began his two decades long career in the field of consumer litigation, including representing a number of Fortune 500 clients and a national consumer reporting agency in individual and class action claims arising under the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act and other consumer protection statutes. Tony has been continuously rated AV-Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell for over 17 years.