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Call today for your initial consultation... When charged with DUI, one of the biggest decisions an individual has to make after being arrested in Atlanta, Marietta, Lawrenceville (or any other place in Georgia) is whether or not to hire an attorney to fight the driving under the influence charges. Hiring the WRONG DUI lawyer is sometimes worse than representing yourself, because you may be given BAD advice, and therefore make bad decisions about your case. While retaining an attorney may seem like an expensive option, the truth is that a drunk-driving conviction can end up costing you far more money down the road—especially if you are later denied valuable employment opportunities due to being on probation or your permanent criminal record. For this reason, it's at least worth speaking with a skilled lawyer before making any major decisions in your DUI case that will impact your life. DUI Lawyer Attorney Fees Legal fees for your DUI arrest vary from lawyer to lawyer. While DUI legal fees may seem like a great expense at first, compared to putting a DUI on your record, it is a minor expense. Some DUI attorneys charge low fees because they encourage their clients to enter a guilty plea to DUI in exchange for reduced penalties, rather than fully investigating the case and putting careful preparation into their defense. Unfortunately, if you plead guilty to DUI, and put a drunk-driving conviction on your record, it is going to be there for LIFE, and you can't have "second thoughts".
Senior Partner
William C. Head PC
1976 - Present
Atlanta, Georgia
Criminal Defense Attorney
The Law Office of William C. Head
1976 - Present
Atlanta, Georgia
Retired Regent at National College for DUI Defense
1995 - 2003
Georgia
06/10/1976
University of Georgia
Juris Doctor (J.D.) (Law)
1976
University of Georgia, Athens
B.A. (History)
1973
Associations
Honors / Awards
Publications
Georgia Ahead of High Court Ruling Fulton County Daily Report
2013
Georgia DUI Trial Practice Manual Reuters Thomson West
2011
The Georgia DUI Trial Practice Manual Thomson West publication
2010
The Georgia DUI Trial Practice Manual Thomson West publication
2009
To Cut Risks of Sleeping Pills, Hide Keys Wall Street Journal
2008
Georgia's New DUI Law, p. 26 and 27 of November, edition Atlanta Bar.org
2008 / 2008
Leading Treatise on GA DUI Laws (Book) Georgia DUI Defense Trial Practice Manual
2007
F.D.A. Warns of Sleeping Pills' Strange Effects New York Times
2007
Lil Wayne Appears In Court, Calls Arrest A Misunderstanding Baller Status
2007
The 10 Best DUI Lawyers in the Country 10 Best Drunk Driving Attorneys by Dennis A. Bjorklund
2007
DUI Court Aimed at Offenders 'on last leg' Atlanta Journal-Constitution, pB1
2007
Michigan Edition: The DUI Book The DUI Book: Michigan Edition
2006
Florida Edition of The DUI Book The DUI Book, Florida Edition
2006
Book for DUI Clients National The DUI Book
2006
Some Sleeping Pill Users Range Far Beyond Bed New York Times
2006
University of South Carolina DUI Defense Bar Breaks the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles The DWI Journal
2006
Helping Clients Prepare for a Possible Appeal The DWI Journal
2006
Handling DUI-Accident Cases is More Complicated that it Looks The DWI Journal
2006
Furcal Scores in Court Can Play in MLB Series Atlanta Journal-Constitution
2004
Authored Chapter on Defense of Driving Under the Influence Cases Medical-Legal Aspects of Alcohol (4th Edition) Lawyers & Judges Publishing
2003
Lawyers Exploit Hearings on DUIs Atlanta Journal-Constitution
2002
Are You Afraid of Our Roads? Staten Island (NY) Sunday Advance
2001
Lawyers Cry Foul over Contest to Promote DUI Roadblocks Atlanta Journal-Constitution, p. E-4
2001
Chapter 20, Automobile Traffic Offenses: Driving Under the Influence Georgia Jurisprudence
1995
Lawyer Counts Ways to Free DUI Suspects Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Front Cover Page Article
1995
Police Struggle to Make DUI Arrests under Flawed Law Atlanta Journal-Constitution, p. D-4
1995
An Introduction ot Law in Georgia: Behind the Wheel Carl Vinson Institute of Government at University of Georgia
1995
Five Myths about Defending Drinking Drivers Trial Magazine
1993
Handling License Suspensions and Revocations in Georgia Book on Handling License Suspensions and Revocations in Georgia
1993
101 Ways to Avoid a Drunk Driving Conviction 101 Ways to Avoid a DUI (Book)
1991
Please describe a case in the last year or two where you made a big difference.
http://www.wsbtv.com/news/news/local/local-news-anchor-found-not-guilty-dui-wrong-way-c/ndGxy/ Acquittal in high profile trial Obtained acquittal of a Cobb County client on all charges where arrested for DUI and failure to maintain lane. Breath test readings were 0.244 and 0.249.
How did you build a successful practice?
Started the first national Internet site for top-level DUI defense attorneys in 1995. http://www.drunkdrivingdefense.com/ Was the driving force behind the National College for DUI Defense: https://www.ncdd.com/origins-of-the-national-college-for-dui-defense
What should clients look for in a lawyer?
Credentials. Track record. Experience. Recognition by the top lawyer rating services. http://www.drunkdrivingdefense.com/how-to-hire-the-top-dui-dwi-attorney-for-your-case.htm ; http://www.martindale.com/Mr-William-C-Head/855959-lawyer.htm; http://www.bestlawyers.com/lawyers/william-c-head/78400/; http://www.superlawyers.com/georgia/lawyer/William-C-Head/87563592-8396-41ec-a828-a34dcbd867a3.html; http://bestlawfirms.usnews.com/profile/william-c-head-pc/overview/44487 Recognition by peers as being the best: http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/30350-ga-william-head-478108/endorsements.html
How important is local knowledge to the success of your cases?
Critical. That is why I set up a statewide network of Top Attorneys from across GA, to facilitate MATCHING local DUI lawyers to prospective clients cases: http://www.teamdui.com/find-a-lawyer/georgia/
What information can you provide in a free phone consultation?
All potential DUI or criminal defense clients get a FREE initial consultation, a FREE video on their legal rights and a FREE PDF copy of Mr. Heads book: The DUI Book. http://www.theduibook.com/
What information do you need in a free phone consultation?
Full name, as written on traffic tickets or criminal warrant Date AND time of arrest Police agency that made the arrest Next court date, if known Any prior criminal history of the accused Date of birth of the accused Email address Phone number(s) so that we can call you back
What differentiates you from other lawyers in your community?
Largest DUI/Criminal Defense firm in Georgia; most collective years of legal experience (over 200 years combined); Mr. Head is the only lawyer in America ever named as the BEST DUI LAWYER in the nation: http://www.absolutely-not-guilty.com/bio.htm
What is the most rewarding aspect of your job?
Winning cases for my clients, and creating the greatest form of marketing for an attorney: WORD OF MOUTH
What are your other interests in addition to law?
Children and wife.
Are you involved in your community?
Yes. One of the original Board of Directors of The Georgia Innocence Project: http://www.georgiainnocenceproject.org/about-us/donors/
Founded 1976
DUI-DWI, Misdemeanor, Felony, Traffic, Personal Injury, Products Liability
