Michael Fulcher Law is a DUI and criminal defense firm serving Morgan, Greene, Putnam, Jasper, Taliaferro, and Newton counties in Georgia, located at 2151 Eatonton Rd Suite E3, Madison, GA 30650, reachable at (706) 438-1555 and [email protected]. Led by attorney Michael Fulcher, a former prosecutor with more than 20 years of experience and over a decade as both prosecutor and defense attorney, the practice protects licenses, records, and freedom for clients facing charges. Michael spent 8 years as an assistant DA prosecuting hundreds of traffic and DUI cases, is a member of the National College for DUI Defense, maintains a 9.7 Avvo rating, and ensures clients work directly with him rather than junior associates.

As a former Georgia prosecutor who knows how to beat charges from the inside out, Michael Fulcher won’t hesitate to hold the government to its burden and force prosecutors to prove their cases. The firm handles DUI defense including drunk driving charges, traffic tickets, criminal defense from misdemeanors to complex felonies, and personal injury claims for medical costs, lost wages, property damage, and emotional trauma. Having achieved success in countless criminal cases over the years, Michael Fulcher Law helps clients receive minimal penalties, rehabilitative sentences, and reduced or dismissed charges while offering free consultations to discuss cases and goals, explain court processes, and describe available support throughout Morgan County and surrounding areas.

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Moriarty Law, PC is a criminal defense and personal injury firm located at 298 E. Washington Street, Suite C, Athens, Georgia 30601, reachable at (706) 850-4550. Led by attorney Colin H. Moriarty, the practice defends all types of criminal cases in Athens from traffic tickets to serious felonies. As a former prosecutor in Athens-Clarke County, Colin knows the importance of hiring an experienced attorney as soon as possible, emphasizing that cases need attention immediately. His years of experience with insurance defense and prosecutorial work make him the best choice for personal injury or criminal defense in North Georgia, treating clients with loyalty as family members while maintaining a down-to-earth approach as a music fan.

Moriarty Law handles personal injury cases understanding that evidence must be preserved, limitation periods are running, and insurance companies try to avoid compensation when someone has been hurt by another party. For criminal defense matters, Colin Moriarty takes a hard-hitting approach to defending rights while providing expertise through all various stages of the criminal defense process. The firm is available 24/7 regardless of what part of the criminal justice process clients find themselves in, with Colin believing that everyone deserves the strongest and best criminal defense possible. His extensive knowledge of law, high level of professionalism, thoroughness in homework, and ability to keep clients informed while maintaining a great sense of humor have earned consistent praise from clients.

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Schiavone Law Group was established in Savannah in 1982 and practices criminal defense, DUI defense, personal injury, medical malpractice, and family law with offices in Atlanta at 675 Ponce de Leon Ave NE #223, Atlanta, GA 30308 at (770) 578-2344 and Savannah at 1111 Bull Street, Savannah, GA 31401 at (912) 232-2646. Led by attorneys Ashley L. Schiavone and Michael Gregory Schiavone, the firm has been defending Georgian’s rights for 30 years, handling all misdemeanor, felony and capital crimes, achieving multi-million-dollar settlements in medical malpractice cases, and focusing heavily on DUI and traffic law with understanding of complex issues and consequences surrounding these cases.

Ashley Schiavone, known as the attorney Atlanta calls first, serves as the Gwinnett County DUI Attorney while Michael Gregory Schiavone serves as the Chatham County Attorney. The firm handles criminal defense for misdemeanors and major felonies, takes time to resolve sensitive family law matters with care, and fights for adequate compensation in personal injury cases including car accidents and workplace injuries. Clients praise Ashley for going the extra mile, being honest and humble, truly caring about clients, allowing license retention after DUI arrests, and providing phenomenal support with thorough legal research and knowledge. The Schiavone Law Group offers free consultations and routinely handles cases throughout Western Pennsylvania, understanding that clients need effective criminal defense representation regardless of charge severity.

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The Law Office of John A. Payne is a criminal defense law firm serving Gwinnett County and metro Atlanta, Georgia, reachable at (770) 617-6400 and [email protected]. Led by attorney John A. Payne, the practice specializes in DUI defense and criminal defense cases, helping clients navigate the complex legal system while protecting their rights and best interests. The firm is driven by a commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for clients facing DUI charges and criminal accusations throughout Georgia. Attorney Payne offers speaking engagements on various topics to motivate, engage, and inspire audiences at events.

The firm recognizes that DUI charges are serious offenses with long-lasting impacts and works to minimize potentially negative outcomes for clients as soon as possible. For criminal defense matters, The Law Office of John A. Payne provides immediate assistance to those facing charges, beginning the defense of rights and best interests right away. The practice serves the greater Atlanta area and surrounding counties throughout Georgia, offering comprehensive legal representation for both DUI and criminal defense cases with a focus on protecting clients during what is often the most challenging period of their lives.

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Shearer Legal Defense Firm, LLC is a criminal defense law firm in Decatur, GA located at 120 West Trinity Place, Decatur, GA 30030, reachable at 770-810-5182, operating Monday-Friday 9am to 6pm with Saturday appointments available. Founded by attorney Diane A. Shearer, Esq., admitted to practice in Georgia and New York, she earned her Juris Doctorate from Columbia Law School where she was a founding board member and associate editor of the Columbia Journal of Race and the Law. With over a decade of legal experience including serving as an Assistant District Attorney in the Bronx County District Attorney’s Office, Diane Shearer provides criminal defense representation in misdemeanor, felony, probation revocation matters, and juvenile defense in delinquency cases, dedicated to serving, protecting, empowering, and amplifying the voices of marginalized people.

www.dianeshearer.com/

Carter & Foster LLC is a criminal defense law firm in Macon, GA with offices at 4885 Riverside Drive Suite 310, Macon, GA 31210 (mailing: P.O. Box 1404, Macon, GA 31202), reachable at 478-370-4219. Attorneys John Carter and Andrew Foster have over 50 combined years of experience and have been providing legal representation in Middle Georgia since 2005. As skilled trial attorneys who are in the courtroom several days every week, they have tried hundreds of cases in state, federal, and appellate courts, handling white collar crimes, family or domestic violence, drug offenses, violent offenses, DUI/DWI, parole and probation violations, and misdemeanor traffic offenses with strong connections to law enforcement and a focus exclusively on criminal defense.

www.maconcriminaldefense.com/

James D. Haley, P.C. is a law firm in Acworth, GA located at 4807 S Main St Acworth, GA 30101. Attorney James D. Haley started his law career in 1992 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida as a public defender and has been practicing as a defense attorney in Acworth, Georgia since 2003, with over 30 years of legal experience. Licensed in state and federal courts of Georgia and Florida, James Haley handles domestic relations including divorce and custody/child support modification, criminal defense for misdemeanor/felony charges including possession, traffic violations, DUI, speeding, suspended license/insurance, and business and corporate law including business start-up, LLC and incorporation, plan review, and franchise matters, offering no fee consultations.

www.jamesdhaley.com/

Polanco Law, P.C. is a law firm in Durham, NC located at 411 Andrews Road, Suite 130, Durham, NC 27705, reachable at 919-294-8032, operating Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-5:00 PM. Principal attorney and owner Yesenia L. Polanco-Galdamez leads a team including Crystal Sanchez (Director of Client Services) handling immigration cases (immigrant and non-immigrant visas, citizenship, naturalization, removal defense including hearings at Stewart Detention Center in Lumpkin, Georgia, asylum, inadmissibility waivers, DACA, TPS, SIJS, appeals to BIA and Fourth Circuit), criminal law (felonies, misdemeanors, DWI, domestic violence, traffic tickets), and family law (child custody, child support, paternity disputes, divorce, separation agreements, domestic violence protective orders), with practice in Georgia limited to immigration law.

www.polancolawpc.com/

Deadwyler-Heuman Law Firm, LLC is an immigration and criminal defense law firm with offices in Macon at 577 Mulberry Street Suite 1250, Macon, GA 31201 and Cordele at 1220 E. 16th Ave., Cordele, GA 31015, reachable at (478) 241-5247. Lead attorney Ashley Deadwyler-Heuman has practiced law for over a decade, selected to Rising Stars from 2022 to 2024, handling immigration law, criminal defense including drug crimes, DUI, and theft, and wrongful death cases since 2013. The firm offers bilingual services in English and Spanish (one of few firms supporting Spanish speakers in the area), hassle-free payment plans, and handles “crimmigration” cases where immigration and criminal law intersect. Associate attorney James Yoo, immigration paralegal Itzamar Garcia, and bookkeeper/criminal legal assistant Kerri Forsythe support the team in serving Bibb County, Middle Georgia, and across the state with sliding scale fees.

www.deadwylerlaw.com/

The Chancey Law Firm, P.C. is a litigation law firm in Georgia with mailing address at PO Box 31348, Sea Island, Georgia 31561, reachable at (678) 249-9131. Attorney LeAnne Chancey Hicks graduated from the University of Tennessee School of Law in 2008 and has represented both the State of Georgia and individual clients in high-profile cases in Gwinnett County and Metro Atlanta areas. The firm specializes in criminal defense, DUI defense, juvenile law, family and domestic law, and personal injury law, serving clients throughout the state of Georgia. LeAnne Chancey Hicks provides individualized strategy and leaves no stone unturned, with recent notable victories including winning acquittals in child molestation cases and securing misdemeanor pleas in aggravated assault cases where original offers included prison time.

www.chanceylawfirm.com/