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DUI attorney in Atlanta, GA

Arrested for DUI in Atlanta? Get a free, confidential case review from an independent DUI defense attorney who handles cases in Fulton County.

  • 30 days to request a license hearing in Georgia
  • First offense, repeat, refusal, under 21 and CDL
  • Atlanta and nearby Decatur, Sandy Springs, Marietta

Where DUI cases are heard in Atlanta

Misdemeanor DUI cases from Atlanta are typically heard in Atlanta Municipal Court or the State Court of Fulton County, depending on the arresting agency. Parts of Atlanta are in DeKalb County.

Your license deadline in Georgia

To appeal an Administrative License Suspension (ALS), your request must be received or postmarked within 30 calendar days of the date the notice was issued or served, with a non-refundable $150 filing fee (Georgia Rules & Regulations 375-1-1-.06 (DDS appeals)).

SituationSuspension
Hearing request window30 calendar days
Filing fee$150, non-refundable

Sources and details: Georgia DUI guide.

Charged with a DUI?Deadlines start at arrest. Get a free case review from a local DUI attorney.

What to do this week

  1. Find your suspension notice and the date on it.
  2. Request the license hearing in time, or talk to a DUI attorney who can.
  3. Write down what happened and keep it private.
  4. Note your court date and don't miss it: it's on your citation or bond paperwork.

Areas we cover around Atlanta

DowntownMidtownBuckheadWest EndEast AtlantaVirginia-HighlandOld Fourth WardGrant ParkDecaturSandy SpringsMariettaEast PointSmyrnaBrookhaven

Common questions

How long do I have to save my license after a DUI arrest in Atlanta?

To appeal an Administrative License Suspension (ALS), your request must be received or postmarked within 30 calendar days of the date the notice was issued or served, with a non-refundable $150 filing fee (Georgia Rules & Regulations 375-1-1-.06 (DDS appeals)).

Which court handles DUI cases in Atlanta?

Misdemeanor DUI cases from Atlanta are typically heard in Atlanta Municipal Court or the State Court of Fulton County, depending on the arresting agency. Parts of Atlanta are in DeKalb County. Your citation or bond paperwork shows your court.

Do you cover areas near Atlanta?

Yes. Requests are welcome from across Fulton County, including Downtown, Midtown, Buckhead, West End, and nearby Decatur, Sandy Springs, Marietta, East Point.

How much does a DUI lawyer cost in Atlanta?

It depends on the case and the court. Nationally, a Nolo reader survey found an average of $1,900 in attorney fees and expenses for a first-offense DUI (Nolo / DrivingLaws.org reader survey). Ask for a written quote.

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