When your freedom is on the line, you need a fierce advocate. Overbird Law provides aggressive, strategic defense against all criminal charges.
Georgia Criminal Defense Attorney
Being charged with a crime is one of the most frightening experiences a person can face. Your freedom, your reputation, your career, and your family's future are all at stake. You need an attorney who understands the gravity of what you're facing and will fight just as hard as the prosecution.
Attorney Jonathan Overman has extensive experience as both a prosecutor and defense attorney. As a current Special Assistant Attorney General, he knows how the state builds its cases — and he knows exactly how to dismantle them.
From the moment you contact us, we begin building your defense. We investigate the facts, challenge the evidence, file strategic motions, and prepare for every possible outcome. Whether we're negotiating with prosecutors or fighting in front of a jury, our goal is always the same: the best possible result for you.
Don't talk to police. Call us immediately for emergency legal assistance.
Areas of Defense
First-time and repeat DUI charges, refusal cases, and felony DUI. We challenge evidence, field sobriety tests, and breathalyzer results.
Possession, distribution, trafficking, and manufacturing charges. We examine search warrants, chain of custody, and constitutional violations.
Assault, battery, domestic violence, and aggravated assault charges. We build strong defenses to protect your freedom.
Serious felony offenses carrying significant prison time. We prepare comprehensive defense strategies for the most serious charges.
Fraud, embezzlement, forgery, and identity theft charges. We navigate complex financial crime allegations with precision.
Reckless driving, hit and run, suspended license violations, and other serious traffic charges that threaten your driving privileges.
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Common Questions
After a DUI arrest in Georgia, you face both a criminal case and an administrative license suspension. You have only 30 days to request an administrative hearing with the Georgia DDS to challenge your license suspension. The criminal case proceeds through arraignment, pretrial hearings, and potentially trial. A first-offense DUI carries up to 12 months in jail, fines of $300-$1,000, community service, DUI school, and probation. Contact Overbird Law immediately -- the 30-day clock is already ticking.
Yes, felony charges in Georgia can sometimes be reduced to misdemeanors through plea negotiations with the prosecutor. The likelihood depends on the nature of the offense, your criminal history, the strength of the evidence, and the specific circumstances. Georgia’s First Offender Act (O.C.G.A. § 42-8-60) may also allow eligible defendants to avoid a conviction on their record entirely. Attorney Jonathan Overman’s background as a former prosecutor gives him unique insight into these negotiations.
During a traffic stop in Georgia, you must provide your license, registration, and insurance. Beyond that, you have the right to remain silent, the right to refuse consent to a vehicle search (though officers may search with probable cause), and the right to record the encounter. You are not required to perform field sobriety tests. Refusing a chemical test triggers Georgia’s implied consent law (O.C.G.A. § 40-5-55) and can result in automatic license suspension.
Criminal defense attorney fees vary based on charge severity and case complexity. Misdemeanor cases typically range from $1,500 to $5,000, while felony cases can range from $5,000 to $25,000 or more. Unlike personal injury cases, criminal defense is generally billed as a flat fee or hourly rate. Overbird Law offers flexible payment plans -- call (678) 251-8575 to discuss your case and payment options.
Yes. A DUI conviction in Georgia appears on both criminal background checks and your driving record permanently. There is currently no way to expunge a DUI conviction in Georgia, and it remains on your driving record for life. It counts as a prior offense for 10 years under Georgia’s DUI look-back period. This can affect employment, housing, and professional licenses. Overbird Law fights to help you avoid a conviction in the first place.
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