A DUI conviction can cost you your license, your job, and your freedom. Overbird Law provides aggressive DUI defense to protect your future.
Georgia DUI Defense Attorney
A DUI arrest is not a DUI conviction. Georgia DUI law is complex, and there are numerous opportunities to challenge the state's case — from the legality of the traffic stop to the accuracy of chemical testing. Many DUI charges can be reduced or dismissed entirely with the right defense strategy.
Attorney Jonathan Overman challenges every aspect of DUI cases. Was there probable cause for the traffic stop? Were field sobriety tests administered properly? Was the breathalyzer calibrated and maintained according to manufacturer specifications? Was the blood draw conducted by qualified personnel?
Georgia's implied consent law requires you to submit to chemical testing, but there are specific procedures officers must follow. Failure to follow these procedures can result in test results being suppressed. We know every technicality and use them to your advantage.
You have only 30 days from your DUI arrest to request an administrative license hearing (ALS) to fight the suspension of your driving privileges. Don't wait — contact Overbird Law immediately after a DUI arrest.
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Was there legal justification for the traffic stop? Without probable cause, all evidence may be suppressed.
Field sobriety tests and breathalyzers have known error rates. We challenge the accuracy and administration of every test.
We file your ALS hearing request within 30 days to fight the administrative suspension of your driving privileges.
Dismissal, reduction, or acquittal — we pursue every available strategy to protect your record and your freedom.
People Also Ask
You have only 30 days from the date of your DUI arrest to request an Administrative License Suspension (ALS) hearing. Missing that deadline results in an automatic license suspension regardless of how your criminal case turns out. File the ALS hearing request immediately — even before hiring counsel if needed.
A first-offense DUI in Georgia is a misdemeanor that carries up to 12 months in jail, fines of $300–$1,000 plus surcharges, 40 hours of community service, a one-year license suspension (with limited driving permit eligibility), DUI school, and a mandatory clinical evaluation. The conviction stays on your criminal record permanently — Georgia does not allow DUI expungement.
Yes. Common paths to reduction or dismissal include challenging the legality of the traffic stop, suppressing improperly administered field sobriety tests, exposing breathalyzer calibration failures, and questioning blood draw protocols. A skilled DUI attorney evaluates every step of the arrest for procedural defects that can result in reduced charges (reckless driving) or full dismissal.
Refusing chemical testing triggers an automatic 1-year license suspension under Georgia's implied consent law, with no permit eligibility — that is harsher than the suspension for a first-offense DUI conviction. However, refusal also denies the state breath/blood evidence, which sometimes strengthens the criminal defense. The decision is fact-specific and should be discussed with an attorney as quickly as possible after arrest.
DUI defense fees vary based on case complexity, court location, and whether the case is resolved pre-trial or goes to jury trial. Most Georgia DUI attorneys offer free initial consultations and provide a written fee agreement covering the scope of representation. The total cost of a DUI conviction (fines, surcharges, increased insurance, lost income, ignition interlock) far exceeds the cost of strong defense — making early legal investment the smart financial move.
Yes. A DUI conviction cannot be expunged from your Georgia criminal record and follows you for life on employment, professional licensing, and insurance applications. The 30-day ALS deadline, complex implied-consent procedures, and limited-permit qualifications all require legal expertise. Self-representation in DUI cases produces materially worse outcomes than represented cases.
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