Pine Mountain Criminal Lawyers

S. Lamar Gardner, our Firm’s founding and managing partner, was born and raised in Corinth, MS. Lamar obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science in Political Science in 2009. In 2012, Lamar obtained a Master of Public Administration with a concentration in Public Policy from Clark Atlanta University. Upon graduating from Clark Atlanta, Lamar began working in the non-profit sector. In 2014, however, he was offered admission to Southern University Law Center (SULC) in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where he obtained his Juris Doctor (Cum Laude)in 2017. While at SULC, Lamar served as the 2016-2017 Editor-in-Chief of the Southern University...

My extensive trial experience along with my extensive DUI educational background enhance my ability to effectively defend any type of DUI case. I have a through understanding of blood testing and have been trained in the use of the gas chromatograph and mass spec. Additionally, I have been trained in all aspects of the Intox 5000EN and its use of infrared spectrometry.

At Hillman J. Toombs and Associates, Inc., we are committed to providing exceptional legal services and personalized attention to every client. With decades of experience, our dedicated attorney specializes in a broad range of legal areas, ensuring comprehensive support for your unique needs. Whether you're facing a personal injury claim, navigating the complexities of divorce and family law, or defending criminal charges, we are here to help. Our practice areas also include civil rights litigation, business law, probate matters, and more. We aim to deliver justice, protect your rights, and secure the best outcomes for your case. Contact us today to schedule...

A native of Atlanta, Ron Smith earned his J.D. Degree from Nova Southeastern University in 1981 and first practiced law as a state prosecutor in central Florida. Mr. Smith's service to others includes his background as a Certified K-12 Teacher and Undergraduate through Graduate Instructor in several subject areas. Since 1965 he continues to work as a lay minister for various Christian and charitable ministries. His private law practice since 1984 has been an extension of these ministries so as to help people deal with a variety of legal matters. For several years Mr. Smith owned and managed a...

Sydney received her law degree from the University of Alabama after completing her undergraduate studies at Ole Miss. While at the University of Alabama School of Law, Sydney studied criminal law and criminal defense under the current Executive Director and Attorney-in-Chief of the Federal Defenders of New York, and earned top honors for her work in Alabama’s criminal defense clinic. She also served as the Ethics Opinions Editor for Volume 35 of the Journal of the Legal Profession. After graduating from law school, Sydney worked as a Staff Attorney at the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. Sydney...

Kalpin’s entire career has been carefully designed to provide you the best representation possible.

As an Assistant Solicitor for over two years, Kalpin handled misdemeanor cases at every stage. While learning the internal techniques of a prosecution process, Kalpin continued earning the respect and building relations with such Judges, other prosecutors, and court administrators.

For his very first client of his career, he obtained a dismissal on all charges. Click here for a narrative from that case. As an indigent defense counsel for Clayton County, he passionately fought for each and every...

Michael J. Antoniolli is a criminal Defense attorney who represents individuals indicted for State and Federal criminal offenses. He has defended clients charged with Murder, Armed Robbery, Aggravated Assault, Drug Trafficking, Sex Crimes, Fraud, Identity Theft, Hobbs Act violations, Weapons offenses, Drug possession and other criminal offenses. Mr. Antoniolli attended Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois earning a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy in 1987. He was admitted as a Certified Public Accountant in Illinois in 1987. He attended DePaul University Graduate School of Business in Chicago, Illinois earning an MBA in 1991. After graduating from Georgia State...

I have been specializing in criminal law for 20 years, the first 7 years as a prosecutor. For the last 13 years, I have been defending individuals charged with crimes ranging from misdemeanors and traffic offenses to serious violent felonies.

Kathryn Boortz is a trial attorney with nearly 10 years of litigation experience in courtrooms across the state of Georgia. She began her legal career in the public sector with the Metro Conflict Defender’s Office in Fulton County and then became an associate attorney at the boutique litigation firm of Conaway and Strickler. In June 2013, Kathryn founded Boortz Law, LLC. Boortz Law was founded so that Kathryn could focus on the areas of law that resonate with her gifts of compassion and creativity as a counselor to her clients. These areas include Estate Planning, White Collar and Juvenile...

Alex Susor is the founder of the Law Offices of Alex Susor in Decatur, Georgia. His practice consists of state and federal criminal defense, post-conviction criminal appeals, petitions for habeas corpus relief, plaintiff’s personal injury claims, and representation of K-12 public school teachers in Georgia Teacher Fair Dismissal Act and Professional Standards Commission administrative hearings. Alex was a co-recipient of the 2009 Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers "Case of the Year" Award for his successful appeal to the Georgia Supreme Court of the state’s kidnapping statute and has been invited to testify as an expert before the Georgia Senate and...

Results-driven and client-oriented, Attorney Brandon Dixon is committed to seeing his clients succeed. Focusing on criminal defense and traffic tickets in Atlanta, Attorney Dixon is exhaustive in his research of each and every case he takes on. His successes have resulted in reduced punishments and dismissed cases for numerous clients who were facing serious penalties for criminal charges. Zealous and aggressive tactics enable him to effectively represent his clients in the courtroom. Attorney Dixon is part of the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and a member of the State Bar of Georgia. Available 24/7 for a free thirty-minute case...

I was born in Hartford, Connecticut, but spent most of my first 18 years overseas. As a young adult, I returned to the United States, completed my undergraduate degree at Rice University in Houston, Texas, and earned my law degree from Emory University School of Law in Atlanta, Georgia. While in law school, I distinguished myself by serving on the editorial boards of the Journal of International Dispute Resolution and the Bankruptcy Developments Journal.

After law school, I continued my studies and received a Master's Degree in International and Comparative Law from the University of Brussels. Prior to entering private practice,...

Doug has been practicing law in Georgia for nearly two decades. He graduated from Florida State University’s Law School in 2000, the same university he received his English Literature degree from in 1996. As the son of a Cuban-born mother, Doug speaks fluent Spanish, as does the entire law firm’s staff. As a past member of the Board of Directors of the Georgia Association of Latino Elected Officials (GALEO), Doug works to promote the civic engagement of the Latin American and Hispanic communities. As a frequent commentator on Telemundo Atlanta, he speaks about the impact legal matters have on the...

Ms. Berry offers aggressive and experienced defense in criminal matters. Ms. Berry has been lead trial counsel in over 100 trials and motions over the past 10 years with great success.

Straightforward advice is what clients have come to rely on the most from Patty. Her practice is dedicated to consumer bankruptcy law, civil litigation and domestic law. She is a member of the State Bar of Georgia, the Atlanta Bar Association (Bankruptcy and Domestic Law Sections), the North Fulton Bar Association and the American Bankruptcy Institute.

My practice focuses primarily on providing family law services to deserving clients at reasonable fees. Family law is a general area, that includes things like divorce, custody, modifications, contempt, and so on. A look at my web site at hdh-law.com will give you more info.

Attorney Sierra Luckey is a graduate of Rollins College where she received a Bachelor’s of Arts & Science in International Relations with a minor in Political Science. Attorney Luckey later went on to receive her Juris Doctor from Thomas M. Cooley Law School and after graduating, Attorney Luckey worked at a general practice law firm where she discovered her true passion and desire to help people facing criminal charges. After gaining a wealth of knowledge and trial experience she then decided to branch out on her own and open S. Luckey Law Office, which focuses on criminal defense...

Admitted to Practice: United States Supreme Court United States Court of Appeals Eleventh Circuit United States District Court: Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Georgia Georgia Court of Appeals Georgia Supreme Court South Dakota District of Columbia Court of Appeals Georgia Superior, State, Magistrate and Municipal Courts District of Columbia (Non Active) Education: Juris Doctorate, Mississippi College School of Law Master of Arts in Public Policy, Regent University, Robertson School of Government Bachelor of Arts, Minnesota State University, Mankato Professional Memberships: State Bar of Georgia State Bar of South Dakota State Bar of the District of...

Frank W. Hicks III, Esq., after graduating from Mercer Law School in 2002, began working as a prosecutor where he oversaw the traffic division. He then moved over to the Public Defender’s office where he worked for over a decade. He has resolved thousands of criminal cases, ranging from traffic tickets to murder and has over 100 jury trials. Frank draws upon his past experience as a deputy sheriff to assist his clients. Frank is admitted to practice in state and federal trial and appellate courts, including the Georgia Supreme Court.

As a graduate of Vanderbilt University Law School, Kevin possesses a very thorough knowledge of the law. Kevin's experience includes representing prominent business clients at a prestigious international law firm. In addition to his business law experience, Kevin has litigated numerous criminal misdemeanor and felony cases, including DUI, drugs, domestic violence and traffic cases. As a trial lawyer, Kevin has successfully attained "Not Guilty" jury verdicts and reductions to lesser charges in front of some of the toughest judges in Georgia. Kevin is a native of Louisville, Kentucky. While in law school, he was a member of the Moot Court Board Managing...

Kate fiercely believes that everyone has the right to a fair trial and an excellent lawyer. She brings an unmatched passion for justice and a discerning academic eye to every case she works on. Beginning her career as a public defender, Kate gained significant experience representing the poor in the State and Superior Courts of Clarke and DeKalb County, Georgia. During her time in public defense, she handled hundreds of cases and spent thousands of hours in the courtroom fighting for her clients. She has argued dozens of pre-trial motions and successfully kept the prosecution from being able to introduce illegally-collected...