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About David West

With more than 20 years experience as one of metro Atlanta's premier criminal defense lawyers, David S. West has been recognized throughout Georgia and the southeast for his success defending difficult and high-profile criminal cases. Awarded America's coveted Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America award in 2013 and featured on CNN, FoxNews, 48 Hours and numerous other media outlets, Mr. West is now widely recognized as a leading criminal defense lawyer in his field. Mr. West is a Life Member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, as well as the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws. He is admitted to the State Bar of Georgia as well as the federal courts and has appeared in cases from New York to San Francisco. His law firm, David West & Associates has achieved success in cases both big and small resulting in dismissals in capital cases as well as successful appeals to the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court. His firm offers free consultations and payment plans and offers a fee structure that is surprisingly affordable for most budgets.

โš–๏ธ Practice Areas

โœ“ Appeals & Appellate โœ“ Traffic Tickets โœ“ White Collar Crime โœ“ Cannabis & Marijuana Law โœ“ Domestic Violence โœ“ Criminal Law โœ“ DUI & DWI

Credentials & Experience

๐ŸŽ“ Education

Georgia State University College of Law
J.D. (1994)
Criminal Law
Berry College
B.A. (1991)
Political Science

๐Ÿ“‹ Bar Admissions

Georgia C.A.R.E. Project Member
Board of Advisors Member
National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws Member
Lifetime Member Member
National Association For The Reform of Marijuana Laws Member
Committee Member Member
Cobb County Bar Association Member
Member Member
Marietta Business Association Member
Member Member
Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Member
Contributing Member Member
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Lifetime Member Member
Member Member
State Bar of Georgia Member
Member Member

๐Ÿ’ผ Professional Experience

Managing Partner
David West & Associates 2004 - Current
Senior Attorney
Plichta & Associates 2003 - 2004
Associate
Law Offices Of Bruce S. Harvey 1994 - 2003
Associate
1000 Lawyers for Justice 1994 - 1994

๐Ÿ† Awards & Recognition

Peer Review Rated
Martindale-Hubbell
Businessman of the Year Award
N.R.C.C
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America
National Trial Lawyers Association

๐Ÿ“š Publications

  • Lawyer Wants Police Treated Like Dogs
  • Atlanta Journal Constitution
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