30-Day Rule
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Greg Willis has been successful at defending DUI cases (over 93% without a conviction)
He's the only lawyer in the State of Georgia to ever be recognized for all three of these accomplishments.
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Received the Samurai Lawyer Award for having gone to jail for a total of 4 days in order to save his own client
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Received the BadAss Lawyer Award for the biggest impact of all DUI lawyers in DUI defense in the country
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Received the vote of Georgia Lawyers as a Superlawyer in DUI Law for 10 straight consecutive years
"Attorney Greg Willis is someone I am truly thankful to have had in my corner during one of my most stressful times. He goes above and beyond and has your best interest at heart. I couldn’t recommend him more to anyone in need of someone to represent them as they deal with a DUI."
- Juan Castilla
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30-Day License Suspension Rule in Georgia
Arrested for DUI? You Only Have 30 Calendar Days to Save Your License!
If you have been arrested on suspicion of DUI, need to be fully aware of what the 30-day rule could hold for you. Under this law, you could lose your driver’s license for one full year unless you request an administrative license suspension (ALS) hearing within 30 calendar days. How can you know if you need to request this hearing with the Department of Driver Services? At the time of your drunk driving arrest, you would have handed your license over to the officer and been given Form 1205, a yellow piece of paper that reads “Georgia Department of Driver Services” at the top.This form serves as your temporary license, and you will only have 30 calendar days to save your confiscated license.
If you refused a blood, breath, or urine test, you will have been given this temporary license. The same is true if you attempted these DUI tests, but were mistakenly reported as refusing these tests. You have 30 calendar days from the arrest to request a hearing at the Department of Driver Services (DDS). If you fail do to so, you will automatically lose your license, even before you present your defense in court, and even if you are acquitted of your charges in the end. If you take advantage of your right to request a DDS hearing, however, you may be able to defend your driving privileges. After a DUI arrest in Georgia, you could lose your license for:
- One year for the first license suspension
- Three years for the second DUI arrest
- Five years for a third accusation
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Let Willis Law Firm Fight to Restore Your Driving Privileges
If any of the above scenarios are part of your case, or if you are unsure if your license is at risk, don’t wait to call Willis Law Firm. An Atlanta DUI attorney is allowed to represent you at this hearing. Even more importantly, this would give you and your legal counsel the invaluable opportunity to see the details of the evidence being used against you. Speaking with an attorney at this time is vital in preparation of your DUI case. A skilled DUI attorney may be able to show that the police stop or DUI arrest was invalid, and that your license should not be suspended or revoked. At Willis Law Firm, you will find an attorney who has been:- Board-certified in DUI defense
- Certified in NHTSA standardized field sobriety tests
- Named to the Georgia Super Lawyers® list
- Given a 10.0 “Superb” rating on Avvo
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Client Reviews
If you’re facing legal troubles and want to make sure you’re hiring the best lawyer to fight your case, the Willis Law Firm is the place to call. Their attorneys are extremely knowledgeable and go above and beyond to make sure their clients receive the best outcome possible. The office staff has always been extremely helpful and compassionate through each step of the way. Greg has helped me and my family with a few cases over the years and we’ve always received a great outcome. He and his staff are the best in the field. There’s a reason why other attorneys hire Greg to handle their cases! Highly recommend their services. You won’t be disappointed.