With previous experience as Senior Assistant District Attorney with the Fulton County District Attorney's Office, Attorney Scotland is a uniquely qualified Douglasville misdemeanor and felony defense attorney. Her experience as a prosecutor is a significant advantage to our clients because she can anticipate the tactics used by opposing counsel, and build legal strategies to defend against them.
At the law office of Dawn Scotland, Attorneys at Law, we are dedicated to the defense of our clients. For many years, we have successfully resolved many types of legal matters for Georgians -- from serious felony and misdemeanor charges to traffic violations. We also handle appeals and expungements. Contact the law firm regarding any of the following concerns:
- Misdemeanors and Felonies: the law office of Dawn Scotland, Attorneys at Law, is committed to representing clients zealously and effectively at every stage of a felony or misdemeanor case. We handle cases involving allegations of terroristic threats and acts, kidnapping and false imprisonment, violent crimes, property crimes and drug crimes, zealously defending clients through pre-trial or post-conviction proceedings through sentence modification advocacy and appeals or habeas corpus actions.
- Domestic Violence and Cruelty to Children: A conviction on assault charges in a domestic violence case could lead to serious negative consequences, even if the complaining witness attempts to "drop the charges." Attorney Dawn Scotland successfully resolved cases for Georgians facing criminal charges of domestic violence as well as charges of cruelty to children.
- Theft, Fraud and Property Offenses: Keep in mind that you could be charged with criminal trespass or burglary after entering someone's house and/or taking something that you believe belongs to you, without the resident's permission or other authority. You need a strong advocate on your side as soon as possible if you have been accused of any theft, fraud or property crime, including forgery, shoplifting or criminal damage to property.
- Drug Offenses and DUI: Our law firm has successfully represented professionals and other private individuals charged with state drug offenses, including charges for drug possession, drug possession with intent to distribute (sell), sale of a controlled substance, drug trafficking and abandonment of drugs, involving marijuana, pharmaceuticals, prescription drugs, or other controlled substances.
- Juvenile Offenses: This law firm is a fierce advocate for children who have been charged with crimes, and we fight to defend the rights of our clients who are minor children, regardless of the charges.
- Traffic Violations: Paying a ticket is considered to be a guilty plea and this can add points to your driving record, which can result in a substantial increase in your insurance premiums. Any additional traffic tickets that incur points could result in suspension of your driver's license. We strongly encourage all drivers, especially commercial drivers, to contact us to discuss their situations and how to protect their driving records and prevent costly insurance rate hikes.
- Probation Violations: Violation of probation is a serious matter because it can result in a warrant for your arrest as well as serving jail or prison time on the original offense. We are here to defend you in the face of charges of violation of probation.
- Appeals, Habeas Actions, and Expungements: We can help you whether you have just been arrested and detained, or if the status of your case is post conviction. Allow us to explain your legal rights and the options available to you.
Criminal Defense Attorney Serving Greater Metro-Atlanta and the Atlanta-West Area, Including Austell, College Park and Carrollton-Traffic Violation Attorney-Dawn Scotland Offers Free Initial Consultations
When you contact our firm. You pay nothing for your initial legal consultation when you retain us to represent you. Don't deny yourself legal advice that could be invaluable in determining your future. You will have an opportunity to discuss your situation with Attorney Scotland and learn about your legal rights and the possible outcome of your case. You are under no obligation to hire our law firm. Douglasville criminal defense attorney Dawn Scotland welcomes the opportunity to advise you on any type of criminal case.
