Atlanta DUI Attorneys: Driving under the influence in Georgia

If you have been charged with DUI, your world may feel as if it has been turned inside out. If this is your first encounter with law enforcement, you may be experiencing the all-too-common alienation and stigmatization that comes with being charged with a criminal offense in America.

The good news is that the legal issues are worrisome but manageable. More often than not, if you find the right legal team, the legal issues may not be as bad as you fear!

The bad news is the emotional and reputational toll of a first time arrest can be incalculable.

How will this arrest impact the future path you have worked so hard to achieve? How do you manage the professional and social stigma of a DUI arrest? What does this mean for your future plans, hopes and dreams?

If you are like many of our clients, in the days after your arrest, your brain will be hard at work processing these recent events by imagining what this means for your future. You will become an expert at all the worst-case scenarios that may play out, including how your future plans will never be achieved due to this arrest.

If this sounds familiar, take a moment and breathe deeply. You are already doing exactly the right thing by researching your legal options. You are well on your way to a solution.

This is not the end of the road for your brilliant plans for your future self.

Whether you are newly entering the workforce or a thriving professional with a stellar reputation to protect, we are specialists at helping you navigate the uncomfortable and everyday moments that you are confronted with as a result of a DUI arrest in Georgia.

We supercharge our clients’ individual success by using our expert knowledge we have spent decades cultivating to make sure our clients have the best advice available about how to:

• Manage your reputation online
• Talk about an arrest with a current employer
• Prepare for professional licensing board disclosures and investigations
• Answer background check questionnaires
• Explain an arrest during an interview
• Plan for next semester and beyond
• Plan international travel

We know what it is to be obsessed with fixing this problem and getting your life back on track and we would love to talk to you about how we can help!

DUI Defense in Atlanta, Georgia
You’ve been arrested for DUI. Now what?

A DUI arrest in Georgia can impact everything: your license, your job, your insurance, and even your future. But just because you were charged doesn’t mean you’ll be convicted. The legal system is complicated — and you don’t have to face it alone.

At EHG Law Firm, we know the stakes are high. We defend good people facing DUI charges in Atlanta and across the Metro area. Whether it’s your first offense or not, we’re here to protect your rights, your record, and your freedom.

What counts as DUI in Georgia?

You can be charged with DUI in Georgia if:

• Your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is 0.08% or higher
• You’re under the influence of drugs or alcohol to the point it’s “less safe” to drive
• You refuse testing during a DUI investigation
• You’re underage (under 21) with any measurable alcohol
• You’re a commercial driver with a BAC of 0.04% or more

Many people are surprised to learn you don’t need to blow over the limit to be arrested. Georgia has a “DUI Less Safe”law that allows officers to charge you based on behavior alone.

Types of DUI Cases We Handle

We defend clients in:

• First-time DUI
• Repeat DUI offenses
• DUI drugs (prescription, THC, etc.)
• DUI with accident or injury
• Under 21 DUI
• DUI refusal (no breath test)
• CDL/commercial driver DUI
• Felony DUI

We also fight for those who need help with license suspensions, hardship permits, and Administrative License Suspension (ALS) hearings.

What happens after a DUI arrest in Atlanta?

You only have 30 days to fight the automatic license suspension. If you miss that deadline, your license could be suspended even before your case goes to court.

We’ll help you:

• File for a hearing with the Georgia DDS
• Request an ignition interlock permit (if eligible)
• Prepare your defense for the criminal case

Will I go to jail for a DUI?

It depends. A first-time DUI carries:

• 12 months probation and (sometimes) jail
• Fines starting at $300
• 40+ hours of community service
• DUI school and substance abuse evaluation

But every case is different. Many of our clients avoid jail through a dismissal or reduction prior to trial.

If this isn’t your first DUI — or if there was an accident involved — the penalties can be more severe. We can still help.

Why choose EHG?

We take a strategic, personalized approach to every DUI case. We don’t plead clients out by default. We investigate:

• Whether the officer followed the law during the stop
• Whether the field sobriety tests were conducted properly
• Whether the breath or blood tests were flawed

From negotiating reduced charges to taking your case to trial, we’ll stand between you and the government — every step of the way.

Serving Clients Across Metro Atlanta

We handle DUI cases in:

• Fulton County (Atlanta, Sandy Springs, College Park)
• Cobb County (Marietta, Smyrna, Kennesaw)
• DeKalb County (Decatur, Chamblee, Stone Mountain)
• Gwinnett County (Lawrenceville, Norcross, Duluth)
• Cherokee County
• And other surrounding areas

We also appear in Atlanta Municipal Court, where many DUI charges begin after roadside arrests.

Don’t wait. The clock is ticking.

The sooner you call, the more options we have to help.

If you’ve been arrested for DUI in Atlanta, call us now or fill out the form below. Let’s talk about what happened — and how we can protect you.