Dawn Scotland, Attorneys at Law, LLC

Previous Law Firm Name

• The Law Offices of Dawn Scotland, June 1, 1997
• Dawn Delroy Scotland

Law Firm Overview

When your life has taken a wrong turn with a serious criminal charge, you need a lawyer who can get you back on track - a lawyer with your best interest at heart, who really cares about you and your future. You need the kind of strong, determined legal advocacy you will find at the Douglasville law office of Dawn Scotland, Attorneys at Law, LLC.

Contact us for a consultation. Learn more about how we can help you get through your legal difficulty and get back on your feet.

Leading our firm is Attorney Dawn Scotland. She has been practicing law since 1992, after graduating from the University of Michigan Law School, one of the top law schools in the country. As a former Senior Assistant District Attorney with the Fulton County DA's office, Ms. Scotland knows how to view a case from both sides of the equation, and can often anticipate the tactics or strategies used by the prosecution. She also worked for a very successful Boston personal injury defense firm before moving to the Atlanta area to start her own law practice in 1994.

Criminal Defense

Our firm's main area of focus is criminal defense. We represent adults and juveniles facing felony or misdemeanor charges for criminal offenses such as drug offenses, DUI/traffic tickets, probation violations, theft crimes, property crimes, or assault.

In addition, we also handle criminal appeals of conviction and sentencing.

Other Areas

• Juvenile Court: Deprivation cases, parental right disputes, and juvenile offenses such as auto theft, burglary, destruction of property, fighting, possession of illegal drugs, underage drinking, etc.
• Wills: For individuals and families who want to ensure that their loved ones are provided for and that their assets are protected, we prepare legal wills and testaments.
• Business Contracts: We are retained by business owners throughout the greater Atlanta area to draft and review contracts. We are also readily able to resolve business contract disputes.
• Uncontested Divorces: Our office provides guidance in uncontested divorces. These are cases where the spouses are not arguing against the divorce or issues stemming from the divorce, such as division of property and debts or matters involving children.

Choosing a Georgia Lawyer

Many of our clients have never had to work with an attorney before and are unsure how to choose a lawyer. While years of experience and credentials are clearly important, so is your comfort level with the attorney:

• When you are facing criminal charges, you need a criminal defense lawyer who will fight for your rights, and who has the knowledge and experience to help you get the most favorable outcome.
• Whenever you have legal questions or concerns regarding your business, you need to be confident that your attorney will provide informative and comprehensive counsel.
• When you are preparing a will, you need to feel comfortable sharing personal information about finances and family relationships, knowing it will be kept strictly confidential.
• When you are dealing with the dissolution of your marriage, you need a trusted advocate who can assist you with the issues that impact or stem from your decision to divorce.

Know that when you work with our law office, you will always be treated with respect and courtesy. Choosing a Georgia lawyer is an important decision, and we encourage you to make an appointment to come in to talk with us. We believe that you will feel confident that together we can tackle whatever lies ahead.

Areas of Practice

• Felony and Misdemeanor Criminal Defense
• DUI/DWI/Drunk Driving Defense
• Juvenile Criminal Defense
• Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Claims
• Business Contracts and Commercial Disputes
• Consumer and Commercial Debt Collection
• Wills
• Juvenile Offenses and Deprivation Cases
• Plea Negotiations, Trials, and Appeals
• Sentence Modifications and Expungements
• Uncontested Divorces
• Collections & Repossessions
• Criminal Fraud
• Defamation & Privacy -- Plaintiff
• Felonies
• Grand Jury Proceedings
• Juvenile Crimes
• Juvenile Law
• Misdemeanor
• Motor Vehicle Accidents -- Plaintiff
• Parole & Probation
• Prenuptial Agreements
• Prisoners' Rights
• Property Damage -- Plaintiff
• Search & Seizure Protections
• Sex Offenses
• Slip and Fall -- Plaintiff
• State Appellate Practice
• State Trial Practice
• Traffic Violations
• Domestic Violence & Neglect
• Drug Violations
• Mediation
• Paternity

West Practice Categories

Alternative Dispute Resolution, Animal Bites, Assault & Battery -- Plaintiff, Aviation & Mass Transit Accidents, Business & Commercial, Car Accident, Child Custody, Child Support, Collections, Contracts, Criminal Defense, DUI / DWI, Debtor-Creditor, Divorce, Family Law, Litigation & Appeals, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home Abuse, Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Products Liability, Traffic Ticket, White Collar Crimes, Wills, Wrongful Death