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David Ballard
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UGA Honors Grad, lifelong Fayette County Resident and Super Lawyers Rising Star
Legal Knowledge
5.0/5.0
Legal Analysis
5.0/5.0
Communication Skills
5.0/5.0
Ethics and Professionalism
5.0/5.0
James Clifton
November 30, 2022
Rating:
10
David is a local authority on bankruptcy law with an exceptional reputation.
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Biography
A Double Dawg from the University of Georgia, high honors in History and Political Science in 2007, and honors at UGA Law School in 2011. David's practice includes criminal defense (including DUI), personal injury, high asset divorce, and bankruptcy (creditor representation). AV-Preeminent (highest lawyer ratings in legal ability and ethical conduct). "Superb" attorney ratings by AVVO, plus was named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers for the past six years. David is a former President of the Fayette County Bar Association and served as an adjunct professor at Georgia Military College in Fayetteville. David has offices in Fayetteville, Peachtree City, and Atlanta.
Practice Areas
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- DUI & DWI
- Juvenile Law
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights
Fees
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Free Consultation
Over 95% of all my law firm clients live in these locations in Georgia. At Ballard Law Office, David has expanded his practice to include criminal defense (including DUI, drug charges, vehicular homicide and domestic violence) and civil litigation, including disputes involving probate, divorce, real estate, business, and personal injury. Free Initial Consultation -
Credit Cards Accepted
For clients who are bankrupt, we may not be able to put fees on a credit card. Other than that, ask about contingency fees in personal injury cases, medical malpractice, truck accidents, bus accidents, motorcycle accidents, etc. -
Contingent Fees
Limited to personal injury and medical negligence cases
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Georgia
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- 11th Circuit
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Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
- Managing Partner
- Ballard Law Office, LLC
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Education
- University System of Georgia - University of Georgia
- J.D. (2011) | Law
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- Honors: Cum Laude
- Activities: Moot Court, Georgia Journal of International and Comparative Law
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- University System of Georgia - University of Georgia
- Master of Public Admn. (2007)
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- University System of Georgia - University of Georgia
- B.A. (2007) | History, Political Science
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- Honors: Phi Beta Kappa, Blue Key Honor Society, High Honors, Magna Cum Laude
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Awards
- AV Preeminent
- Martindale-Hubbell
- Most Outstanding Moot Court Board Member
- University of Georgia School of Law
- William King Meadow
- University of Georgia School of Law
- Presented to that student who plans to practice law and best represents the integrity, sense of responsibility and high standards of the legal profession and a keen sense of humor.
- Rising Star
- Super Lawyers
Professional Associations
- State Bar of Georgia # 635107
- Member
- Current
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- Fayette County Bar Association
- Past President
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Speaking Engagements
- Intersection of Bankruptcy and Divorce, Fayette Bar CLE
- Fayette County Bar Assoc.
- Bankruptcy 101, Fayette County Bar CLE, Lake Lanier, Georgia
- Fayette County Bar
- Chapter 7 Update, Middle District of Georgia Bankruptcy CLE, Macon, Georgia
- Middle District of Georgia Bankruptcy Law Institute
- Chapter 7 Update, Middle District of Georgia Bankruptcy CLE, Macon, Georgia
- Middle District of Georgia Bankruptcy Law Institute
- Chapter 7 Update, Middle District of Georgia Bankruptcy CLE, Macon, Georgia
- Middle District of Georgia Bankruptcy Law Institute
Legal Answers
1 Questions Answered
- Q. What are the penalties for 17 year olds who are caught drunk driving?
- A: Being arrested is NOT being convicted. The job of an experienced DUI lawyer is to investigate the case, watch and police videos and then assess whether the case can be won at a pretrial motion or trial.
If convicted, however, any driver under age 21 at the time of conviction will suffer a one year loss of license. No work permit is granted. Community service hours, not fewer than 40. If a BAC level of 0.08 or more was captured, at least 24 hours in jail. For every day NOT served in jail, you will be on probation for the remainder of a one year period. Fines of not less than $300 plus surcharges, which will be a similar amount.
Most important penalty of all: LIFETIME criminal record. A DUI ... Read More
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