Patrick John McDonough

Patrick J. McDonough leads the criminal defense division for Andersen, Tate & Carr, and is among the most sought after criminal defense attorneys in the state of Georgia. He has received national attention from the news media, and has been featured in leading publications including The New York Times, The Washington Post, Sports Illustrated, AJC and Forbes. His criminal practice includes both state and federal white-collar and general criminal defense. Yet, his primary focus is helping the average citizen who has gotten caught up in the system from a kid shoplifting to a DUI.

Before earning his reputation as a criminal defense attorney, Pat was the youngest serving District Attorney in the state of Georgia, where he boasted over a 99% conviction rate in the multi-county Cordele Judicial Circuit.

Pat built exclusive relationships while serving alongside each of Georgia District Attorneys’ and US Attorneys’ Offices, giving him exceptional credibility as a defense attorney. With a better understanding of a prosecutor’s mentality, Pat excels at objectively evaluating each case and creating a customized strategic defense.

While a majority of his cases are focused on criminal defense, Pat also excels while working within the firm’s domestic division. Using an unparalleled amount preparation combined with his extensive trial experience, he commits himself to providing clients with the best possible legal representation, resulting in the most favorable outcome possible.

Outside the courtroom, Pat uses his energy to advocate for the homeless population alongside the United Way of Greater Atlanta. After establishing the Gwinnett Reentry Intervention Program (GRIP), his efforts have helped to provide housing and case management services to homeless men and women recently released from jail. Through his dedication to the GRIP Program, Pat became the first recipient of the United Way of Greater Atlanta’s inaugural Corporate Community Champ

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Georgia

Since 1994

Partner / Criminal Defense Attorney

Andersen, Tate, & Carr, P.C.

2003 - Current

Leads the criminal defense division for Andersen, Tate & Carr, and is among the most sought after criminal defense attorneys in the state of Georgia. His criminal practice includes both state and federal white-collar and general criminal defense. Yet, his primary focus is helping the average citizen who has gotten caught up in the system from a kid shoplifting to a DUI.

District Attorney

Office of the District Attorney

1994 - 2000

University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa

J.D. (1994) | Law

1991 - 1994

Indiana University - Indiana University-Bloomington

B.A. | Speech Communications and Business

1987 - 1991

Activities: Alpha Tau Omega

Georgia Super Lawyer

Atlanta Magazine

Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent™ Rating

Martinedale-Hubbell

Corporate Community Champion Award

United Way of Greater Atlanta

National Association Of Criminal Defense Attorneys

Member

Current

Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys

Member

Current

Gwinnett Re-Entry Program

Founder

Current

Gwinnett County Bar Association

Member

Current

Georgia State Bar

Member

1994 - Current

Miranda Rights: What They Are, How They Work, and What You Can Do to Protect Yourself

LinkedIn Pulse

July 12, 2016

White-Collar Crime: Charges and Consequences in the State of Georgia

LinkedIn Pulse

March 16, 2016

The Founding of Gwinnett Re-Entry Program, C3 Conference, Atlanta, GA

hamber of Commerce, Gwinnett Rotaries, Greater Atlanta United Way

DUI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing

Georgia Public Safety Training Center

Q. What are the sentencing guidelines in Georgia for felony theft by taking?

September 12, 2017

A: If the item(s) stolen have a combined value of $500 or less, you will likely be facing a misdemeanor crime. However, if the combined value is more than $500, if you have shoplifted from three separate properties within one county within a period of seven days, or if this is not your first offense, you may be facing felony charges.

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