St. Patrick’s Day is one of the most widely celebrated holidays in the United States, and Georgia is no exception. With parades, bar crawls, and festive gatherings, the day often involves alcohol and law enforcement agencies across Georgia typically increase patrols. This means there is a higher risk of arrest for alcohol-related offenses, including public […]
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Preparing for your first initial consultation with a criminal defense attorney can feeling intimidating and anxiety provoking. You may be facing serious criminal charges, and you want to make sure you prepare the best you can, all while juggling work, your personal life, and much more. The good news is that your initial consultation is
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For most of us, Thanksgiving is a time to relax, reconnect with family, and enjoy a well-deserved break. It’s also one of the busiest times of year, especially when it comes to DUI arrests. At Kevin Fisher Legal, we want you to celebrate, be thankful, and enjoy being around your loved ones! But, we also
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Happy Halloween! Halloween is officially here, which means that the holiday festivities will be in full swing. People will attend Halloween-themed parties, haunted houses, and much more! A few weeks ago, I posted about common Halloween arrests. Let’s talk a bit more about additional common charges people face on or around Halloween, and how you
The legal world is full of jargon that is confusing and hard to navigate. We often hear this jargon used in television and social media, but what do these terms mean? Awhile back, I wrote a blog post about commonly misunderstood legal terms to answer this common question. Let’s explore a few more terms that
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In July, I had the opportunity to discuss with FOX 5 Atlanta an incident involving Chief Deputy Michael Yarbrough in McDonough, Georgia. Henry County Deputy Yarbrough was given a citation that was ultimately reduced to a warning and a 40-hour suspension from work after driving 96 miles per hour in a 35 miles per hour
A few months ago, I was approached by Otto L. Wheeler, a writer based in Austin, Texas. He asked if I would be willing to consult on a new writing project he was working on, which would take place in Atlanta. Over the course of a few conversations, we talked about the city, the court
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At the end of 2020, I had the great honor of being included among Georgia Trend Magazine’s Legal Elites, which “recognize[s] attorneys considered the best in their field.” The attorneys included on this list are nominated by their peers; the attorneys with the most votes from their peers receive placement on the list. Attorneys cannot
This Tuesday, August 20, I had the opportunity to appear on Court TV to discuss two cases: Florida v. Drejka and Ohio v. Richardson. In Florida v. Drejka, Drejka was charged with manslaughter after shooting Markeis McGlockton outside of a convenience store in Clearwater, Florida. This occurred after a dispute over a handicapped parking spot.
This week I had the great privilege of speaking with CBS 46 about Fulton County’s Restorative Justice Expungement Program along with Solicitor Keith Gammage. I have been assisting clients in my private practice with record restriction for about 10 years, and I had the opportunity to get involved with Fulton County’s program back in November
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