Atlanta, GA -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/12/2013 -- Scott Smith of W. Scott Smith, P.C., the Peachstate Lawyer, has been recognized by Super Lawyers as one of Georgia's top young lawyers. It is the 4th consecutive year for which Mr. Smith has been honored in this fashion as one of Georgia's Rising Stars, a testament to his ongoing commitment towards being one of the best Atlanta DUI lawyers, and always serving the best interests of his clients as completely and successfully as possible.

Super Lawyers makes their selections based on a series of factors, including peer nominations and evaluations, third-party research, and a total of 12 indictors of peer recognition and professional achievement. The result is a credible and comprehensive listing process which allows high quality lawyers and firms to rise to the top, and be recognized for their accomplishment and ethical standards.

In order to be eligible as one of Georgia's Rising Stars, candidates must be either 40 years of younger,or have been in practice for 10 years or less. No more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state are named to the annual Rising Stars list, a mark of great achievement, particularly as Mr. Smith has accomplished this feat for four straight years.

Mr. Smith has an incredible 90% winning record for trial cases as an Atlanta drug defense lawyer, DUI lawyer and criminal defense lawyer, and continually finds innovative and successful strategies which lead to successful case outcomes, reduced or dropped charges, and much more. He has a broad range of experience handling all types of cases, as well as navigating high profile cases with unparalleled expertise.

He demonstrates complete dedication and commitment to each and every case he takes on, and enjoys a loyal base of satisfied clients and consistent recommendations thanks to his tireless work ethic, attention to detail, compassionate demeanor and his overall courtroom skill.

Mr. Smith received his Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Alabama, and his J.D.from Widener University School of Law.

For more information on Scott Smith and the services he and his team at W. Scott Smith, P.C., the Peachstate Lawyer provide, visit them online at PeachStateLawyer.com. Prospective clients can also call: 404.850.0300 to receive a free case evaluation.

About W. Scott Smith - Peachstate Lawyer
W. Scott Smith, P.C. is an Atlanta-based criminal defense law firm with an experienced and highly qualified team of attorneys. The firm focuses on five main areas of criminal defense: DUI, drug crimes,domestic violence, juvenile defense, and theft. A free case evaluation is offered to all new clients. The team can be reached directly by calling 404.850.0300, or visiting PeachstateLawyer.com, where more information on their services and attorneys is available.

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High Quality Atlanta Drug Defense Attorney Continues Winning Difficult Cases

Atlanta, GA -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/16/2013 -- Drug charges of all types are very serious in the state of Georgia. Regardless of the specific circumstances surrounding an arrest and a pending case, defendants need to protect themselves fully with an Atlanta drug crime defense attorney who has the experience, expertise and skill to produce beneficial outcomes even when the odds seem stacked in the other direction.

Such an instance occurred with a successful appeal decision at the end of 2012. A client of W. Scott Smith, the Peachstate Lawyer, working directly with attorney Daniel Farnsworth, was charged with trafficking in cocaine at the end of 2010. About 28 grams of cocaine was found in the client's car including multiple bags and a combined $20,000 in cash, on both the client's person and in the vehicle.

This is not a good position to be in, to say the least, and a guilty verdict comes with a mandatory 10-year prison sentence, up to 30 years, and a fine of up to $200,000. The evidence seemed to be overwhelming. With a public defender or a firm which simply doesn't fully commit themselves to each and every case, the defendant here would have been on the wrong end of a fairly rudimentary open-and-shut case.

However, the team of experienced Atlanta drug crime defense attorneys at W. Scott Smith Peachstate Lawyer looks into even the smallest of details and facts, as well as previous legal precedents which could apply.

For this client, it turned out that the officer extended the scope of a traffic stop and lacked reasonable suspicion of criminal activity to conduct a search. Evidence found afterward was therefore moot. If not properly argued, with a thorough picture of the timeline, specific details and points of interaction of the traffic stop, along with the utilization of case precedents to back up the claims argued via appeal for motion to suppress, the charges here surely would have stood, and this client would be in the midst of a decade-long prison term. When it comes to serious drug charges, defendants shouldn't leave anything to chance.

Contact the best Atlanta drug crime defense attorney today by calling 404.850.0300 and receive a free case evaluation. More information is also available at PeachStateLawyer.com

About W. Scott Smith - Peachstate Lawyer
W. Scott Smith, P.C. is an Atlanta-based criminal defense law firm with an experienced and highly qualified team of attorneys. The firm focuses on five main areas of criminal defense: DUI, drug crimes, domestic violence, juvenile defense, and theft. A free case evaluation is offered to all new clients. The team can be reached directly by calling 404.850.0300, or visiting PeachstateLawyer.com, where more information on their services and attorneys is available.

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Peachstate Lawyer Successfully Defends Clients as a Leading Atlanta DUI Lawyer

Atlanta, GA -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/28/2012 -- No matter how it happened, it's a situation that nobody wants to be in -- an arrest has been made and now there is a great need for an Atlanta DUI lawyer to adequately protect the rights of an individual charged with a DUI or a directly related offense. It's crucial to find an experienced, leading attorney in this field who knows the best strategies to fully protect the rights of each client he or she works with.

W. Scott Smith, a leading Atlanta DUI lawyer, knows firsthand that there are many different factors and circumstances which affect DUI cases in Atlanta and the state of Georgia. This includes whether this was a first offense or a repeat offense, whether or not field sobriety tests were taken and what their outcomes were, and the specific details of what led to a police stop or interview.

An Atlanta DUI lawyer must know all the facts, and should be able to guard a person's best interests as completely as possible within the confines of the legal system.

For instance, the Nystagmus test may be used as a field test, and could lead to an arrest for DUI. However, there are roughly 45 known types of Nystagmus identified which may stem from various unrelated conditions. These must be recognized and a specialist may be used to confirm this condition as existing and present in the defendant.

It's also highly important that an Atlanta DUI lawyer knows not only how to defend a case, but how to help a client move ahead and deal with related consequences and outcomes. This includes dealing with license suspensions as well as receiving temporary work permits and permanent reinstatement, ignition interlock devices, the surrendering of license plates, alcohol counseling and/or rehabilitation and much more.

W. Scott Smith and its successful team of Atlanta DUI attorneys is fully committed to each and every client, and has a long and winning track record in defending against DUI and related charges in the state of Georgia.

To learn more about W. Scott Smith and to receive a free case evaluation to see how they may be able to help as an Atlanta DUI lawyer, call 404.850.0300 or visit PeachstateLawyer.com.

About W. Scott Smith - Peachstate Lawyer
W. Scott Smith, P.C. is an Atlanta-based criminal defense law firm with an experienced and highly qualified team of attorneys. The firm focuses on five main areas of criminal defense: DUI, drug crimes, domestic violence, juvenile defense, and theft. A free case evaluation is offered to all new clients. The team can be reached directly by calling 404.850.0300, or visiting PeachstateLawyer.com, where more information on their services and attorneys is available.

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