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Attorney Greg Willis Honored with a Pair of 2015 Awards

Attorney Greg Willis Honored with a Pair of 2015 Awards

The Willis Law Firm is very pleased to announce that Attorney Greg Willis has received not one, but two new honors for his DUI defense work. For this year, Attorney Willis has been named among the “Nation’s Top One Percent” by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel and has been honored for the third time by the D.O.D.D. with […]

Marijuana-Related DUIs in Georgia: What You Need to Know

Marijuana-Related DUIs in Georgia What You Need to Know

Like alcohol and other drugs, marijuana is a substance that can impair one’s ability to operate a vehicle. As of April 2015, Georgia passed a bill that would make marijuana legally obtainable throughout the state. However, driving under the influence of marijuana remains a serious offense, and one that will require legal advocacy. What if […]

The Atlanta Municipal Court’s “Failure to Appear” Walk-In Calendar

The Atlanta Municipal Court's Failure to Appear Walk-In Calendar

Failure to Appear at Court in Atlanta In Atlanta, individuals that fail to appear at their court date in Atlanta Municipal Court will be facing the consequences of “failure to appear” (FTA). If you fail to appear at the appointed court date, a bench warrant may be issued for your arrest. Last month, The City […]

Attorney Greg Willis Secures Landmark Supreme Court Victory

Attorney Greg Willis Secures Landmark Supreme Court Victory

On February 18, 2019, Attorney Greg Willis obtained a landmark victory in the Georgia Supreme Court in Elliott v. State where the Court declared provisions of Georgia’s DUI laws unconstitutional. The high court declared that using an individual’s refusal to submit to a breath test cannot be used against them at trial because it violates the state’s constitutional protections […]