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33 distinguished criminal defense law attorneys in Georgia, each reviewed by the Lawyers of Distinction Selection Committee.

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Madison Brynn Russell

Madison Brynn Russell

Distinguished Lawyer

Criminal Defense Law

16 Boxwood Cir, Statesboro, GA 30458, USA

Madison Brynn Russell is an Attorney in Statesboro, Georgia. Madison completed her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with concentrations in Political Science and History two years ahead of her class from Valdosta State University. Upon graduating from Valdosta State University in 2019, Madison attended Mercer University’s Walter F. George School of Law. Madison was chosen out of a select group of students to participate in advancing her legal writing. Madison participated in advanced writing groups, grammar and style competency exams, drafting projects, and accumulated a writing portfolio to achieve her Advanced Certification in Legal Writing. Since being licensed to practice law by the State of Georgia, Madison practiced in multiple areas including, but not limited to, family law, criminal defense law, probate and estate planning, juvenile law, and general civil litigation. Madison is now a Public Defender for the Ogeechee Judicial Circuit.

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Martin Hilliard

Distinguished Lawyer

Criminal Defense Law

219 West York Street, Savannah, GA 31401

Attorney Martin Hilliard is a highly skilled Trial Attorney whose main focus is to seek justice for all of his clients, no matter how complicated your situation may be. Potential clients can be assured that Mr. Hilliard possesses the necessary experience and dedication to his Criminal and Family Law Practice and will give each and every client the personal attention that their case requires. We take new calls 24 hours per day and 7 days per week. Your call will always be answered.

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Randy Williams

Randy Williams

Distinguished Lawyer

Criminal Defense Law

230 Peachtree Street, Suite 1460, Atlanta, GA 30303

Area of Practice: Criminal Defense, Litigation, & Real Estate Law Randy Williams serves as President and Managing Partner of Williams Law Group of Georgia. Attorney Williams is a highly skilled and passionate advocate when he is litigating on behalf of his diverse group of clients. He specializes in Real Estate Law, Criminal Defense, and Litigation. Randy brings business and executive ingenuity to the firm's leadership. He obtained his Doctor of Law from Emory University where he prosecuted misdemeanor and felony crimes under the Fulton County Solicitor General and Dekalb County District Attorney. Prior to practicing Randy served as an executive gaining extensive experience in various areas of business management. In his spare time Randy enjoys playing tennis, mentoring, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

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Rudjard Hayes

Rudjard Hayes

Distinguished Lawyer

Criminal Defense Law

1015 Tyrone Road, Suite 620, Tyrone, GA 30290

Mr. Hayes received his Juris Doctorate Degree from the College of Law at Georgia State University and was admitted to the State Bar of Georgia in 1996. ? Mr. Hayes previously worked as a Senior Assistant District Attorney (“ADA”) in the Griffin Judicial Circuit. He also formerly served as a Senior ADA in the Coweta Judicial Circuit. ? In 2007, Rudjard M. Hayes became a Partner at Sanchez Hayes & Associates, LLC, located in Tyrone, Georgia. Mr. Hayes leads the firm’s criminal section and civil litigation section. Mr. Hayes devotes a substantial portion of his practice to criminal defense, where he represents those accused of committing one or more criminal offenses. Mr. Hayes also represents civil litigants in a variety of matters ranging from complex business transactions, contract disputes, and various employment issues. Mr. Hayes has tried hundreds of criminal felony and misdemeanor jury trials and countless civil trials in all courts; city, municipal, state, superior and federal court.? ? Mr. Hayes is an active member of the community. Mr. Hayes is a member of the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Mr. Hayes has acted as a mentor to new attorneys in Georgia. In 2005, Mr. Hayes began a Mock Trial Team at his son’s high school. In 2006, he began working as an adjunct professor at Georgia State University (GSU), where he coached the Georgia State University Mock Trial Team until 2012. From September 2008 until April 2009 Mr. Hayes also taught as an adjunct professor at Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law in Macon, GA. He was responsible for developing and coaching Mercer’s Mock Trial Teams. One of Mercer’s teams, coached by Mr. Hayes, won a national championship at the ABA National Criminal Justice Trail Advocacy Competition in Chicago. Mr. Hayes has also acted as a judge for numerous national mock trial competitions. Mr. Hayes’ commitment to the community and the legal profession was recognized when, in 2008, he was awarded the Justice Robert Benham Award for Community Service.

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