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Your Trusted Atlanta DUI & Criminal Defense Attorney
George C. Creal, Jr, P.C. has been a trusted legal advocate in Metro Atlanta for over 32 years, specializing in DUI defense, criminal law, personal injury, and workers' compensation. Our firm combines decades of courtroom experience with personalized attention, delivering tailored strategies for each case. We prioritize client needs, offering transparent communication and aggressive representation to protect rights and futures.Our track record includes hundreds of successful case dismissals, charge reductions, and favorable verdicts. We serve clients across Georgia, emphasizing integrity, expertise, and dedication to achieving optimal outcomes in complex legal situations.
Services
DUI Defense
Criminal Defense
Personal Injury
Workers Compensation
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We offer over 32 years of specialized legal expertise in Georgia courts
- Our team provides personalized case strategies with direct attorney access
- Proven track record of over 100 not-guilty verdicts and case dismissals
- We maintain 24/7 availability for urgent legal matters
- Our attorneys hold leadership roles in state and national legal associations
What people say
Case dismissals
Charge reductions
24/7 availability
Personalized strategies
Courtroom excellence
Services
DUI Defense
Our DUI defense practice combines over three decades of Georgia-specific legal expertise with aggressive courtroom representation. We challenge evidence admissibility, breathalyzer accuracy, and traffic stop validity while developing customized defense strategies. Our attorneys have successfully reduced hundreds of DUI charges to lesser offenses or achieved complete dismissals through technical and procedural challenges.
Criminal Defense
We defend against misdemeanor and felony charges including drug crimes, assault, and theft. Our approach focuses on constitutional violations, evidence suppression, and plea negotiation while maintaining trial readiness. The firm's attorneys have handled over 100 jury trials with notable success in complex criminal cases across Georgia's state and federal courts.
Personal Injury
We represent clients injured in auto accidents, slip-and-falls, and workplace incidents. Our practice emphasizes thorough investigation, medical documentation, and aggressive negotiation with insurance companies. We pursue full compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering while maintaining a strong trial posture for maximum client benefit.
Workers Compensation
Our workers' compensation practice handles occupational injuries, repetitive stress claims, and denied benefits cases. We guide clients through Georgia's complex claims process while challenging employer/insurer defenses. The firm advocates for full medical treatment coverage and wage replacement benefits while addressing concurrent personal injury claims when applicable.
People
George C. Creal
Founding Attorney
With over 32 years of courtroom experience, George Creal has tried nearly 100 criminal jury trials and handled complex personal injury cases. A University of Georgia Law School graduate, he serves on the Clayton County Law Library Board and maintains active memberships in multiple state and national legal associations.
Eric N. Bernstein
Attorney
Specializing in DUI defense and criminal law, Eric Bernstein brings extensive trial experience and a client-focused approach. He maintains open communication channels with clients and has successfully resolved numerous complex cases through strategic negotiations and courtroom advocacy.
Justin L. Goodman
Attorney
A former prosecutor with deep knowledge of criminal case strategy, Justin Goodman focuses on DUI defense and traffic violations. He combines prosecutorial insight with aggressive defense tactics to achieve favorable outcomes while maintaining consistent client communication throughout case proceedings.
Claudia Creal
Attorney
Claudia Creal contributes her legal expertise to the firm's personal injury and workers' compensation cases. She focuses on thorough case preparation and detailed analysis of medical documentation to build strong claims for injured clients across Georgia.
Questions
What should I do immediately after a DUI arrest in Georgia?
Contact George C. Creal, Jr., P.C. immediately. Avoid making statements to authorities and gather any available evidence like dashcam footage or witness contact information.
Can first-time DUI charges be reduced or dismissed?
Yes, our firm has successfully reduced first-time DUI charges to reckless driving or achieved dismissals through technical defenses and procedural challenges.
How does workers' compensation interact with personal injury claims?
Our attorneys help navigate both processes simultaneously to maximize compensation while ensuring compliance with Georgia's specific legal requirements.
What differentiates your criminal defense approach?
We combine decades of trial experience with personalized strategy development, focusing on constitutional challenges and evidence suppression when applicable.
Do you handle cases outside Metro Atlanta?
Yes, we represent clients statewide including rural Georgia counties and will travel to meet your specific case needs.
How are case results communicated to out-of-state clients?
We provide regular updates via phone, email, and secure document sharing while handling all court appearances on your behalf when possible.
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