Business Details
42 Years
experience
Trusted Savannah Legal Representation for Family Law, Criminal Defense & Personal Injury
The Law Offices Of Robert F. Pirkle has served clients throughout Georgia since 1984, specializing in family law, criminal defense, DUI defense, and personal injury. Our firm combines decades of courtroom experience with a client-centric approach, prioritizing personalized strategies to protect clients' rights and achieve favorable outcomes. With a deep understanding of the emotional and financial stress legal issues can cause, we provide compassionate advocacy backed by a proven track record of success in both negotiation and litigation.Our team, led by attorney Robert F. Pirkle, brings over 35 years of experience and a commitment to community service, offering free initial consultations and tailored legal solutions. We pride ourselves on transparency, direct communication, and leveraging our extensive knowledge of Georgia's legal system to minimize client burdens and maximize results.
Services
Family Law
DUI Defense
Criminal Defense
Personal Injury
Car Accidents
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- We offer over 35 years of experience in Georgia's legal system.
- Our team provides personalized strategies tailored to each client's unique needs.
- We prioritize direct communication and client involvement throughout the process.
- Free initial consultations to discuss your legal concerns with an attorney.
- Proven success in both courtroom litigation and negotiated settlements.
What people say
Best attorneys in Georgia
Handled case timely
Professional and knowledgeable
Favorable outcomes
Pleasure to work with
Services
Family Law
Our family law practice addresses divorce, child custody, spousal support, and property division with compassionate advocacy. We prioritize minimizing emotional stress while protecting clients' rights through negotiation or litigation. Our team tailors strategies to each family's unique needs, ensuring efficient resolution of complex legal matters in Savannah and Hinesville.
DUI Defense
We provide aggressive defense for DUI charges, challenging evidence and procedural errors to protect clients' licenses and futures. Our strategies include disputing chemical test validity and negotiating reduced penalties. With experience as both prosecutors and defense attorneys, we leverage insider knowledge of Georgia's DUI laws to secure dismissals or reduced charges.
Criminal Defense
Our criminal defense covers misdemeanors to felonies, focusing on rights protection and minimizing consequences. We employ strategies like mistaken identity claims, self-defense arguments, and evidence suppression to challenge prosecutions. With over 100 jury trials involving serious crimes, we combine courtroom experience with personalized advocacy to achieve favorable outcomes.
Personal Injury
We advocate for car accident victims seeking compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain. Our team handles insurance negotiations and litigation to counter tactics minimizing payouts. By gathering evidence and building strong cases, we ensure clients receive fair settlements covering physical, emotional, and financial damages.
Car Accidents
Our car accident attorneys assist with claims involving collisions, defective vehicles, and drunk drivers. We prove liability through accident reconstruction and witness testimony, pursuing compensation for medical expenses, property damage, and lost income. With experience in Georgia's traffic laws, we handle cases from minor fender benders to catastrophic collisions.
People
Robert F. Pirkle
Senior Attorney
Senior attorney with over 35 years of experience in Georgia's legal system, specializing in family law, criminal defense, and personal injury. Former prosecutor and defense attorney with a track record of successful courtroom outcomes.
Liz Pirkle
Associate Attorney
Associate attorney focusing on family law and criminal defense, known for professionalism and courtroom effectiveness. Collaborates closely with clients to develop strategic legal solutions tailored to their specific needs.
Kelli
Paralegal and Office Manager
Paralegal and case manager with a background in marketing and international business. Organizes cases efficiently while providing client support, combining professional expertise with a warm, approachable demeanor to ensure client confidence.
Mary
Paralegal and Office Manager
Hinesville office manager trained by the firm, balancing compassion with resilience in client interactions. Ensures thorough case handling while offering supportive advocacy, drawing on personal experience as a mother to connect with clients' needs.
Ursula
Receptionist/Office Administrator
Office administrator known for calming presence and exceptional organizational skills. Acts as the firm's first point of contact, ensuring seamless operations while providing empathetic support to clients during stressful legal proceedings.
Questions
What are the grounds for divorce in Georgia?
Georgia allows no-fault divorce based on irreconcilable differences. Fault-based grounds like adultery or abandonment are also available but less commonly used.
How is child custody determined in Savannah?
Custody decisions prioritize the child's best interests, considering factors like parental stability, child-parent relationships, and any history of abuse or neglect.
What penalties apply to first-time DUI offenses in Georgia?
Penalties include up to $1,000 fines, license suspension, probation, and potential jail time. Convictions create permanent criminal records affecting insurance rates.
Can criminal charges be reduced or dismissed?
Yes, through strategies like evidence suppression, witness testimony challenges, or plea bargains. Our team leverages prosecutorial experience to negotiate reduced charges or dismissals.
How do I prove liability in a car accident case?
Liability requires proving negligence through evidence like police reports, witness statements, and accident reconstruction to demonstrate the other party's fault.
What compensation can injury victims claim?
Victims may recover medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and property damage. We negotiate with insurers to ensure full compensation for physical, emotional, and financial impacts.
