As a Criminal Law Specialist with many years of courtroom experience, Attorney Steven Ward is widely recognized as a seasoned and capable trial lawyer who knows the criminal justice system inside and out. He has handled hundreds of DUI cases, many by favorable negotiated dispositions without trial. Where prosecutors are unwilling to agree to a reasonable settlement, Attorney Ward brings formidable courtroom skills to bear. In fact, his reputation for aggressive and effective trial work often plays a part in the achievement of reasonable settlement agreements.

DUI cases can be staggering in their complexity, raising a variety of serious and highly technical Constitutional Law issues. In order to effectively handle DUI cases, a criminal defense lawyer must have a solid background in anatomy, biology, chemistry, physiology, and toxicology, and an intimate understanding of the function and operation of the various testing instruments and procedures used by hospital and laboratories in measuring alcohol and/or other drugs in the human body.

Steven Ward is firmly dedicated to the fight for justice and fair treatment for all those in Atlanta accused of the following types of drunk driving offenses:

• Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs (DUI)
• DUI with a child passenger
• Accident with serious injury or death
• DUI Vehicular Homicide
  
• Hit and Run Driving
• Reckless Driving
• Contests of Speed
• Driving on a Suspended License
• Other Traffic Crimes
• Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or other state licensing agency Suspension/Revocation Hearings
  • DUI Conviction
  • Chemical Test Refusal
  • Medical or Drug Suspension
  • Negligent Operator (too many tickets) Suspension

Even for a first offense, the penalties for a DUI can include license suspension, substantial fines, mandatory alchohol and drug evaluation, recommended follow up, time in jail and spectacular increases in insurance rates. A conviction can jeopardize employment and personal credit, and it can seriously strain personal relationships. There’s just too much at stake in a DUI case to take chances with a lawyer who lacks experience and expertise in this challenging field. You need an aggressive and talented DUI lawyer who will fight for your rights. When things go wrong, Attorney Steven Ward helps put them right.

"Since 1996 I have focused my entire practice on DUI defense. All my energy and efforts are geared toward this specialized field of practice. I am continually keeping current on the ever-changing DUI laws by attending and speaking at  DUI seminars in Georgia and across the nation. My firm has argued DUI cases in the higher courts such as the Georgia Court of Appeals and the Georgia Supreme Court with success. I am a criminal trial attorney which allows me, on average, to participate in 25 jury trials each and every year. This is what I do."

-- Attorney Steven Ward

Examples of the results Attorney Ward has achieved include the Gray and Ellison cases, both of which resulted in a dismissal of the DUI charges against his clients and helped define the standard for an  unlawful arrest in DUI cases in Georgia.

If you or someone you know needs the legal counsel of an experienced Atlanta DUI lawyer, contact Attorney Steven Ward today at 866-731-9137, or use the contact form provided on this site to schedule your free consultation.