

Charged With a Crime?
Thousands of Cases Handled
Unparalleled Criminal Defense Expertise
At Schneider Lerch, LLC, the firm's founding attorney Cris Schneider has a stellar track record where he has worked with a nationally known criminal attorney in Atlanta for 10 years. There, he represented a number of high profile and celebrity clients. Once he relocated to Savannah, he served as a lead trial attorney for the District Attorney's Office for both Bryan and McIntosh Counties. Since moving to private practice, he now passionately represents the criminally accused all throughout Savannah, Richmond Hill, Rincon, Garden City, Pooler, Darien, Tybee Island and Statesboro.
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Goes Above and Beyond for You
"Thanks to Cris's hard work and dedication, along with his team's support, the charges against me were ultimately dropped. They fought tirelessly on my behalf, and I am so grateful for everything they did for me."Ethan A. -
True Advocate for Their Clients
"Cris's expertise in criminal defense law was evident in the way they skillfully navigated the legal system, providing strategic guidance and support every step of the way. Thanks to their exceptional work, I was able to avoid the fine and the points being "Byron A. -
Absolutely Amazing
"Being out of state they always kept me informed on everything that was going on with my case and were very quick to respond back if I had any questions or concerns."Kendall T. -
Expertise and Experience
"They provided expertise and experience to review all evidence and lack thereof which helped me make a sound decision to not accept a plea and take my case to trial. Case dismissed before it even started!"Randy E. -
Provides a Peace of Mind
"Upon first speaking to Carli and Cris, their knowledge and experience was evident. They helped me understand the implications and next steps in addressing my situation."Chris Topher -
Fantastic representation!
"Courtney has a deep understanding of the law and the how everything works. She guided me through the process, kept me up to date on all aspects of my case, provided valuable advice and lead me to a outcome more favorable than I could have ever expected."Doug -
I recommend her highly!
"I had a traffic case and Courtney Lerch was right on top of it and resolved it in short order with an outcome better than my highest expectations."Paul K. -
Excellent experience.
"To make a long story short she got a pretty bad DUI completely dropped so all I can say life saver didn’t even lose my job because of my incident. I give this law firm 10 stars even though they only let me give 5."Bryan M.

Our Settlements & Verdicts
Our top priority is to devise customized legal strategies that are tailored to the unique legal needs of our clients, no matter how simple or complicated their situations, might be.
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Dismissed 16 Counts Including Forgery Charges
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Dismissed DUI
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Reduced to Reckless Driving DUI
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Charges Reduced DUI Refusal
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Dismissed Illegal Gun Possession
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Not Guilty Party to a Crime/ Armed Robbery
Criminal and DUI Defense Representation
The firm strictly focuses its practice on criminal defense representation, including all types of DUI charges ranging from first time DUIs to multiple DUIs, to felony DUI, to underage DUI. The firm can defend you against the possibility of an administrative license suspension (ALS) by representing you at the DMV hearing. The DUI process can be overwhelming to the defendant, but with the help of a seasoned and aggressive defense attorney, the accuracy of field sobriety tests and breath & blood tests can be called into question. DUI penalties can include jail time, community service, fines, driver's license suspension and a permanent criminal record; therefore, the sooner you get a lawyer from the firm on board, the better your chances of reaching a favorable outcome in your DUI case.
Whether you are facing misdemeanor or felony charges in the state or federal courts, the firm is prepared to fight no matter what challenges you are up against. The firm defends those who have been accused of assault, battery and domestic violence. They can also represent clients that have been arrested for a drug crime including: possession, distribution, trafficking, cultivation, manufacturing, and transportation.
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Misdemeanor & Felony ChargesNo matter high how the stakes may be, there is nothing that our DUI defense attorneys cannot handle.
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Former ProsecutorWorking as a prosecutor gave Attorney Schneider valuable insight into how to develop and prosecute cases.
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Trial AttorneysOur seasoned attorneys have handled thousands of trials. Their knowledge and experience have proven to be successful in the courtroom.
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Over 40 Years of Combined ExperienceThanks to their many years of experience as a criminal lawyers, our attorneys know the main concerns many people have when they find themselves in this situation.

Savannah Criminal Defense Lawyer
The firm can also represent those facing charges for various sex crimes, internet crimes and theft crimes. Should you be facing charges for any white-collar crime or a violent crime such as manslaughter or murder, the seasoned trial attorneys at the firm will provide you with superior legal assistance, all the while pursuing the best possible outcome in your criminal matter.
Contact a member of the legal team at Schneider Lerch, LLC for top-notch defense lawyers fighting in your corner. Call (912) 417-5008 today.


At Schneider Lerch, LLC, you have an entire legal team on your side when dealing with serious criminal matters. We are ready to help you obtain the best possible outcome in your case.
