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Hinesville Criminal Attorney
DUI Defense Representation: Misdemeanor & Felony DUI
Your driving privileges are essential to your livelihood and your ability to care for yourself and your loved ones. There is no question that if you have been arrested for DUI in Georgia, you face the possibility of an administrative license suspension (ALS). Please, keep in mind that you have just 15 days from the date of your arrest to schedule a DMV hearing with the Department of Driver Services (DDS). This is the hearing where the future of your license is addressed and failure to schedule and attend this critical hearing will result in an administrative license suspension.
While the administrative hearing addresses your license suspension, it is separate from the criminal hearing. At the criminal hearing, your defense attorney will not only work to minimize your criminal penalties, but they will also challenge the accuracy of the field sobriety tests, as well as any breath & blood tests. Since these two hearings are critical and directly affect the outcome of your DUI case, it's absolutely vital that you are represented by legal counsel at both hearings. Whether you are being charged with multiple DUI, or underage DUI or felony DUI, the attorneys at the firm have extensive experience in these types of cases and are extremely knowledgeable in every aspect of the DUI process, as well as the Georgia DUI penalties.
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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
Hinesville Criminal Defense Attorneys
The partners at Schneider Lerch, LLC have experience in the field of criminal law and the legal team can represent clients facing both misdemeanor and felony charges in the state and federal courts alike. If you are facing charges for assault, or battery or domestic violence, you could be facing from less than a year in jail to years behind bars depending upon the severity of the injuries inflicted. The firm can also represent clients who are in dire straits, facing charges for serious violent crimes such as manslaughter, murder and certain white collar crimes as well as certain aggravated sex crimes.
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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.

Whether you are facing charges for a theft crime such as shoplifting, or something more serious such as carjacking, robbery or burglary, the penalties that you potentially face will depend upon the value of the item stolen, whether or not you used violence to commit the crime, whether or not a weapon was used during the commission of the crime and whether or not you have any priors. No matter what you are being charged with, or where you come from, the attorneys at the firm are not here to judge you for your circumstances.
They are here to give you a voice when the system is against you and guide you through the criminal process from start to finish. They are not a weak or apathetic defense firm that will convince you to accept your punishment and go down without a fight. Instead they are 100% dedicated to finding flaws in the prosecution's case and using them to your advantage. You are important to them as is your future and your family, they will stop at nothing to defend your legal rights and pursue reduced if not dropped charges at all costs. If you are caught up in the criminal justice system and facing criminal penalties, you are urged to contact an attorney at the firm at once before this opportunity to fight is forever lost.
Our Hinesville Office Location:
101 E Memorial Drive
Suite A
Hinesville, GA 31313
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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.
