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Atlanta DUI Defense Lawyer

Atlanta DUI & Traffic Offense Defense

If you’ve been charged with a DUI or serious traffic offense in the Atlanta area, it’s important to understand one thing: you have options—and what you do next matters. A conviction can affect your license, your job, your insurance rates, and your future. That’s why your first call should be to a defense lawyer who knows how to challenge the charges and protect your rights.

Brenda Rothman represents people facing DUI and traffic-related charges across Atlanta, and she brings a sharp, strategic approach to every case she takes.


DUI Charges in Georgia

Driving under the influence (DUI) is one of the most common criminal charges in Georgia—but that doesn’t make it simple. Georgia’s DUI laws are strict, and penalties can include:

  • Jail time

  • Heavy fines

  • Driver’s license suspension

  • Mandatory DUI classes

  • Community service

  • Ignition interlock device installation

Whether this is your first offense or you have a prior DUI on your record, Brenda Rothman will help you understand what you’re up against and how to fight back.


Challenging the Evidence

DUI cases often involve field sobriety tests, breathalyzers, and blood draws—but these tools aren’t always reliable. Brenda carefully reviews every detail of the stop, the arrest, and the testing procedures. She knows what questions to ask:

  • Was the traffic stop legal?

  • Were your rights violated?

  • Was the breath test machine properly calibrated?

  • Were the officers trained to conduct sobriety tests?

Mistakes happen—and when they do, Brenda works to expose them and push for a dismissal or reduction of the charges.


Other Traffic Offenses Brenda Handles

In addition to DUI charges, Brenda defends clients against a wide range of traffic-related offenses, including:

  • Reckless driving

  • Driving on a suspended or revoked license

  • Hit and run / leaving the scene of an accident

  • No insurance violations

  • Super speeder tickets

  • Driving without a license

  • Failure to appear in court

Even a simple ticket can lead to bigger problems if not handled properly—especially if it affects your license or causes your insurance premiums to spike. Don’t just pay the fine and hope for the best. Let Brenda Rothman evaluate your case and help you take the smartest path forward.


Local Experience Matters

Brenda knows the Atlanta court system, the prosecutors, and the procedures. That kind of local experience can make a big difference when it comes to negotiating outcomes or challenging evidence in court. She brings the insight and determination you need when your license, your freedom, and your future are on the line.


Start with a Free Consultation

Brenda Rothman offers a free 15-minute consultation to help you understand your options and start building a plan. She accepts all major credit cards and offers flexible payment plans in certain situations.

Call today to schedule your free consultation. The sooner you act, the more you can do to protect yourself.

Common DUI & Traffic Questions

What happens if I get a DUI in Georgia for the first time?

A first-time DUI in Georgia can result in jail time, a license suspension, fines, DUI school, and community service. But every case is different—Brenda Rothman will evaluate the specifics and look for ways to reduce or dismiss the charges.

Possibly. Georgia has both criminal and administrative license consequences. You may need to act quickly to request an administrative hearing to try to keep your license. Brenda can help guide you through this process and protect your driving privileges.

Not always. Some traffic offenses carry more serious consequences than people realize—like points on your license, increased insurance rates, or even a suspension. It’s often worth speaking with an attorney before you pay anything.

Drivers ticketed for speeding at 75 mph or more on a two-lane road—or 85 mph or more on any road—can be labeled a “Super Speeder” and face an extra $200 fine on top of the regular ticket. Failure to pay results in license suspension.

Yes. In Georgia, DUI charges apply to any substance that impairs your ability to drive safely—including legal medications. Brenda can help you build a defense if you’ve been charged with DUI based on something other than alcohol.

Yes. In Georgia, DUI charges apply to any substance that impairs your ability to drive safely—including legal medications. Brenda can help you build a defense if you’ve been charged with DUI based on something other than alcohol.

Yes. In Georgia, DUI charges apply to any substance that impairs your ability to drive safely—including legal medications. Brenda can help you build a defense if you’ve been charged with DUI based on something other than alcohol.

You’ll still need to deal with the charge in Georgia, and it may affect your license in your home state. Brenda can help you resolve the case with as little disruption as possible, and in some cases, she can appear on your behalf.