Amanda R. Clark Palmer
Top rated Criminal Defense attorney in Atlanta, Georgia
Garland, Samuel & Loeb, PC
Practice areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crimes; view more
Licensed in Georgia since: 2008
Education: Georgia State University College of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2019 - 2025 
Selected to Rising Stars: 2017 - 2018 Call today:
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A formidable force in the courtroom, Amanda Clark Palmer is a battle-tested trial attorney who fearlessly defends her clients' rights in criminal matters across state and federal courts. She has a wealth of courtroom experience including high-profile cases like “Tex” McIver, that garner national media attention. Amanda has secured numerous hard-fought victories, including acquittals in cases where her clients faced potential life sentences. Her legal prowess has earned her recognition as a "Rising Star" and "Legal Elite," and membership in the elite, invitation only American Board of Criminal Lawyers. As a sought-after speaker and thought leader, Amanda shares her invaluable insights at prestigious legal seminars and continuing education events, cementing her reputation as a zealous advocate and a respected authority in the field.
Practice areas
Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense: White CollarFocus areas
Assault & Battery, Criminal Law, Criminal Law - Federal, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Felony, Sex Offenses, White Collar Crime
- 50% Criminal Defense
- 50% Criminal Defense: White Collar
First Admitted: 2008, Georgia
Professional Webpage: https://www.gsllaw.com/Attorneys/Amanda-R-Clark-palmer.shtml
- Atlanta Bar Association
- Fellow, American Board of Criminal Lawyers, 2024
- Georgia, 2008
- State Bar of Georgia, 2008 - Present
- Supreme Court of Georgia, 2009
- Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Georgia, 2009
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- My client was the sole defendant acquitted after a multi-week trial in federal court. Client was charged with a RICO Conspiracy and facing life in prison., 2019
- My co-counsel and I obtained a complete acquittal for our client charged with Aggravated Assault on a Peace Officer. , 2019
- My co-counsel and I obtained a complete acquittal for our client, a doctor charged in a pill mill case in federal court in Kentucky. Our client was the only defendant who was acquitted of all charges in the case. , 2019
- This award recognizes Georgia’s most promising lawyers under the age of 40, On the Rise, Daily Report, 2018
- Selected for the 10th Annual Bill Daniel Trial Advocacy Program conducted by the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (GACDL), 2009
- Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia, B.S. cum laude, May, 2001
These comments were made by fellow attorneys during the annual nomination process.
“Amanda represents the cream of the crop. She is extremely intelligent and is a zealous advocate for her clients. I highly endorse Amanda.”
“Amanda is a very top flight criminal defense lawyer. She has been on CNN, etc., for defending Tex McIver. Big Georgia case.”
“A top criminal defense lawyer at the top criminal defense firm in Georgia. Amanda Clark Palmer is an energetic, passionate advocate who fights for her clients and always secures the best possible result. I would trust her to defend a family member or loved one.”
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2019 - 2025
- Rising Stars: 2017 - 2018
