Practice areas: Criminal Defense, DUI-DWI, Personal Injury; view more
Licensed in Georgia since: 2006
Education: Vanderbilt University Law School
Adam King is a prominent attorney with Hawk Law Group in Augusta, Georgia, where he leads the criminal division with skill and dedication. Focusing on criminal law, personal injury and wrongful death, he is passionate about defending his clients' rights. His wealth of experience shines through in his vigorous defense strategies and unwavering quest for justice.
Mr. King's legal journey began after earning a bachelor's degree in political science from Furman University in 2002. He further refined his legal skills at Vanderbilt University Law School, graduating with a Juris Doctor degree in 2005. In 2006, he was admitted to the State Bar of Georgia and started his career as an assistant district attorney for the Augusta Judicial Circuit, a position he held until 2012. This role gave him valuable courtroom experience and a profound understanding of the judicial system.
In the legal community, Mr. King is celebrated for his legal acumen and active involvement. He is a key member of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association and serves as the secretary for the Augusta Bar Association. His legal abilities have earned him an "Excellent" rating on Avvo and an AV Preeminent* peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell, highlighting his professional distinction and ethical integrity.
Mr. King's career is defined by dedication to excellence, meticulous preparation and outstanding trial advocacy. These qualities make him a formidable ally for his clients and a respected figure in the legal field. He has been praised by his colleagues for advocating a pristine, client-centered approach that highlights personalized attention, meticulous emphasis and an enthusiastic commitment to resolving their legal challenges.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
Practice areas
Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI, Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Professional Liability: PlaintiffFocus areas
Animal Bites, Arrest & Arraignment, Assault, Assault & Battery, Brain Injury, Construction Accident, Criminal Domestic Violence, Criminal Fraud, Criminal Law, DUI/DWI, Debt, Dram Shop Laws, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Ethics & Professional Responsibility, Expungement, Failure to Pay Child Support, False Accusations, Felony, Juvenile Delinquency, Legal Malpractice, Misdemeanor, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Motor Vehicle Offenses, Murder, Overdrawn Bank Account, Parole, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Probation, Professional Malpractice - Other, Prosecution, Sex Offenses, Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Tax Evasion, Theft, Toxic Mold, Traffic Violations, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 80% Criminal Defense
- 20% Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI
- 0% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 0% Professional Liability: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 2006, Georgia
Professional Webpage: https://hawklawgroup.com/about__trashed/attorneys/adam-king/
Bar / Professional Activity
- President, Young Lawyers of Augusta, 2018
- State Bar of Georgia
- Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
- Georgia Bar, 2006
- President, Augusta Bar Association, 2014
- Secretary, Augusta Bar Association, 2011
Educational Background
- Vanderbilt University Law School, 2002-2005
- Furman University, 2002, B.A., Political Science
Honors
- Martindale Hubbell AV Preeminent Rated
- Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2020
- Top 40 Trial Lawyers Under 40, Georgia
- Augusta Magazine’s Top 10 in Young Professionals to Watch, 2013
- Leadership Augusta, Class of 2011
- LEAD Program Graduate, 2016
- Political Action Committee, Present
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2025 - 2026
- Rising Stars: 2020