Practice areas: Criminal Defense, DUI-DWI; view more
Licensed in Georgia since: 2011
Education: University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2023 - 2026 
Selected to Rising Stars: 2019 - 2021 Call today:
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Decatur, GA 30030 Visit website
With nearly 15 years of experience judiciously serving clients throughout Georgia, Laura Wester continues to make a significant impact on the standard of client care in her industry, progressing it to even greater heights with every case she takes on. At Wester Law, LLC, in Decatur, Georgia, she handles numerous criminal defense matters, including DUI/DWIs, alcohol offenses, drug crimes, juvenile law, domestic violence, traffic offenses and many more.
Ms. Wester completed her undergraduate studies in 2004, graduating with her Bachelor of Science degree in political science and sociology from Appalachian State University. She pursued a higher education at The University of Alabama, earning her Master of Science degree cum laude in criminal justice in 2006. She went on to enroll at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock – William H. Bowen School of Law, where she strengthened her shrewd legal acumen and talents that are still evident in her practice today. She received her Juris Doctor in 2011, and in the same year, she obtained her license to practice law in Georgia.
A consummate professional through and through, Ms. Wester ensures her clients’ legal woes are taken care of professionally, and in an expeditious manner. For her many contributions, she is rated a perfect score of “10.0” on Avvo and hosts many positive client testimonials on the site as well.
Outside her law practice, Ms. Wester maintains close affiliations with legal organizations such as the State Bar of Georgia, the Atlanta Bar Association, the National College for DUI Defense, the Georgia Association for Women Lawyers, the DUI Defense Lawyers Association and the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
Practice areas
Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense: DUI/DWIFocus areas
Arrest & Arraignment, Assault & Battery, Criminal Domestic Violence, Criminal Fraud, Criminal Law, DUI/DWI, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Failure to Pay Child Support, False Accusations, Felony, Juvenile Delinquency, Misdemeanor, Motor Vehicle Offenses, Prosecution, Sex Offenses, Theft, Traffic Violations
- 50% Criminal Defense
- 50% Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI
First Admitted: 2011, Georgia
Professional Webpage: https://laurawesterlaw.com/about-laura/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Leadership Committee Co-Chair, Georgia Association of Women Lawyers, 2023
- Leadership Committee Co-Chair - Georgia Association of Women Lawyers, 2022
- Judicial Recommendation Committee Co-Chair, Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2021
- Communications Co-Chair, Georgia Association of Women Lawyers, 2020
- Communications Chair, Georgia Association of Women Lawyers, 2019
- Secretary, Georgia Association of Women Lawyers. www.gawl.com, 2018
Pro bono / Community Service
- HOA President
Educational Background
- Bachelor of Science in Political Science, Minor in Sociology. Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina., 2004
- Master of Science in Criminal Justice - The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Cum Laude distinction, 2006
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- “Walking Clients Through Complicated DUI Issues”, Georgia Public Defender Council Training (2020), Speaker, "Walking Clients Through Complicated DUI Issues", Criminal Defense, DUI, 2020
- "Women in Law" - panel speaker at John Marshall Law School in Atlanta, Georgia, Panel speaker, Women in Law, 2019
- A discussion on driver's licenses issues within the context of DUI cases. Professionalism Hour: Resolving Your Client's Driver's License Issues, Speaker - Professionalism Hour: Resolving Your Client's Driver's License Issues, Georgia DUI Update, Criminal Defense; DUI/DWI, Misdemeanor Criminal, Traffic Violations, 2019
- ICLE speaker., Speaker, "Administrative License Suspensions", Criminal Defense, DUI, 2014
Other Outstanding Achievements
- Selected for the prestigious Bill Daniel Trial Advocacy Program in Athens, Georgia
- Defense Of Drinking Drivers
- DUI Defense Lawyers Association
- Georgia Association Of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Georgia Association Of Women Lawyers
- National College For DUI Defense
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2023 - 2026
- Rising Stars: 2019 - 2021
