William S. Hardman, Jr.

William S. Hardman, Jr. is a trial lawyer at William S Hardman Jr. Attorney at Law in Gainesville, Georgia. He serves clients in the surrounding areas, assisting them with criminal law and other legal matters involving:

• DUI/DWI
• Drug possession
• Traffic misdemeanors
• Probation revocation 
• Car wrecks
• Personal injury

Earning his B.B.A. in business management from the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business, Mr. Hardman went on to study law at Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School. While there, he was a part of the Law School Peer Mentor program and a legal research assistant. He was also the recipient of the Sarah and Michael Solomon scholarship. Furthermore, he interned with a prominent major felony law firm in Georgia, offering his support in several high-profile criminal trials. Earning his Juris Doctor with honors in 2013, he was licensed to practice the same year in Georgia.

Well experienced in handling DUI offenses, Mr. Hardman has represented thousands of clients across Georgia. A talented and diligent attorney, he was selected to be on the Bill Daniel Trial Advocacy Program and was trained by the nation's best criminal defense trial lawyers. The knowledge he gained there helps him analyze every legal aspect of a case to resolve criminal charges against his clients as quickly and efficiently as possible. 

Known among his peers as a formidable attorney with effective communication skills and high ethical standards, Mr. Hardman has a “Good” rating on Avvo. He has also won Avvo’s Client Choice Award four times in a row from 2018 to 2021. In addition, his compassionate demeanor and fierce advocacy have earned him numerous five-star reviews from grateful clients. 

Mr. Hardman is an active member of renowned legal organizations, including the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the National College for DUI Defense. When he is not representing clients, he uses his spare time to volunteer as a musician at the American Red Cross and Meals on Wheels of Coweta.