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Leon Hicks, Esq. Attorney at Law
(770) 471-5001
Clayton County DUI Defense

Charged With DUI in Georgia?
You Have 30 Days to Act.

A DUI arrest sets two clocks running at once — and most people don’t know about either of them. Leon Hicks has been stopping those clocks in Clayton County courts for 36 years.

Call Now — (770) 471-5001

Arrested for DUI in Georgia? You have 30 days to request your ALS hearing or your license is automatically suspended.  Call (770) 471-5001 today.

DUI Defense in Clayton County

36 Years in These Courts.
He Knows How This Works.

When you are charged with DUI in Georgia, two separate legal processes begin immediately — the criminal case and the administrative license suspension. They run on different tracks, follow different rules, and have different deadlines. Missing either one costs you options you cannot get back.

Leon Hicks has defended DUI cases in Clayton County for 36 years. He knows the judges, the prosecutors, and the specific way cases move through this courthouse. That is not something any Atlanta firm can offer you — and it matters.

The 30-Day Clock: From the moment of your arrest, you have 30 days to request an Administrative License Suspension (ALS) hearing. If you do nothing, your license is automatically suspended on day 46. This deadline cannot be extended. Call Leon today — not tomorrow.

A DUI conviction in Georgia carries serious consequences — fines, license suspension, mandatory programs, possible jail time, and a permanent record. But an arrest is not a conviction. What happens between your arrest and your court date determines everything. That is where Leon goes to work.

Leon Hicks, Esq. — DUI Defense Attorney, Clayton County
36 Years in
These Courts
What Leon Does For You

From the First Call to the Final Outcome

ALS Hearing Defense

Leon files your ALS hearing request before the 30-day deadline and fights the administrative suspension. Winning the ALS hearing keeps your license. Losing it without a fight means automatic suspension on day 46.

Case Investigation

Every DUI case has details that matter — the stop, the field sobriety tests, the breathalyzer calibration, the officer’s conduct. Leon reviews all of it. Evidence that was gathered improperly cannot be used against you.

Clayton County Court Representation

Leon appears personally at every hearing, every motion, every appearance. You get him — not a paralegal, not a junior associate. The attorney who answers your call is the attorney who walks into that courtroom.

First Offense Strategy

Most of Leon’s DUI clients are first-time offenders who made one mistake on one night. He understands what is at stake — your job, your record, your license — and he fights to protect all of it.

License Reinstatement

Getting your license back after a DUI suspension involves paperwork, fees, programs, and deadlines that most people navigate alone — and get wrong. Leon walks you through every step of the reinstatement process.

Available When You Need Him

DUI arrests don’t happen at 9am on a Tuesday. When you need to talk to someone who knows what to do next, Leon is reachable. Because the decisions made in the first 24 hours shape everything that follows.

DUI Resource Center

Georgia DUI — What You Need to Know

First Offense
What Happens After a First DUI Arrest in Georgia?
The 30-day clock, the two tracks, and what to do in the first 24 hours.
The Stop & The Test
Can I Refuse a Breathalyzer in Georgia?
What refusal means, what it costs, and what Georgia law actually says.
License & Driving
How Do I Get My License Back After a DUI in Georgia?
Two suspensions, two processes, and one deadline most people miss.
Clayton County
The Georgia DUI Charge
What O.C.G.A. § 40-6-391 actually says and what it means for your case.
Court Process
Navigating the DUI Arrest and Court Process in Georgia
From arrest to arraignment to resolution — what happens at each stage.
Cost & Hiring
How to Find the Right DUI Attorney in Clayton County
What to look for, what to ask, and why local experience matters.
Clayton County, Georgia

Charged With DUI?
Don’t Wait. You Have 30 Days.

One call puts 36 years of Clayton County experience in your corner.

Call Leon Now — (770) 471-5001

Leon Hicks & Associates, PC  ·  Jonesboro, Georgia  ·  State Bar of Georgia Member since 1991

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