Fighting a DUI or Drug-Related Offense

Thurston Lopes • July 10, 2017

If you've been charged with a DUI or drug-related offense, it's time to look for a legal advisor who can fully help you understand your situation. Such charges bear many consequences which could affect your personal, family, and work lives, as well as negatively affect your independence. The state of Georgia pursues alcohol and drug-related charges and their punishments seriously. Rather than manage the legal details on your own, allow the experts to assess your situation and investigate it on your behalf. 


The Lopes Law Firm is headed by the one of the best criminal lawyers in Atlanta and near Marietta, GA. Our team will perform a close inspection of your stop, search, and arrest in order to guarantee that we can research your situation with the best options available, so that you can have a positive outcome for your case. We promise to fight for you through diligent negotiation and litigation using our skills and knowledge of the legal system. If we cannot negotiate your case out of court to your benefit with a reduced sentenced, we will work to gain you a fair trial.


The Lopes Law Firm has successful experience defending a wide range of alcohol and drug-related charges:

  • Driving under the influence (DUI)
  • Manufacturing of drugs
  • Intent to distribute
  • Intent to sell
  • Drug trafficking
  • Possession of paraphernalia
  • Possession of controlled substance
  • Prescription fraud
  • Cultivation of marijuana


The services of our law firm extend throughout the state of Georgia, including the Metro Atlanta area, Cobb county, and Marietta. The legal system acts in an immediate manner. If you're overwhelmed because of a DUI or drug-related arrest, don't handle it alone. Call The Lopes Law Firm at (404) 589-9000 or request a consultation.

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