Georgia has some of the strictest DUI laws in the Southeast. A first offense carries up to 12 months in jail, fines of $300 to $1,000, 40 hours of community service, DUI school, a clinical evaluation, and a 12-month license suspension. A second offense within 10 years brings mandatory jail time. A fourth DUI within 10 years becomes a felony with 90 days to five years in prison. Middle Georgia’s military population around Robins AFB makes DUI charges especially high-stakes — a conviction can end a military career. Beyond the criminal case, Georgia’s implied consent law triggers an Administrative License Suspension (ALS) process with a 30-day deadline to request a hearing. The five firms below specialize in DUI defense across Middle Georgia.
1. Prine Law Group — Macon
Prine Law Group’s three attorneys handle DUI cases as part of their criminal defense practice. Joseph Prine serves as Solicitor for Twiggs County Probate Court and Zane Hasty as Assistant Solicitor, giving them current insight into how prosecutors build and present DUI cases. Over 85 five-star reviews. Practice limited to Middle Georgia — Bibb, Houston, Laurens, and surrounding counties.
Practice areas: DUI, criminal defense, drug charges, theft, assault, probation violations, personal injury, workers’ compensation.
Address: Macon, GA
Phone: (478) 257-6333
Website: prinelaw.com/criminal-defense/dui/
Hours: Mon-Fri, office hours; free consultations
2. Guerin Law Firm — Macon
Chase and Mary Guerin founded the Guerin Law Firm with a narrow focus on DUI and criminal defense. Over 40 combined years of DUI defense experience. They cover courts in Macon, Warner Robins, Milledgeville, Perry, Fort Valley, Forsyth, Gray, Byron, Dublin, and Eatonton across Bibb, Houston, Baldwin, Jones, Monroe, and surrounding counties.
Practice areas: DUI defense, criminal defense, drug offenses, traffic violations.
Address: Macon, GA
Phone: Contact via website
Website: https://duilawyersofmiddlegeorgia.com
Hours: Mon-Fri, office hours
3. Sessions & Fleischman — Macon
Ben Sessions is one of only four attorneys in Georgia to hold Board Certification in DUI Defense from the National College for DUI Defense. Named a Georgia Super Lawyer and Georgia Legal Elite. Has litigated complex DUI issues before the Georgia Supreme Court.
Practice areas: DUI defense, criminal defense, personal injury.
Address: Macon, GA
Phone: Contact via website
Website: https://www.thesessionslawfirm.com
Hours: Mon-Fri, office hours; free consultations
4. Hogue Griffin — Macon
Hogue Griffin handles DUI cases in probate courts, city courts, municipal courts, state courts, and federal courts throughout Georgia, including Macon, Warner Robins, Perry, Gray, Milledgeville, Forsyth, and Fort Valley. They prepare every case for trial from day one and prioritize confidentiality.
Practice areas: DUI defense, criminal defense, felonies, misdemeanors.
Address: Macon, GA
Phone: (478) 750-8040
Website: https://www.hoguegriffin.com
Hours: Mon-Fri, office hours
5. The Walker Firm — Warner Robins
The Walker Firm operates from Warner Robins and handles DUI cases in Houston County and surrounding Middle Georgia courts. They handle both the criminal DUI case and the administrative license suspension hearing.
Practice areas: DUI defense, criminal defense, traffic violations.
Address: Warner Robins, GA
Phone: (478) 923-4152
Website: https://www.thewalkerfirm.com
Hours: Mon-Fri, office hours
FAQ
What happens to my license after a DUI arrest in Georgia?
Two separate processes run simultaneously. The criminal case determines guilt or innocence. The ALS process determines driving privileges. You have 30 calendar days from arrest to request an ALS hearing or install an ignition interlock device. Missing this deadline results in an automatic 12-month hard suspension.
Can I refuse a breathalyzer in Georgia?
Georgia’s implied consent law means refusing triggers an automatic 12-month license suspension. However, refusal means the prosecution has no BAC number to use against you. This tradeoff is case-specific and should be discussed with an attorney.
How much does a DUI lawyer cost in Middle Georgia?
DUI defense typically costs $3,000 to $10,000 for a first offense. Second and third offenses cost more. Felony DUI defense can cost $10,000 to $25,000 or more. Most DUI attorneys charge flat fees. Confirm whether the fee covers both the criminal case and the ALS hearing.