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If you are facing serious criminal charges, it is imperative that you seek assistance from a knowledgeable criminal defense lawyer as soon as possible. An experienced attorney can guide you through the legal process, explain your options, and work to craft the strongest possible defense on your behalf.
Leigh Burton Finlayson is an Atlanta native. He grew up in Decatur, attended Druid Hills High School, Emory University (1985) and graduated from the University of Georgia School of Law in 1989. He has worked as both a state (Fulton County, GA) and federal assistant public defender (FDP, Inc.) He also spent a year in Decatur working with Michael Mears and Associates.
In October of 1995 he opened the Law Office of L. Burton Finlayson, LLC. Mr. Finlayson serves as a trial and appellate practitioner, specializing in criminal defense at the federal and state levels.
Mr. Finlayson serves as the CJA Panel representative for the Northern District of Georgia. Atorney Finlayson serves as Chair of the Board of Directors for the Federal Defender Program, Inc. (NDGA), and serves as Vice-Chair of the Federal Law Commitee of the Georgia Associaton of Criminal Defense Lawyers (GACDL).
Attorney Finlayson has been awarded and recognized by his peers with the following
When he’s not defending people, Mr. Finlayson often can be found riding his bike around Atlanta and throughout Georgia.
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