Mr. David Shepherd West

Mr. David Shepherd West: Attorney with David West & Associates
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer Reviewed
  • Avvo Client Choice
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Biography

Mr. West, happily married to his wife Janna, and a father of four residing in west Cobb County, Georgia has strong ties to Atlanta and especially Cobb County.  Mr. West has been a resident of Cobb County since 1980; however, his mother's family are original settlers of West Cobb once owning a vast property in the Lost Mountain area.  His relatives helped establish Midway Church on Dallas Highway and his family has deep roots to Cobb County dating back to the early 1800's. Mr. West graduated from North Cobb High School in 1987 and went on to pursue a Political Sciene Degree from Berry College in Rome, GA.  He was then accepted at Georgia State College of Law where he distinguished himself and graduated in 1991. He then began his criminal defense career with high-profile defense lawyer Bruce Harvey representing high-profile and celebrity clients over almost ten years.  During this time Mr. West was featured in dozens of publications and appeared on numerous television shows including CNN. In 2003 Mr. West decided to open his own law firm dedicated to helping those who wanted the kind of representation only big-name lawyers could provide but at fees that regular clients could afford.  He has served as a private criminal defense attorney for his entire legal career - fighting for the rights of those accused of crimes. Mr. West is involved in numerous organizations including the Georgia Bar Association, the Cobb County Bar Association, the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws.  He has also served on the Board of Directors of the Georgia Ballet. Mr. West is an avid Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United FC fan who enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, seeing movies and attending local cultural events. 

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Areas of Practice (41)

  • Criminal Law
  • Drug Crimes
  • Parole and Probation
  • Juvenile Criminal Law
  • Traffic Violations
  • Driving While Intoxicated
  • White Collar Crime
  • Assault and Battery
  • Burglary
  • Criminal Appeals
  • Criminal Conspiracy
  • Criminal Defense
  • Criminal Forfeiture
  • Criminal Fraud
  • Drivers License Suspension
  • DUI/DWI
  • Expungements
  • Extradition
  • Federal Criminal Law
  • Felonies
  • Forensic DNA
  • Forgery
  • Grand Jury Practice
  • Habeas Corpus
  • Hit and Run
  • International Criminal Law
  • Mail Fraud
  • Manslaughter
  • Misdemeanors
  • Murder
  • Post-Conviction Remedies
  • Search and Seizure
  • Sex Crimes
  • Sexual Assault
  • Shoplifting
  • Stalking
  • Theft
  • Vehicular Homicide
  • Weapons Charges
  • Wire Fraud
  • Wiretapping
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Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Berry College, B.A., 1991
Law School Attended:
Georgia State University, J.D., 1994
Year of First Admission:
1994
Admission:
1994, Georgia; 1994, Georgia Supreme Court; 1997, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia; 2002, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Georgia; 1994, Georgia Court of Appeals
Memberships:
Cobb County Bar Association; State Bar of Georgia; National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Life Member); Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; National Organization for Reform of Marijuana Laws (Life Member).
Birth Information:
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, December 6, 1969
ISLN:
911884423

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Other Information
Free initial consultation, Fixed fees available

Peer Reviews

4.7/5.0 (14 reviews)
Peer Reviewed

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.7/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.7/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.7/5.0

  • Communication

    4.7/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.8/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 01/07/26 in Criminal Law

    Highly experienced, has tried a lot of cases, great lawyer!

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 12/20/13 in Criminal Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 09/04/13 in Criminal Defense

    David works hard and does a wonderful job for his clients.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 09/02/13 in Criminal Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 09/02/13 in Criminal Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 09/01/13 in Criminal Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 09/01/13 in Criminal Forfeiture

    David is a very aggressive criminal defense attorney. I have known him for several years and he is known as a worthy advocate and a staunch defender of his clients' Constitutional rights.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 08/23/13 in Criminal Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 08/15/13 in Criminal Defense

    David is a highly skilled and passionate criminal defense lawyer. He stands above the crowd and is recognized by his peers as an exceptional lawyer in his field

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 11/18/11 in Criminal Law

    I've known Mr. West since Law School and have readily referred people to him in the past and will do so in the future. He is truly an asset to legal profession.

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Avvo Client Review
4.5/5.0 (24 reviews)
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Location

  • Marietta, GA
    The Denmead Building at Marietta Station , 123 Church Street, Suite 220
    Marietta, GA 30060-8638

    770-268-6746 Phone
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770-268-6746  Phone

770-422-2734  Fax

www.westdefense.com

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