Meet Your DUI Defense Attorney
Sam Sliger
Trusted DUI Defense in North Georgia.
Sam Sliger is known across North Georgia for his work defending DUI cases. He combines courtroom experience, advanced DUI training, and local credibility to protect clients when everything is on the line.
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“I know what is at stake in a DUI case. My job is to protect your license, your record, and your future. I take that responsibility personally.” - Sam Sliger
The Experience Behind Your Defense
Sam began his career in 2010 as an investigator with McDonald & Cody after graduating from the University of Georgia. He went on to earn his law degree from John Marshall Law School, finishing in the top ten percent of his class.
Since then, Sam has argued cases in Georgia trial courts, the United States District Court, and the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals. He has handled jury trials each year and earned a reputation for relentless preparation and steady results.
Sam has also completed advanced training in DUI defense, including certification through the National College for DUI Defense at Harvard Law School and specialized instruction in DUI detection and field sobriety testing. This training gives him insight into the same methods police use and the tools to challenge them in court.
Why Choose Sam
University of Georgia graduate
Top 10% at John Marshall Law School
Tried cases in Georgia courts, U.S. District Court, and the 11th Circuit
Certified in DUI detection and field sobriety testing
Graduate of the National College for DUI Defense at Harvard
What Sets Sam Apart in DUI Defense
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Specialized DUI Training
Certified in DUI detection and field sobriety testing. Graduate of the National College for DUI Defense at Harvard Law School.
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Proven Trial Experience
Handles about ten jury trials each year. Has argued cases in Georgia courts, U.S. District Court, and the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals.
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Local Credibility
Trusted and known in courtrooms across Northeast Georgia. Judges, prosecutors, and juries know he comes prepared.
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Client-Focused Defense
Clear communication, personal attention, and strategies built to protect your license, your record, and your future.
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Our History
North Georgia Legal was built to defend people when the stakes are high and the system moves fast.
The focus has always been the same. Protect rights. Protect driver’s licenses. Act before deadlines pass.
Early Practice
Focused Criminal and DUI Defense
North Georgia Legal was founded to represent people charged with DUI and other criminal offenses across North Georgia.
From the start, the work centered on careful preparation and being ready when a case had to be fought.
Expanded Focus
Driver’s License and CDL Protection
As DUI cases became more complex, the practice expanded to focus on driver’s license suspensions and CDL cases.
Protecting a person’s ability to drive and work became a central part of the defense.
Current Practice
DUI, License, and Asset Forfeiture Defense
Today, North Georgia Legal also handles asset seizure and forfeiture cases, where missed deadlines can lead to permanent loss of property.
These cases are handled alongside criminal defense to avoid conflicts and missed filings.
How Sam Approaches Every DUI Case
Being charged with DUI can feel overwhelming.
Most people have never been through anything like it before.
Sam believes strong defense work starts with preparation, strategy, and clear communication. From the beginning, his focus is on helping you understand what is happening and what matters most right now. He takes the time to review every piece of evidence. He questions how tests were given.
He explains each step so you are not left guessing or in the dark.
Sam believes strong defense work starts with preparation, strategy, and clear communication. From the beginning, his focus is on helping you understand what is happening and what matters most right now. He takes the time to review every piece of evidence. He questions how tests were given.
He explains each step so you are not left guessing or in the dark.
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Preparation Comes First
Sam prepares every case with the expectation that it may go to trial.
That mindset shapes every decision.
The State’s evidence is examined closely. Weaknesses are identified early. Nothing is taken at face value.
This level of preparation creates options and protects against surprises later in the case.
The State’s evidence is examined closely. Weaknesses are identified early. Nothing is taken at face value.
This level of preparation creates options and protects against surprises later in the case.
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Focused on What Is at Stake
Every DUI case affects more than a court date.
Sam keeps your driver’s license, your record, and your future at the center of every decision. That includes understanding deadlines, weighing risks, and explaining the real consequences of each choice along the way.
This steady, detail-driven approach is why people across North Georgia trust Sam when the consequences are serious and the pressure is high.
Sam keeps your driver’s license, your record, and your future at the center of every decision. That includes understanding deadlines, weighing risks, and explaining the real consequences of each choice along the way.
This steady, detail-driven approach is why people across North Georgia trust Sam when the consequences are serious and the pressure is high.
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The Experience Behind Your Defense
Sam began his legal career in 2010 as an investigator after graduating from the University of Georgia. He later earned his law degree from John Marshall Law School, finishing in the top 10 percent of his class.
Since then, Sam has built a strong record in the courtroom. He has argued cases before judges and juries across Georgia, the United States District Court, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit. He typically tries about ten jury trials each year and has successfully argued dozens of contested motions with a high success rate.
Sam’s work includes complex and high-stakes cases, from federal wiretap litigation to public corruption trials. In one notable case, he helped secure a complete acquittal for a Georgia probate judge facing bribery charges brought by the Department of Justice’s Public Integrity Section. That outcome is rare against one of the toughest federal trial teams in the country. Today, Sam leads North Georgia Legal and focuses his work on defending DUI cases and protecting clients’ rights across Northeast Georgia.
Since then, Sam has built a strong record in the courtroom. He has argued cases before judges and juries across Georgia, the United States District Court, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit. He typically tries about ten jury trials each year and has successfully argued dozens of contested motions with a high success rate.
Sam’s work includes complex and high-stakes cases, from federal wiretap litigation to public corruption trials. In one notable case, he helped secure a complete acquittal for a Georgia probate judge facing bribery charges brought by the Department of Justice’s Public Integrity Section. That outcome is rare against one of the toughest federal trial teams in the country. Today, Sam leads North Georgia Legal and focuses his work on defending DUI cases and protecting clients’ rights across Northeast Georgia.
Credentials and Training
University of Georgia, Economics, Terry College of Business
John Marshall Law School, Top 10 percent, Law Review, CALI Award recipient
Graduate of the National College for DUI Defense at Harvard Law School
Certified in DUI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing by NHTSA
Certified in DUI Prosecution by the Georgia Public Safety Training Center
A Relentless Advocate for Clients
“To be effective, you do not have to be the smartest lawyer in the room. You have to be the most prepared.” – Sam Sliger
Sam brings this philosophy into every case. He prepares as if every matter is going to trial, challenges the state’s evidence at every turn, and stands beside his clients through every step of the process.
Protect Your License.
Protect Your Future.
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