Michael's training as both a prosecutor and defense attorney gives him the ability to interpret what the other side is considering and thinking in regards to a clients case.
Working for his family law firm in Dunwoody, Georgia familiarized Michael with Debt Collection, Contracts and Agreements, Family Law and Real Estate. Making a foray into criminal law with the City of Atlanta Municipal Court led to his criminal experience including traffic, DUI and drug-related cases.
Michael was invited by other county prosecutors to be a guest instructor for DUI courses at both the Georgia Public Safety and Training Center and county locations. He also had the opportunity to design and teach a class at the Atlanta Police Department Training Center, and assisted in redesigning the current DUI court system with the City of Atlanta Municipal Court.
His training at the Georgia Public Safety and Training Center (GPSTC, the same training center where State Troopers receive their training and where all police officers supplement their training) helped Michael learn what both the police and State Troopers learn to make their DUI cases.
After returning to defense work, Michael continues to help those in need. His range of skills goes from defending the unjustly accused to representing major lending corporations. His Real Estate expertise involves not just contract, lease and eviction problems but also evaluating map and plat documents as well as closing issues. He has had the opportunity to operate in Family Law as both a plaintiff and defense attorney, as well as working on Child Legitimation and adoption cases.
Practice Areas
• Family law
• Real estate law
• Contracts and agreements
• Criminal defense
• DUI
• Drug cases
• Traffic charges
• Suspended license charges
• Civil litigation
Accomplishments
• Former DUI Prosecutor
• Assigned to Atlanta's DUI Prosecutorial Task Force
• Atlanta DUI Task Force
• Georgia State Patrol Task Force
• Police Academy DUI Instructor
• DUI Prosecutor Instructor
• Atlanta DUI Advisory Task Force Committee
• Certified NHTSA Field Sobriety Testing
• Certified DUI and Drugs
• Certified DUI Detection
Awards
| Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
|---|---|---|
| Recognized Attorney Legal Services | Global Directory of Who's Who | 2015 |
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers | 2015 |
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers Association | 2014 |
| Graduate NCDD at Harvard University DUI School | National College for DUI Defense | 2014 |
| 2012 DUI Lethal Weapon | Prosecuting Attorneys Council of Georgia | 2012 |
| DUI Field Sobriety Update | Prosecuting Attorneys Council of Georgia | 2012 |
| 2011 Basic DUI and Crash Investigation Course | Prosecuting Attorneys Council of Georgia | 2011 |
| Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) | NHTSA | 2010 |
| Standardized Field Sobriety Testing | NHTSA | 2010 |
| Georgia State Bar Admission | State Bar of Georgia | 2008 |
| Supreme Court of Georgia Admission | Georgia Supreme Court | 2008 |
Recommendations
- After a perfect storm of a situation, before and after officers showed up, I ended up charged with DUI. A few days later I left a message with Mr. Barber's office and he promptly called me back. After I relayed the details of my encounter I told Michael, "I feel like I'm in over my head and I nee...
- Mr. Barber went above and beyond in my case. I hired him over the phone with only two weeks until my trial date. He worked tirelessly on my case to prepare and always keep me updated. If I would not have hired him, I would not have been able to get my charge reduced. He knew the ends and outs of ...
- Mr. Barber was a pleasure to work with. He handled my case in exactly the manner I had hoped an attorney would. As I said, I gave him five stars because there wasn't an option to give six.
- My husband and I needed to get lawyer in Atlanta GA, far from place we live in which is California. Only choise we had is to look on line and hope you are getting someone who'll be helpful to you. Michael's name come up as first choise and we are glad we chose him to represent us. From beginning ...
- I was arrested for DUI and open container. Micheal Barber and Brandon Rosenbloom worked together to have my charges reduced to reckless driving. I am thankful for their time, knowledge and the outcome of my case.
- Mr. Barber was a great attorney, always kept in touch and answered when I called. He did exactly what he said he would in my case and I was very happy with the result. I would highly recommended him to anyone looking for a great attorney.
- Michael D. Barber & Associates are the best attorneys in the city. They represent their clients in a professional manner in the court of law. Keeps you informed and updated throughout your case...l would recommend this law firm to anyone who's dealing with serious DUI'S and traffic violation cases.
- Michael Barber will do anything in his power to get the outcome desired. He will communicate, fight for you, and treat you respectfully. Handled the case very professionally!