About Brett Willis
Called “a relentless defender” by The Daily Report – Brett has been trying and winning the most difficult and serious cases since 2005 . His ability to win those cases has earned him a national reputation.
He has been practicing criminal law exclusively since 2005 and has successfully defended over 2,500 clients (saving an estimated 10,000 years for his clients).
What motivates Brett to do this work is simple: he understands what it is like to have your entire world turned upside down in an instant.
Latest Articles
Violating a Protective Order (TPO) in Georgia
Domestic Violence
Violating a Georgia protective order can lead to immediate arrest, contempt proceedings, bond consequences, and—when the conduct satisfies Georgia’s stalking…
EtG Alcohol Testing on Probation in Georgia
Criminal Defense
EtG Alcohol Testing on Probation in Georgia An EtG urine test can detect evidence of alcohol exposure after alcohol itself…
Georgia DUI Work Permits After an ALS Suspension
DUI
The bottom line: A Georgia DUI plea suspends a driver’s license, but it does not always start the driver’s license…
What Is the Statute of Limitations for a DUI in Georgia?
Criminal Defense
Most Georgia DUI charges are misdemeanors. Under O.C.G.A. § 17-3-1(e), the State generally must commence a misdemeanor DUI prosecution within…
Can a Convicted Felon Legally Possess a Knife in Georgia?
Criminal Defense
Most people assume the answer to this question is simple: Georgia bans felons from having guns, not knives, so a…
What Is the Effect of a DUI and Nursing License in Georgia?
DUI
One of the most common questions we get at Brett Willis Law LLC is, “What is the effect of…
Bail Bonds & Bond Hearings in Georgia: How They Work
Criminal Defense
Georgia bail bonds involve making a payment that allows you to get out of jail before your trial takes place.…
Your First Court Date After a Georgia Criminal Arrest: What Happens in the Courtroom
Criminal Defense
Your first court date after a criminal arrest in Georgia is usually not a trial. The hearing may be a…
Georgia DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving: When It May Be Possible
DUI
Yes. A Georgia DUI charge can sometimes be resolved as reckless driving instead, but a reduction is not automatic, and…
Charge of Racing on Highways in Georgia
Traffic Offense
OCGA 40–6–186 makes it a crime to “race” on any Georgia highway or street. And, importantly, if you plead guilty…
