Drago Cepar Jr., experienced Civil Rights, Criminal Defense attorney in Atlanta, GA with 8 reviews
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Drago Cepar Jr.

1900 The Exchange, Atlanta, GA

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2005:
Georgia State University College of Law, JD - Juris Doctor
1998:
University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law, LL.M - Master of Laws
1996:
University of Ljubljana School of Law

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10 May, 2022
Drago helped me with a case in Atlanta and was very knowledgeable and helpful. He brought useful insights to the table and was helpful moving my case forward and to conclusion. I would highly recommend him.
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Atlas

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28 Apr, 2021
Drago reached out to us as a collective initially after the January 6 arrests in Atlanta, Georgia. This being my first arrest, I was incredibly worried about having to pay fees after being arrested for simply walking on the sidewalk. Drago was incredibly reassuring and helpful, and by the time it came for our court hearings, mine was already dropped before I even made it inside! He's excellent at his job, and I hope if anything in the future comes to happen to be able to rely on him once again!
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Anonymous

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18 Mar, 2021
Hiring a lawyer isn’t just about dealing with your case. That’s important, yes. But you also hire a lawyer because you’re scared, because you don’t have the knowledge to manage the situation you’re facing, because you need someone to be ON YOUR SIDE. If you’re facing charges related to exercising your civil rights, there is no lawyer in Atlanta who will advocate for you and fight on your side like Drago will. As a volunteer with protester legal defense, I’ve had the privilege of meeting many of the lawyers who defend people who are arrested for protesting or exercising free speech. Of the many (truly great!) lawyers I’ve met, not one of them believes so deeply in the cause of his clients and stands up for them 200% like Drago does. I’ve never met a lawyer as quick to respond to an email, to answer a question, and to strategize how to not only win your defense but to demonstrate how your case was a violation of your constitutional rights. That’s why, when I was arrested at a protest, I knew Drago was the lawyer I wanted for my own case. Sure enough, so far all my charges AND those of my co-defendants have been dropped.
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Highly knowledgeable and helpful in moving cases forward
“Drago helped me with a case in Atlanta and was very knowledgeable and helpful. He brought useful insights to the table and was helpful moving my case forward and to conclusion.”
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Responsive and strategic in defending clients' rights
“I've never met a lawyer as quick to respond to an email, to answer a question, and to strategize how to not only win your defense but to demonstrate how your case was a violation of your constitutional rights.”
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Passionate advocate for clients, especially those facing civil rights issues
“If you're facing charges related to exercising your civil rights, there is no lawyer in Atlanta who will advocate for you and fight on your side like Drago will.”
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Achieves successful outcomes, including securing settlements
“After police attacked and violently arrested me on illegitimate charges, Drago built a solid case and secured a considerable settlement despite the laws and institutions that typically shield police from any accountability.”
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Provides personalized and compassionate service
“He is a man who is dedicated, trustworthy and a real expert in his profession. He excels in spreading human warmth and confidence in the hardest of times, not leaving your name and surname as merely an unsignificant piece of information on a sheet of paper.”
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