Criminal Defense

Criminal Defense Attorneys in Augusta, GA

Facing criminal charges can feel like your entire future is on the line — because it is. Even an accusation can threaten your job, freedom, and reputation. From the moment law enforcement contacts you to the moment you step into a courtroom, every decision matters. Request a case evaluation online or call 706-200-1578 to get the defense you need.

At Davis, Chapman, & Wilder, our criminal defense attorneys in Augusta, GA understand what you're going through. We provide honest answers, strong legal strategies, and aggressive advocacy from start to finish.

Davis, Chapman, and Wilder, LLC represents people facing some of life’s most serious legal challenges. We take that responsibility seriously, offering personalized, compassionate representation with one goal in mind: protecting your future.

Drug Offenses

If you’ve been charged with a drug-related offense — such as possession, distribution, manufacturing, or trafficking — you’re facing serious penalties. Georgia law imposes tough consequences that may include jail time, steep fines, and a permanent record.

Whether the search happened during a traffic stop or through a warrant, we will thoroughly review the legality of the police search and seizure. If your Fourth Amendment rights were violated, we will fight to have the evidence suppressed.

How We Will Defend You

• Investigate illegal searches: We review every detail of the stop or warrant to challenge violations of your rights.
• Challenge the state’s case: We question drug ownership, chain of custody, and lab accuracy.
• Pursue alternatives: We negotiate for reduced charges, pretrial diversion, or drug court when appropriate.
• Trial-ready defense: When necessary, we take your case to court to fight for dismissal or acquittal.

You may have been charged for drugs that weren’t yours or that were discovered through questionable methods. We’ve helped many clients secure dismissals, reduced charges, or treatment-based alternatives that don’t derail their future.

DUI & Traffic Offenses

If you've been arrested for DUI or cited for a serious traffic offense in Georgia, you need experienced legal guidance immediately. Even minor infractions can carry up to 12 months in jail, license suspension, or higher insurance premiums. Our team at Davis, Chapman, and Wilder, LLC is ready to help you protect your driving record and your freedom.

How We Can Help

• Review the stop and sobriety tests: Was the officer’s stop legal? Were the tests valid?
• File motions to suppress evidence: We seek to exclude unlawfully obtained evidence.
• Negotiate smart outcomes: We pursue reduced charges, lesser penalties, or license reinstatement.
• Fight your case in court: If needed, we’ll take your case to trial and challenge the prosecution directly.

Don’t wait. If your license is at risk, you may have only days to request a hearing or apply for a limited permit. We know how to act quickly to help you keep your license and protect your record. Request a case evaluation online or call 706-200-1578 now.

Violent Crimes

If you or someone you love has been charged with domestic violence, aggravated assault, robbery, or even homicide, you need a defense team with experience and courage. These charges carry life-changing penalties, and prosecutors will do everything they can to secure a conviction. We’ll do everything we can to prevent it.

Why You Need a Strong Defense

• Act fast: The earlier you call us, the sooner we can protect your rights and gather evidence.
• Challenge unreliable evidence: We investigate the credibility of witnesses and the accuracy of forensic claims.
• Build a clear defense strategy: Whether it’s negotiation or trial, we pursue the result that protects your future.

Our defense attorneys fight hard for people facing serious violent crime charges — not just to win cases, but to defend fairness and justice. We believe in our clients and their right to a strong defense. Don’t delay. Request a case evaluation online or call 706-200-1578.

Collateral Consequences

Criminal Charges Affect More Than Just Your Sentence

At Davis, Chapman, & Wilder, we understand that the consequences of a conviction go far beyond what a judge imposes. Even a misdemeanor can change your life. Collateral consequences include:

• Driver’s license suspension
• Loss of employment or professional license
• Forfeiture of property
• Ineligibility for federal student aid
• Loss of voting or firearm rights
• Sex offender registration
• Disciplinary actions in school

We take every aspect of your future into account. With over 30 years of combined criminal law experience, our attorneys fight not just to protect you in court — but to protect your life after the case ends. Request a case evaluation online or call 706-200-1578.