4 Best DUI Lawyers in Cumming (2026)

Ranked by real Google ratings and review volume · How we chose

By Lorian Hartfield, Real Estate and Financial Expert · ✓ Updated October 2026 · 6 min read

We compared 16 DUI lawyers in Cumming on Google Maps · 4 listed · How we rank

A DUI charge usually lands with a criminal defense lawyer, and the DUI lawyers in Cumming on this page are criminal defense firms or firms that list DUI among several practice areas. Together they hold more than 740 Google reviews, rated 4.8 or higher. Each firm's own site is the better guide to who takes drunk-driving work.

Short answer: Zeliff | Watson has the most reviews in Cumming, 4.9 stars from more than 380 Google reviews, so confirm its DUI work with the firm. The Law Office of Susan M. Zereini. LLC and Burns Smith Law, PC both name DUI on their own sites, and Zereini holds a perfect 5.0. Ask each firm how it bills.

Jump to a business

1. Zeliff | Watson
2. Banks, Stubbs & McFarl…
3. The Law Office of Susa…
4. Burns Smith Law, PC
Get listed

Cumming DUI Defense Firms at a Glance

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Zeliff \| Watson	4.9 ★	388	Deepest review base	View ›
2	Banks, Stubbs & McFarland LLP	4.8 ★	143	Criminal defense under one roof	View ›
3	The Law Office of Susan M. Zereini. LLC	5.0 ★	106	DUI named on its site	View ›
4	Burns Smith Law, PC	4.9 ★	108	Felony and DUI defense	View ›

The firms behind the ratings

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Zeliff | Watson

4.9388 Google reviews

Zeliff | Watson is a criminal defense firm at 351-A Dahlonega St in Cumming. One reviewer from out of state describes attorney Evan Watson helping the family get an ignition interlock requirement waived, and another says a case was dismissed.

What people praise

Reviewers describe an attorney who answers quickly and explains each stage
One client says he drove to a courthouse in Hall County himself so the family did not have to attend
Clients mention a calm, steady manner in a stressful situation
A client who lives in another state still got hands-on help

Worth knowing

Ask directly which criminal charges it takes, including DUI

Reputation scorecardrank in Cumming

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume388 · 97th

Confidencehigh

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown97% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: It has more than twice as many reviews as any other firm here. One reviewer describes getting an ignition interlock requirement waived; confirm DUI experience on the first call.

Website +1770-887-3720 Directions

351-A Dahlonega St, Cumming, GA 30040

#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Banks, Stubbs & McFarland LLP

4.8143 Google reviews

Banks, Stubbs & McFarland LLP is a Cumming firm on Pirkle Ferry Rd whose website menu gives DUI its own line next to criminal defense, personal injury and family law. It presents its work as aggressive representation rooted in faith. Weekday office hours are listed on Google.

What people praise

Reviewers praise office staff who handle urgent calls and emails
A client credits one attorney with knowing Georgia law and explaining the options and their consequences
Another reviewer calls an attorney skilled across cases from misdemeanors to felonies
Clients say the team keeps them informed

Worth knowing

DUI is one of several practice areas on its site, alongside injury, family and criminal work

Reputation scorecardrank in Cumming

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume143 · 91st

Confidencemoderate

Recency5 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown93% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A reasonable call if you want a firm that lists DUI among a handful of practice areas. Ask who in the office takes DUI cases.

Website +1770-887-1209 Directions

309 Pirkle Ferry Rd Bldg f, Cumming, GA 30040

#3🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

The Law Office of Susan M. Zereini. LLC

5.0106 Google reviews

The Law Office of Susan M. Zereini. LLC is a criminal defense and family law office at 106 Pilgrim Village Dr in Cumming. Its site describes extensive experience as a DUI lawyer and lists DUI, traffic violations, drug possession and theft among its criminal defense work. It also offers a free case evaluation, per the site.

What people praise

A client credits attorney Susan Zereini with getting a detained client out of jail within two days, in that reviewer's words
Reviewers describe quick replies by phone and message
A client says her fees were reasonable compared with other attorneys consulted
One client says she kept answering questions after the court date

Worth knowing

Criminal defense and family law share the office, so confirm how much of its work is DUI

Reputation scorecardrank in Cumming

Rating5 / 5

Review volume106 · 72nd

Confidencemoderate

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown98% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Holds a 5.0 and names DUI plainly on its site, which makes it the clearest match here for drunk-driving work.

Website +1678-621-2404 Directions

106 Pilgrim Village Dr Suite 200 A, Cumming, GA 30040

#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Burns Smith Law, PC

4.9108 Google reviews

Burns Smith Law, PC has a Cumming office at 418 Pirkle Ferry Rd, though its website text is the firm's Canton, Cherokee County page. That page lists DUI, misdemeanor, felony and federal defense and says the firm handles DUI charges in any Georgia court. It also does divorce and family law.

What people praise

A client says the team got firearm and drug possession charges dismissed
Another reviewer says an attorney proved a client's innocence to a jury
Reviewers say attorneys explain each step and are available for questions
The site advertises free consultations

Worth knowing

DUI is one of several practice areas on its site, which also lists divorce and family law

Reputation scorecardrank in Cumming

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume108 · 78th

Confidencemoderate

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown94% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A solid criminal defense option with DUI on its service list. Check which office handles Cumming cases, since its website describes the Canton location.

Website +1770-728-6495 Directions

418 Pirkle Ferry Rd Ste 104, Cumming, GA 30040

Your business here

Get listed on this page, in front of local customers already searching for you.

Claim this spot ›

Reading the scorecard

Each figure is taken from public Google data on the date shown. Rating is the live star average. Review volume is how many people rated the firm, compared with the others here. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.9 from hundreds of people counts for more than a 5.0 from a few dozen. Recency reflects how lately clients still post.

What does DUI defense cost in Cumming? (2026)

DUI fees vary with the charge and the court, so we are not listing one. Cost depends on the charge, whether the case goes to trial and how many court dates it takes. Ask each firm whether it charges a flat fee or hourly, and what is included.

DUI defense around Cumming

These offices sit on Dahlonega St, Pirkle Ferry Rd and Pilgrim Village Dr, all with Cumming, GA 30040 addresses. One reviewer says the Zeliff | Watson attorney appeared at a court in Hall County, and Burns Smith Law’s site says it defends clients in any Georgia court. Looking for a DUI lawyer near me? Every card shows a phone number and map link.

What to ask a Cumming DUI lawyer

How many DUI cases have you handled, and is that your main work or one of several practice areas?
Will you appear at court dates for me, and where?
Do you charge a flat fee or by the hour, and what does it cover?
What happens to my license while the case is open?
Is the first consultation free?

Frequently asked questions

Which Cumming firms name DUI on their own websites?

Banks, Stubbs & McFarland LLP gives DUI its own line on its website menu. The Law Office of Susan M. Zereini. LLC describes extensive experience as a DUI lawyer, and Burns Smith Law, PC says it handles DUI charges in any Georgia court. Confirm DUI experience by phone.

Which Cumming firms also take traffic tickets along with DUI?

The Law Office of Susan M. Zereini. LLC lists traffic violations next to DUI in its criminal defense work. Ask the other firms whether they take tickets.

Will a Cumming DUI lawyer go to court outside Forsyth County?

A Zeliff | Watson client says the attorney drove to a courthouse in Hall County so the family didn’t have to attend. Burns Smith Law’s site says its criminal defense team handles charges in any Georgia court. Ask whether travel carries an extra charge.

What did a Cumming client say about getting an ignition interlock requirement waived?

One reviewer, writing from out of state, says Zeliff | Watson’s attorney helped the family get the requirement waived and handled the courthouse appearance himself. It is a single review, so treat it as one client’s account, not a pattern.

The short version

Zeliff | Watson is the default on review volume, while Susan Zereini’s office is the plainest match for DUI work on its own site. Whichever firm you call, ask how many DUI cases it takes and get fee terms in writing.

Best Lawyers in other cities

More categories in Cumming

Own one of these businesses, or want to be here?

Claim your spot on this page: Basic listing $50 or Premium $100 for the top spot, held a full year. Both include a permanent link to your site.

Get listed See pricing