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Defense Lawyer for Criminal Convictions and Restoration of Rights in Georgia

Defense Lawyer for Criminal Convictions and Restoration of Rights in Georgia

A Pardon is an order of official forgiveness and is granted to those individuals who have maintained a good reputation in their community following the completion of their sentence(s). A Pardon is an official statement attached to the criminal record that states that the State of Georgia has pardoned the crime. It is an act of official forgiveness, and is granted only in exceptional cases. It does not expunge, remove or erase the crime from your record. A common purpose to seeking a pardon is to advance in employment or education.

A Restoration of Rights is an order restoring a person’s civil rights which are lost in Georgia upon conviction. These include the right to run for and hold public office, to serve on a jury, and to serve as a Notary Public. The right to vote is automatically restored upon completion of your sentence, and therefore you need not submit an application.

Restoration of rights is available for federal and out-of-state offenses, with the caveat that the applicant must currently reside in-state. Because these rights are not forfeited upon conviction of a misdemeanor, Restoration of Rights and Pardons are typically only awarded for felony offenses. Until rights are restored, having a gun exposes a person to a new felony for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The only exception to this rule is for applicants who are subject to deportation for their convictions.

These services are separate from an Expungement, in which offenses are removed or sealed from your record. Although the state of Georgia does not participate in Expungements, we do offer Restrictions of Records. While Restrictions of Records are a separate process from Restoration of Rights or Pardons, on August 5, 2020 SB288 was signed into law by Governor Brian Kemp creating a pathway towards Restriction of Records. SB288 made felony convictions that have been pardoned eligible for record restriction, except for serious violent felonies or sexual offenses, so long as there have been no convictions since the pardon and no charges are pending.

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Shun Fleetwood

I cannot thank Michael enough for all he did for my son, as a desperate mother, Michael always gave me the confidence that he would take care of my son’s situation. The first time I had talked to Michael I knew He was send by God , Michael was the only Lawyer that I felt comfortable and reliable, trustworthy, and relieved.
Michael Bixon is very professional and very knowledgeable about his work.
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Calvin Jones

The best lawyer I have ever met! He saved my life! Besides all professionalism, he was a friend in the most difficult time. I have a lot of gratitude and felt supported and safe with his service. He is extremely competent!
Whenever I had questions he answered immediately! Hire him to see the impossible become possible, because that’s what happened to me!
As I already said, the best lawyer! Highly recommended!

Mauricio Reis

At certain points in time, almost everyone will need solid representation. Michael was the exact help I needed. Very easy to get in touch with, communicative, and knowledgeable. Two out of three counts dismissed, and better terms than I ever expected for the 3rd. It is evident that he has a rapport with the his colleagues of the court and judges. Absolutely recommended and If I need legal help in the future he will be my first call. Thank you so much for your help!

Scott Black

Attorney Bixon is the GREATEST Attorney in Atlanta. I want to express my most sincere thanks for the most professional representation. You have stuck by me and my family through stressful moments in dealing with this very stressful case. I admire your composure, work ethic and most of all excellent representation. I most definitely recommend Attorney Bixon to anyone who has illegal issues.

Hubert Owens

My brother was on news , accused fpr theft by conversion felony class d went to jail, out within 1 day and 1 year later case was dismissed . Mike was very helpful. Companies will avoid serviving Georgia state because regulations on state and level of education of detectives is lower then pre school kids . Thank you Mike big time!