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Saraliene Durrett

Saraliene Durrett

Top 100 trial lawyer on your side
  • Criminal Law, Appeals & Appellate
  • Georgia, Kansas, Nevada
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Biography

Saraliene is a criminal defense attorney with over 15 years of experience fighting for her clients in state and federal court. She has argued many times before the federal and state appellate courts. She has appeared on Court TV as a criminal defense expert to discuss high profile cases.

Let her use her expertise to help you win your case.

Practice Areas
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Fraud, Gun Crimes
Appeals & Appellate
Federal Appeals
Fees
  • Free Consultation
    Call for a free consultation about your federal criminal case.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Georgia
State Bar of Georgia
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Kansas
Kansas Supreme Court
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Nevada
State Bar of Nevada
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6th Circuit
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9th Circuit
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11th Circuit
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Georgia Court of Appeals
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Georgia Supreme Court
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U.S. Supreme Court
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United States District Court for the District of Nevada
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United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Owner
Saraliene Smith Durrett, LLC
- Current
Federal and state trial and appellate lawyer. Saraliene has both trial and appellate expertise that she will put to use to help you win your case.
Criminal Defense Attorney
Chesnoff & Schonfeld
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Law Clerk to the Honorable James C. Mahan
United States District Court for the District of Nevada
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Law Clerk to the Honorable Jerry G. Elliott
Kansas Court of Appeals
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Public Access Computing Trainer
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
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Education
University of Kansas School of Law
J.D. (2007) | Law
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Honors: Order of the Coif
Activities: Moot Court Board; Kansas Journal of Law and Public Policy
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Grinnell College
B.A. (1995)
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Activities: Nanjing Fellowship
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Indiana University - Indiana University-Bloomington
(1994) Mandarin Chinese Immersion Course
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Awards
Superb 10.0 Rating
Avvo
5.0/5.0 Client Reviewed
Martindale-Hubbell
Top 100
National Trial Lawyers
The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 is an invitation-only organization composed of the premier trial lawyers from each state or region who meet stringent qualifications as trial lawyers. Membership into The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 is by invitation only and is extended exclusively to those practicing civil plaintiff and/or criminal defense law.
Clients' Choice Award
Avvo
2017, 2019-2021
Professional Associations
State Bar of Georgia  # 837897
Member
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Activities: Criminal Law Section
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Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
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National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
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Federal Bar Association
Member
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Bond in a Federal Criminal Case
Avvo
It Can Happen in an Instant: Rethinking Pattern Instructions for Kansas on Premeditated Murder
16-WTR Kan. J.L. & Pub. Pol’y 1
Chapter Nine: Proceedings Before Trial
Kansas Bar Association Criminal Law Handbook
Speaking Engagements
Federal Motions Practice for State Practitioners, GACDL Winter Seminar
Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Overview of Federal Motions Practice
Certifications
Criminal Defense Trial Skills Certificate
National Criminal Defense Trial Practice Institute
DUI Detection and Field Sobriety Tests Training Course
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Websites & Blogs
Website
Contact & Map
Saraliene Smith Durrett, LLC
1800 Peachtree street
Suite 300
Atlanta, GA 30309
Telephone: (404) 433-0855
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM (Today)
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed