Stephen A. Williams - Dalton, GA
Attorney at McCamy Law Firm
Criminal Law Lawyers in Dalton, GA
411 West Crawford Street Dalton, GA 30720
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Dalton Criminal Law Lawyer
Updated: 03/02/2026
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Law 60%
- Personal Injury 35%
- Local Government Law 5%
Litigation: 95%
Attorney Information
Overview
Steve "Scoop" Williams is known around the area as one of the premier criminal defense lawyers in the State of Georgia. As the former elected District Attorney, Steve has tried nearly 400 civil and criminal jury trials to verdict in both State and Federal Courts, and enjoys a reputation for thoroughness in his preparation and aggressiveness in his presentation of cases to juries. He is an AV Preeminent-rated attorney who has practiced law since 1976, and represents people who have suffered catastrophic personal injuries, families who have lost loved ones through wrongful death, and those people who have been targeted for criminal prosecution.
In the area of personal injury, Steve has handled many car wreck cases as well as a number of premises liability issues, many of which have resulted in settlements of more than $100,000.00 and wrongful death cases in excess of $1,000,000.00.
Steve has been lead defense counsel in criminal cases as small as traffic tickets and as large as capital murder, after leaving the DA's office on January 1, 1985.
A graduate of the University of Georgia (B.B.A. in 1973 and J.D. in 1976), Steve has been a lawyer in Dalton, Georgia, since 1977. First, as an Assistant DA, he was then appointed District Attorney by the Governor to fill a vacancy created when Charles A. Pannell Jr. became a Superior Court Judge. Following Steve's appointment, he ran for and served a full term as DA. He then left office and began practicing law with McCamy, Phillips, Tuggle & Fordham, LLP, where he presently serves as Managing Partner.
Steve has been very active in community, civic, and church affairs, and has served on a number of boards and committees, as well as having been elected to the Dalton Board of Education, where he served as Chairman for eight years. Steve's term on the Board of Education ends December 31, 2013. Steve also serves as City Attorney for the City of Chatsworth, Georgia.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- AV Preeminent Rated Attorney
Education
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Legal Education
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University of Georgia School of Law,
Athens,
Georgia, 1976
J.D.
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University of Georgia School of Law,
Athens,
Georgia, 1976
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Non Legal Education
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University of Georgia,
Athens,
Georgia, 1973
B.B.A.
Honors: cum laude
Honors: Dean's List
Major: Accounting
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University of Georgia,
Athens,
Georgia, 1973
Current Employment Position(s)
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Managing Partner
Past Positions
- District Attorney's Office, District Attorney, 1977 - 1984
- City of Chatsworth, Georgia, City Attorney
Pro Bono Activities
- Chairman, Dalton Board of Education, 2013
Representative Clients
City of Chatsworth, Georgia
Bar Admissions
- Georgia, 1976
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Georgia, 1976
- U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit, 1990
Other Affiliations
- Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 1986 - 2012
- Georgia Trial Lawyer, 1986 - 2012
- Northern District of Georgia Magistrate Selection Committee, 2004 - 2010
Fraternities and Sororities
- Phi Gamma Delta
- Phi Delta Phi
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Contact
411 West Crawford Street
Dalton, GA 30720
Phone: 706-508-4292
Fax: 706-278-5002
Email: Send a message
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