Attorney in the CSRA

Many large television-advertising law firms operate on a high-volume model designed to sign thousands of cases across the country (even if they advertise and appear to be local). In many situations, clients may have no interaction with the attorney whose name appears in the advertisements and instead deal only with a para-legal in a call center.

We take a different approach.

Our firm is based in Augusta, Georgia and intentionally limits the number of cases we accept so we can provide direct attorney access, individualized strategy, and personal communication throughout the representation. We believe serious legal matters deserve careful attention, not assembly-line case processing.
Because we are selective in the cases we handle, we are able to devote substantial time and resources to catastrophic injury claims, criminal defense, civil rights litigation, and other high-stakes matters throughout Georgia and South Carolina.

Our lower overhead structure and lower fees also differ from many large national advertising firms that spend millions of dollars annually on television marketing and client acquisition. We focus instead on results, reputation, referrals, and long-term client relationships.

Importantly, if we believe another attorney or law firm is better positioned to achieve the best possible outcome in a particular matter, we routinely refer to, or help connect clients with counsel possessing highly specialized experience in that area. Our priority is obtaining the strongest result for the client, not simply retaining every case that contacts the firm.

We believe effective legal representation requires honesty, accessibility, preparation, and strategic advocacy tailored to the specific facts of each case.

We want to help you with your situation. We think clients are for life, and we want you to get the best result possible with whatever legal issue you have, so that you contact us in the future.

No. Robert T. Homlar, P.C. handles serious criminal defense and catastrophic injury cases throughout Georgia and South Carolina, including both state and federal courts. While the firm is based in the Augusta area, the practice is not limited to local cases.

Attorney Robert T. Homlar regularly handles:

• Murder and violent crime defense
• Federal criminal cases
• Wrongful arrest and civil rights lawsuits
• Serious trucking and automobile injury litigation
• Jail death and medical negligence claims
• Other high-stakes litigation matters

The firm represents clients in Augusta, Savannah, Atlanta, Macon, Columbia, Charleston, Greenville, and courts across Georgia and South Carolina.

If your case carries serious consequences — prison exposure, reputational harm, catastrophic injury, or complex litigation — geographic boundaries matter less than finding experienced trial counsel.

Immediately. ⏱️
The first hours and days after an arrest, police investigation, or catastrophic injury are often the most important period in a case.

Early legal intervention can help:

• protect constitutional rights
• preserve surveillance footage and digital evidence
• prevent damaging statements
• identify witnesses
• challenge illegal searches or arrests

This shape how prosecutors, insurers, or investigators approach the case.

In serious injury cases, critical evidence can disappear quickly:

• vehicle data
• accident scene conditions
• medical records
• jail surveillance footage
• body camera footage
• witness statements

In criminal cases, early representation can sometimes:

• prevent charges from being filed
• reduce bond exposure
• limit additional charges
• position a case more favorably before indictment

Waiting too long is one of the most common strategic mistakes people make.

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Robert T. Homlar, P.C. consults with clients throughout Georgia, South Carolina, and in select cases beyond the Southeast.

Consultations are available for:

• criminal defense matters
• federal investigations
• wrongful death claims
• serious personal injury cases
• civil rights lawsuits
• complex litigation matters

The firm routinely works with:

• out-of-town clients
• families of incarcerated individuals
• professionals facing criminal allegations
• clients involved in high-profile or sensitive matters

Phone and virtual consultations are available when appropriate.

Robert T. Homlar, P.C. focuses on high-stakes litigation where the outcome can permanently affect a person’s freedom, finances, family, or future.

Primary practice areas include:

• Murder and serious felony defense
• Federal criminal defense
• Drug trafficking and firearm cases
• DUI and violent crime defense
• Wrongful arrest and malicious prosecution lawsuits
• Police misconduct and civil rights litigation
• Truck accident and catastrophic injury claims
• Wrongful death cases
• Jail death and detention-related litigation
• Medical negligence and institutional liability claims

The firm is known for handling difficult, contested, and high-pressure cases rather than volume-based settlement practice.

Yes. ⚖️
Robert T. Homlar handles cases in both state and federal court, including matters involving:

• Federal drug charges
• Firearm offenses
• White collar investigations
• Conspiracy allegations
• Civil rights claims under 42 U.S.C. § 1983
• Wrongful arrest lawsuits
• Police misconduct claims
• Catastrophic injury litigation

Federal court litigation is substantially different from state court practice.

Federal cases often involve:

• Complex procedural rules
• Extensive motion practice
• Federal sentencing guidelines
• Constitutional litigation
• Aggressive government investigations

The firm represents clients in the:

• United States District Court for the Southern District of Georgia
• United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
• United States District Court for the District of South Carolina
• Associated appellate proceedings when necessary.