Kimberly A. Berry

Kimberly A. Berry is a partner at Lawson & Berry in Atlanta, Georgia, where she represents individuals charged with DUI, misdemeanors, serious felonies, and other criminal offenses. Her practice includes hearings, motions, negotiations, and jury trials in courts throughout Georgia, as well as federal criminal defense in the Northern District of Georgia. Berry also handles serious allegations including vehicular homicide and sex offense cases.

Berry earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia and her J.D. from Vanderbilt University School of Law, where she was a Dean’s Scholar. She began her legal career as a public defender and was selected for the Georgia Public Defender Standards Council Honors Program for outstanding law school graduates. This background gave her early courtroom experience representing accused individuals and addressing criminal procedure, evidence, and trial strategy.

Berry has handled criminal matters ranging from DUI charges to vehicular homicide, rape, and child molestation allegations. She regularly conducts hearings and motions and maintains an active trial practice for clients facing significant criminal consequences. Her admissions include Georgia juvenile, state, recorder’s, municipal, and superior courts, along with the Georgia Court of Appeals, Supreme Court of Georgia, and federal court in the Northern District of Georgia.

Kimberly A. Berry has continued to develop her trial skills through advanced professional training. In 2012, she was selected to attend the national Trial Lawyers College and completed its program in advanced trial techniques. Her practice combines experience as a former public defender with extensive criminal defense work, helping clients evaluate charges, prepare for hearings and trials, pursue negotiated resolutions when appropriate, and protect their rights throughout the criminal process.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Lawson & Berry
• Member, State Bar of Georgia

Licensed State

• Georgia

Education

• Vanderbilt University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Vanderbilt University School of Law
  Bachelor of Science (BS)