Michael LaScala
As one of Atlanta’s top criminal law and DUI specialists, Michael has successfully represented professional athletes, elected officials, police officers and other public figures. His experience as a former solicitor gives him a unique insight and knowledge into the justice system as well as the prosecutors who work there.
Michael began his legal career as an assistant solicitor for the City Court of Atlanta, where he prosecuted hundreds of cases, including drug offenses and DUI's. In 2001, he left his position as a prosecutor and entered private practice, specializing in criminal defense. In 2007, Michael partnered with Manny Arora, whom he met while working together at the Fulton County District Attorney's Office in 1998. Together they formed the law firm of Arora & LaScala, LLC, where Michael concentrates on DUI and general criminal defense.
Michael is the chairman of the Criminal Law Section of the Atlanta Bar Association. He is also a member of the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Defense of Drinking Drivers, and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He received his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Georgia in 1995, and his law degree from Loyola University, New Orleans, in 1999. He was admitted to the Georgia Bar in 1999.
You can email Michael directly at michael@aroralascala.com or call him at (404) 881-8866.
AREAS OF PRACTICE:
DUI
Criminal Trial
Drug Charges
Weapons Charges
Sex Offenses
Theft Cases
Domestic Violence
Traffic Offenses
Suspended Licenses
BAR ADMISSIONS:
Georgia, 1999
EDUCATION:
Loyola University, New Orleans, LA, Juris Doctorate, 1999
University of Georgia, Bachelor of Science, 1995
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS:
Atlanta Bar Association, Chairman, Criminal Law Section
Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Member
Defense of Drinking Drivers, Member
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Member