About William S. Hardman
William S. Hardman Jr. is a Georgia trial lawyer who has handled criminal cases at the local level since the early 2010s. He works from a practice that bears his name and has built a caseload centered on contested hearings and jury trials. His work is courtroom-oriented and practical in its aims.
Hardman grew up with a business background before turning to law. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Management from the University of Georgia in 2001. After several years away from campus, he returned to study law and received his J.D. from Atlanta's John Marshall Law School in 2013.
He began his legal career in private practice. In 2013 he served as a trial lawyer at George C. Creal, Jr., P.C., where he gained early trial experience. The next year he moved to practice under his own name, starting William S. Hardman, Jr., P.C. and continuing work on criminal matters in state courts across Georgia.
Hardman’s practice is centered on criminal defense. He handles a variety of charges and routinely represents clients in DUI cases. Much of his calendar consists of pretrial motions, bench hearings and jury trials. He approaches cases from a practical perspective, focusing on courtroom preparation, witness examination and evidence disputes. Colleagues and opposing counsel encounter him most often in trial settings.
Professional memberships reflect his casework. He has been a member of the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers since 2014. He also joined the National College for DUI Defense in 2014 and maintains that membership. Those affiliations inform his approach to DUI defense and shape the continuing education he pursues.
Hardman is licensed to practice law in Georgia and has kept his practice concentrated on criminal matters. He represents individuals at all stages of state criminal cases and remains active in trial work. His current practice centers on criminal defense, including DUI representation.
