David A. O'Neal

David A. O'Neal

Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2026

About David

David A. O'Neal: Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney in Atlanta, Georgia

David A. O'Neal is a distinguished former federal prosecutor who now specializes in defending clients facing high-stakes legal challenges. With extensive experience spanning criminal prosecution and civil litigation, including False Claims Act cases and enforcement under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), David offers thorough advice to his clients.

Practice Areas

  • Criminal Defense: White-Collar Crimes
  • Whistleblower Litigation
  • Civil False Claims Act Cases against the Government and Whistleblowers
  • Complex Civil Litigation related to Healthcare, Fraud, Opioids, and Dangerous Drugs

Education & Credentials

Universities: University of Georgia, University of Mississippi

Education: David A. O'Neal holds a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from the University of Georgia College of Law.

Bar Admissions: State Bar of Georgia, United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia

Affiliations

  • Parker, Hudson, Rainer & Dobbs LLP - Member since 2017
  • Fellow, American Board of Criminal Defense Lawyers (ABCDL) - Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2026

Location

Distinguished as a Senior Legal SEO Copywriter based out of Atlanta, Georgia, United States.

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Reviews

4.4 / 5

30 Reviews

1,054 Profile Views

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Cheryl Labadie

Jan 28, 2026

Really helpful and compassionate service from everyone at David A. O'Neal's firm

David A. O'Neal has been doing this since Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2026, and it definitely shows in their work. They're pros through and through and I wouldn't trust anyone else with my legal...

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Donald Roberts

Jan 28, 2026

I was completely overwhelmed until I found David A. O'Neal for my Criminal Defense: White-Collar law case

After my incident in Atlanta, I was bombarded with calls and paperwork I didn't understand. I reached out to David A. O'Neal for help with my Criminal Defense: White-Collar law claim and it was the be...

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Marguerite Fahey

Jan 28, 2026

Highly recommend David A. O'Neal for anyone needing expert Criminal Defense: White-Collar law help in Georgia

I was really stressed about my case in Atlanta, but David A. O'Neal made everything so smooth and stress-free. Seriously, the best decision I've made lately was hiring them. They handled every detail...

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Aaron Konopelski

Jan 28, 2026

So glad I called David A. O'Neal to handle my Criminal Defense: White-Collar law case in Atlanta

Just wanted to say a huge thanks to David A. O'Neal and the staff. They really went above and beyond for me and my family during a very difficult legal battle. We couldn't have done it without their c...

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Jamie Wilderman

Jan 28, 2026

Would recommend David A. O'Neal for sure to anyone in Atlanta needing legal help

Just wanted to say a huge thanks to David A. O'Neal and the staff. They really went above and beyond for me and my family during a very difficult legal battle. We couldn't have done it without their c...