Criminal Defense · Coastal Empire & Statesboro

Came on Vacation?

Left on Probation?

Not on our watch.

A criminal charge can upend your entire life — your freedom, your career, your reputation. Whether you were visiting Tybee Island, living in Savannah, or anywhere across the Coastal Empire, The Horne Law Firm is ready to fight for you from your first court appearance through verdict or resolution.

Arrested or charged with a crime in Tybee Island, Savannah, Pooler, or Statesboro?
(912) 800-4878 (HURT) — Don’t say a word. Call us first.

About Our Criminal Defense Practice

We Actively Advocate for the Accused

At The Horne Law Firm, P.C., we understand that a criminal charge — no matter how large or small — can completely destroy your life. From misdemeanor shoplifting or drug charges to the most serious allegations like murder, burglary, or sexual assault, we bring the same fierce, unrelenting commitment to every client.

We have the knowledge and commitment to provide you with outstanding representation and will put up a fight at every stage. Our team will take care of everything — from your initial court appearance through State, Superior, or Federal Court — all the way to the verdict or final resolution.

If you were visiting Tybee Island and found yourself on the wrong side of the law, you need a local criminal defense team who knows these courts, these prosecutors, and these judges. That’s The Horne Law Firm.

10+

Years defending the rights of the accused across the Coastal Empire

All Level

State Magistrate, Superior Court & Federal Court representation

24/7

Available when you need us most — arrests don’t wait for business hours

How We Serve You

Full-Service Defense, Start to Finish

Case Investigation

We dig into every detail — questioning police procedures, interviewing witnesses, and gathering evidence to build the strongest possible defense.

Evidence Analysis

We scrutinize every piece of evidence, challenge improper collection, and identify weaknesses in the prosecution's case.

Plea negotiation

When a favorable plea bargain serves your interests, we negotiate hard. When it doesn't, we take it to trial and fight to win.

Trial advocacy

We examine witnesses, cross-examine the prosecution's evidence, and hold the government to its burden of proof every step of the way.

Bond Hearings

If you're detained, we fight immediately for your release — arguing for a reasonable bond or recognizance release so you can return home while we build your defense.

Post-conviction appeals

From sentencing advocacy to habeas corpus and probation/parole violation defense, our representation doesn't stop at the verdict.

Criminal Practice Areas

We Handle All Types of Criminial Cases

From minor offenses to the most severe state and federal cases, our legal team has used insight, experience, and determination to secure favorable resolutions for clients across the Coastal Empire and Statesboro.

  • Appeals
  • Arrest Warrants
  • College Student Defense
  • Credit Card Fraud
  • Cyberstalking
  • Domestic Violence
  • Drug Crimes
  • DUI Defense
  • Identity Theft
  • Misdemeanors
  • Parole Hearings
  • Prescription Fraud
  • Professional License Defense
  • Reckless Driving
  • Search Warrants
  • Stalking
  • Stand Your Ground
  • Subpoenas
  • Theft & Shoplifting
  • Violent Crimes
  • White Collar Crime
  • Murder & Homicide
  • Burglary & Robbery
  • Federal Offenses

DUI

Charged with a DUI in Tybee Island or Savannah?

Tybee Island is Georgia’s beach — people come to celebrate. Sometimes those celebrations lead to DUI arrests. Whether you’re a visitor or a local, a DUI charge is serious and can have lasting consequences on your license, employment, and freedom.

Research consistently shows that defendants who hire private criminal defense attorneys achieve significantly better outcomes than those who go it alone or rely solely on an overworked public defender. The difference between a conviction, a reduction, and a dismissal often comes down to the quality of your representation.

At The Horne Law Firm, our DUI defense attorneys know Georgia’s implied consent laws, field sobriety test protocols, and breathalyzer challenges inside and out. Call us before you say a word to investigators.

65%

of DUI defendants with private attorneys avoided the worst outcomes — the lowest rate of conviction across all representation types (Martindale-Nolo Research)

12%

of privately represented DUI clients had charges dismissed or never filed

0%

Okay… Certainly not nearly as many! The right legal representation can make a meaningful difference in the outcome of a DUI case.

Know Your Rights

Invoke Your Constitutional Right to Counsel

The moment you assert your right to an attorney, you send a clear message to investigators that you will not be pressured into statements that could harm your case. Exercise that right immediately — then call us.

01
STAY SILENT
You have the right to remain silent. Do not answer questions from police or investigators until your attorney is present. Anything you say can and will be used against you.
02
CALL THE HORNE LAW FIRM

Contact us immediately at (912) 800-4878. We will advise you on your next steps and get moving on your defense right away — even if it’s the middle of the night.

03
FIGHT FOR YOUR RELEASE
If you’ve been detained, we will immediately fight for your release at your bond hearing — arguing for a reasonable bond amount or release on your own recognizance.
04
BUILD YOUR DEFENSE
While you are free, we get to work — investigating, gathering evidence, and constructing a powerful defense strategy tailored to the specific facts of your case.
05
FIGHT TO THE END

Whether through negotiation, dismissal, or trial, we advocate relentlessly on your behalf. And if post-conviction help is needed — appeals, habeas corpus, probation violations — we’re still in your corner.

Contact Us

Get Your Free Consultation Today

Time matters in criminal defense. Every hour that passes without legal counsel can hurt your case. Reach out now — we serve clients across the Coastal Empire including Savannah, Pooler, Tybee Island, Richmond Hill, and Statesboro.

POOLER OFFICE (MAIN)
100 Blue Moon Xing #114,
Pooler, Georgia 31322

STATESBORO OFFICE
64 E Main St Ste 4,
Statesboro, Georgia 30458

HOURS
Mon – Fri: 9 AM – 6 PM
Emergency calls: 24/7

Name
Derek Horne Personal Injury Attorney

Book a Consultation

Note: Free consultations apply only to Car Accident Victims & Personal Injury cases. For all other types of consultations, a fee of $250 for 45 minutes will apply. This fee will be credited towards your attorney fees.