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About The Windecher Firm
Dedicated to justice, redemption, and second chances.
From Defendant to Defense Attorney
David Lee Windecher is a trailblazing criminal defense attorney, author, and activist in the social justice movement to end mass incarceration, reduce recidivism and redress racial inequity in the criminal justice system.
David was admitted to the Georgia Bar in 2012 and the Florida Bar in 2014. David is a member of the Georgia and Florida Court of Appeals, the Georgia and Florida Supreme Court, the Northern District of Georgia United States District Court and the American Bar Association. David graduated Summa Cum Laude from American Intercontinental University in 2005 and received his Juris Doctorate degree from John Marshall Law School in 2012.
Awards & Recognition
2022 Georgia Hispanic Bar Association "Lawyer of the Year"
"40 Under 40" by Georgia Trend Magazine
2022 NFL & Atlanta Falcons "Social Justice Changemaker"
Peer selected to "Rising Stars" for 2023 (Super Lawyer)
2025 - "50 Most Influential Latinos" by GHCC
Legal Career
David started his legal career as an intern with the Dekalb County District Attorney's Office, where he prosecuted misdemeanor and felony cases under the Third-Year Practice Act from May 2011 thru May 2012. While at the DeKalb County District Attorney's Office, David invested the majority of his time into prosecuting cases under Georgia's Criminal Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act. Prior to establishing the Windecher Firm, David was an Associate Attorney at the esteemed criminal defense firm of Arora & LaScala from November 2012 thru June 2015.
David specializes in record restriction (formerly termed expungement in Georgia) procedures, criminal defense (misdemeanors and felonies), DUI defense and juvenile law. In addition to his legal specialties, David is a continuing legal education (CLE) instructor on record restriction procedures. David is a frequent guest on local and national television programs, radio shows, and podcasts as an expert legal analyst. A portion of David's retainer proceeds from each of his legal representations are donated to the restorative justice non-profit organization Rehabilitation Enables Dreams (RED).
Author
David is a best-selling author. He chronicled his life's journey of transitioning from defendant to defense attorney in an inspirational autobiography – The AmerIcan Dream | HisStory In The Making.
Activist
RED is a restorative justice organization dedicated to keeping people out of the criminal justice system – permanently – through programs that enhance the social, civic, financial, and digital literacy of individuals referred to court.
Credentials & Details
Bar Admissions
- Georgia Bar — 2012
- Florida Bar — 2014
- GA & FL Courts of Appeals
- GA & FL Supreme Courts
- Northern District of Georgia
- American Bar Association Member
Education
- B.A. Business Administration — American Intercontinental University, Fort Lauderdale (2005, Summa Cum Laude)
- Juris Doctorate — John Marshall Law School, Atlanta (2012)
Professional Certifications
- NHTSA DUI Detection & Standardized Field Sobriety Testing
- General Mediator, State of Georgia
Associations
- Georgia Hispanic Bar Association
- Advisory Board Member, Georgia Justice Project
- American Bar Association
- Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Awards
- 2022 Lawyer of the Year (Georgia Hispanic Bar Association)
- 2022 NFL & Atlanta Falcons Inspire Change Changemaker Award
- Rising Star (2020-2022)
- Martindale-Hubbell Client Champion Gold (2022)
- 5 Star Attorney on Avvo
- Martindale-Hubbell Client Distinction
- 40 Under 40 (Atlanta Business Chronicle and Georgia Trend Magazine)
- Atlanta Journal-Constitution Personal Journeys
- New Leaders Council Atlanta Changemaker
- Georgia Game Changers (WSB-TV 2)
- AIB Community Spirit
Our Team
Jesse Moore
Associate Attorney
Jesse Moore is a 3L student at Atlanta's John Marshall Law School and an Attorney at the Windecher Firm. As a justice-impacted individual, Jesse's dream to be an attorney is driven by a desire to fight against overcriminalization and mass incarceration. With a steadfast commitment and passion for justice reform, Jesse continues to be a strong advocate for the rights of the underprivileged, proving that a difficult past does not limit one's ability to shape the future.
Jessica Manning
Legal Assistant
Jessica has been the Legal Assistant for the Windecher Firm since October 2022. She has been actively involved in Mr. Windecher's restorative justice non-profit, Rehabilitation Enables Dreams, since July 2021 where she works alongside District Attorney's Offices to reduce correctional control and lower recidivism rates. Her hobbies include watching standup comedy and traveling to the beach with friends.
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