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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
Every recognition below links to the organization that awarded it.
Georgia Hispanic Bar Association2022
Lawyer of the Year
georgiahispanicbar.org (opens in a new tab)NFL & Atlanta Falcons2022
Inspire Change Changemaker of the Year
atlantafalcons.com (opens in a new tab)Georgia Trend Magazine2015
40 Under 40
georgiatrend.com (opens in a new tab)Super Lawyers2023
Rising Stars — peer selected
superlawyers.com (opens in a new tab)Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce2025
50 Most Influential Latinos in Georgia
ghcc.org (opens in a new tab)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.
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.
Read more about the bookCredentials & 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 an Attorney at the Windecher Firm. He graduated summa cum laude from Atlanta's John Marshall Law School in 2025, where he was valedictorian of the part-time program, a Commencement Marshal, an Honor Scholar of the Order of the Quill, and a recipient of the Excellence in Pro Bono Award. As a justice-impacted individual, Jesse's drive to be an attorney comes from 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. Since July 2021 she has worked alongside District Attorney's Offices on efforts 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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