Representative Case Outcomes
Lauren Shubow has secured life-changing results for her clients across trial, appellate, and post-conviction proceedings. Her work has led to acquittals, reversals, sentence reductions, and even precedent-setting changes in Georgia law.
Appellate Reversals & Dismissals
K.D. – Firearm Possession by Felon
Lauren appealed the denial of a suppression motion. The Court of Appeals reversed the conviction, and the State dismissed the case. Instead of five years in prison K.D. went home
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D.A. – Drug Possession with Intent to Distribute
After the trial court denied suppression, Lauren won on appeal. The conviction was reversed and the case dismissed. Instead of the possible sentence of 10 years in custody, D. A. went home
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M.K. – Burglary Case
Lauren successfully suppressed her client’s statements. The State appealed, but the Court of Appeals affirmed the suppression. The case was dismissed, avoiding a 10-year prison offer.
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J.A. – Drug Trafficking
Lauren won an appeal after the State challenged a suppression ruling. All drug evidence was excluded, and the State dismissed the case. J. A avoided a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years incarceration
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Oral Argument
R.G. – Murder & Drug Trafficking
Convicted and sentenced to life plus five years, Lauren won his direct appeal on sufficiency grounds. His convictions were reversed, and he was released.
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T.P. – Juvenile Charged as Adult (SB440)
Lauren successfully argued for transfer to juvenile court, avoiding a mandatory 25-year sentence. The Court of Appeals affirmed the decision.
Contempt Reversal – Defender Advocacy Rights
Lauren helped overturn a contempt finding against a colleague, reinforcing the right to zealous defense without fear of retaliation.
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Motion for New Trial Successes & Sentence Reductions
A.S. – Sentencing Merger Doctrine
Lauren successfully challenged an unlawful sentence, resulting in a landmark ruling that changed Georgia law. Her case has been cited hundreds of times to reduce sentences statewide.
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Remand
W.V. – Aggravated Battery
Originally sentenced to 30 years, Lauren presented mitigation evidence on appeal. The sentence was reduced to 6 years, and W.V. was released shortly after.
T.E. – Rape Conviction
Lauren obtained a new trial due to fundamental unfairness. She then negotiated a plea reducing the sentence from 25 years to 10 years in custody.
D.S. – Rape Conviction
Lauren identified a Sixth Amendment violation and won reversal. A negotiated plea reduced the sentence from life without parole to 9 more years in custody.
A.H. – Aggravated Assault
Lauren secured a new trial and negotiated a plea reducing the sentence from 15 years to 6 years with parole. A.H. was released within 9 months.
F.C. – Sentencing Correction
Lauren successfully argued that her client’s 20-year sentence without parole was unlawful. The Court of Appeals ordered a resentencing, making him parole eligible.
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Record Sealing and Expungement
J.D. – First Offender Record Sealing
Lauren appealed the trial court’s denial of sealing. The Court of Appeals reversed, protecting J.D.’s employment prospects.
A.H. – Juvenile Record Sealing
Lauren defended sealing a juveniles record when the State appeal. The Court dismissed the State’s appeal preserving full privacy.
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Oral Argument
Mental Health Advocacy
J.J. – Forced Medication Appeal
Lauren stopped a court-ordered forced medication plan through emergency petition and appeal. The reversal protected her client’s autonomy and led to competency without coercive treatment.
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Trial Acquittals
B.A. – Theft by Receiving (Automobile)
In her first-ever trial, Lauren obtained a directed verdict of acquittal for a client charged with theft by receiving a stolen vehicle. The client, facing a lengthy prison sentence, was released from custody that same evening.