Herb Shafer, fiery attorney

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Herb Shafer might be Georgia's busiest 88-year-old attorney.

Attorney Herb Shafer (left) might be the busiest 88-year-old attorney in Georgia. His motto: Have toothbrush, will travel. He handles dozens of criminal cases, mostly drug arrests in far-flung places.

Herb Shafer and his client Julian Smith inspect an evidence sample.

Why does Herb Shafer keep practicing law at age 88? "I'm too old to try anything else."

Shafer's client Julian Smith was found guilty and fined $500. He'll appeal. Shafer is a frequent critic of police and judges.

Herb Shafer, in his PT Cruiser, is no fan of President Bush. Shafer shares his opinions in print on his car.

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Attorney Herb Shafer (left) might be the busiest 88-year-old attorney in Georgia. His motto: Have toothbrush, will travel. He handles dozens of criminal cases, mostly drug arrests in far-flung places.

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