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GeorgiaCriminal Defense Lawyers in Decatur, Georgia

The United States Constitution grants important rights to any person accused of a crime including due process, the right to a fair and speedy trial, the right to representation by counsel, the right to remain silent and to be free of unreasonable searches and seizures.


When choosing a criminal defense attorney in Georgia, consider the lawyer's training, experience, ratings and reviews. Attorneys that practice within the criminal justice system tend to focus on certain types of cases in either state or federal court.


Most criminal defense attorneys provide a free consultation to discuss the facts of your case and defenses that might apply. Before you decide on which attorney to hire, meet with several different attorneys in their office to discuss the case and the attorney fees required for representation.


Once you decide which attorney to hire, make sure you and the attorney sign a written fee agreement or contract that describes the attorney fees required at each stage of the case including during pre-trial negotiations, motion hearings and a bench or jury trial.


A criminal defense lawyer in Georgia should fight to protect the rights of his or her client in a criminal case against felony or misdemeanor charges... Read more »

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William C. Head

William C. Head
William C. Head, PC
235 Peachtree Street NE Suite 400
Atlanta, GA 30303
Call 404-567-5515
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National College for DUI Defense
William C. Head
Board Certified Specialist in DUI Defense Law
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DUI Defense Lawyers Association
William C. Head
Charter Member
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National College for DUI Defense
William C. Head
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National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
William C. Head
Life Member
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Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
William C. Head
Lifetime Member
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Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
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Champion Member

Top-Rated Georgia Litigation Attorney Near Me in DUI defense, and general Criminal Defense, offering legal service Statewide.... read more >

Lawrence Abram Kohn

Lawrence Abram Kohn
Kohn & Yager LLC
235 Peachtree Street NE Ste 400
Atlanta, GA 30303
Call 404-567-5515
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DUI Defense Lawyers Association
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National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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National College for DUI Defense
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Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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Criminal Defense Attorney Atlanta & DUI lawyer GA since 1998; Super Lawyer; Best Law Firms; 500 AVVO 5-star lawyer ratings.... read more >

Jason R. Carnell

Jason R. Carnell
The Carnell Law Firm, LLC.
4056 Wetherburn Way NW Ste 3
Norcross, GA 30092
Call 770-322-4990
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Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
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National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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I'm in the customer service business. I just happen to practice personal injury law.... read more >

Marcia Gail Shein

Marcia Gail Shein
2392 North Decatur Road
Decatur, GA 30033
Licensed for 32 years, Marcia Gail Shein is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Sean Derek Gage

Sean Derek Gage
The Gage Law Firm
160 Clairemont Avenue Suite 200
Decatur, GA 30030
Licensed for 20 years, Sean Derek Gage is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Emory University School of Law... read more >

Robert G Rubin

Robert G Rubin
Peters Rubin & Sheffield PA
2786 N Decatur Rd Ste 245
Decatur, GA 30033
Licensed for 38 years, Robert G Rubin is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Emory University... read more >

Keith E Adams

Keith E Adams
Keith Adams & Associates, LLC
315 W Ponce de Leon Ave Ste 602
Decatur, GA 30030
Licensed for 31 years, Keith E Adams is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Tulane University-LA... read more >

Kimberly Keheley Frye

Kimberly Keheley Frye
Frye Law Group LLC
166 Anderson St Suite 118
Marietta, GA 30060
Licensed for 31 years, Kimberly Keheley Frye is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer who attended Georgia State University College of La... read more >

Jason B Sheffield

Jason B Sheffield
Peters Rubin & Sheffield PA
2786 N Decatur Rd Ste 245
Decatur, GA 30033
Licensed for 19 years, Jason B Sheffield is a Criminal Defense and Appellate Law lawyer who attended Georgia State University... read more >

Robert Alexander Susor

Robert Alexander Susor
The Law Offices of Alex Susor PC
914 Church St
Decatur, GA 30030
Licensed for 18 years, Robert Alexander Susor is a Criminal Defense and Appellate Law lawyer who attended Georgia State University... read more >

James David Michael

James David Michael
Burgar & Michael, LLC
160 Clairemont Ave Suite 645
Decatur, GA 30030
Licensed for 29 years, James David Michael is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Emory University... read more >

Glenn Todd Stern

Glenn Todd Stern
Law Offices of Glenn T. Stern
150 E Ponce de Leon Ave # 235
Decatur, GA 30030
Licensed for 25 years, Glenn Todd Stern is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Stetson University... read more >

David Shepherd West

David Shepherd West
David West & Associates, Inc.
123 Church Street NE Suite 220
Marietta, GA 30060
Licensed for 30 years, David Shepherd West is a Criminal Defense and Marijuana Law lawyer who attended Georgia State University College of ... read more >

Douglas N Peters

Douglas N Peters
Peters Rubin & Sheffield PA
2786 N Decatur Rd Ste 245
Decatur, GA 30033
Licensed for 50 years, Douglas N Peters is a Criminal Defense and Appellate Law lawyer who attended University of Georgia... read more >

Andrew Raymond Lynch

Andrew Raymond Lynch
Andrew R Lynch PC
125 Clairemont Ave Suite 470
Decatur, GA 30030
Licensed for 17 years, Andrew Raymond Lynch is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury lawyer who attended Georgia State University... read more >

Denise De la Rue

Denise De la Rue
508 E Howard Ave
Decatur, GA 30030
Licensed for 27 years, Denise De la Rue is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Georgia State University... read more >

Melvin Samuel Nash

Melvin Samuel Nash
Law Offices of Melvin S. Nash
204 Washington Ave NE
Marietta, GA 30060
Licensed for 47 years, Melvin Samuel Nash is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended University of Florida Levin College of Law... read more >

Elizabeth Ann Brandenburg

Elizabeth Ann Brandenburg
Law Office of Marcia Shein
2392 N Decatur Rd
Decatur, GA 30033
Licensed for 16 years, Elizabeth Ann Brandenburg is a Criminal Defense and Appellate Law lawyer who attended Mercer University-W. George L.... read more >

Lynne Y Borsuk

Lynne Y Borsuk
150 E Ponce de Leon Ave Ste 250
Decatur, GA 30030
Licensed for 37 years, Lynne Y Borsuk is a White Collar Crime and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended University of Florida... read more >

Jill Anderson Travis

Jill Anderson Travis
Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
215 Church St # 111
Decatur, GA 30030
Licensed for 38 years, Jill Anderson Travis is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Mercer University-W. George L.S.... read more >

Stephen T Maples

Stephen T Maples
125 E Trinity Pl
Decatur, GA 30030
Licensed for 48 years, Stephen T Maples is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer who attended John Marshall (Atlanta)... read more >

Darrell Brinnett Reynolds Sr

Darrell Brinnett Reynolds Sr
Darrell B. Reynolds PC
2385 Lawrenceville Hwy Suite D
Decatur, GA 30033
Licensed for 29 years, Darrell Brinnett Reynolds Sr is a Criminal Defense and Family Law lawyer who attended John Marshall (Atlanta)... read more >

Marie Faith Muffy Blue

Marie Faith Muffy Blue
4309 Memorial Drive
Decatur, GA 30032
Licensed for 40 years, Marie Faith Muffy Blue is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

September Guy

September Guy
Law Offices of September Guy, LLC
556 N McDonough St Ste 270
Decatur, GA 30030
Licensed for 23 years, September Guy is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Georgia State University College of Law... read more >

Danielle Maria Moss

Danielle Maria Moss
Berk & Moss P.C.
150 E Ponce de Leon Ave Suite 250
Decatur, GA 30030
Licensed for 30 years, Danielle Maria Moss is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Emory University... read more >

Frank Jason Costa

Frank Jason Costa
320 Church St
Decatur, GA 30030
Licensed for 119 years, Frank Jason Costa is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Emory University School of Law... read more >

R Stephen Roberts

R Stephen Roberts
R. Stephen Roberts PC
2786 N Decatur Rd Ste 245
Decatur, GA 30033
Licensed for 47 years, R Stephen Roberts is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended John Marshall Law School Atlanta... read more >

Michael J Antoniolli

Michael J Antoniolli
Michael J. Antoniolli LLC
PO Box 1002
Decatur, GA 30031
Licensed for 22 years, Michael J Antoniolli is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Georgia State University... read more >

Gina Bernard

Gina Bernard
Gina M Bernard
4380 Memorial Dr
Decatur, GA 30032
Licensed for 26 years, Gina Bernard is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Georgia State University... read more >

Leeanne Lynch

Leeanne Lynch
Law Office of Andrew R. Lynch PC
125 Clairemont Ave Suite 470
Decatur, GA 30030
Licensed for 17 years, Leeanne Lynch is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Georgia State University... read more >

Courtney Ann O'donnell

Courtney Ann O'donnell
Federal Defender Program Inc.
150 E Ponce de Leon Ave Ste 340
Decatur, GA 30030
Licensed for 13 years, Courtney Ann O'donnell is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Emory University... read more >

Betty Jean Williams-kirby

Betty Jean Williams-kirby
The Law Office of Betty Williams-Kirby, LLC
PO Box 373485
Decatur, GA 30037
Licensed for 26 years, Betty Jean Williams-kirby is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended John Marshall (Atlanta)... read more >

Wesley Matthew Woolverton

Wesley Matthew Woolverton
Woolverton Law Firm
125 Clairemont Ave Suite 170
Decatur, GA 30030
Licensed for 18 years, Wesley Matthew Woolverton is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Mercer University-W. George L.S.... read more >

Matthew W Carlton

Matthew W Carlton
Carlton Law LLC
125 Clairemont Ave Suite 470
Decatur, GA 30030
Licensed for 25 years, Matthew W Carlton is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Emory University School of Law... read more >

Erin Elizabeth King

Erin Elizabeth King
Peters Rubin & Sheffield PA
2786 N Decatur Rd Ste 245
Decatur, GA 30033
Licensed for 7 years, Erin Elizabeth King is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Atlanta's John Marshall Law School... read more >

Alex Richard Merritt

Alex Richard Merritt
DeWoskin Law Firm LLC
535 N McDonough St
Decatur, GA 30030
Licensed for 16 years, Alex Richard Merritt is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended University of Arkansas School of Law... read more >

Kazuma Sonoda Jr

Kazuma Sonoda Jr
The Sonoda Law Firm
1849 Clairmont Rd
Decatur, GA 30033
Licensed for 24 years, Kazuma Sonoda Jr is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Emory University School of Law... read more >

James Rodney Hamilton

James Rodney Hamilton
The Hamilton Law Firm P.C.
353 Dahlonega Street
Cumming, GA 30040
Licensed for 30 years, James Rodney Hamilton is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

James Archie

James Archie
1765 Danrich Dr
Decatur, GA 30032
Licensed for 39 years, James Archie is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Case Western Reserve University... read more >

Mazie Lynn Causey

Mazie Lynn Causey
215 Church St # 111
Decatur, GA 30030
Licensed for 17 years, Mazie Lynn Causey is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Georgia State University... read more >

Miles S Cowan

Miles S Cowan
150 E Ponce de Leon Ave Ste 130
Decatur, GA 30030
Licensed for 40 years, Miles S Cowan is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Woodrow Wilson College of Law... read more >

Shayla Joy Galloway

Shayla Joy Galloway
120 W. Trinity Place
Decatur, GA 30030
Licensed for 20 years, Shayla Joy Galloway is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended North Carolina Central... read more >

Stephen Michael Reba

Stephen Michael Reba
PO Box 1046
Decatur, GA 30030
Licensed for 16 years, Stephen Michael Reba is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended John Marshall (Atlanta)... read more >

Daniel Eliot Dewoskin

Daniel Eliot Dewoskin
DeWoskin Law Firm LLC
535 N McDonough St
Decatur, GA 30030
Licensed for 22 years, Daniel Eliot Dewoskin is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury lawyer who attended Georgia State University... read more >

Suesan Ann Miller

Suesan Ann Miller
Miller and Key, P.A.
79 Lawrenceville St.
McDonough, GA 30253
Licensed for 18 years, Suesan Ann Miller is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Delisa Audray Williams

Delisa Audray Williams
Delisa Williams PC
235 Suite 401
Atlanta, GA 30303
Licensed for 25 years, Delisa Audray Williams is a Criminal Defense and Civil Trial Law lawyer who attended University of Richmond... read more >

Calvin Artie Leipold

Calvin Artie Leipold
910 Church St Suite 100
Decatur, GA 30030
Licensed for 16 years, Calvin Artie Leipold is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Abbi J Taylor

Abbi J Taylor
755 Commerce Drive Suite 500
Decatur, GA 30030
Licensed for 25 years, Abbi J Taylor is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

David Joseph Walker

David Joseph Walker
P.O. Box 3384
Decatur, GA 30031
Licensed for 25 years, David Joseph Walker is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Brian Fenton McEvoy

Brian Fenton McEvoy
Polsinelli
1355 Peachtree Street
Atlanta, GA 30309
Licensed for 26 years, Brian Fenton McEvoy is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Boston College... read more >
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Criminal Defense Specialty Areas

Criminal Defense Specialty Areas

NBLSC Certification in Criminal Trial Advocacy - The National Board of Legal Specialty Certification is accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) to certify attorneys as specialists in criminal trial advocacy.



Nonprofit Legal Associations

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Founded in 1958, NACDL is the largest organization for criminal defense lawyers fighting to preserve fairness within America's criminal justice system. The organization has more than 10,000 direct members including criminal defense attorneys in private practice, public defenders in state or federal court, U.S. military defense counsel, law professors and judges.


Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

GACDL advocates for the rights of the accused, adequate funding for the defense of the indigent, and a fair criminal justice system.


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