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Richard W. Hendrix Esq.
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Atlanta, GA Criminal Law Attorney
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Richard A. Grossman
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Howard J. Weintraub
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Atlanta, GA Criminal Law Attorney
41 years experience
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Matt Andrew Hirsch
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Atlanta, GA Criminal Law Lawyer
14 years experience
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David S West
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Cobb County, GA Criminal Law Attorney. 22 years experience
(770) 422-2844 123 Church Street
Suite 220
 Marietta, GA 30060
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Georgia State University College of Law
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With more than 20 years experience as one of metro Atlanta's premier criminal defense lawyers, David S. West has been recognized throughout Georgia and the southeast for his success defending difficult and high-profile criminal cases. Awarded America's coveted Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America award in 2013 and featured on CNN, FoxNews, 48 Hours and numerous other media outlets, Mr. West is now widely recognized as a leading criminal defense lawyer in his field. Mr. West is a Life Member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, as well as the National Organization for the Reform of...
Ryan B. Schwartz
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Cobb County, GA Criminal Law Attorney.
(678) 460-7568 145 Church St
#200
 Marietta, GA 30060
Criminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Atlanta's John Marshall Law School
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Mr. Bert W. Cohen
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Cobb County, GA Criminal Law Attorney. 33 years experience
(404) 963-8390 321 Lawrence Street
 Marietta, GA 30060
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Emory University and Emory University
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Carrie Yuen
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Cobb County, GA Criminal Law Lawyer. 10 years experience
(770) 485-4930 191 Roswell Street
 Marietta, GA 30060
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
Georgia State University
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Timothy Bryan Lumpkin
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Cobb County, GA Criminal Law Attorney. 21 years experience
(770) 794-8686 332 Lawrence Street
 Marietta, GA 30060
Criminal and DUI
University of Georgia
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Kyra Lin Abernathy
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Cobb County, GA Criminal Law Lawyer.
324 Lawrence St NE
 Marietta, GA 30060
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Jill Elaine Stahlman
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Cobb County, GA Criminal Law Lawyer. 25 years experience
(404) 474-2845 275 Washington Ave NE
 Marietta, GA 30060
Criminal and DUI
Georgia State University
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Mr. Robert Dale Leonard II
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Cobb County, GA Criminal Law Attorney.
(678) 354-2290 191 Roswell Street
 Marietta, GA 30060
Free ConsultationCriminal and DUI
University of Kentucky College of Law
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Mr. Leonard is a Georgia DUI lawyer practicing in all of the courts in the peach state. He gets excellent results for his clients because he takes the time to learn about their individual DUI case and to stay on top of the ever changing DUI law. He has been NHTSA trained in DUI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing, just like your arresting officer. In addition, he is a SFST Instructor. He is also a U.S. Department of Transportation certified operator of the Intoxilyzer 5000. He is a member of the National College for DUI...
Kim Keheley Frye
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Cobb County, GA Criminal Law Attorney. 23 years experience
(770) 919-9525 166 Anderson Street
Suite 118
 Marietta, GA 30060
Criminal, DUI and Juvenile
Georgia State University College of Law
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Kim Keheley Frye is a Georgia criminal defense trial attorney with experience defending the accused in over 50 felony and misdemeanor jury trials. A graduate of the University of Georgia and the Georgia State University School of Law. Kim had experience as a Defender-Advocate, Honor Court and the Student Trial teams while in school. Previously working as a prosecutor in both felony and misdemeanor court gives Kim special insight into the workings of the prosecution and law enforcement. In 2008, Frye Law Group was born as a law office to champion and protect the rights of the accused. Kim has...
Yolanda Smith-Williams
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Cobb County, GA Criminal Law Lawyer. 9 years experience
(404) 474-4100 540 Powder Springs Street
Suite C-16
 Marietta, GA 30064
Criminal, DUI, Family and Personal Injury
Thomas M. Cooley L.S.(MI)
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Paul S. Kish
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Atlanta, GA Criminal Law Attorney
34 years experience
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Page Anthony Pate
(888) 923-3310
Atlanta, GA Criminal Law Lawyer
22 years experience
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Diana Whipkey Young
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Cobb County, GA Criminal Law Lawyer. 33 years experience
(770) 795-9596 800 Kennesaw Ave NW
 Marietta, GA 30060
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The University of Georgia School of Law and The University of Georgia School of Law
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Diana Whipkey Young is a lifelong resident of Marietta, where she has been passionately practicing law since 1983 and has earned the respect of judges and fellow attorneys. Ms. Young developed a solid foundation in the courtroom when she began her career as a prosecutor in the Cobb County Solicitor’s Office. During this time, she gained valuable insight into the courtroom process. Accordingly, Ms. Young’s ability to offer a prosecutor’s perspective compliments her legal knowledge and enhances her understanding of criminal law and how to effectively advocate on her client’s behalf. Diana Whipkey Young’s decades...
John William Rife
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Cobb County, GA Criminal Law Attorney. 24 years experience
(678) 331-3131 166 Anderson Street
Suite 118
 Marietta, GA 30060
Criminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
University of Arkansas and University of Arkansas - Fayetteville
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Current pro hac judge and practitioner for 23 years. Vast trial experience in all types of criminal and personal injury cases, as I was also a former insurance defense attorney.
Sandra G Dawson Esq.
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Cobb County, GA Criminal Law Attorney.
(770) 881-7770 166 Anderson Street
Suite 107
 Marietta, GA 30060
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John E Haldi
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Cobb County, GA Criminal Law Attorney.
540 Powder Springs Street
Suite D-22
 Marietta, GA 30064
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David Haskin
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Cobb County, GA Criminal Law Lawyer. 9 years experience
(678) 685-8948 1675 Lower Roswell Rd.
 Marietta, GA 30068
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Georgia State University College of Law
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J. David Haskin is an Attorney practicing throughout Georgia. He has worked with the Hornsby Law Group, the law firm Spruell Taylor and Associates and the Metro Conflict Defender. Haskin handles criminal law matters ranging from misdemeanor offenses to major felonies. A growing number of Haskin Law clients seek assistance with domestic and civil matters. Haskin and his associates have also represented clients with employment matters and in personal injury cases. Mr. Haskin's career before he began practicing law focused on law and Politics. He served as the Legal Aide to the Speaker of the House of the State...
Justin J Wyatt
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Cobb County, GA Criminal Law Lawyer.
(770) 422-2221 367 Atlanta Street Southeast
 Marietta, GA 30060
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Heather Jordan
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Cobb County, GA Criminal Law Attorney.
376 Powder Springs Street
Suite 141
 Marietta, GA 30064
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Sandra G Dawson Esq.
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Cobb County, GA Criminal Law Lawyer.
166 Anderson Street
Suite 100
 Marietta, GA 30060
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Maziar Mazloom
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Cobb County, GA Criminal Law Lawyer. 17 years experience
(770) 590-9837 250 Lawrence Street
 Marietta, GA 30060
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John Marshall L.S. (Atlanta) and Atlanta's John Marshall Law School
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Carrie Fiedler
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Cobb County, GA Criminal Law Lawyer. 10 years experience
(770) 485-4930 191 Roswell Street
 Marietta, GA 30060
Criminal, Divorce, Family and Immigration
Georgia State University College of Law
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I am a lawyer in metropolitian Atlanta working in the areas of criminal defense, immigration and family law. I act on your behalf aggressively and competently to provide professional, client-focused, affordable and effective legal services.
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William Mark Hill
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Lawrenceville, GA Criminal Law Lawyer
24 years experience
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M. Qader A. Baig
(770) 929-1665Free Consultation
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William Head
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Cobb County, GA Criminal Law Lawyer. 40 years experience
(866) 968-7394 www.GeorgiaCriminalDefense.com
109 Anderson Street, Ste 103
 Marietta, GA 30060
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
University System of Georgia - University of Georgia
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Handling contested DUI cases for nearly 40 years, the name "Bubba Head" is synonymous with aggressive criminal defense. Mr. Head has trained thousands of criminal defense attorneys across America. He also started the first Internet Legal Directory (www.DrunkDrivingDefense.com) for DWI-DUI defense attorneys in 1999. This original directory was designed to help consumers seeking a top-rated DUI-DWI law firm to locate that person without "taking a chance" on the quality of their legal representation. In 2014, Mr. Head launched a new brand for this national directory of superb-rated DUI-DWI lawyers, TEAMDUI.com. This easy to remember URL name and toll free...
(888) 384-4323 www.GeorgiaCriminalDefense.com
5 Concourse Parkway, Ste 2340
 Atlanta, GA 30328-5350
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1001 Cambridge Square, Ste D
 Alpharetta, GA 30009
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50 Hurt Plaza, Ste 1500-24
 Atlanta, GA 30303
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6340 Sugarloaf Parkway, Ste 200
 Duluth, GA 30097
(855) 935-9464 1102 Williams Street
 Valdosta, GA 31601
(844) 832-6384 215 West Gordon Street
 Dalton, GA 30722
Thomas C. Nagel
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Fulton County, GA Criminal Law Lawyer. 25 years experience
(404) 255-1600 5855 Sandy Springs Cir
#150
 Atlanta, GA 30328
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Georgia State University College of Law and The University of Georgia School of Law
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Brian Davon Hardison
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Cobb County, GA Criminal Law Lawyer. 24 years experience
(770) 439-7967 3845 Powder Springs Road
Suite #204
 Powder Springs, GA 30127
Criminal, DUI and Traffic Tickets
Atlanta Law School
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Sean Robert Whitworth
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Cobb County, GA Criminal Law Attorney. 6 years experience
(770) 490-0921 3225 Shallowford Rd., Suite 430
 Marietta, GA 30062
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Georgia State University College of Law
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The Law Offices of Sean R. Whitworth was founded by Sean R. Whitworth, and focuses exclusively on domestic family law issues and criminal law throughout the metro Atlanta area to include all surrounding counties. Sean has a diverse background that gives him a unique perspective when dealing with the complexities of litigation. His clients find he is able to explain the issues they will face with clarity and empathy. He is able to listen and understand what a client’s particular situation is and advise them as to the most productive and economical way to achieve that goal. After litigating...
(770) 490-0921 201 17th Street #300
 Atlanta, GA 30063
Isaac F. Cotto
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Cobb County, GA Criminal Law Attorney. 5 years experience
(770) 627-3670 1640 Power Ferry Rd
Bldg. 3, Suite 100
 Marietta, GA 30067
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Atlanta's John Marshall Law School
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Attorney Isaac F. Cotto is a graduate of Atlanta's John Marshall Law School. His practice areas include immigration, family, personal injury and criminal law. In addition to his legal experience, Mr. Cotto is a veteran of the United States Army, serving as a Military Police Officer for 5 years.
Mr. Jack Ira Klein
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Cobb County, GA Criminal Law Lawyer. 21 years experience
(770) 971-0656 P.O. Box 9353
 MARIETTA, GA 30065
Criminal, DUI and Traffic Tickets
Atlanta Law School
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Shawn Clayton Bugbee
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Cobb County, GA Criminal Law Attorney. 12 years experience
(678) 439-1066 2220 Atlanta Road NW
Suite 121
 Smyrna, GA 30080
Criminal, Family and Juvenile
Georgia State University
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I began my adult life by serving in the U.S. Army, in the Military Intelligence Corps. After an honorable discharge began attending the University of Massachusetts, Amherst in 1998. After two years of hard work I received my Bachelor's Degree. I began law school in 2001, and received my Juris Doctor in 2004. I have worked extensively in juvenile courts in the metro-Atlanta area, primarily as a guardian ad litem representing the interests of children in deprivation and delinquency cases. I have also served as a guardian ad litem in very contentious custody cases....
Barbara Lassiter
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Cobb County, GA Criminal Law Lawyer. 31 years experience
(770) 956-8944 1700 Water Pl SE
 Atlanta, GA 30339
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University System of Georgia - University of Georgia
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I am a former prosecutor with almost 30 years representing divorce clients and those charged with criminal offenses. I have tried hundreds of cases during my career and am highly successful in court for my clients. My reputation for being a highly skilled and prepared attorney facilitates good settlements for my clients. I have been representing both men and women in divorce and custody disputes for almost 30 years. You can trust me with your legal problems - I will provide you the best representation available.
Philip Andrew Holloway
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Cobb County, GA Criminal Law Lawyer. 20 years experience
(678) 345-2290 191 Roswell Street
 Marietta, GA 30060
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S. Texas College of Law
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Benjamin Von Schuch
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Cobb County, GA Criminal Law Lawyer. 9 years experience
(678) 948-7811 2900 Paces Ferry Road
Building C, Suite 2000
 Atlanta, GA 30339
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Juvenile and Medical Malpractice
Wake Forest University School of Law
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Benjamin Von Schuch has a relentless passion to seek justice and help others gain a second chance at life. He fights to protect the rights of men, women and minors accused of misdemeanor and/or felony crimes in and around Atlanta, GA. As a compassionate criminal defense attorney and owner of an Atlanta based law firm, Benjamin Von Schuch aims to give each of his clients the means to a solid defense so they can move on with their lives without the repercussion of a criminal record. Benjamin Von Schuch has made it his priority and mission to help others through...
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David S West
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Marietta, GA Criminal Law Attorney
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Jason R Carnell
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Clarence Taylor IV
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Cobb County, GA Criminal Law Attorney. 15 years experience
(678) 738-0056 707 Whitlock Ave SW
 Marietta, GA 30064
Criminal, Divorce, Family and Insurance Claims
Georgia State University
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Marc Anthony Watkins
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Cobb County, GA Criminal Law Lawyer. 9 years experience
(770) 303-0700 2000 Powers Ferry Road
Suite #110
 Marietta, GA 30067
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University of Miami
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David Joseph Koontz
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Cobb County, GA Criminal Law Attorney. 19 years experience
(678) 313-0570 5000 Austell Powder Springs Rd
Suite 210
 Austell, GA 30106
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Harvard University
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Criminal defense lawyer with over 19 years of experience handling felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic cases. Harvard Law graduate, free consultation, reasonable fees. Primarily practices in Cobb, Douglas, Paulding, and Cherokee counties, but has handled cases from Calhoun to Valdosta. I can best be reached by cell phone at 678-313-0570 or email at davidjkoontz@yahoo.com. Being arrested or getting a traffic ticket is a difficult situation that I can help you get through. I believe in fighting for my clients and giving them the high level of personal service they deserve.
Al Johnson
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Cobb County, GA Criminal Law Lawyer. 47 years experience
(770) 422-5494 261 Washington Ave NE
 Marietta, GA 30060
Criminal and Business
John Marshall L.S. (Atlanta)
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Matthew Clinton Hines
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Cobb County, GA Criminal Law Lawyer. 12 years experience
(770) 648-1355 5000 Austell Powder Springs Road
Suite 138
 Austell, GA 30106
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Georgia State University College of Law
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Attorney Matthew C. Hines graduated from Georgia State School of Law in 2004, where he also received a Masters in Business Administration. Mr. Hines gained experienced working for many established firms throughout Georgia, but also working directly with Judges and the Public Defender’s Office. Since beginning his legal career, Mr. Hines has successfully represented individuals, families, small and large companies and Governments by representing each in various legal areas. His experience spans many areas of law, including civil litigation, business litigation, criminal defense, family law, personal injury, bankruptcy, real estate, probate law and many other...
William James Atkins
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Cobb County, GA Criminal Law Lawyer. 22 years experience
(404) 969-4130 6400 Powers Ferry Road
Suite 355
 Atlanta, GA 30339
Criminal, Business, Civil Rights and Employment
Emory University
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Nicholas Bakatsas
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Cobb County, GA Criminal Law Lawyer. 47 years experience
(770) 428-5422 844 Hickory Drive SW
 Marietta, GA 30064
Criminal, DUI and Divorce
John Marshall L.S. (Atlanta)
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Speaks clearly and can even be loud at times. Very honest and ethical. Always loyal to every client, hard worker and sometimes does pro bono work. Highly experienced and very knowledgeable with Georgia law. Senior Attorney practicing part time.
Allen Rust Knox
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Cobb County, GA Criminal Law Lawyer. 20 years experience
(678) 881-0815 125 TownPark Drive
 Kennesaw, GA 30144
Criminal, Business, DUI and Divorce
Emory University
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Jeanette Maria van der Linden
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Cobb County, GA Criminal Law Attorney.
3330 Cobb Parkway
Suite 17-163
 Acworth, GA 30101
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Norman D. McKellar
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Cobb County, GA Criminal Law Attorney. 14 years experience
(770) 984-5327 3350 Riverwood Pkwy
Suite 1900
 Atlanta, GA 30339
Free ConsultationCriminal, Tax and White Collar Crime
University of Tennessee College of Law
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Norman D. McKellar practices law in the areas of IRS tax resolution and federal criminal defense, with an emphasis on tax fraud and white collar federal crimes. Mr. McKellar has successfully defended clients in criminal cases in both federal and state courts and in U.S. Tax Court. Mr. McKellar was voted by his peers as a “Top Attorney” by Knoxville’s CityView magazine in its 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015 editions. In 2014, Mr. McKellar was selected as a member of the “Top 100 Trial Lawyers” by the National Trial Lawyers, and he also received this...
(877) 482-9767 625 Market Street
7th Floor
 Knoxville, TN 37902
424 Church Street
Suite 2000
 Nashville, TN 37219
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William Head
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Marietta, GA Criminal Law Lawyer
40 years experience
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Criminal law addresses the government's prosecution of individuals who have been accused of committing a crime. Such laws may be federal, state, or local. The prosecution represents the people of a particular jurisdiction, and acts on behalf of the government by bringing a case against an accused. Under the U.S. Constitution, a person accused of a crime may have the right to a criminal defense attorney during interrogations and certain other times before and during a trial.

Whether you are under police investigation, have been arrested, or are facing charges, having an advocate familiar with the criminal justice system.

Most jurisdictions classify crimes as felonies or misdemeanors, with felonies being the more serious offenses with the possibility of more severe sentences. Some criminal lawyers focus on a specific area of criminal defense law, such as white-collar crime, drug offenses, theft crimes, or violent crimes. You should consult with a criminal defense lawyer early on in the process to preserve options, such as diversion programs or plea bargains.

When hiring a criminal defense attorney, you should evaluate the experience and fee structure of the attorney. Some offer a free consultation to discuss your case.

Accomplice liability: If a person aids, assists, or encourages another in the commission of a crime, they are criminally liable as an accomplice to the crime.

Self-defense: The claim that an act otherwise criminal was legally justifiable because it was necessary to protect a person or property from the threat or action of another.

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