$ 300-400 per hour
Marsha K. Francis
also known as Francis Law Firm, LLC, FLF
About Marsha
Biography
Born on the beautiful island of Jamaica, Attorney Francis migrated to Atlanta 18 years ago. While pursuing her legal career, she worked as a police officer for Atlanta Police Department. After obtaining her Juris Doctor, she worked as a Solicitor for the largest county in the state of Georgia, Fulton County Solicitor General's Office. She currently works at Chamblee Municipal Court as their Snr. Public Defender and does Public Defender work in the Gwinnett County circuit. All four (being an immigrant, a former cop, former prosecutor and a public defender) puts Attorney Francis in a unique position to help her clients with their legal needs. The law is fluid and ever changing and clients will need an attorney who is capable of not only understanding the law, but one that can relate to their respective needs. Call us today, we look forward to serving you!
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Immigration
73%
5 years | 66 cases
Personal Injury
10%
5 years | 4 cases
Speeding and Traffic Ticket
10%
5 years | 50 cases
Criminal Defense
3%
5 years | 250 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Georgia for 4 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2021
No misconduct found
Location
Francis Law Firm, LLC
3469 Lawrenceville Hwy, Ste 201, Tucker, GA, 30084
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Marsha K. Francis's Reviews
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Posted by Fiona | June 02, 2025 | Hired Attorney
The Best Attorney!
Mrs.Francis was the best attorney for me. She showed more interest in my case than I did because I was doubtful but she came through for me. Thank you so much Mrs Francis! You were awesome every step of the way! I will definitely recommend her to everyone in need!
Marsha Francis
Replied last June 15, 2025Thanks for your kind review Fiona, I'm so happy that you got your green card!
Posted by Patrick Hakeem | March 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Thank you!
Very resourceful, knowledgeable, patient/understanding but also transparent and realistic. Loved the services/results to my case . If you don’t have to for confusion, I would definitely recommend Ms. Francis!
Marsha Francis
Replied last June 02, 2025Thank you Patrick, we aim to please, and of course a dismissal is always my goal with my traffic clients! We won big!
Posted by Raena | March 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Satisfied client
I went to see Ms. Francis because I needed to renew my green card, to my surprise after talking with her she convinced me to become a citizen. Thank God for leading me to her, today I am proud to say I am now an american citizen. She is very professional and takes pride In her craft and makes he...
Marsha Francis
Replied last May 07, 2024Thank you Raena, it means a lot to know that my clients appreciate the work I put in on their behalf.
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James Howard
Civil rights lawyer
Experience
Honors
N/A
Deans List Multiple Semesters, GSU
Work Experience
2023 - Present
Managing Attorney, FRANCIS LAW FIRM, LLC
2025 - 2026
Contract Attorney, Gwinnett County State/Magistrate Courts
2023 - 2026
Contract Attorney, Chamblee Municipal Court
2020 - 2022
Assistant Solicitor General, Fulton County Solicitor General's Office
2019 - 2019
Extern, 17th Judicial Circuit
2018 - 2018
Legal Intern, City Of Atlanta Solicitor's Office
2011 - 2017
Police Officer, Atlanta Police Department
Associations
2023 - Present
DeKalb Lawyers AssociationMember
2022 - Present
Gate City Bar AssociationMember
2021 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember
2020 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2019 - Present
Georgia Association for Women LawyersMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Collections Case
Closed, all monies collected in full, several thousands.
DUI
Closed, reduced and settled
Divorce
Divorce decree granted, case closed
Immigration Case
Green card and work authorization issued, case closed
Traffic Case
All cases settled, license in tact
Personal Injury
Settled at $90,000
HOA Dispute
Settled
Traffic Case
Case settled and closed
Education
2019
Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center
JD - Juris Doctor
2014
Georgia State University
Bachelors of Science Criminal Justice
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Which form should I complete to bring my wife to the USA?
05 Oct 2023
Q&A
My I485 got denied but my EAD is valid until 2025. Can I continue working? what are the consequences that I can face if I do?
06 Oct 2023
Q&A
Can a minor be put on probation before he's been on trial or convicted
05 Oct 2023