Top Rated Decatur, GA Criminal Defense Lawyers

Criminal defense lawyers represent clients at every stage of a criminal case: investigation, arrest, arraignment, plea bargaining, trial, and appeal. They assess evidence, protect constitutional rights, negotiate reduced charges or sentences, cross-examine witnesses, raise defenses, file motions, and advocate to minimize penalties or obtain acquittals.

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Decatur (Atlanta)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Personal Injury

Review: "I was very impressed by his aggressiveness and knowledge. I trusted his judgement and he took care of a matter with my juvenile son and I am most grateful."

Rating: 6.7

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Decatur (Atlanta)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Review: "So far from what I see Drew powell is an amazing lawyer. He has practiced law for 32 years. he also cares and goes above and beyond what is expected. He is there and cares for his clients. I would recommend Drew to anyone in need of a good honest..."

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Decatur (Atlanta)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Wills & Living Wills

Review: "I hired attorney Will Moran to help my family and I in a troubling legal matter where criminal charges were taking place. He was extremely kind, patient and reliable during the whole procedure. Mr. Moran was so good at communicating in court that ..."

Rating: 6.3

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Decatur (Atlanta)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Rating: 8.4

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Decatur (Atlanta)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Business, Personal Injury

Review: "I had the pleasure of working with Michael Capron on a civil matter, and I cannot recommend him highly enough. From the very beginning, he was incredibly responsive and always available to answer my questions—no matter how many I had. What stood o..."

Rating: 6.4

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Decatur (Atlanta)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more

Review: "During the most difficult experience of my life, Mr. McGee was ready and able to give me the legal assistance I was in need of. He was direct, professional, knowledgeable and at the same time understanding. He showed compassion and after meeting w..."

Rating: 7.0

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Decatur (Atlanta)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 6 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Military Law

Review: "Hannah represented my son in a very serious and complicated case that included traffic felony charges during a very difficult time in his life. Her legal competence, hard work, and ability to build a trusted relationship with the DA resulted in an..."

Rating: 5.9

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Decatur (Atlanta)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Military Law

Bio: I have been a practicing Attorney in Atlanta for almost four years. When I graduated from Law School, I had initially planned to go into the military. I was direct commissioned for Army JAG and Air Force JAG but was medically disqualified. As a re...

Rating: 6.4

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Decatur (Atlanta)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 4 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Gastley Law is the premier firm in Georgia for diminished value and property claims. Many firms say they will handle your diminished value case, but they are really just wanting to handle personal injury. At Gastley Law, because we only focus on p...

Rating: 5.8

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Decatur (Atlanta)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family and more

Bio: Derek Rouse received his undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia. He received a Masters in Public Administration from Troy University and a Juris Doctorate from Capital University Law. After law school, Mr. Rouse wor...

Rating: 6.5

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Decatur (Atlanta)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, Federal Crime and more

Bio: Mr. Thomas received his law degree from Emory University School of Law. He also received his bachelors degree, cum laude, in political science from the State University of New York at Albany (SUNY). Mr. Thomas is a former Assistant Federal Defende...

Rating: 8.0

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Decatur (Atlanta)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Michael Kennedy McIntyre & Associates persisted tirelessly until they found the approach that worked in my relative’s situation. It took longer and cost more than I would have liked, but the result of release on parole made up for any frustration..."

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Decatur (Atlanta)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Litigation

Review: "Adam did a great job handling my case and communicated very will. I am thrilled with the settlement he negotiated. I highly recommend him."

Rating: 8.3

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Decatur (Clarkston)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Although well known by all for his extremely calm, collected, and friendly demeanor, Walter Zankov is always ready to go to war in the courtroom and stays prepared for any situation. Whenever working for his clients, Walter is tenacious and repres...

Rating: 6.1

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Decatur (Atlanta)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Violent Crime and more

Bio: The stress and anxiety of being arrested or accused of a crime can be overwhelming. I have dedicated my practice to helping people navigate through the complex and ever-changing criminal process and am passionate about helping you make the best of...

Rating: 6.2

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