Top Rated Jonesboro, GA Criminal Defense Lawyers

54 criminal defense lawyers serve Jonesboro, GA. Compare the best based on 418+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Clayton County are listed below.

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Jonesboro Has 54 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 418 Reviews

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Thomas M. Florio, P.C.
137 W. Mill Street, Suite B, Jonesboro, GA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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Rating: 9.9

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Kates & Associates
118 North Ave Ste B, Jonesboro, GA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Insurance, Family and more

Review: "Attorney Kates Law firm was very helpful in handling my personal Injury case. The office staff was very pleasant, concern and helpful. I receive 16,000 in my case. Thank you Kates & Associates."

Rating: 7.1

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Jonesboro, GA

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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7651 Tara Boulevard, Jonesboro, GA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family and more

Bio: ATLANTA CRIMINAL & FAMILY LAW ATTORNEYS 30 Years of Experience You Can Trust Scott & Turner Law Group, LLC is a trusted firm in Atlanta that provides outstanding legal representation to all of our clients. With a combined total of more than 70 yea...

Rating: 7.2

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The Frey Law Firm
21 Lee Street, Jonesboro, GA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Review: "I remember years ago how the late great "Pete Frey" carried himself in a court of Law. Steve Frey would make his father proud. When he walks into a court room he is fearless. I recently hired him to represent me in what would have been a serious p..."

Rating: 6.8

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The Adams Law Group
116 South Main Street, Suite 5, Jonesboro, GA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

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

Bio: Herbert Adams is a committed attorney and educator of Atlanta, Georgia. Having grown up in the area, Adams has always been an active member of the community. Herbert Adams was taught at a young age the importance of being ethical and showcasing ha...

Rating: 8.1

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Building 100, Suite B, 8896 Tara Boulevard, Jonesboro, GA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, State, Local And Municipal Law

Bio: About the Law Firm:Tucker & Associates Law Firm LLC serves Clayton, DeKalb, Fayette, Fulton, Henry, Spalding and other surrounding counties and is known for aggressive and highly successful representation of those accused of major felonies, misdem...

Rating: 7.2

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Johnny Ramirez Castaneda P.C.
116 South Main St., Ste 7, Jonesboro, GA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more

Review: "Johnny is very professional and responsive. He is "Johnny on the Spot!" Really enjoyed working with him on a difficult matter."

Rating: 8.3

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M. BYRON MORGAN, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW
151 N. Main St., Jonesboro, GA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury

Review: "Byron offered exceptional representation and exceeded my expectations on the charges that I had. I feel that he was the best decision I made in selecting a lawyer based on his experience and honesty of what I was facing. He always responded in a t..."

Rating: 7.1

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21 Lee Street, Jonesboro, GA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "I've had use Keith Martin twice in my life and he's always been a wonderful person and lawyer! He's great at what he does and will go over and beyond your case, Keith is the type of man that truly wants to figure out what type help you may need. H..."

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Leon Hicks and Associates, P.C.
118 North Ave Ste C, Jonesboro, GA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

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

Review: "My son's case involved several charges in several Counties. He is on Probation for several more years.My son has "Mental Issues" that we have a paper trail to prove. In the past unfortunately we have dealt with several Attorneys. Most were Paid Li..."

Rating: 6.5

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Law Offices of Vernon H. Smith
118 North Ave., Suite. C, Jonesboro, GA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Review: "I am so glad I found Vernon, he really helped me out when I didn't know what I was going to do! I had enough "points" that if this ticket wasn't cleared I was going to lose my license - and I have to drive to get my kids to school and get to work!"

Rating: 6.5

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Clayton County Public Defender's Office
146 N Mcdonough St, Jonesboro, GA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "1st Degree Forgery is a felony in my state and carries a possible 10 year prison sentence. I was not in a financial position to even consider hiring a private attorney and felt nervous having a 'Public Defender' representing me. But now I am so th..."

Rating: 6.5

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Watts & Watts
Po Box 1740, Jonesboro, GA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years

Practice Areas: Family, General Practice, Personal Injury and more

Review: "Janet is professional and knowledgeable in her dealings as a bankruptcy trustee. She treats all clients an debtors fairly and with respect."

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Franklin & Hubbard
226 Arrowhead Blvd, Jonesboro, GA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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116 S. Main Street, Suite 7, Jonesboro, GA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Rating: 7.0

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Lister Holt & Dennis LLC
102 S Main St, Jonesboro, GA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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The Fuller Law Group, LLC
184 North Avenue Suite 104-C, Jonesboro, GA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Wills and Living Wills and more

Review: "Ms. Fuller did an excellent job on my case. She helped my family and I through a very difficult time in my life. She was caring, responsive and very knowledgeable about my issues and how to navigate the criminal court system. She really cared ..."

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Clayton Circuit Public Defender's Office
146 N Mcdonough St, Jonesboro, GA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Rating: 6.7

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Clayton County District Attorney
9151 Tara Blvd, Jonesboro, GA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years

Practice Areas: General Practice, Criminal Defense

Review: "She's play procrastinator, lies to her clients about nearly everything, I hired her regarding a civil matter. She care procrastinating finally she disappeared she now works for the exact same company I filed a claim against just a different divisi..."

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8461 Lake Vista Ct, Jonesboro, GA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Consumer Protection

Review: "I used Faye Hays for my divorce in 2015, she doesn't remember things, wasn't effective in my divorce. She sat and didn't question any the statements my husband made even through I told her about my husband previous history of marrying women and di..."

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Which Criminal Defense lawyers have been licensed the longest in Jonesboro, GA?

George T. Brown Jr. 61 years licensed
Joseph M. Todd 49 years licensed
Jerry A. Drayton Jr. 46 years licensed
Keith Clifford Martin 44 years licensed
Gary Drew Bergman 43 years licensed
Janet G. Watts 41 years licensed
Faye Hays 41 years licensed
Herbert Adams Jr. 39 years licensed
Jewel Charmain Scott 37 years licensed
Hillman James Toombs 37 years licensed

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Which Jonesboro, GA Criminal Defense lawyers are newest to the area?

Kyya Mishon Johnson < 1 year licensed
Andrew Howard Paul < 1 year licensed
Kamran Jean Douglas 1 year licensed
Julia Claire Henry 1 year licensed
Jordan Nicole Price 1 year licensed
Rachel Suzanne Lairmore 2 years licensed
Michael Laurence Watson 3 years licensed
Teombre Dalicia Calland 5 years licensed
Kaitlin Marwick Marsh 5 years licensed
Tom Barry Kirkbride 6 years licensed

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Jonesboro, GA Criminal Defense Lawyers

Jonesboro Has 54 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 418 Reviews

Thomas Michael Florio