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Smyrna, GA Violent Crime lawyers (166)

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Ashleigh Merchant
5.0 stars 15 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10.0
Licensed since 2004
Ashleigh, originally from Florida, now resides in Marietta, Georgia with her husband and their two daughters.
Practice areas & skills: Violent Crime, DUI & DWI, Appeals, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence
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Bert Cohen
5.0 stars 98 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10.0
Licensed since 1983
Outstanding Criminal, DUI, Violent Crime Defense and Juvenile Court Representation Call 770-422-5101
Practice areas & skills: Violent Crime, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
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Rachel Ackley
5.0 stars 2 reviews
Avvo Rating: 7.2
Licensed since 2008
Former Douglas County prosecutor - let me use my prior experience to help you win your case
Practice areas & skills: Violent Crime, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
Patricia Abbott
4.5 stars 10 reviews
Avvo Rating: 7.1
Licensed since 2004
Review: “I will have to say when it came to hiring an attorney, Ms. Abbott was a very great choice, she was very detailed in making sure as a client you understood what was happening with the case. There was some bumps in the road...
Practice areas & skills: Violent Crime, DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Saeed Mahallati
5.0 stars 2 reviews
Avvo Rating: 6.0
Licensed since 2010
Review: “Saeed is a fantastic attorney and just a genuinely caring guy. His office is in a very nice area, and conveniently located. He spent more time with me than I've ever experienced from an attorney, and he was quick to f...
Practice areas & skills: Violent Crime, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Car Accidents, Contracts & Agreements, Wrongful Death
Lynn Roberson
Not yet reviewed
Avvo Rating: 6.5
Licensed since 1979
Practice areas & skills: Violent Crime, Litigation, Personal Injury
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Jill Polster
5.0 stars 28 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10.0
Licensed since 2001
Fierce advocate passionate about fighting for the your rights!
Practice areas & skills: Criminal Defense
Fixed-fee services: 15-minute Criminal Defense advice session - $39
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Norman McKellar
5.0 stars 29 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10.0
Licensed since 2002
First Class Attorney Who Gets Results! Call For A Free Consultation 855-537-2005
Practice areas & skills: Tax, White Collar Crime, Federal Crime, Tax Fraud & Tax Evasion, Criminal Defense
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Julie Kert
5.0 stars 15 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10.0
Licensed since 1995
A highly successful and effective criminal law attorney, Ms. Kert has handled more than 1,000 DUI cases, and served for eight years as a DUI Prosecutor and is intimately familiar with all the maneuvers and strategies prosecutors and police officer...
Practice areas & skills: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
J. Sharpe
5.0 stars 4 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10.0
Licensed since 1979
Started practicing law in 1979 handling civil and criminal cases. Now specialize helping clients charged with DUI, illegal drugs, aggravated assaults, terroristic threats, domestic violence, shoplifting, theft, and robbery. Have always had a de...
Practice areas & skills: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury

Violent crime

A violent crime occurs when a person uses (or threatens to use) violence to harm another person, including rape, assault, and murder. The penalties for violent crimes are stiff; conviction almost always carries substantial jail time. If you are accused of a violent crime, you need an attorney with experience defending others in that particular crime, one who will understand how to best defend you based on your facts and circumstances. Sometimes the government will offer a “plea bargain,” meaning they will drop or lower the charges if you agree to a lesser crime. A violent crime lawyer will be able to evaluate the government's case and the terms of the bargain to suggest how to proceed in your best interests.