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The late Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes once defined law as a “prophesy (or prediction) of what the courts will do”. After extended and intimate professional involvement with the criminal law and it’s processes, Mr. Hixson understands the practical application of this definition to teens and young adults, particularly in these times. Predicting and managing the outcome of cases is increasingly difficult and challenging in our time. This may be traced to many factors, including rapid technological, cultural, legal and political changes. Mr. Hixson believes that one of the unchanging keys to navigating these often turbulent waters is a focus on fairness and honesty. Continuous change makes it tempting for younger people and their parents to abandon hope in the face of seemingly innumerable barriers. However, every client and every litigant has a reasonable expectation, and should demand, a of measure fairness and honesty from the court in the resolution of a case. While no one can ever guarantee the outcome of a legal proceeding, Mr. Hixson is dedicated to seeing that each of our clients are treated fairly and honestly by the prosecution and the court.

Managing attorney Michael Starosto was born and raised in the upstate of South Carolina. He pursued his undergraduate degree from Georgia Tech with a degree in Public Policy and went on to graduate from the Emory University School of Law. Upon graduation, Michael began working as a prosecutor and quickly gained a reputation as a strong litigator. Michael has taught classes on a wide range of legal issues and criminal procedure. Now let Michael take this experience and have it work for you today.

I made a lot of poor choices when I was younger.  While I probably had more run-ins with the police and other authority figures between the ages of 13 and 22 than many people have throughout their lives, I was fortunate that I was never charged with anything more than minor traffic offenses.  In hindsight, I see how my life could have been derailed if things had gone a little differently for me.  My mission is to protect the futures of our younger generation from their mistakes so that they can achieve their full potential.

I have been practicing criminal defense in the Greater Atlanta area for over 21 years.  I provide a dedicated, experienced and aggressive defense for my clients.  I served in the United States Air Force and in the United States Army where I achieved the rank of Captain. I have been a licensed Private Investigator in Georgia for over 20 years. I am very familiar with the court procedures and personnel in the Greater Atlanta and North Georgia areas. I understand how devastating an arrest can be and will represent one virorously through arrrest with the goal of dismissing and or greatetly reducing the charges one is facing.  I practice in the area of criminal law, juvenile and adult.  I am admitted before the Georgia Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of Georgia.  Please also visit my Appellate website  where I can represent your Post-Conviction remedies, Appeals, and Sentence Modifications.  I represent clients in North Georgia to include Woodstock, Canton, Marietta, Roswell, Alpharetta, Cumming, Cartersville, Cherokee County, Cobb County,Dekalb County,  Fulton County, Forsyth County, Bartow Count, Gilmer County,  and the Great Atlanta area. On the weekends I am usually found running a 10-K or a Marathon!

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Charleston and surrounding areas.