Top Criminal Defense Lawyers Near Me in Roswell Area

Practicing law, especially criminal law, is not just a job; it is a calling.  I truly love what I do.  There are few other professions that allow an individual to help another person as directly as practicing law.  I love to help people and I love criminal law.  Therefore I feel truly lucky to be a criminal defense attorney.

Office:            Cell:             E-mail:. Ray Giudice is a nationally recognized voice on criminal law. He has been nominated by his peers as a 2012 Georgia Super Lawyer, has received an AVVO Rating of "9.8--Superb," and is a member of the National College for DUI Defense. Ray is a former Emory Law School adjunct professor and has served as an instructor in both the National Institute of Trial Advocacy Programs, and Civil Litigation Seminars conducted at Emory University's School of Law.. For the past seven years, Ray has appeared regularly as a legal commentator on truTV's In Session, HLN's "Nancy Grace Show," CBS Atlanta's Sportsline andCBS nightly news segments. He can be heard on Atlanta's top-rated radio stations when legal news is breaking, and every Friday morning on 680 The Fan Sports Talk radio providing legal commentary on the hot sport's stories of the week.. Raymond Giudice received his B.A. in Political Science from Emory University in 1980, and his J.D. from Emory University School of Law in 1985. He has been a member in good standing of the Georgia Bar Association since 1985. Ray has been admitted to practice in all of the State Courts of Georgia, as well as the Georgia Court of Appeals, Georgia Supreme Court, and the United States District Court, Northern District of Georgia.. During 1985-87, Ray served as an Assistant Solicitor in the DeKalb County Solicitor's office, prosecuting hundreds of misdemeanor criminal offenses.  In 1987, the firm of Raymond V. Giudice, P.C. was formed for the purpose of litigating serious criminal cases and personal injury claims. In his over thirty years of practice, Ray has handled thousands of cases, including DUI's, serious drug charges, and felonies; as well as representing individuals who have been seriously injured in personal injury cases. Ray has acted as lead counsel in well over 250 jury trials throughout the state of Georgia; and has litigated personal injury cases which have led to the creation of new law in Georgia (Latimore v. CLO White Company).. Ray is a native New Yorker, and a lifelong baseball fan.. Feel free to contact Ray via email:

Linton began practicing law immediately after graduating from The University of Georgia School of Law.  Taking a position as an Assistant Public Defender with the Enotah Judicial Circuit in Dahlonega, Georgia gave Linton the courtroom experience he was looking for.  Being able to represent those that would otherwise have their voices stifled by experienced government prosecutors is what gave Linton the confidence to push and work his cases until the desired goal had been achieved.. After leaving the Public Defender's Office, Linton began private practice in the metro-Atlanta area.  He has regularly appeared in each of the state and municipal courts in Fulton, Cobb, DeKalb, Gwinnett, Cherokee, Paulding, and Douglas Counties.  Having handled hundreds of criminal cases, Linton has developed a keen understanding of what it takes to successfully take a matter from arrest through trial.. Linton is currently looking to represent clients anywhere in the metro-Atlanta area and beyond that understand they do not want to "go it alone" within Georgia's criminal judicial system.  Allow him to be your voice when you need it most.. The University of Georgia School of Law, Athens, GA (J.D. 2008)The University of Georgia, Terry College of Business, Athens, GA (B.B.A. 2002). State Bar of Georgia (Criminal Defense Section)Supreme Court of GeorgiaCourt of Appeals of GeorgiaGeorgia Association of Criminal Defense LawyersCobb County Bar Association

Jamie Hernan has spent his career representing thousands of individuals and companies, helping them face complex legal issues head on, offering solutions and providing results. His career has taken him from a large, internationally renowned firm to building from scratch with two partners a firm into a strong medium sized firm that is the dominant player in its niche market to where he is today as a solo practitioner, finally able to focus purely on the practice of law without all of the distractions that come from managing a larger firm. Jamie is able to focus on you, his client, and he works hard to develop long term relationships built on a strong foundation of trust. After all, that is what most clients want – the focused attention of their attorney. And, of course, they want accessibility. Clients of Jamie have his personal cell phone number and know they can reach him whenever they need him.. After obtaining degrees from the University of Georgia in 1995 and Auburn University in 1996, Jamie graduated from Duke Law School in 2000. He is licensed to practice law in Georgia, North Carolina and Tennessee.. Jamie believes strongly in the need to protect individual civil rights and the Constitution from legislative dilution, having advocated for years against unconstitutional local ordinances and state and federal legislation. He has served as the advocacy chair of the Atlanta chapter of AILA, a member of the legal committee of a major civil rights organization, board member to various grass roots organizations and as a member of the State Bar of Georgia’s Access to Justice committee.

I specialize in representing clients who have experienced an event that will likely result in either criminal prosecution or civil litigation. As your attorney, I will use my analytical and communication skills to strongly advocate on your behalf to law enforcement, the legal community, and other interested parties. I have successfully defended many clients who have faced a variety of criminal charges, both of a felony and misdemeanor nature, and I recognize that being charged with a crime does not mean that you are guilty. Additionally, I place emphasis on individual attention and open dialogue, which allows me to fully understand your range of legal needs, whether criminal or civil, and to develop a comprehensive solution to address them.

I specialize in criminal defense. I have never practiced any other type of law and, honestly, I don’t think I ever will. My mom always tells me that ever since I was young, I hated seeing anyone being picked on and I would immediately jump to their defense. My disdain for bullies has turned into my passion for protecting people’s rights and fighting for justice. Regardless of guilt or innocence, in my opinion, each person deserves to be treated with decency and respect. Nothing is more upsetting to me than watching prosecutors take advantage of vulnerable people. Which is why I believe it is my job to make sure that police and prosecutors are lawfully doing their jobs.. My clients trust me because they know I am 100% on their side and I am dedicated to getting the best possible outcome for them. My practice is to keep my clients informed of the status of their cases. I like to discuss defense strategies and get input from my clients because I want my clients to be involved in their defense and be comfortable with the way their case is being handled. I’m not the kind of attorney that does what I think is best, regardless of how my client feels. I take my job very seriously because being responsible for someone else’s freedom is no joke. If you are looking for an experienced criminal defense attorney, who will protect you and fight for your freedom, your search is over. I am here to help.

I offer experience, professionalism, and satisfactory results. As a former prosecutor of felonies and misdemeanors, I have worked as lead counsel on thousands of criminal cases and trained with police officers and prosecutors across the State. I am well equipped to handle all cases on your behalf. I am experienced in DUIs, drug possession cases, domestic violence, and traffic cases.

I have had a successful general, family oriented, sole-practice for over 25 years where I have represented thousands of clients charged with criminal misdemeanor and felony charges (including Murder). In the last 5 years though, I have broadened my areas of practice to include more personal injury cases, and family law cases (divorce and child custody/support), contract disputes, and some collections work. With that said, civil litigation (domestic and personal injury) is the direction that I am most interested in going, but I will always have a strong criminal defense background should the need arise.. In a nutshell, I am a passionate and intense, intuitive but realistic, case strategist with a gift of insight which allows me to find creative and often unique ways to either “win” or at least positively “benefit” my clients in plea negotiations, at trial, and/or on appeal. I have strong research and writing skills, a background in psychology, mediation, negotiation, and over 25 years of litigation and appellate experience. In court, I present a well-prepared, organized, confident, professional, and common-sense demeanor that gives me a certain credibility that jurors easily relate to and/or identify with. Out of court, I am a more light-hearted, relaxed, fun-loving and devoted friend, husband, and father of 4 children between the ages of 5 and 16 years of age.

I have dedicated myself entirely to the practice of criminal defense.  My first job was with the Public Defender's Office.  There is no better place to start for someone that wants to be a skilled criminal trial lawyer.. I spent almost two years in Lumpkin, Towns, Union and White Counties defending people in Superior Court.  I defended people charged with simple misdemeanors, DUIs, drugs offenses, and serious felony matters.. After my time in Enotah I was recruited by the Public Defender's Office in the Northeastern Circuit.  I represented clients in that circuit for drug crimes, probation violations, felony matters, and misdeeanors.  During my time as a Assistant Public Defender I represented hundres of clients in all tyes of cases.  I was able to learn how to defend a case and I was able to help people at the same time.. I have now moved to private practice but I bring the same zeal and passion to criminal defense as I always have.  I am proud to help people during crisis, and helping people when they need it is as fufilling as ever.

I am an attorney committed to providing aggressive, compassionate and efficient legal representation to individuals throughout Georgia facing criminal actions. I have successfully defended many clients facing a variety of charges including felonies such as drug and sex offenses and misdemeanors such as DUI's, theft, and traffic citations.  I believe that just because you are charged with a crime, does not mean you are guilty.  I strive to ensure my clients' rights are protected and that their voice is heard.. Facing criminal charges can be the most stressful and daunting experience of anyone's life. It doesn't matter where you come from, what you do, or what has happened - my firm and I are here to help. Every client is special and requires special attention. At Chehimi Law, we are dedicated to providing you with custom representation - that fits what you and your case need. We strive to be the light at the end of the tunnel for all of our clients regardless of what you are facing; we are in this together to get you through it.

I am a pure criminal defense attorney and I take great pride in that fact. Even before law school, my goal was to become one of the best criminal defense attorneys of my time. I realized that goal was achievable the very first time I stepped into a courtroom because advocating for my client gave me a true sense of purpose. Since then, my passion for helping people and defending them against the government continues to grow every day. To me, standing up for a person, who is being prosecuted by the government, is the most honorable act. I truly care about my clients and I’m not afraid to let prosecutors and judges know that.. My number one rule is that each person deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. And that is how I treat all of my clients. I will never make a client feel like they don’t matter. My clients and I review all the evidence and discuss defense strategies together because it is important to me that my clients are well informed and involved in their defense. Having a great relationship with my clients is extremely important to me, which is why I take the time to talk to my clients and build a trusting relationship from the very beginning. My clients trust me with their lives because they know that I will do everything in my power to protect them.

Elizabeth A. Geoffroy received her Bachelor of Arts from Hofstra University in 1985, and her Juris Doctor from Emory University   School of Law in 1988.   She was admitted to the State Bar of Georgia in 1988. Ms. Geoffroy served as a senior assistant public defender in Fulton County, defending indigent clients charged with serious felony offenses in both jury trials and appeals for ten years. In her years in private practice she has represented clients in both criminal and   civil cases throughout Georgia.   She has tried over 50 jury trials and has argued before the Georgia Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of Georgia.Ms. Geoffroy's current practice includes defense of individuals charged with crimes, including DUI's, drug charges, other misdemeanors, and felonies; as well as representing injured victims in personal injury matters. She is a member of the Georgia Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, the Georgia Association of   Women Lawyers, the DeKalb County Bar Association, and the North Fulton County Bar Association.

After practicing in multiple areas of law, Attorney Katera H. Nelson utilized her experience and education to open The Law Office of Katera H. Nelson, LLC., where she focuses on criminal defense and civil litigation. Katera understands that navigating the complexities of legal matters can be a daunting task, and is committed to aiding each client in smoothly resolving their unique legal issue. She is an experienced attorney who is committed to quality service and legal competency.Katera is a native of New Orleans, Louisiana who relocated to Atlanta, Georgia in 2005. She graduated Cum Laude from Clark Atlanta University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. During her matriculation, she served as president of the Alpha Beta Beta Chapter of Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society.. While earning her Juris Doctorate from Western Michigan University's Thomas M. Cooley School of Law, Katera served as vice chairperson of the Moot Court Board as well as the Women Lawyers Association of Michigan. She acquired extensive experience in the criminal law arena by working with the Washtenaw Public Defender’s Office in Michigan, where she represented clients charged with misdemeanor and felony offenses.. As a third year law student, Katera worked as a prosecutor in the Fayette County District Attorney’s Office investigating and prosecuting felony criminal cases. After graduating and passing the bar, she went on to further her career by practicing criminal defense in the Atlanta area.. To diversify her legal experience, Katera also practiced as a plaintiff’s attorney. She worked on various aspects of civil litigation, and successfully obtained substantial judgements on behalf of clients. She also negotiated settlements of outstanding delinquent accounts as well as facilitated status meetings for private entities.. In her spare time, Katera enjoys exploring Georgia with friends, collecting vinyl records, and mimicking the culinary stylings of Chef Gordon Ramsey.