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Work - that is what we do. Show up, work hard, and do what you say - that was a lesson learned early on from Josh's Father and the guiding principal at Teague Law. We will explore every defense, investigate all the evidence, and fight for our clients at every turn. Attorney Josh Teague will never compromise your case or advise you to settle for less work.. Josh has dedicated his entire adult life to the study and practice of law - he has spent the past 15 years working in a law office, studying the law, interning with 2 Judges, completing an internship program with the United States Attorneys Office, and practicing law himself. In fact, Josh met his Wife, LeeAnn, when she was working for her Grandmother, the Gilmer County Clerk of Superior Court.. Josh is a native of North Georgia with family ties to the community dating into the early 1800’s. Josh is intimately familiar with local area and values, granting him insight into the procedures and attitudes of the local juries, courts, politicians, judges, and prosecutors.. After graduating Kennesaw State University with honors, Josh Attended Florida Coastal School of Law where he graduated in the top 20% of his class, and won numerous awards for his knowledge and excellence in Criminal law, Advocacy, and Trial Skills.Having gained experience in 2 Judges’ offices, a Federal Prosecutor’s Office, and having Practiced law himself, Josh brings a unique perspective to each case that many lawyers simply cannot.. Josh now focuses his practice on fighting for clients who need help with DUI, Criminal Defense, and Personal Injury.. The practice of law isn't a job for Josh - its a passion - fueled by his desire to fight for those who have no voice, who are unable to fight for themselves, or just need a helping hand. Josh founded Teague Law on the principal that every Client should have an unflinching advocate and he goes to battle for his clients every day with that in mind.

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 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!

With over a decade of experience as a trial lawyer, I am dedicated to providing top-tier legal services in Criminal Defense, Family Law & Divorce, Probate & Estate, Personal Injury, and Workmans Compensation. I also offer mediation and arbitration services, helping clients resolve conflicts efficiently outside of court.. As a lifelong resident of Vidalia, Georgia, I take great pride in serving the community I call home. I graduated from Vidalia Comprehensive High School, Georgia Southern University, and Florida Coastal School of Law. In addition to my legal practice, I served part-time as a Judge Advocate General Officer in the Georgia Army National Guard and am a proud United States Army Veteran.. I am happily married to Jessica Downie, and together we are raising our two wonderful children, a daughter named Nora and a son named Jack Jr. My commitment to both my family and my clients drives me to provide compassionate, effective legal representation.

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I am available to clients by cell phone 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Free consultations by phone, on Zoom, or in person.. Yehuda has exclusively practiced criminal and family law since 2003. Yehuda served as a judicial clerk at the Kings County Supreme Court while attending Brooklyn Law School in Brooklyn, NY. Later, he worked for the United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York, and the Kings County DA's Office.. Yehuda subsequently relocated to Florida and accepted a position at the Miami-Dade Office of the State Attorney where he handled thousands of criminal prosecution cases, ranging from misdemeanors and driving under the influence (DUI) charges to homicide. During his years as a prosecutor, Yehuda took part in more than 50 jury trials to verdict. After gaining such invaluable experience, Yehuda began his career as a private attorney. He has successfully handled criminal cases in state and federal courts across Florida, Georgia, and other states around the nation.. Yehuda, who has been featured on shows such as The First 48, After the First 48, truTV, and CNN, prides himself in running a client-centric boutique law firm concentrating on criminal law and family matters. Yehuda has defended thousands of individuals charged with various crimes from misdemeanors to murder. As a family attorney, Yehuda has handled cases across the spectrum of family matters from simple divorces to highly contentious child support and divorce cases involving children and large assets.. Yehuda goal in each case is to resolve the matter in a dignified and prompt manner.. Yehuda is an avid runner who has completed more than 100 marathons and half marathons and is a middle of the pack ultra-marathoner who has completed ultra-marathon trail races at high altitude such as the Kati'cina Mosa 100K Mountain Run in Springville, UT, Black Canyon Ultra 100k in Mayer, AZ, Broken Arrow Skyrace in Lake Tahoe, CA, Bryce Canyon Ultra in Bryce Canyon, UT, and Zion 100K in Virgin, UT.

I have been a criminal defense lawyer in Alaska since 1993.  I continue to represent clients facing charges ranging from murder to dui.  I understand that your case is of the utmost importance to you and your loved ones, and will work tirelessly to obtain the best possible outcome for you.. I have tried cases all over the state, from Fairbanks to Sand Point.  I have appeared before the Alaska Court of Appeals and the Alaska Supreme Court and am licensed to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States of America.. I know that being charged with a crime is a trying time.  I know the feelings of indignity and helplessness that arise during such times.  You are not helpless.  I believe it is my duty to stand up for my clients' rights and to treat every client with dignity and respect.

I decided to become a lawyer while working for my father's law firm when I was in high school. I watched my father try cases, and decided that I wanted to become a trial attorney. In 1984 I spent a year abroad, studying at the Gymnasium Mussenredder in Hamburg, Germany.. I graduated from the University at Santa Barbara in 1985 with Honors in History and German Literature. I obtained my law degree in 1991 from McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento, California. In 1992, I left California, and moved to Alaska. When I arrived in Alaska, I clerked for a Superior Court Judge and then worked as a public defender for approximately 5 years. I opened my own law firm and limited my practice to the areas of criminal defense, family law, and personal injury.. On June 20, 2011, I was featured as co-counsel on 48 Hours television program, CBS murder of Bonnie Craig, a 17 year-old cold case.

Brad is a skilled advocate with experience in both federal and state court.. He brings diverse experience, dedication, litigation capabilities, and legal knowledge to each case. He is licensed to practice law in both Alaska and Washington. Brad promises to provide cost-effective legal solutions to everyday people, personally serve the firm’s clients, and listen to each client’s needs to find the right solution.. Brad was born in St. Cloud, Minnesota, where he lived with his family until he graduated from St. Cloud State University. Brad started his professional career as an armor officer in the United States Army in 2004. During his time as an active duty armor officer, Brad deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom for twenty-four months over two tours. After serving in Iraq the second time, Brad was given the opportunity to command a tank company at Ft. Hood, Texas. Going to law school and becoming a lawyer had been a lifelong dream for Brad. After command, Brad left the active duty Army to attend law and business school at Texas Tech University.

L. David Wolfe attended the University of Georgia on a football scholarship where he graduated in 1976 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism.  In 1979 he graduated from John Marshall Law School with a JD and began his practice of law with the firm of Hudson & Montgomery in Athens, Georgia. On April Fools’ Day, 1982 he opened his own office in Atlanta and has continued that practice here to date.  David’s practice specializes in criminal defense work, and he has tried cases throughout the country in various state and federal courts.   He has handled many high-profile cases in Georgia of national interest, including his challenge to Georgia’s hate crime statute, which was struck down by the Georgia Supreme Court as unconstitutional and his challange to Georgia's kidnapping statute which resulted in the redefinition of asportation under Georgia law.  He is a founding member of the Georgia Innocence Project and represented Clarence Harrison, the first inmate exonerated and released after 18 years imprisonment by the Project based upon DNA evidence.  He is a life member of the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and a member of the board of directors of that organization.  David has been an adjunct professor in the Litigation Department at Georgia State College of Law since January 2004 and also lectures throughout the state at CLE seminars on criminal defense, criminal litigation and criminal procedure.. Christopher Botts: (Fulton County: Challenge to Hate Crimes Statute). Dr. Barton Corbin: (Gwinnett and Richmond County: Murder). Narinder Chahal: (Fulton County: Challenge to new Georgia Sex Offender Statute). Tony Thomason (Potential Indictment of Police Drug Task Force Members Rejected by Spalding County Grand Jury). Kevin Redstrom: (Northern District of Georgia, Rome Division: Hung Jury). Miscellaneous Press Coverage:

Ben Alper is an experienced litigator with experience that includes: U.S. Attorney’s Office, Northern District of Georgia, the Georgia Attorney General’s Office, Criminal Justice Division, and the Northern Virginia Capital Defender’s Office. As a Research Assistant for Emory University School of Law, he is accredited for his valuable contribution to writing law review articles in the areas of criminal procedure and corporate crimes.. Prior to attending Emory’s School of Law, Ben graduated with Honors from Washington University in St. Louis after spending two years at the United States Military Academy at West Point where he earned Dean’s list honors every semester.. Knowing all too well that clients are often confused and frustrated in contending with the particulars of an impending criminal investigation or charges, Ben possesses exceptional communication and people skills which help to alleviate fear and confusion that most clients often undergo during the legal process.

Mr. Reeves is from Newnan, Georgia. He graduated from the University of Alabama with a Bachelor’s Degree in both Criminal Justice and Political Science. He then graduated from Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School in 2010 after taking a year off to work at Hawkins, Parnell & Young, LLC in the Asbestos and Products Liability Litigation Divisions.. Tracy began his legal career as an Assistant District Attorney in the Coweta Judicial Circuit. There he helped in establishing the Gang Intelligence Network as well as training prosecutors and law enforcement officers in investigating and prosecuting gang cases. Tracy was also the head of the Coweta Child Protocol that aided in the investigation and prosecution of allegations of child physical and sexual abuse. Tracy then moved to the DeKalb County District Attorney’s Office where he served as a Senior Assistant District Attorney in both the Trial Line Division and the Sexual Exploitation and Crimes Against Children Unit.. Mr. Reeves utilizes this experience to ensure that your rights will be protected in every aspect of your case; from arrest to trial. Capital cases, gang cases and child cases demand specialized skills, training and experience to defend due to the complicated nature of these cases. Mr. Reeves has successfully resolved cases from traffic citations to murder. Every client and case are important to Mr. Reeves and he remains accessible throughout the process.

Joe S. Habachy is an accomplished and well-respected National trial lawyer. He has been privately practicing Criminal Defense and Entertainment Law in and around Atlanta, Georgia for more than 24 years. His principal office is in Atlanta, Georgia but he has represented clients in State Courts and Federal Courts in every part of Georgia and in Oregon, California, Colorado, Missouri, Alabama, Florida, Tennessee, South Carolina, Oklahoma, North Carolina, New York, Illinois, Maryland, Iowa, Missouri, Texas, New York, and even Guam and Puerto Rico.. Joe has also aggressively defended and won criminal cases in the metro areas of Atlanta, Macon, Augusta, Athens, Columbus, Rome, Gainesville, and numerous other municipalities and counties in Georgia. He was born in Georgia, and has practiced law in Georgia his entire career.. Joe regularly represents celebrities, athletes, and other high profile clients on a variety of criminal matters. He has also aggressively represented doctors, lawyers, police officers, pilots, teachers, politicians, civic leaders, business owners, accountants, CEOs, real estate agents, truckers, and countless other individuals on a variety of criminal allegations. He is a regular panelist at continuing legal education seminars pertaining to the representation of high profile clients and is sensitive to the specific needs of clients in the public eye.. Joe has represented thousands of criminal defendants on diverse criminal matters ranging from D.U.I. to Drug Trafficking. He has successfully litigated innumerable cases. He regularly obtains Not Guilty Verdicts in State and Superior Court. He has extensive DUI experience and is certified in the administration of Field Sobriety tests and the Intoxilyzer 9000. He has successfully challenged numerous DUI arrests and roadside tests. Further, he has tried cases of all calibers, including homicide, rape, aggravated assault and Drug Trafficking. He has litigated innumerable search and seizure issues in State and Federal Court. Joe has also appealed various issues and set legal precedent in the State of Georgia.. Joe is also well-known in the field of Entertainment Law. He has successfully drafted, red-lined, and negotiated innumerable contracts for Musicians, Artists, Recording Companies, Music Publishers, Producers, Actors, Reality Shows, Reality Show Participants, Indie Film Producers/Directors, Television Shows, Radio and even Ringtone Artists. Contracts have included production agreements, management agreements, agency agreements, publishing agreements, various licenses, sampling agreements, site agreements, partnership agreements, and recording agreements. He also has extensive Trademark and Copyright experience. His Entertainment client list includes numerous well-known musicians and film/television personalities. He is a member of the Georgia Entertainment Bar and volunteers for the Georgia Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts. Joe also passionately teaches Entertainment Law at John Marshall Law School in Atlanta, Georgia.. Joe has been repeatedly named a Super Lawyer and one of the 100 Best Criminal Attorneys in the Nation. He is often asked to speak at Continuing Education and Trial Practice seminars (both Criminal and Entertainment) to share his knowledge and experience with other lawyers throughout the country. Joe is a regular speaker on Court TV, CNN, E Entertainment and various Radio shows, a regular guest at Law School Seminars, and a regular visiting judge for national and international mock trial competitions.. Joe graduated cum laude from Mercer University in Macon, Georgia in only two years. After working as an IT consultant with Price-Waterhouse Coopers for two years, Joe returned to University of Georgia School of Law, where he served as Vice President of the Entertainment Law Association and competed nationally on UGA’s successful Mock Trial Team.. Joe is a member of the bar of the Supreme Court of Georgia and the Georgia Court of Appeals, and numerous Federal Courts nationwide. Joe currently serves as the Chairman of the Georgia Criminal Defense Lawyers Education Fund which provides legal education scholarships to numerous criminal defense lawyers in Georgia. He is also a former Vice President of the Atlanta Chapter of the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (GACDL).. Joe is most proud of having repeatedly championed the Legal Food Frenzy annual competition 10 times, consistently raising more money than any other law firm in Georgia for hungry children and families in need.

Musa M. Ghanayem, attended University of Wisconsin Milwaukee where he majored in Criminal Justice and Philosophy.  After college Musa attended Law School at Michigan State University College of Law, where he was a Dean's List member every semester, and a Cum Laude graduate. Musa was also a member of the Michigan State University School of Law, Moot Court Board where was awarded the honor of, "Best Oralist," and was selected to represent The College of Law in a National Competition. Musa is licensed to practice in Georgia and New York and has been involved in a variety of areas of Legal Practice. As a 1st year associate Musa was a senior associate in a complex commercial litigation and Qui Tam boutique law firm. After two years as an associate, he realized his passion as an advocate for civil rights, human rights, and the protection of the Constitution. In 2002 Musa joined the office of the Fulton County Public Defender, excelling quickly and earning the award for "Employee of The Quarter."  Musa was later appointed as an Assistant District Attorney where he prosecuted all felony cases ranging from possession of Drugs to Murder, Musa was then appointed to the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Team (H.I.D.T.A.), which is a joint State and Federal program to prosecute major drug crimes.  In 2007 Musa Started his own practice and is in 2012 became a founding member of Ghanayem & Rayasam, LLC. Musa has handled many high profile cases, which were profiled on Dateline NBC, CNN, New York Times, New York Post, The Atlanta Journal Constitution and many other media sources.  Musa has received national recognition for his representation of Sheriff Victor Hill and the ultimate acquittal of the Sheriff on all alleged counts of the indictment. Musa has been selected as one of the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Attorneys, the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 under 40 and Top 10 under 40 by the National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys. Musa focuses his practice on Criminal Defense, Political Advisory, and Civil Rights. Musa has represented politicians, elected officials, musicians, and many other High Profile Cases. Musa serves as the Legal Adviser for two 501(c) 3, Non-for-Profit organizations, and sits on the board of both.. Musa was born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and still proudly roots for The Green Bay Packers.