Top Criminal Defense Lawyers in Atlanta | 178 available

Firm: The Law Ladies LLC

201 17th Street Nw , Atlanta , Georgia 30363

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Former Prosecutor During her last year of law school, Holly transitioned to prosecution and worked under The Third Year Practice Act at The DeKalb County District Attorney’s Office. Holly argued numerous motions and was afforded the opportunity to try her first felony jury trials before sitting for the bar exam. At graduation Holly was recognize with The Chief Justice Leah Ward Sears award for highest overall pro bono hours.. Continued EducationHolly is a graduate of The Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Attorney’s-Bill Daniels Trial Advocacy Program where she was trained by 25 of the nations top trial attorneys.. Extensive Felony Trial ExperienceHolly has tried countless jury trials for clients charged with complex felony charges such as sex crimes, armed robbery, murder and drug trafficking. Holly developed and managed the intern program  and finds training younger attorneys very rewarding.. Personal When Holly is not in the courtroom zealously fighting for justice, she enjoys scuba diving and traveling. Holly volunteers with local animal shelters and loves to travel.

Firm: Garland, Samuel & Loeb, P.C.

3151 Maple Drive N East , Atlanta , Georgia 30305

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Products Liability, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense

John Garland has a reputation for excellence as a trial lawyer, a reputation built on over a decade of experience trying cases in both State and Federal Courts.  John comes from a long line of trial lawyers, which includes his father, Ed Garland, his grandfather and the firm's founder, Reuben A. Garland, his great-grandfathers and numerous uncles.  From this heritage came three cherished tenets: advocate vigorously for the Client, put the Client’s interests above all else, and respect the great responsibility of the lawyer’s role as last and only guardian of the Client’s freedom.. When John Garland graduated from the University of Vermont with a B.A. degree, magna cum laude, he could have chosen any number of professions to pursue, but his instincts, his innate talents and his family legacy all directed his focus on the law.  A native of Atlanta, John selected the law school of the University of Georgia where he graduated cum laude in 2004, and then he joined his father, Ed Garland, at Garland, Samuel & Loeb. He focuses on advocacy at the trial level, including criminal defense, personal injury, and product liability.. John has successfully handled many complex cases. Some notable cases as decibed in the "Legal Cases" section below.

Firm: Elarbee, Thompson, Sapp & Wilson, LLP

229 Peachtree Street N East , Atlanta , Georgia 30303

Practice Areas: Corporate , Labor , Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense

Firm: Joe S. Habachy, PC, Attorney at Law

44 Broad St., N.W, Suite 203 , Atlanta , Georgia 30303

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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.

396 Angier Ave NE , Atlanta , Georgia 30312

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Jonathan Mitchell Kester Law Firm LLC

3399 Peachtree Rd NE , Atlanta , Georgia 30326

Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Criminal Defense

Firm: Pak & Mcrae Law

1201 W. Peachtree St. , Atlanta , Georgia 30309

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

When people asked Johnny Waller what he wanted to be when he grew up, his answer was always the same: “lawyer.” While most kids would say “astronaut” or “professional baseball player,” Johnny knew right from day one that he wanted to practice law and defend those in need.. Today, Johnny is a member of the State Bar of Georgia, as well as the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. His current practice areas include traffic cases, criminal defense (misdemeanors and felonies), landlord-tenant cases, administrative hearings, and other types of civil litigation. He is most passionate about certain aspects of his work, with trial advocacy and motions practice at the top of that list.. Johnny’s favorite form of relaxation is watching sports. He is a self-proclaimed fan of “all things Georgia,” so he naturally loves to watch the UGA Bulldogs, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks, and the Atlanta Braves.. If you are looking for a passionate criminal defense attorney in the state of Georgia, do not hesitate to contact your fellow Bulldogs fan. Johnny and the rest of the team at Pak and McRae Law, LLC want to help you get the defense that you need.

Firm: The Roberts Law Firm, P.C.

462 E Paces Ferry Road , Atlanta , Georgia 30305

Practice Areas: Adoption,Bankruptcy,Child Custody & Visitation,Child Support,Civil Rights,Constitutional ,Contracts,Criminal Defense ,Debtor/Creditor,Discrimination,Divorce,Family ,Medical Malpractice,Motor Vehicle Accidents,Personal Injury,Probate ,Sexual Harassment,Traffic Violations,Trusts,Wills

2941 Piedmont Road   NE , Atlanta , Georgia 30305

Practice Areas: Civil Rights,Criminal Defense ,Employment & Labor ,Estate Planning,Government Contracts,Personal Injury,Wills

Firm: Kalpin Shah Law

Centennial Tower , Atlanta , Georgia 30303

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Passionate trial advocacy, Experience on all sides as a former Prosecutor, Public Defender, Judge's Clerk, with you ...in your times of Trial & Adversity.

Building 5   750 Hammond Drive , Atlanta , Georgia 30328

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense ,DUI/DWI,Traffic Violations

Firm: McKenney & Froelich

1360 Peachtree Street , Atlanta , Georgia 30309

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

With more than 30 years of experience, more than 100 jury trials and numerous successful results in high-stakes, high-profile cases, Jerry is one of the most accomplished criminal defense attorneys in the United States.. Honors. Over Jerry’s career, he has earned numerous honors and accolades that reflect his dedication and skill. Jerry is listed in “The Best Lawyers in America” and the “National Directory of Criminal Defense Lawyers.” Atlanta Magazine, which has referred to Jerry as “The Defense Genius,” annually names Jerry as one of the top criminal defense attorneys in Georgia. Jerry has earned the AV* rating from Martindale Hubbell.. Teaching and Lecturing Experience. Jerry is happy to impart what he has learned to colleagues across the United States. Jerry is frequently asked to lecture to various bar associations. In addition, he has taught litigation programs at Emory University School of Law, Georgia State Law School, University of Georgia School of Law, The Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, and at University of Passau in Germany. Jerry was the first criminal defense attorney invited to teach at the United States Department of Justice’s Trial Advocacy School in Columbia, South Carolina, from 1998 to 2001.. Media. Over the years, Jerry’s work on behalf of his clients have earned significant media attention. Jerry’s cases have been reported in publications including People, The New York Times, The Atlanta Journal/Constitution, Atlanta Business Chronicle, Atlanta Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Newsweek, The Journal of the American Bar Association, The Fulton County Daily Report, Seasons Magazine, and Redbook.. Commentary. Jerry is routinely asked to discuss cases that receive substantial media attention. For example, Jerry was the on-air legal consultant for WGST radio in Atlanta for State v. Williams, the missing and murdered children trial. Jerry was the on-air legal consultant for Channel 11, the NBC affiliate in Atlanta, and CNN in the O. J. Simpson murder trial. He has also appeared on CNN, ESPN, 60 Minutes, Dateline, A&E, City Confidential and Inside Edition.. Jerry is licensed to practice law in Georgia and New Jersey, and has been admitted to practice on a pro hac vicebasis in nearly 30 states.

Firm: Law Office of Jeff Manciagli

66 Lenox Pointe NE , Atlanta , Georgia 30324

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , Drug Crime

I was born in Hartford, Connecticut, but spent most of my first 18 years overseas. As a young adult, I returned to the United States, completed my undergraduate degree at Rice University in Houston, Texas, and earned my law degree from Emory University School of Law in Atlanta, Georgia. While in law school, I distinguished myself by serving on the editorial boards of the Journal of International Dispute Resolution and the Bankruptcy Developments Journal.. After law school, I continued my studies and received a Master's Degree in International and Comparative Law from the University of Brussels. Prior to entering private practice, I served as a law clerk at the U.S. Court of International Trade and as a staff attorney at the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals. For the past 32 years, I have devoted my practice to defending narcotics trafficking and other serious felony cases in state and federal courts throughout the United States. I have personally handled thousands of felony cases in the state courts of Georgia and in federal courts throughout the country and have a proven track record of success.

Firm: Jeffrey H. Brickman, LLC

511 East Paces Ferry Road, N.E. , Atlanta , Georgia 30305

Practice Areas: Civil , Criminal Defense , Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense

Firm: McLendon Law Firm, LLC

1800 Peachtree St NW Ste 300 , Atlanta , Georgia 30309

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Jason began his career clerking for a premier Atlanta, Georgia criminal defense attorney.  Jason is known for his unwavering and zealous advocacy on behalf of each and every client, regardless of how big or how small.

Firm: Jana Harris Law, LLC

3151 Maple Drive N East , Atlanta , Georgia 30305

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense

Firm: Jake Arbes, Attorney at Law

659 Auburn Ave. NE, Suite 137 , Atlanta , Georgia 30312

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Jacqueline A Gibson & Associates

235 Peachtree St NE , Atlanta , Georgia 30303

Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Immigration

Firm: Head, Thomas, Webb and Willis, LLC

Building 5   750 Hammond Drive , Atlanta , Georgia 30328

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense ,DUI/DWI

Firm: James D. Michael, P.C.

3525 Piedmont Road NE , Atlanta , Georgia 30305

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Traffic Violations, Felonies, Appellate Practice, Homicide, Drug Crimes, Sex Crimes, Driving While Intoxicated, Juvenile Law, Parole and Probation