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178 Criminal Defense lawyers are available in Atlanta, Georgia. These lawyers are rated between 4.6/5 to 5.0/5 and 62% provide free consultation.

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Avvo Rating: Rated 4.2 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 4.0 out of 5

Margaret Strickler

75 Fourteenth Street, Suite 3000 , Atlanta , Georgia 30309
Practice Areas: Appellate , Automobile Accidents, Criminal Defense , DUI/DWI, Personal Injury, Traffic Violations, Wrongful Death, Federal Crime, Federal Crime
Trial lawyer who practices in both the state and federal level.  I have been practicing ONLY criminal defense since 1997.
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 4.0 out of 5

Michael Warshauer

Firm: Warshauer Law Group
2740 Bert Adams Road NW , Atlanta , Georgia 30339
Practice Areas: Animal Bites, Assault & Battery, Constitutional , Criminal Defense , Medical Malpractice, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Premises Liability, Transportation , Wrongful Death, Brain Injury
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.9 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 4.0 out of 5

Noah Pines

Firm: Ross & Pines, LLC
5555 Glenridge Connector, N.E. , Atlanta , Georgia 30342
Practice Areas: Automobile Accidents, Criminal Defense , Drug Crimes, DUI/DWI, Felonies, Head and Spinal Injuries, Juvenile , Nursing Home Negligence, Parole and Probation, Personal Injury, Sexual Abuse, Slip and Fall, Traffic Violations, Trucking Accidents, White Collar Crime, Wrongful Death, Criminal Defense
Compassion for my clients-Commitment to your goals-Advocacy for your cause.. I know that looking for a criminal defense attorney is stressful and facing criminal charges is scary.  While this may be your first experience with the criminal justice system, I have spent the last twenty-four years handling criminal cases both as a prosecutor and a criminal defense lawyer.  I have the experience you need.  I have the reputation you want when walking into a courtroom.  I know the system, I know the law, and most importantly I know how to come up with a plan to help you.
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.7 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.2 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 4.0 out of 5

Nicole Fegan

1355 Peachtree St NE , Atlanta , Georgia 30309
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Nicole Fegan is a criminal defense trial attorney in Atlanta, Georgia.  She graduated from Drexel University in 2011 and went on to receive her law degree from Atlanta's John Marshall Law School in 2014.  Ms. Fegan graduated law school in two and a half years with the honor Magna Cum Laude.  In the same year, Ms. Fegan became licensed in Georgia.  Immediately, Ms. Fegan started her own law firm and began representing clients in felony cases in the Metro Atlanta area as well as surrounding counties.. Ms. Fegan is a member of the Georgia Association for Women Lawyers, the Atlanta Bar Association, and the Georgia Association for Criminal Defense Lawyers.
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.6 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 4.0 out of 5

Nickolas Chilivis

Firm: The Chilivis Law Firm LLC
2352 Logan Cir., NE , Atlanta , Georgia 30319
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 4.0 out of 5

Nicholas Lotito

Firm: Nick Lotito & Seth Kirschenbaum
918 Ponce De Leon Avenue N.E. , Atlanta , Georgia 30306
Practice Areas: Antitrust & Trade Regulation, Traffic Violations, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.0 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 4.0 out of 5

Nefertara Clark

Firm: Clark & Clark Law Group, LLC
531 Boulevard SE , Atlanta , Georgia 30312
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Clark & Clark Law Group is a general practice law firm specializing in the areas of Criminal Defense, Personal Injury and Estate Planning and Administration. We handle cases at the State and Federal Level. The attorneys at Clark & Clark have a proven track record of righting wrongs and obtaining successful verdicts for clients. The firm is committed to providing zealous legal representation to all clients. We are committed to “Balancing the Scales of Justice.”. Nefertara Clark Esq. is one of the brightest and most successful young lawyers in the Southeast. Her sparkling reputation is based upon her encyclopedic knowledge of the law and her distinctive ability to connect with her Clark cut her teeth as a Public Defender for Fulton County. During her time in the office, she handled well over 1,000 cases and showed herself to be particularly adept at handling the most serious felony cases, including bond motions, probation revocations, motions to suppress, immunity motions and jury trials. In matters of criminal law, she investigates cases, looks for sentencing alternatives, conducts extensive research, participates in motions practice, negotiates with prosecutors and has the skills to proceed to trial and balance the scales of justice for her Clark earned a reputation as a resolute defender of the accused. Her exceptional record includes not guilty verdicts in both rape and murder trials along with a multitude of mistrials and dismissals. Moreover, her masterful negotiation skills often resulted in reduced charges and deviations from mandatory minimum sentences for an overwhelming number of her outstanding results that Attorney Clark has achieved for her clients have resulted in a myriad of affiliations and accolades. She is a member of the State Bar of Georgia, The National Bar Association, Atlanta Bar Association, Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, Inns of Court and Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys. Nefertara even finds time to serve others as a deacon at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, second vice president of her local alumni chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., executive director for the Legal Defense Coalition for the Preservation of Public HBCUs, a life member of the NAACP and a member of Iota Phi Lambda Business Sorority. In addition to her courtroom success, Attorney Clark is a published author. She published a law review article for Southern University Law Review, and more recently, she has written two chapters (5 – Confessions & 12 – Jury Instructions) for the Lexis Nexis Practice Guide to Georgia Criminal Law (2013).With her stellar reputation in hand, Attorney Clark now proudly offers her services to all. If you are accused of a crime, starting a business, or find yourself injured; Nefertara Clark Esq. is well equipped to handle your case.
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 4.0 out of 5

Musa Ghanayem

Firm: Ghanayem & Rayasam, LLC
North Druid Square , Atlanta , Georgia 30319
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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.
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.9 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 4.0 out of 5

Molly Parmer

Firm: PARMER LAW
1201 West Peachtree St. NW , Atlanta , Georgia 30309
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Molly Hiland Parmer is an accomplished criminal defense attorney with experience in both state and federal court. She was born and raised in Chicago and has lived in the Atlanta area for the past 25 years. She graduated with high honors from Georgia Tech, earning a Bachelor of Science in 2004. After college, she taught special education in Atlanta Public Schools. Molly was named a Robert Woodruff Fellow – the highest honor bestowed on an incoming student – at Emory University School of Law, where she received a full-ride scholarship. After graduating with honors from law school, she worked as a public defender in DeKalb County. She tried a number of cases in DeKalb, including a murder trial that resulted in a not guilty verdict. She joined the Federal Defender Program in the Northern District of Georgia as a trial attorney in 2015. There, she defended those accused of drug trafficking, international money laundering, war crimes, violations of human rights, firearms violations, immigration offenses, child pornography, and allegations of white collar crime, to name a few. She is a graduate of the Bill Daniels Trial Academy, the National College of Criminal Defense, and the White Collar Crime College presented by the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. She teaches Trial Techniques and Legal Professionalism at Emory Law, has presented seminars on criminal defense for Lawyers for Equal Justice and the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and presently serves on the board for the Georgia Innocence Project.
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.5 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 4.0 out of 5

Michael Prieto

Firm: Prieto, Margiliano, Holbert & Prieto, LLP
Two Ravinia Drive , Atlanta , Georgia 30346
Practice Areas: Civil , Construction , Corporate , Criminal Defense , Insurance , Real Estate , Workers Compensation, Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect, Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
Michael A. Prieto founded the firm’s nursing home wrongful death practice and has developed it into one of the largest Long-Term Care plaintiffs’ practices in Georgia, recovering millions of dollars for clients in the process.. His litigation work focuses on representing patients and families against assisted living, skilled nursing, acute, sub acute and long-term care facilities. He advocates for fair compensation when wrongful acts and omissions are discovered, and through aggressive efforts tries to assure that the same thing will never happen to another innocent victim.. He has appeared on numerous television programs, including Larry King, Oprah, Paula Zahn, Today, Good Morning America, Donahue and others. He has been quoted by the Los Angeles Times and other print media.. Mr. Prieto cares deeply about his community and has organized many pro bono clinics for the elderly poor throughout the state of Georgia, preparing wills, powers of attorney, and providing general legal advice in senior centers and churches. He has, without compensation, given advice to nursing homes and assisted living facilities with the hope of improving resident care.. Mr. Prieto serves as County Administrator in Bartow County, as well as Probate Judge pro tempore. He has also served in the U.S. Army JAG Corps and is a combat veteran of wars in the Middle East. He is an active member of the American Association for Justice and the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association. He is a member of the AAJ Nursing Home Litigation Group and Chair of the GTLA Nursing Home Litigation Group.
Yelp Rating: Rated 1.0 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 4.0 out of 5

Mark Yurachek & Associates

Firm: Mark Yurachek & Associates
1344 La France St NE , Atlanta , Georgia 30307
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Yelp Rating: Rated 1.0 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 4.0 out of 5

Michael Kennedy McIntyre & Associates

Firm: Michael Kennedy McIntyre & Associates
965 Virginia Ave NE , Atlanta , Georgia 30306
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.9 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.4 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 4.0 out of 5

Michael Bixon

Firm: Bixon Law, LLC
260 Peachtree St., NW , Atlanta , Georgia 30303
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Michael Bixon graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor of Science in psychology and, like his sister before him, attended law school. After graduating from the law school at Barry University, Michael was fortunate enough to clerk for the Kane Law Firm where he had a unique opportunity to experience personal injury law. From there, Michael clerked at Weston, Garrou, Walters & Mooney, where he assisted the firm in criminal and constitutional law cases. Soon after, Michael took the Georgia Bar exam and moved to Atlanta and worked with the Reynolds Law Group where he was Senior Associate Attorney, responsible for handling a variety of areas of law including but not limited to personal injury, family, criminal and corporate law. Michael has also extensively volunteered with the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyer Foundation where he has helped clients in cases regarding landlord/tenant and debt collection cases.. Since founding Bixon Law, Michael Bixon has dedicated his practice to criminal defense where he has helped numerous clients and has obtained dismissals for charges of Armed Robbery, Possession of Marijuana, Aggravated Assault, Battery, Obstruction, Shoplifting and Weapons charges. Mr. Bixon has also helped clients obtain probation for cases including Drug Charges, Assault, Battery, Theft Crimes, and Weapons Crimes.. Mr. Bixon is a member of the Georgia Trial Law Association, the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and a graduate of the Bill Daniel Trial Program.  Mr. Bixon has also been recognized as one of the top 100 trial Lawyers in the U.S. by the National Trial Lawyers Association.
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 4.0 out of 5

Meredith Atwood

Firm: Aldridge Connors, LLP
6 Concourse Parkway , Atlanta , Georgia 30328
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , Family , Real Estate , Trusts, Wills, Real Estate
Meredith Atwood practices in the following areas of law: Real Estate LitigationAdmitted: 2005, GeorgiaLaw School: University of Georgia, J.D., 2005College: University of Georgia, A.B., 2001Member: State Bar of Georgia; American Bar : Savannah, Georgia, 1979
Yelp Rating: Rated 1.0 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 4.0 out of 5

Melvin Dansby Attorney At Law & Associates

Firm: Melvin Dansby Attorney At Law & Associates
3815 Sulene Dr , Atlanta , Georgia 30349
Practice Areas: Divorce & Family, Personal Injury, Criminal Defense
Yelp Rating: Rated 2.1 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 4.0 out of 5

McCalep Injury Attorneys

Firm: McCalep Injury Attorneys
750 Piedmont Ave NE , Atlanta , Georgia 30308
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Criminal Defense
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 4.0 out of 5

Matthew William Carlton

Firm: Weinstock and Scavo, P.C.
3405 Piedmont Road   300 , Atlanta , Georgia 30305
Practice Areas: Corporate ,Criminal Defense ,Personal Injury,Professional Malpractice,Real Estate
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.9 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.4 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 4.0 out of 5

Matthew McNally

Firm: Law Office of Matthew T. McNally
659 Auburn Avenue , Atlanta , Georgia 30312
Practice Areas: Animal Bites, Assault & Battery, Automobile Accidents, Boating Accidents, Criminal Defense , Drug Crimes, DUI/DWI, Felonies, Head and Spinal Injuries, Parole and Probation, Personal Injury, Traffic Violations, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense
I was born and raised in Atlanta.  After graduating from Georgia State Law School, I began my 5-year career as an Assistant District Attorney.  The first 3 years were in the Coweta judicial circuit where I handled cases in Carroll, Coweta, Heard, Meriwether and Troup Counties.  In 2004, I began my two years as an Assistant District Attorney in Cobb County. During my years as an attorney, I have handled over 1,000 criminal cases. I have successfully tried over 40 jury trials to verdict- from Murders to White Collar Crimes to DUI and Drug Trials. I have the experience of over 100 probation revocation hearings, motions to suppress and bond hearings. I have also written several criminal defense appeals.. For more information, visit Mr. McNally's website at .
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.9 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 4.0 out of 5

Matt Hirsch

Firm: The Hirsch Firm, P.C.
17 Executive Park Drive , Atlanta , Georgia 30329
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense
The Hirsch Firm, P.C. is primarily a criminal defense trial practice. I represent people arrested and accused of a criminal offense. I represent people facing charges in all State courts: Municipal/Traffic Court, Juvenile Court, State Court, and Superior Court. I represent people at all stages of the criminal justice process: from arrest to bond hearings, preliminary hearings to arraignment, motions in preparation for trial, and trial. I also represent people on post-conviction matters with appeals and probation violations.. The other side of my practice stems from my experience representing hundreds of people injured as the result of someone or a company’s negligence. My network of personal injury lawyers is extensive. If someone is injured they can call me and know that the personal attention they will get on their case is the kind of attention whey won’t find advertised on television. I know who can help them recover all of the money damages available to them.
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 4.0 out of 5

Otanya Clarke

Firm: Clarke Law LLC
3355 Lenox Rd NE Ste 750 , Atlanta , Georgia 30326
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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