Justia Lawyer Directory Criminal Law Georgia Cherokee County Attorneys
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Thomas C. Nagel
Criminal Lawyer Serving Cherokee County, GA
Georgia Criminal Law Lawyer with 32 years of experience
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M. Qader A. Baig
Criminal Lawyer Serving Cherokee County, GA
Plead Your Case, Not Your Guilt. Call Now To Protect Your Rights.
I’m an experienced criminal defense lawyer and represent clients in all types of criminal cases throughout Georgia. I will fight for you and your rights and help you through every step of your case. Read More »
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Chinwe N. Foster
Criminal Lawyer Serving Cherokee County, GA
10.0
Dedicated to protecting the rights of the accused. Call for a free consultation!
I’m an experienced Georgia criminal defense lawyer and represent clients in all types of criminal cases. I provide personal attention, thoughtful guidance, and will fight to protect your rights throughout your case. Read More »
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Kyle E. Koester
Free ConsultationCriminal and Personal Injury
Kyle Koester is an highly reviewed and experienced Cherokee County GA personal injury attorney. He has successfully handled difficult personal injury and criminal defense cases. Kyle’s clients appreciate his personal approach to helping with their individual needs. Kyle’s firm works closely with top experts and other attorneys from across the country to get his clients get the best results. Whether you have been hurt in an accident or are facing criminal charges, Kyle Koester has the necessary knowledge and skill to achieve the best resolution possible in your case.
Over the past few years the Law Offices of Kyle E….
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Mr. Eric A. Ballinger
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
Prior to attending law school, I served in the United States Army as an Infantry Officer. I served as a Rifle Platoon Leader, Mortar Platoon Leader, Instructor, Battalion Staff Officer and an Infantry Rifle Company Commander.
I began practicing law in Canton, Georgia in 1993. After obtaining a Master of Laws concentrating in litigation, I logged several thousand hours in the courtroom developing a practice in domestic relations, criminal law and commercial litigation. In 2007 I was certified as a mediator, using my years of courtroom experience coupled with alternative dispute resolution training to help people resolve…
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Jay G. Wall
Criminal
Jay G. Wall has been a criminal trial practice attorney for almost a decade. He spent the majority of that time as an Assistant District Attorney for Cherokee County. While serving in the Cherokee County District Attorney’s Office, Jay taught courtroom demeanor, criminal procedure and use of force to cadets and active law enforcement officers. His extensive experience as a prosecutor gives Jay a unique advantage when handling criminal cases.
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Jeffrey Mark Heller
Free ConsultationCriminal, Bankruptcy, Family and Personal Injury
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Caryn S. Fennell
(770) 479-0248
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
I have over twenty-three years of professional and executive experience, including service in the United States Army. I also have and twenty-four years of education, including studies in my Associates Degree, Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts, Industrial/Organizational Ph.D. Program and in my Juris Doctor Program. I own and manage the law offices of Caryn S. Fennell & Associates which I opened on November 9, 2010, the same day I swore into the Bar Association and the Georgia Courts. Since opening my firm, I have closed over 850 family and criminal law cases. I specialize in complex custody matters, and…
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Robb Ortman
Free ConsultationCriminal
Former Federal civil rights lawyer and former chair of the Georgia Bar’s Individual Rights Section. Helped train U.S. Military Intelligence prior to opening criminal defense firm and KSU grad, 1994. Local court are my specialty and clients are my family. 17 years experience at work for you and I only take a very limited number of cases.
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Jeffery Dickerson
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Founding attorney Jeffrey L. Dickerson began his legal career as an Assistant District Attorney in the Houston Judicial Circuit. During that time, he was responsible for prosecuting all types of crimes, ranging from shoplifting to homicide. Later in 2002, he was appointed to Houston County’s “Narcotics and Organized Crime” litigation team, where he gained valuable experience handling drug crimes ranging from simple possession to trafficking. Attorney Dickerson now runs his own firm in metro Atlanta dedicated solely to DUI and drug possession defense, and he has successfully obtained not-guilty verdicts in DUI-Per Se, DUI Less-Safe, and in various VGCSA cases…
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Benjamin Bradley Reed
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
Attorney Brad Reed opened his law office in 2003 after serving as an Assistant District Attorney in Savannah, Georgia, for more than five years. As a prosecutor, he tried all types of cases, including DUI, Domestic Violence, Drug Charges, Identity Theft, Robbery, and even Murder. Since he has been in private practice, Mr. Reed has represented people charged with all variety of criminal offenses. His clients include people from all walks of life, including teachers, lawyers, doctors, truck drivers, executives, and engineers. If you or a friend or family member has been charged with a crime,…
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Ross Grisham
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and White Collar Crime
Partner, Grisham & Poole, P.C.
Serving Cherokke County, Pickens County, North Georgia and Metro Atlanta
Criminal Defense Attorney
Former Assistant District Attorney
Former Assistant Solicitor General
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Robert Speer
Criminal, Appeals, DUI and Divorce
Robert Speer, The Magic Lawyer®, was born in Atlanta GA, and has been a resident of Georgia all of his life. He has been a trial lawyer for almost 22 years. He handles cases in the areas of DUI/DWI, Criminal Law, Juvenile Law, Divorce, and Injury cases. His office is in Woodstock GA, but he also handles cases in Canton GA, Atlanta GA, Marietta GA, Cumming GA, Lawrenceviille GA, Decatur GA, Sandy Springs GA, Roswell GA, Alpharetta GA, and all over Georgia. Call (770) 517-0017 today for fantastic legal representation!
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Saraliene Durrett
Criminal Lawyer Serving Cherokee County, GA
10.0
Top 100 Trial Lawyer on Your Side.
With over 15 years of criminal defense expertise, I will fight for you at every turn. Whether you are facing trial or are filing an appeal, I will be proud to stand for you. Call today. Let’s win your case. Read More »
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Laura Austin
Free ConsultationCriminal, Arbitration & Mediation, DUI and Family
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE, PERSONAL INJURY (car wrecks and semi-truck wrecks), FAMILY LAW, CRIMINAL DEFENSE LITIGATION; Laura Austin is an AV Preeminent rated litigator withover42 years of experience. She is a Registered Nurse, certified in correctional healthcare and has combined her 46 years of medicine and law in the representation of those who are injured by the negligence and carelessness of others, lending a voice to those that can’t seem to be heard. Her best verdict for her clients was $12,000,000.00. Ms. Austin is also certified by the American Arbitration Association in Mediation and Arbitration of both domestic…
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Scott Thomas Poole
Free ConsultationCriminal
I began prosecuting felony cases as an Assistant District Attorney in Cherokee County, Georgia, right out of law school. After 10 years in Cherokee County I took over as the Senior Assistant District Attorney in Pickens County, where I prosecuted for 5 years. In 2013, I transitioned into private practice and now represent people who have been charged with committing a crime. After prosecuting for 15 years, I know first-hand that not everyone who has been arrested is guilty, and I work tirelessly to protect my client’s rights in court.
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Marjorie M. Musgrave
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
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Gregory Hicks
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Divorce and Personal Injury
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John Daran Burns
Free ConsultationVideo ConfCriminal, DUI, Family and Traffic Tickets
Born in 1967 in Jacksonville, Florida, Mr. Burns moved to Marietta, Georgia, at the age of five. After graduating from Sprayberry High School in 1986, Mr. Burns attended Kennesaw State University, where he obtained a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.
In 1993, Mr. Burns graduated from the University of Georgia School of Law, Doctor of Jurisprudence. Subsequent to his graduation from law school, Mr. Burns opened his own practice and has since been practicing law in Northern Georgia and the greater metro Atlanta area, relocating to Cherokee County 15 years ago.
Currently, Mr. Burns maintains a trial practice concentrating in criminal and…
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Archie Luther Speights
Free ConsultationCriminal, Bankruptcy, DUI and Divorce
Areas of Practice Criminal & Bankruptcy Law Bar Admissions Georgia U.S. District Court Northern District of Georgia Georgia Court of Appeals Supreme Court of Georgia Education University of Mississippi School of Law, University, Mississippi – 2000 Law Journal: Journal of National Security Law, Editor in Chief Honors and Awards Voted by his peers as among the Legal Elite in Georgia in Bankruptcy Law. (Georgia Trend Magazine) Professional Associations and Memberships Georgia Bar Association Cherokee County Bar Association NACBA
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Martin A. Lively
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and Juvenile
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Amanda Gaddis Speights
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Free Consultation
Amanda Gaddis Speights represents clients in divorce or family law matters, criminal matters, appeals, and other civil litigation. In family law matters, Amanda has guided and counseled clients in settling uncontested divorces, fought for clients’ rights in contested divorces and child custody or child support proceedings, and ensured that clients resolved their family disputes with the best resolution possible for their family given the situation. In addition to her work on family law cases, Amanda has represented clients arrested for various crimes, including DUI, felony and misdemeanor drug offenses, theft crimes, assault or battery charges. Amanda is very…
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Eugene Michael Vereen III
A graduate of the Emory University School of Law and a member of the Georgia Bar since 1989, Attorney Michael Vereen has devoted his career to helping his clients clear their names. Dealing mainly with criminal, DUI, and bankruptcy cases, Michael Vereen possesses more than two decades of knowledge and experience practicing law in the Cobb and Cherokee county areas. Upon passing the bar exam, Michael Vereen opened his own single-attorney practice. He consults with clients on all types of cases, ranging from speeding tickets, car accidents, personal injury, DUI, and bankruptcy. Michael Vereen deeply understands the stress…
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Carlton Crow Carter
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Personal Injury
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Peter J Wosnik
Criminal Lawyer Serving Cherokee County, GA
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Criminal Defense Lawyer with Experience and Skill! Call Now!
I am a skilled, knowledgeable and effective criminal defense attorney. I provide aggressive legal advocacy to fight for the rights of the accused! Visit my website for information and call for a consultation. Read More »
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P. Justin Thrailkill
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Free Consultation
Justin devotes his practice primarily to the areas of divorce, custody, and parental advocacy in DFCS matters. As an advocate for the rights of parents, Justin has realized his lifelong passion for helping others in their time of need. Through seven years of practice, Justin has represented a variety of clients in various matters throughout our legal system. He finds great satisfaction in seeing his client’s cases through to a successful resolution, regardless of the challenges that may exist with any particular case. Among his peers, Justin is well known to be a compassionate advocate for…
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Thomas C. Rowsey
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and White Collar Crime
Mr. Rowsey’s practice focuses on family law, divorce, criminal defense and personal injury law. With over 25 years of experience serving clients in Georgia, his ability to successfully handle various legal matters has earned him an AV® Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell. This is the highest rating conferred by this nationally recognized and respected directory of lawyers and law firms, and is based upon direct feedback from legal professionals. His recognition not only reflects competence with regard to astute legal skills, but also speaks to his client communication and ethical standards as well.
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Forrest Clinton Barbour
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Free Consultation
I am a 2008 graduate of Georgia State University’s College of Law. Prior to entering law school, I attended and graduated from Georgia Southern University, where I played offensive line for the Georgia Southern Eagles football team. I enjoy spending time with my wife (who is a Staff Attorney for Judge Fletcher Sams in Fayette County) and two children and watching the Georgia Southern Eagles and Atlanta Braves. I have taught Sunday School and served on Church Council at Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church in Peachtree City, Georgia. I am also currently the president of the Starr’s…
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Mr. Samuel L. Morgan
Free ConsultationCriminal, Arbitration & Mediation, DUI and Divorce
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Paul Stephen Kish
Criminal Lawyer Serving Cherokee County, GA
Success and Experience Fighting for the Criminally Accused! Vigorous Defense!
I am an aggressive and skilled criminal defense attorney. I am an advocate that understands both the law and the need to aggressively defend you! Visit my website for verdicts and settlements. Call for a consultation! Read More »
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Joshua Schiffer
9.3 
(3 Peer Reviews)
Free ConsultationVideo Conf
“We Won!!” was not something Josh heard a lot as a kid.
Never the sportiest fella, East Cobb, Georgia didn’t inspire him to a sportsball career despite his innate athletic ability. Graduating from The Walker School Josh went North, to Clark University, MA (Hippies and folks from New York, and SO MANY international people!). Chasing young love back to Georgia, Josh graduated from Georgia State University College of Law in 2002 without any honors. He was on Mock Trial and did Moot Court, though. And was fun.
Josh clerked in Cobb Superior Court (A. Grubbs), closed…
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Larry Kohn
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Free Consultation
Best Lawyers in America for DUI Defense, 2018 and 2019. Super Lawyers Top-Rated DUI, Criminal Defense & Personal Injury Attorney. Emory Undergraduate Degree, and Georgia State Law School Juris Doctor degree, high honors, in 1998. Extensive experience with the top DUI lawyer in America, Bubba Head. If arrested for DUI in Georgia, our Atlanta DUI lawyers can assist you. Regular seminar speaker on DUI-DWI. NHTSA DUI standardized field sobriety test instructor. Trained on GA DUI test machine, Intoxilyzer 9000. Legal book author on DUI law and probable cause to arrest for DUI. Partner and DUI attorney Cory Yager is an…
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William C. Head
10.0 (2 Peer Reviews)
Free ConsultationVideo Conf
UGA,1973, with honors. UGA School of Law, 1976. Georgia DUI legal book co-author & DUI defense litigation practice, best attorney ratings. Top lawyer ratings with Martindale-Best Lawyers-Super Lawyers-Best Law Firms in America.
Chaired or co-chaired over 40 legal seminars for ICLE-GA beginning in 1978
In 1991, wrote 101 Ways to Avoid a Drunk Driving Conviction with co-author Reese I. Joye, Jr.
Started the annual 2-day seminar, Defense of Drinking Drivers handled by ICLE-GA
Speaker at the 1992 ATLA DC convention & the 1993 ATLA national convention
Sponsored the first NHTSA training seminar for criminal defense lawyers in Atlanta GA in July 1994….
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Melanie Ellwanger
Free ConsultationCriminal and DUI
Melanie is a results-driven DUI and criminal defense attorney. Her unique experience as a prosecutor, defense attorney and judicial candidate have provided her the knowledge and insight to contest her clients’ cases aggressively.
While in private practice, she is honored to have been recognized by her peers as a Super Lawyers’ Rising Star, one of the legal profession’s top achievements. By anonymous votes of Georgia lawyers, she was recognized for her legal work in the 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020 editions of Georgia Super Lawyers magazine. The Rising Star award is reserved for attorneys under the…
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Cory Yager
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Free Consultation
Graduated second in his class at Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School while working full time as a police officer. Highly effective in litigation and trials. Handled over 1500 criminal cases, felony or misdemeanor. Criminal cases involving alcohol or drugs are 85% of all criminal cases, with personal injury for the remainder. Martindale-Hubbell “av” and Preeminent Rated for several years. Super Lawyers-9 years, as Rising Star or Super Lawyer.
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David S West
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
With more than 20 years experience as one of metro Atlanta’s premier criminal defense lawyers, David S. West has been recognized throughout Georgia and the southeast for his success defending difficult and high-profile criminal cases. Awarded America’s coveted Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America award in 2013 and featured on CNN, FoxNews, 48 Hours and numerous other media outlets, Mr. West is now widely recognized as a leading criminal defense lawyer in his field. Mr. West is a Life Member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, as well as the National Organization for the Reform of…
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Jim Yeargan
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
(404) 467-1747
Free ConsultationVideo Conf
James Yeargan is one of the most respected, and sought after DUI attorneys in the state. His successful defense record, and unprecedented devotion to his clients, has earned him this honor. Mr. Yeargan’s reputation as a tenacious DUI practitioner, coupled with his remarkable trial strategy and indomitable presence in the courtroom, have earned him the moniker “DUI Jim” throughout the Atlanta community, and Georgia at large. It is his dedication to his clients that makes Mr. Yeargan’s DUI practice so unique and sought after.
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Jason R Carnell
Free ConsultationVideo ConfCriminal, DUI, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
Jason Carnell’s higher education began at the University of Central Florida in Orlando. While there, Jason majored in History and graduated Magna Cum Laude. Jason also minored in Aerospace Studies upon joining UCF’s Air Force ROTC Detatchment. After completing his Reserve Officer Field Training at Barksdale Air Force Base, in Shreveport, LA, Jason commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Air Force on May 5th, of 2000. Jason spent 4 1/2 years on active duty, mostly in the Florida panhandle. He was ultimately promoted to the rank of Captain. Just prior to his Honorable Discharge, Jason…
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Maziar Mazloom
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and Personal Injury
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Glenn T. Stern
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Free ConsultationVideo Conf
Atlanta Criminal Defense Attorney Glenn Stern learned how to practice law representing indigent clients for the Rockdale County Public Defender’s Office-one of metro Atlanta’s toughest places to be charged with a crime. In private practice, Glenn has continued to use that skill and training for decades, winning dismissals and reductions for his clients.
A graduate of the Stetson University College of Law (nationally renowned for their trial advocacy program), Glenn gained valuable insight into how the “other side” works, trying cases for the Hillsborough County Florida District Attorney’s Office as a third-year student.
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Christine Koehler
Criminal Lawyer Serving Cherokee County, GA
Georgia Criminal Law Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Christine Koehler is the lawyer that other lawyers hire when they need legal assistance. Christine has been practicing law for 22 years. At the beginning of her career she focused solely on criminal, DUI and traffic… Read More »
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Cherokee County Criminal Legal Aid & Pro Bono Services
Clayton County Pro Bono Project
(404) 524-5811
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