Criminal Defense Lawyers in Georgia

Georgia divides charges into misdemeanors, punishable by up to 12 months in jail, and felonies, which carry more than a year. Where a case is heard depends on the charge: traffic and ordinance cases in Municipal or Magistrate Court, most misdemeanors in State Court, and felonies in Superior Court.

Timing matters. After a DUI arrest you have 30 days to request an administrative license hearing or install an ignition interlock, or the license suspension starts on its own. Georgia's First Offender Act can keep a first conviction off a public record when a judge allows it, and expungement (record restriction) is available for some outcomes.

The 467 criminal defense lawyers listed here handle DUI, drug possession, theft, assault, domestic violence, probation violations and traffic offenses. Many offer a free first consultation and flat fees for misdemeanors. Use the city links below to find one who appears regularly in the court where your case sits.