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Frequently Asked Questions

Q-I've been arrested and charged with a crime.  What can I expect to happen?

A-Our criminal justice system can be overwhelming and frightening. The United States' incarceration rate is much higher than that of other industrialized countries...Read More.

Q-What does the State or Federal government have to prove to convict me?

A-The government has the burden to prove each and every element of the crime for which you are charged beyond a reasonable doubt...Read More. 

Q-What is a felony?

A-The most serious crimes are felonies, which are typically either particularly heinous, involve dangerous weapons, or involve relatively high amounts of financial damage or harm to property...Read More.

Q-What is a misdemeanor?

A-Misdemeanors are crimes that are usually less violent or involve lower levels of harm than felonies do...Read More.

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Metro-Atlanta, Marietta, Roswell, Alpharetta, Sandy Springs Criminal Defense Attorney

The Atlanta metropolitan area, is the ninth-largest metropolitan area in the United States and consists of 28 counties in Georgia.  The Federal Law Group has experience in all Metro-Atlanta courts, and has cultivated an unparalleled reputation for professionalism, ethics, and a no-nonsense approach to defending our clients. Our solid reputation and good working relationships with prosecutors in every county and court ensures that you will reap the rewards of having the best criminal defense attorney working your case.

Marietta, Cobb County

The city of Marietta, Georgia is located 15 miles northwest of Atlanta and serves as the county seat of Cobb County, Georgia.  Cobb County Magistrate Court, Cobb County State Court, and Cobb County Superior Court are located just off the Marietta Square, along with the Cobb County District Attorney's Office and the Cobb County Solicitor General's Office.

Roswell, North Fulton County

Roswell is a city located in North Fulton County.  Because Fulton County is so large, Roswell Municipal Court traditionally handles all misdemeanor and DUI cases originating in Roswell, unless a trial is desired, at which time the case is "bound over" to the Fulton County State Court.  Roswell Municipal Court is located off the Roswell Square on Hill Street.

Alpharetta, North Fulton County

Alpharetta is also located in North Fulton County, north of Roswell, and is similar to Roswell in respect to the Municipal Court System: all misdemeanor and DUI cases originating in Alpharetta are handled in the Alpharetta Municipal Court.  The Alpharetta Municipal Court is located in the Crabapple area on Broadwell Road.

Contact:

P.O. Box 680365, Marietta, Georgia 30068

(404) 497-9005 | (888) 698-7817 (fax) | E-mail

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The Federal Law Group represents clients throughout Georgia, including Atlanta, Alpharetta, Roswell, Marietta, Sandy Springs, Smyrna, Norcross, Duluth, Johns Creek, Canton, Gainesville, Decatur, Fulton County, DeKalb County, Cherokee County, Cobb County, Douglas County, Gwinnett County, Paulding County, and Forsyth County.