About Forrest Clinton
Forrest Clinton Barbour is a Georgia attorney who practices criminal defense and related matters. He combines courtroom experience with local bar involvement. The result is a practical approach to client representation.
Barbour began his academic path at Georgia Southern University, where he earned a B.S. in Justice Studies in 2005. He went on to Georgia State University College of Law and received his J.D. in 2008. Those years shaped his understanding of criminal law and the workings of Georgia courts.
After law school he took up practice in Georgia. He is licensed to practice in the state and holds memberships in the State Bar of Georgia, the Fayette County Bar Association, and the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He has worked on cases across local trial dockets. Courtroom work and client counseling have been steady parts of his work.
Barbour’s practice centers on criminal defense in state courts. He represents clients at every stage of the process, from early investigations to trial and sentencing. He has handled misdemeanor and felony matters, managing both pretrial strategy and in-court advocacy. He also advises clients on procedural and evidentiary issues that affect case outcomes.
Colleagues describe him as methodical in case preparation. He spends time reviewing police reports, witness statements, and forensic materials. That preparation supports decisions about whether to negotiate, litigate, or seek dismissal. He regularly appears before judges in Fayette County and surrounding jurisdictions and maintains familiarity with local court procedures.
Outside of courtroom duties, Barbour stays active in professional organizations. His current memberships include the State Bar of Georgia, the Fayette County Bar Association, and the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. These affiliations keep him connected to changes in state law and to fellow practitioners across the region.
Barbour maintains offices in Fayetteville and Kennesaw. He divides his time between client meetings, court appearances, and case preparation. He continues to represent individuals charged in Georgia courts and to handle criminal defense matters in his Fayetteville and Kennesaw offices.
