About Kate
Kate Forrest earned her law degree at the University of Georgia School of Law in 2017 after completing an English degree at the University of Georgia in 2012. Her academic path combined study of language and legal doctrine. It left her well-versed in close reading and careful argumentation.
After law school she built a practice rooted in Georgia. She is admitted to the bar in that state and has been active in the criminal defense community. Her membership in the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers reflects ongoing engagement with trial counsel and peers who handle serious criminal matters.
Forrest has worked on cases that require courtroom preparation and direct client advocacy. She handles pretrial motions and hearings, represents clients at trials, and advises on evidentiary issues. Colleagues say she approaches fact patterns methodically, sorting through records and witness statements to shape defense strategy. She balances attention to detail with a readiness to press for a favorable resolution when circumstances allow.
Her practice maintains a regional footprint. Offices listed for Forrest include Atlanta and Brunswick in Georgia, and locations outside the state in Northern Virginia, Washington, DC, and Los Angeles. She remains licensed in Georgia and manages cases arising under that jurisdiction while coordinating cross-jurisdictional aspects where necessary. The multi-office presence is intended to make in-person meetings and court appearances more accessible for clients spread across several regions.
In professional circles she participates in continuing legal education and peer forums. Membership in the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers keeps her connected to developments in state criminal law and trial practice. That engagement also offers a venue to exchange trial tactics and procedural insights with other defense attorneys.
Her early academic focus on English informs how she prepares courtroom materials. Briefs and motions emphasize clarity. She aims to present facts and legal argument in a way that judges and juries can follow.
Forrest maintains a steady caseload that centers on criminal defense matters in Georgia while operating from multiple offices to serve clients in a broader geographic area. Her current practice focuses on criminal defense in Georgia while supporting clients from regional offices.
