About Musa Munir
Musa Munir Ghanayem is a criminal defense attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia. He has been practicing law since 2001, focusing on defending clients in both state and federal courts. His firm, Ghanayem & Rayasam, LLC, is located at 1936-B North Druid Hills Road, Atlanta, GA 30319. The firm handles many criminal cases, including drug offenses, fraud, and violent crimes. Mr. Ghanayem earned his Juris Doctor from Michigan State University College of Law in 2000. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Wisconsin, graduating in 1996.
After law school, he gained experience as an Assistant District Attorney in DeKalb County, Georgia, where he prosecuted serious felonies. This experience has been instrumental in shaping his defense strategies, as he understands how prosecutors build their cases. In 2007, he co-founded Ghanayem & Rayasam, LLC, with his colleague Ravi Rayasam. The firm focuses exclusively on criminal defense, leveraging their experience to represent clients effectively. Mr. Ghanayem has handled numerous high-profile cases, some of which have been featured on Dateline NBC, CNN. In major newspapers like The New York Times and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Notably, he represented Sheriff Victor Hill, achieving an acquittal on all charges. Mr. Ghanayem is admitted to practice law in Georgia (2001) and New York (2007). He is a member of the Georgia State Bar and the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. His professional affiliations reflect his commitment to staying informed about developments in criminal law and maintaining high standards of practice. In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Ghanayem has been recognized for his contributions to the field.
He has been selected as one of the National Trial Lawyers' Top 100 Trial Attorneys and named to the National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys' Top 40 Under 40 and Top 10 Under 40 lists. He has also been recognized as a Georgia Super Lawyer in 2016 and 2017. These accolades highlight his dedication to providing quality legal representation and his standing in the legal community. For those seeking legal representation in criminal defense matters in the Atlanta area, Mr. Ghanayem offers a experience and a proven track record of success. His firm's focus on criminal law ensures that clients receive specialized attention tailored to their specific legal needs.
