Georgia residents facing juvenile law issues have access to attorneys who specialize in juvenile criminal defense, delinquency proceedings, status offenses, juvenile transfer hearings, and youth advocacy. The legal framework in Georgia differs from other states in important ways, and the attorneys listed here have experience navigating Superior Court proceedings and the specific regulations that govern juvenile law cases in this jurisdiction.

The statute of limitations for juvenile law matters in Georgia is generally 2 years, though specific deadlines vary by case type. Cases proceed through Superior Court, and Georgia's state laws may provide protections or requirements that differ from federal standards. The State Bar of Georgia sets the professional standards for practitioners, and attorneys who focus on juvenile law in Georgia bring jurisdictional expertise that general practitioners often lack.

Choosing the right juvenile law attorney in Georgia means evaluating more than just qualifications — it means finding someone who understands the local legal system and has handled similar cases. Use the profiles on this page to compare attorney experience, read client reviews, check office locations, and identify lawyers who offer free initial consultations. Taking the time to compare options can significantly affect your outcome.

For a detailed overview of how juvenile law law works in Georgia — including key statutes, deadlines, and what to expect from the legal process — Read our complete guide to juvenile law law in Georgia. If you're ready to take the next step, browse the attorney profiles below and reach out for a free consultation.

Cassie N. Hartpence - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Fleming Law PC
 217 West York St. Savannah GA 31401
(678) 588-8712
Atlanta s John Marshall Law School (2017)
English
Georgia Bar
Active License
Criminal Law DUI & DWI Juvenile Law
Mr. Eric A. Ballinger - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Law Offices of Eric A. Ballinger, LL.M., P.C.
 151 West Main Street Suite 302 Canton GA 30114
(770) 479-2020
Atlanta s John Marshall Law School (1993)
Federal Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Criminal Law Divorce
Matthew Sandor Halley - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Gwinnett Criminal Defense Law Office
 3235 Satellite Blvd, Bldg 400, Suite 300 Duluth GA 30096
(678) 215-1578
Bar #913872
Ohio Bar
Active License
Verified
Criminal Law Juvenile Law
Adam Christopher Cathey - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Adam C. Cathey | Lawyer
 901 Lafayette St. Ringgold GA 30736
(706) 935-8200
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University (2003)
Georgia Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
Dorothy Sarah Young - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Martin Snow, LLP
 240 Third Street Macon GA 31201
(478) 749-1758
Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law (2015)
English
Georgia Bar
Active License
Animal & Dog Law Business Law Collections
Ruslyn Ruby - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Patterson Moore Butler LLC
 500 Highway 53 Dawsonville GA 30534
(770) 702-0206
Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law (2016)
English
Georgia Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Divorce Estate Planning
John Daran Burns - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Burns Law Group, P.C.
 181 East Main Street Canton GA 30114
(770) 956-1400
University System of Georgia - University of Georgia (1989)
Georgia Bar
Unknown Status
Collections Criminal Law Divorce
Grant K. Usry - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The USRY FIRM, P.C.
 1450 Greene St, Ste. 130 Augusta GA 30901
(706) 739-7070
Florida Coastal School of Law (2007)
11th Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law DUI & DWI Juvenile Law
Jessica Hall - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 2085 Wilkie Road Alpharetta GA 30004
(770) 731-8083
Atlanta s John Marshall Law School (2007)
English
Georgia Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce Family Law
Douglas Mitchell - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Mitchell & Crunk Winder Office
 81 West Athens Street Winder GA 30680
(770) 722-9765
Willamette University College of Law (2009)
Portuguese, Spanish
Georgia Bar
Active License
Divorce Domestic Violence Estate Planning
Keith Higgins - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Keith Higgins, P.C.
 1712 Ellis Street Brunswick GA 31520
(912) 265-0485
Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law (1983)
English
Georgia Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law DUI & DWI Juvenile Law
Ronald Ehlbert Smith - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
LawSmithGroup
 P.O. Box 8586 Atlanta GA 31106
(678) 462-7777
Interdenominational Theological Center (2001)
Bar #349232
Florida Bar
Active License
Verified
Arbitration & Mediation Bankruptcy Collections
Ryan Langlois - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Fleming Law, P.C.
 217 West York Street Savannah GA 31401
(478) 227-3495
Savannah Law School (2015)
English
Georgia Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
Jonathan Thomas Overman - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Overman & Overman Lawyers at Law LLC
 259 Glynn St. South Fayetteville GA 30214
(770) 626-5200
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School (2008)
Unknown Status
Business Law Criminal Law DUI & DWI
Jin Whitehead - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Ballard Law Office, LLC
 470 Commerce Dr #108 Peachtree City GA 30269
(770) 461-4222
University of Tulsa College of Law
English
Georgia Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
Meghan Noblett - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Patterson Moore Butler LLC
 500 Highway 53 Dawsonville GA 30534
(770) 702-0206
The University of Georgia School of Law (2009)
English
Georgia Bar
Active License
Bankruptcy Divorce Estate Planning
Stephany Garcia-Herrera - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Stearns-Montgomery & Proctor
 291 Alexander Street SE Marietta GA 30060
(770) 426-1148
Charleston School of Law (2018)
Spanish
Georgia Bar
Active License
Divorce Domestic Violence Family Law
Andy Pham - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Pham Law Office, LLC
 1741 Newnan Crossing Blvd Suite O, #158 Newnan GA 30265
(678) 978-6280
Unknown Status
Family Law Juvenile Law Probate
Elizabeth Ann Brandenberg - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 2392 North Decatur Road Decatur GA 30033
(404) 633-3797
Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law (2000)
Federal Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Criminal Law Juvenile Law
Leslee Champion Hungerford - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 506 Roswell Street Suite 210 Marietta GA 30060
(770) 405-0164
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University (2010)
English
Georgia Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Estate Planning Family Law
Burke Batten - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Batten & Batten, LLC
 10145 Ford Avenue Richmond Hill GA 31324
(912) 445-0121
Elon University School of Law (2012)
English
Georgia Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Criminal Law DUI & DWI
Patrick Kunes - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Kunes Law Office
 230 E 2nd Street Tifton GA 31794
(229) 382-4900
University System of Georgia - Georgia State University (2005)
English
Georgia Bar
Active License
Cannabis & Marijuana Law Criminal Law Domestic Violence
Monica Patterson Baron - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Monica Patterson Baron, P.A.
 113 Main street Young Harris GA 30582
(706) 708-3088
Florida Coastal School of Law (2002)
English, Spanish
Florida Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation Civil Rights
Neena Saxena - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Patterson Moore Butler LLC
 500 Highway 53 Dawsonville GA 30534
(770) 702-0206
Florida State University College of Law
English, Hindi, Urdu
Georgia Bar
Unknown Status
Arbitration & Mediation Divorce Domestic Violence
Sheila Grider Wahman - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Sheila Wahman Law
 3540 Wheeler Road, Suite 509 Augusta GA 30909
(762) 233-6406
Atlanta s John Marshall Law School (2015)
English
Georgia Bar
Unknown Status
Divorce Family Law Juvenile Law
Forrest Clinton Barbour - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 465 N Jeff Davis Drive Fayetteville GA 30214
(770) 461-2025
Georgia State University College of Law (2005)
Georgia Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
Mr. Jeff D. Anderson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Jeff D. Anderson, Lawyer at Law
 134 Atlanta Street McDonough GA 30253
(770) 957-6871
Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law (2002)
English, German
Georgia Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
Kent Lawrence - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Turner & Lawrence, PC
 423 S. Mulberry Street Jackson GA 30233
(770) 775-2819
The University of Georgia School of Law (1993)
Georgia Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Criminal Law Divorce
Tamar Faulhaber - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Faulhaber Family Law, LLC
 3180 N Point Pkwy. Bldg. 100 Ste. 103 Atlanta GA 30005
(770) 408-1025
UCLA School of Law (1990)
California Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Divorce Domestic Violence
Brian Anthony Ramey - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Brian Ramey Law Office
 833 3rd Avenue COLUMBUS GA 31901
(706) 536-9085
Florida State University College of Law (2000)
English
Georgia Bar
Active License
Divorce Family Law Juvenile Law
Robert Speer - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Magic Lawyer®
 100 Churchill Court Suite 102 Woodstock GA 30188
(770) 517-0017
Georgia State University College of Law (1985)
Georgia Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Criminal Law Divorce
Sean McIlhinney - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
McIlhinney Law Group
 1770 Indian Trail Lilburn Road Ste. 140 Norcross GA 30093
(404) 923-8118
Georgia State University College of Law (1992)
English, Spanish
Georgia Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law DUI & DWI Juvenile Law
Shauna Carmichael - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Carmichael Family Law & Consulting LLC
 301 Sea Island Rd. Suite 6 St. Simons GA 31522
(912) 254-7361
Georgia State University College of Law (2012)
South Carolina Bar
Unknown Status
Arbitration & Mediation Divorce Domestic Violence
Sara Batchelor - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Daniels & Taylor, P.C.
 390 West Crogan Street Suite 300 Lawrenceville GA 30046
(770) 766-3447
Atlanta s John Marshall Law School (2015)
Georgia Bar
Unknown Status
Divorce Domestic Violence Estate Planning
Lauren Deal - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Deal Law Office, LLC
 901B Washington Ave Macon GA 31201
(478) 254-9154
University System of Georgia - University of Georgia
English
Georgia Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
Jody L. Sellers - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Sellers Law Office, LLC
 306 South 5th Street Griffin GA 30224
(770) 415-9848
Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law (2008)
English
Georgia Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
Richard Hays Goolsby Sr. - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 4416 Columbia Road, Suite 100 Martinez GA 30907
(706) 863-5281
The University of Georgia School of Law (1975)
Georgia Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Civil Rights
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