Criminal Defense · Atlanta
Top Criminal Defense Lawyers in Atlanta
Criminal defense lawyers represent people under investigation or charged with offences, from traffic and misdemeanour matters to serious felonies. This list compares 14 criminal defense lawyers practising in Atlanta on verified licences, years in this area, focus and sourced reputation.
- Updated 19 Oct 2026
- Ranking v1.0.0
- How we rank
- lawyers considered
- 14
- 6 verified licences
- 43%
- average years in practice
- 16
The ranking
Score out of 100- 1
- 2
- 3
Yasmin Ellison
VerifiedOf Counsel
Marlow & Linden LLP33 yrs in practice4.6(4)Criminal DefenseSpeaks English, Russian
- 4
Hiroshi S. Fitzgerald
VerifiedPartner
Marlow & Linden LLP20 yrs in practice3.4(8)ImmigrationCriminal DefenseDivorce+1 moreSpeaks English, Russian
- 5
Daniel J. Osei
VerifiedAssociate
Quill & Merritt LLP22 yrs in practice3.5(4)ImmigrationCriminal DefensePersonal Injury - 6
Arjun Calloway
VerifiedManaging Partner
Redfern & Sterling LLP27 yrs in practice4.0(8)DivorceCriminal DefenseImmigration+1 more - 7
Gabriel M. Stavros
UnverifiedFounding Attorney
Granger Law Group29 yrs in practice4.5(11)Criminal DefenseDivorce - 8
Tomasz Calloway
UnverifiedAssociate
Granger & Fairfax LLP18 yrs in practiceCriminal DefenseDivorceReal EstateSpeaks English, Mandarin
- 9
- 10
Priya Vasquez
UnverifiedPartner
Marlow & Linden LLP38 yrs in practice4.3(9)EmploymentChild CustodyCriminal Defense+2 more - 11
Priya Moreau
UnverifiedSenior Associate
Prescott Law Group8 yrs in practiceCriminal DefenseSpeaks English, Urdu
- 12
Omar L. Quinn
UnverifiedOf Counsel
Quill & Kensington LLP3 yrs in practice4.6(13)Criminal DefenseEmploymentSpeaks English, Spanish
- 13
Felix Lowell
PendingSenior Associate
Marlow & Linden LLP32 yrs in practice3.5(2)EmploymentCriminal Defense
How we rank
Each lawyer gets nine component scores from 0 to 100. The bar shows how many of the 100 available points each component contributed. Weights are fixed for every lawyer in this list and published in full; payment plays no part.
Expertise50%
- Credentials20%
- Relevant experience15%
- Specialization15%
Standing35%
- Verified reputation15%
- Professional recognition10%
- Relevant track record10%
Service & data15%
- Client experience5%
- Profile & data quality5%
- Data freshness5%
Atlanta legal resources
- State Bar of Georgia
Member directory and consumer resources.
- Atlanta Bar Association
Lawyer referral service.
Choosing a criminal defense lawyer
Experience in the specific court and with the specific type of charge matters. Ask whether the lawyer has handled trials, not only plea negotiations, and whether they previously worked as a prosecutor or public defender. Contact a lawyer before speaking to investigators.
Frequently asked questions
Should I talk to the police without a lawyer?
You generally have the right to remain silent and to have a lawyer present. It is usually wise to speak to a criminal defense lawyer before giving any statement.
What if I cannot afford a lawyer?
If you are charged with an offence that can lead to imprisonment, you may be entitled to a public defender or legal aid. Ask the court about eligibility.