Being charged with a crime in Paulding County can make your whole life feel like it’s suddenly on the line — your job, your family, your reputation. Take a breath. You don’t have to face the Dallas courthouse alone, and you don’t have to face it from a place of fear.
MM Criminal Defense is a women-led firm that pairs serious courtroom experience with something a lot of firms seem to forget: actual humanity. We explain what’s happening in plain English, we fight like it’s our own future on the line, and we treat you like a person — not a case number.
The Courts in Paulding County
Most Paulding County criminal cases move through two courts, both located in Dallas. Felony charges are heard in the Superior Court of Paulding County, part of the Paulding Judicial Circuit. Misdemeanors and most traffic and DUI cases are handled in the State Court of Paulding County. Knowing which court you’re in — and who’s sitting on the other side of the aisle — makes a real difference, and it’s exactly the kind of local detail we handle for you. Our founding attorney Michaela Devine spent years as a prosecutor in Paulding County, so we know firsthand how the State builds — and pushes — these cases.
Charges We Handle in Paulding County
We defend the full range of criminal matters across Paulding County, including:
- DUI and DUI-related charges
- Drug possession and distribution charges
- Theft and property crimes
- Misdemeanors, from traffic tickets to first-time offenses
- Felonies and other serious charges
- Record restriction, sealing, and expungement
Hurt in an accident in Paulding County instead? We also handle personal injury claims.
Why Paulding County Clients Choose MM
Our Marietta office is a short drive from the Dallas courthouse, and we appear in Paulding County courtrooms regularly. You get two experienced attorneys — not a rotating cast of associates — who actually answer the phone and walk you through every step. Because we’re former prosecutors, we understand the playbook the State runs, and we use that insight to protect you.
Schedule Your Free Consultation
If you’re facing charges in Paulding County, the sooner we’re involved, the more we can do. Call us at 770-693-4357 for a free, judgment-free consultation — we’ll tell you honestly where you stand and how we can help.
Common Questions
Do you regularly handle cases in Paulding County?
Yes. We represent clients in the Superior and State Courts of Paulding County in Dallas, along with surrounding communities like Dallas, Hiram. We also know these courts from the inside, having prosecuted cases here before moving to the defense side.
What should I do right after an arrest in Paulding County?
Politely decline to answer questions beyond identifying yourself, ask for a lawyer, and call us as soon as you can. Anything you say can be used against you — so the kindest thing you can do for your own future is let us do the talking. You can reach us at 770-693-4357.