Being charged with a crime in DeKalb 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 Decatur 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 DeKalb County
Most DeKalb County criminal cases move through two courts, both located in Decatur. Felony charges are heard in the Superior Court of DeKalb County, part of the Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit. Misdemeanors and most traffic and DUI cases are handled in the State Court of DeKalb 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. Both of our founding attorneys are former prosecutors, so we know exactly how the State builds its cases long before they reach a courtroom in Decatur.
Charges We Handle in DeKalb County
We defend the full range of criminal matters across DeKalb 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 DeKalb County instead? We also handle personal injury claims.
Why DeKalb County Clients Choose MM
Our Marietta office is a short drive from the Decatur courthouse, and we appear in DeKalb 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 DeKalb 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 DeKalb County?
Yes. We represent clients in the Superior and State Courts of DeKalb County in Decatur, along with surrounding communities like Decatur, Brookhaven, Dunwoody, Tucker, Chamblee, Stone Mountain. As former prosecutors, we know exactly how these courtrooms operate.
What should I do right after an arrest in DeKalb 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.