Marietta Criminal Defense Lawyer

Marietta is the county seat of Cobb County, Georgia, and is home to the Cobb County Superior Court, State Court, and Magistrate Court — courts where Attorney Austin Nelson regularly appears. As the largest city in Cobb County and a major hub of the greater Atlanta metro area, Marietta's courts handle thousands of criminal cases each year.

If you or a family member has been arrested or is under investigation for a criminal offense in Marietta, it is important to contact an experienced criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. The choices you make in the early stages of a criminal case — including what you say to law enforcement — can have a lasting impact on the outcome.

Attorney Nelson's familiarity with the Marietta courthouse, local prosecutors, and the nuances of Cobb County criminal procedure gives clients a meaningful strategic advantage.

Criminal cases involving Marietta residents or incidents are typically heard in the Cobb County Superior Court, Cobb County State Court, Cobb County Magistrate Court, and Marietta Municipal Court. Attorney Nelson appears regularly in these courts and understands the local procedures and judicial expectations that apply. 

The Law Office of Austin Nelson handles a full range of criminal matters for Marietta clients, including:

• DUI / DWI defense — protecting your license and your record
• Drug possession and trafficking defense
• Assault, battery, and domestic violence defense
• Theft, burglary, and federal criminal defense
• Traffic violations and license suspension hearings
• Misdemeanor and felony defense at all stages
• Record restriction and expungement (where eligible)