Ballinger & Associates
Attorneys at Law


Criminal Law

Northern Georgia Criminal Defense Attorneys

When you have been arrested for a criminal act or are under investigation for allegedly violating a law, you need aggressive yet compassionate lawyers to protect your constitutional rights. At Ballinger & Associates, in Canton, we defend clients against criminal charges throughout northern Georgia, including all of Cherokee County. We are licensed to practice in all state courts in Georgia, as well as the federal district courts for the northern and middle districts in Georgia, the Federal Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court. Contact us for a private discussion of your legal concerns.

Our lawyers defend individuals charged with many types of criminal violations, from simple traffic citations to allegations of murder or homicide. We are particularly adept at handling Georgia's "Under 21" traffic laws. We are trial attorneys with extensive experience before judges and juries in courtrooms across the state. Specific criminal charges we handle include:

  • DUI/DWI, speeding and other traffic offense
  • Assault, battery and other violent crimes
  • Theft offenses, such as burglary, robbery, and receiving property under false pretenses
  • White collar crime, including fraud, embezzlement and identity theft
  • Drug crimes, such as possession, sale, trafficking and manufacture of illegal substances
  • Homicide and attempted murder, including manslaughter, vehicular homicide and felony murder

We defend clients against misdemeanor and felony charges. Most of our criminal work is done in the state courts in Georgia.

We understand that simply being arrested and charged with a criminal act can be confusing and intimidating. The criminal justice system has a different set of rules and procedures than other areas of the law. Even though you are innocent until proven guilty, many parts of the process, including arrest and arraignment, can damage your reputation and leave you feeling as if you have already been convicted.

We work hard to inform you of your options, of the consequences of choosing different legal strategies, and of the likelihood of success. We want to empower you to make the best decisions to protect your interests.

At the office of Ballinger & Associates, we accept all major credit cards, including Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover. We are located across the street from the courthouse in historic downtown Canton, Georgia. Contact us to arrange a confidential consultation.

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Ballinger & Associates

Babcock Building
259 E. Main Street
Suite 204
Canton, GA 30114-2781
Phone: (770)479-2020
Fax: (770)479-2055

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At the law offices of Ballinger & Associates, in Canton, we represent clients throughout northern Georgia, including the cities of Canton, Holly Springs, and Nelson; the communities of Bridgemill, Harmony on the Lakes, Towne Lake, and Hickory Flat; and in Cherokee County, Pickens County, Gilmer County, Fannin County, Dawson County, Forsyth County, Fulton County, Cobb County, Bartow County, and Gordon County.


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