Marietta, Georgia, Criminal Defense Lawyers
Criminal charges are a threat to your rights, freedoms, and your security. When you are facing criminal charges, an experienced attorney can take action on your behalf to protect your rights. At Gentry, Smith, Dettmering, Morgan & Schnatmeier, LLP our criminal defense lawyers are respected for our history of service and dedication to the highest standards of professionalism and legal excellence by the courts and our local community. Our attorneys have over 40 years of combined experience handling complex criminal matters.
Our criminal defense team provides quality, results-driven advocacy to protect the rights of adult and juvenile defendants facing criminal charges. Contact us today to begin an immediate investigation and to protect your rights.
We handle a wide range of criminal matters, ranging from simple traffic matters to serious felony charges. Our firm has extensive experience and knowledge of the criminal justice system and Georgia criminal law. Our diverse experience includes current and former service for Cobb County, DeKalb County and Marietta as assistant district attorney, district attorney, assistant solicitor general, solicitor general, judge pro hac vice and associate judge.
Experienced DUI/drunk driving criminal defense
When you are charged with DUI/DWI/Drunk Driving you may face license suspensions, jail time or excessive fines, and have a lasting record that could impact your ability to get a job. Our Quick Reference Guide for DUI Sentencing will illustrate that DUI/DWI punishments are severe in the state of Georgia. We are experienced in handling complex DUI cases including child endangerment and DUI and habitual violators and DUI. We are experienced in effective DUI defenses and will challenge all evidence illegally obtained or presented against you, including field sobriety testing.
If you have been charged with drinking and driving (DUI/DWI), drug charges, theft, assault or another serious misdemeanor or felony charges in Georgia, we can help. Let us put our decades of legal experience to work for you. To schedule a consultation at our office, call 770-771-5097
In our criminal defense practice, we represent adults and juveniles in all criminal matters, including:
- DUI/DWI/Drunk Driving
- Commercial Drivers and Traffic Offenses
- Drug Possession
- Possession with Intent to Distribute
- Domestic Violence/Assault
- White Collar Crime/Theft
- Juvenile Crimes
- Traffic Violations
- Probation Revocations/Probation Violations
Our criminal law team consists of former prosecutors, skilled negotiators and experienced trial lawyers who aggressively seek justice on behalf of the people we serve. Attorneys John S. Morgan, Ben Smith and Robert F. Schnatmeier, Jr., have all served as prosecutors and have extensive experience in misdemeanor and felony cases.
In each case we handle, we thoroughly investigate all of the evidence and seek the best possible result for the clients we serve. We understand that clients depend on our professionalism and dedication. We do everything we can to make certain that their trust is well placed.
Contact Gentry, Smith, Dettmering, Morgan & Schnatmeier, LLP today for a free consultation with an experienced Marietta, Georgia, lawyer. We provide aggressive, results-driven advocacy you can trust for effective criminal defense.
Free consultations • Conveniently located near the Historic Marietta Square • Credit cards accepted • Evening and weekends appointments available

