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Moving Forward Starts Here—let Our Dekalb County Criminal Defense Attorneys Help Secure Your Future.
If you or your loved one are facing criminal, juvenile, or school disciplinary charges in DeKalb County, choosing the right legal team can mean the difference between a setback and a derailed future.
At the Ghanouni Teen & Young Adult Defense Firm, we focus on defending people in their teens and twenties facing criminal charges throughout DeKalb County, including Decatur, Avondale Estates, Brookhaven, Chamblee, Clarkston, Doraville, Dunwoody, Lithonia, Pine Lake, Stone Mountain, and Tucker.
Our mission is clear: we help protect the futures of young people facing criminal, juvenile, or school disciplinary charges, ensuring they have every opportunity they can to move forward with their lives.
We recognize that facing criminal charges in Dekalb County presents unique challenges – whether you’re the young person charged or a parent seeking help for your child. Our approach extends beyond handling immediate legal issues – we focus on protecting your entire future.
Whether you’re a student at Emory University, Agnes Scott College, Georgia State’s Perimeter College, a young professional in Brookhaven, or anywhere in DeKalb County, we know what’s at stake. We’re here to help you handle your legal problems and protect your future.
We routinely assist young clients throughout DeKalb County with various charges, including:
Whether you’ve been cited by Brookhaven Police, arrested by DeKalb County Police, or charged in any municipality within the county, we understand that it can feel stressful and uncertain.
Our firm’s approach is built on three core principles that particularly resonate in DeKalb County’s diverse communities:
We maintain a selective caseload to ensure each client receives the attention and dedication their case deserves. This isn’t about handling as many cases as possible – it’s about achieving the best possible outcomes for each client we serve.
Here are some municipalities our Georgia criminal defense attorneys proudly serve in DeKalb County. If you don’t see your location listed, please reach out – we’re here to help you wherever you are in the area.
A criminal record can affect every aspect of your future. That’s why we emphasize a proactive, goal-oriented defense strategy from day one. Our founder, Paul Ghanouni, understands this personally, having faced his own challenges with authority figures at a young age. This experience drives our firm’s mission to protect young people from having their futures derailed by mistakes.
Your initial consultation is an opportunity to share your story and learn how we might help. During this meeting, we will:
Not every case is accepted – we’re selective to ensure we can deliver the level of service and results our clients deserve.
Paul Ghanouni founded our firm in 2007 with a clear mission: to help protect young people’s futures when facing criminal, juvenile, or school disciplinary charges. Our team of defense attorneys includes a former judge and multiple former prosecutors. We bring this knowledge and experience together, along with a deep understanding of how young people’s lives can be affected by the criminal justice system, to help protect the futures of our clients.
Our dedication to serving Dekalb County’s youth extends beyond the courtroom. We’re actively involved in community education and youth advocacy, working to ensure people in their teens and twenties understand their rights and the potential consequences of their actions before they face legal challenges.
DeKalb County maintains a sophisticated court system with multiple divisions and locations:
Our team appears in all these courts and understands how to help our clients through each of these courts.
If you or your loved one is facing criminal charges in DeKalb County, don’t wait to get help. Contact our office today to schedule a consultation and learn how we can help protect your future.
Our offices serve all of DeKalb County, including Decatur, Avondale Estates, Brookhaven, Chamblee, Clarkston, Doraville, Dunwoody, Lithonia, Pine Lake, Stone Mountain, and Tucker. We understand the complexities of DeKalb County’s legal system and provide quality legal representation when you need it most.
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