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Felony Defense Attorneys Who Fight Serious Charges

A felony conviction doesn't just mean jail time—it means losing your right to vote, own firearms, and work in many careers. When you're facing felony charges in North Georgia, you need defense attorneys who understand what's at stake and know how to protect your future.

What Makes Felony Charges Different (And More Dangerous)

Unlike misdemeanors, felony convictions carry consequences that follow you for life. In Georgia, felony charges can result in:
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Prison sentences over one year (not just county jail)

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Permanent loss of civil rights including voting and gun ownership

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Career destruction in licensed professions, government jobs, or positions requiring background checks

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Housing discrimination as most landlords reject applicants with felony records

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Educational barriers including loss of financial aid eligibility

The prosecution takes felony cases seriously—and so do we. These aren’t charges you can afford to handle with a plea-first attorney or hope will “work themselves out.”

Who Faces Felony Charges in North Georgia

Our felony defense attorneys represent clients charged with serious offenses including:

Violent Felonies

Aggravated assault, armed robbery, kidnapping, murder, or manslaughter charges where someone was allegedly hurt or threatened with serious harm.

Drug Felonies

Trafficking, intent to distribute, or possession of large quantities of controlled substances. These cases often involve mandatory minimum sentences.

Property Felonies

Burglary, arson, major theft cases, or financial crimes involving significant dollar amounts or repeat offenses.

Sex Crime Felonies

Rape, child molestation, or other serious sexual offenses that carry both prison time and sex offender registration requirements.

White Collar Felonies

Fraud, embezzlement, identity theft, or other financial crimes that can destroy professional reputations and careers.

Weapon-Related Felonies

Possession of firearms by prohibited persons, carrying weapons in prohibited places, or using weapons during other alleged crimes.

Violent Felonies

Aggravated assault, armed robbery, kidnapping, murder, or manslaughter charges where someone was allegedly hurt or threatened with serious harm.

Drug Felonies

Trafficking, intent to distribute, or possession of large quantities of controlled substances. These cases often involve mandatory minimum sentences.

Property Felonies

Burglary, arson, major theft cases, or financial crimes involving significant dollar amounts or repeat offenses.

Sex Crime Felonies

Rape, child molestation, or other serious sexual offenses that carry both prison time and sex offender registration requirements.

White Collar Felonies

Fraud, embezzlement, identity theft, or other financial crimes that can destroy professional reputations and careers.

Weapon-Related Felonies

Possession of firearms by prohibited persons, carrying weapons in prohibited places, or using weapons during other alleged crimes.
If you’re facing any serious criminal charge in Cherokee, Pickens, Gilmer, or Fannin County, you need attorneys who’ve handled cases like yours before.

How JL Weaver Law Firm Handles Felony Defense Differently

We Prepare Every Case for Trial From Day One

Most criminal defense attorneys start thinking about plea deals before they’ve even reviewed the evidence. We start building your trial defense immediately—because that’s what gives us leverage in negotiations and the best chance of winning if we go to court.

We Know These Courtrooms and What It Takes to Win

Our attorneys have tried the longest jury trials in Cherokee County history. We’ve stood in front of the same judges who will hear your case, faced the same prosecutors, and earned the courtroom respect that only comes from showing up prepared, case after case.

We Fight the Evidence, Not Just the Charges

Felony cases often involve complex evidence: forensics, digital records, witness testimony, and police procedures. We don’t just accept what the prosecution claims—we investigate, challenge, and expose weaknesses in their case.

We Protect More Than Your Legal Rights

When you’re facing felony charges, we’re not just fighting to keep you out of prison. We’re fighting to protect your career, your family relationships, your reputation, and your future. Every defense strategy considers the long-term impact on your life.

Our Felony Defense Process: What to Expect

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Immediate Case Assessment

We review all charges, evidence, and circumstances within 48 hours of your call. You'll know exactly what you're facing and what your options are—no legal jargon, no false hope.

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Strategic Investigation

We don't just read police reports. We investigate: interviewing witnesses, examining physical evidence, reviewing surveillance footage, and identifying procedural violations that could get evidence thrown out.

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Motion Practice and Pre-Trial Advocacy

Before your case ever reaches a jury, we file motions to suppress illegally obtained evidence, dismiss charges based on legal deficiencies, and limit what the prosecution can use against you.

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Trial Preparation or Strategic Negotiation

Whether we're preparing for trial or negotiating a plea, the prosecution knows we're ready to fight. That preparation gives us the leverage to get better outcomes than attorneys who just show up to make deals.

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Post-Conviction Support

If needed, we handle appeals, sentence modifications, and other post-conviction relief to continue fighting for the best possible outcome.

Find Your Local Felony Defense Attorney

Felony charges move fast in the Georgia court system. The sooner you have experienced defense attorneys working on your case, the more options we have to protect your future.
  • Cherokee County Felony Defense
Felony Defense Lawyer in Cherokee County – Defending serious charges in Canton, Woodstock, Ball Ground, and throughout Cherokee County.
  • Pickens County Felony Defense
Felony Defense Lawyer in Pickens County – Fighting felony charges in Jasper, Talking Rock, and across Pickens County.
  • Gilmer County Felony Defense
Felony Defense Lawyer in Gilmer County – Protecting clients facing serious charges in Ellijay and throughout Gilmer County.
  • Fannin County Felony Defense
Felony Defense Lawyer in Fannin County – Experienced representation for felony cases in Blue Ridge, McCaysville, and all of Fannin County.

Frequently Asked Questions About Felony Defense

Can a felony charge be reduced to a misdemeanor?

Yes, in some cases. Through strategic negotiation or successful motion practice, experienced defense attorneys can sometimes get felony charges reduced. However, this requires thorough case preparation and knowledge of local prosecutors’ policies.
Even if you’re completely innocent, you need aggressive legal representation immediately. Innocent people get convicted when they don’t have skilled attorneys fighting for them. We investigate every angle to prove your innocence and expose weaknesses in the prosecution’s case.
Never accept any plea deal without having an experienced felony defense attorney review the evidence, investigate your case, and explore all possible defenses. What looks like a “good deal” might not be worth the lifetime consequences of a felony conviction.
Our fees depend on the complexity of your case and the charges involved. We offer transparent flat-fee arrangements and payment plans because we believe everyone deserves quality representation. The cost of good legal defense is always less than the cost of a felony conviction.
Our fees depend on the complexity of your case and the charges involved. We offer transparent flat-fee arrangements and payment plans because we believe everyone deserves quality representation. The cost of good legal defense is always less than the cost of a felony conviction.

Don't Face Felony Charges Alone

A felony conviction will follow you for the rest of your life. Your career, your family, your future—everything is at stake.

But you don't have to face this alone.

At JL Weaver Law Firm, we've built our reputation fighting serious charges that other firms avoid. We know these courts, we know how to win, and we're ready to fight for your future.

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