Former Cobb Magistrate Judge
Cobb County judicial experience that translates to courts statewide.
Former Cobb County Prosecutor
Inside knowledge of how the State builds criminal cases.
AV Preeminent® Peer Rated
Highest peer rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
State Bar of Georgia
Active Member in Good Standing. Licensed since 1997.
Serious Defense for Cartersville and Beyond.
Gerald Moore is a former Cobb County magistrate judge and former assistant district attorney who defends clients across Bartow County. His office in Marietta is a straight shot up Interstate 75 from the Bartow County courthouse in Cartersville. He brings the same former judge, former prosecutor perspective to Bartow County cases that has built his reputation in Cobb County.
Whether you face DUI charges from a stop on I-75, felony charges in Cartersville, or drug charges along US-41, our team is ready.
Criminal Cases We Handle in Bartow County
Moore Law Center provides defense across the full spectrum of criminal charges filed in Bartow County courts.
DUI Defense
First-offense and repeat DUI charges. License suspension, ignition interlock, and ALS hearings. Read more →
Felony Defense
Aggravated assault, armed robbery, drug trafficking, burglary, felony DUI. State prison stakes. Read more →
Misdemeanor Defense
Simple assault, battery, shoplifting, disorderly conduct, criminal trespass, reckless driving. Read more →
Drug Offense Defense
Possession, possession with intent, trafficking, manufacturing. Mandatory minimums apply. Read more →
Bond Hearings
Fast bond advocacy when a family member is held. Former magistrate judge experience. Read more →
Probation Defense
Technical and substantive violations. Fight to keep clients on probation and out of custody. Read more →
Where Your Case Will Be Heard
Bartow County does not have a State Court, so criminal cases are divided among Superior, Probate, and the municipal courts. Knowing which court hears your case matters.
Bartow County Superior Court
Frank Moore Administration & Judicial Center, 135 W Cherokee Ave, Cartersville, GA 30120
Handles all felony criminal cases, including felony DUI, grand jury proceedings, and felony arraignments.
Bartow County Probate Court
135 W Cherokee Ave, Suite 243A, Cartersville, GA 30120
Hears misdemeanor DUI and traffic offenses that occur in unincorporated Bartow County, in place of a State Court.
Municipal Courts
Cartersville, Adairsville, Emerson, Euharlee, Kingston, White
Each city operates a municipal court that hears DUI, traffic, and minor offenses occurring inside that city's limits.
Serving Every Corner of Bartow County
Moore Law Center represents clients across all Bartow County communities.
Cartersville
County seat. The Frank Moore Judicial Center sits in downtown Cartersville. Cases from Cartersville PD and the Bartow County Sheriff's Office are processed here.
Adairsville
Northern Bartow County along I-75. Cases inside the city go to Adairsville Municipal Court; county arrests go to Superior or Probate Court in Cartersville.
Emerson & Euharlee
Southern and western Bartow County. Each city runs its own municipal court for local offenses, with felonies routed to Superior Court.
Kingston, White & Taylorsville
Smaller Bartow communities. Lower volume, but the same county court system applies through Cartersville.
Unincorporated Bartow
Served by the Bartow County Sheriff's Office. Misdemeanor DUI and traffic go to Probate Court; felonies go to Superior Court.
I-75 & US-41 Corridor
Interstate 75 and US-41 carry heavy traffic through Bartow County. DUI and drug enforcement here often involves search and seizure issues that can be challenged.
Why Local Experience Matters in Bartow County
Gerald Moore is not a general practice attorney who dabbles in criminal defense. He is a former judge and former prosecutor who dedicated his career to criminal law. His AV Preeminent peer rating from Martindale-Hubbell and his 4.9/5.0 peer review score reflect the respect he has earned from the legal community.
Bartow County's court structure is unusual: with no State Court, a misdemeanor DUI in an unincorporated area is heard in Probate Court rather than where many drivers expect. Understanding that structure is part of building the right defense.
Attorney Reid M. Kennedy is a lifelong Cobb County resident with deep familiarity across the metro Atlanta court systems. Read more client and peer testimonials.
Meet Gerald MooreBartow County Criminal Defense, Answered
Common questions clients ask before they call.
Where are criminal cases heard in Bartow County?
Felonies, including felony DUI: Bartow County Superior Court at the Frank Moore Administration and Judicial Center, 135 W Cherokee Ave in Cartersville. Misdemeanor DUI and traffic offenses in unincorporated Bartow are handled by the Bartow County Probate Court at the same complex. Offenses inside a city are handled by that city's municipal court.
Does Bartow County have a State Court?
No. Bartow County does not have a State Court. Misdemeanor DUI and traffic cases in unincorporated areas are heard in Probate Court, felonies are heard in Superior Court, and city offenses go to municipal court. This makes local court knowledge especially important.
What cities are in Bartow County?
Cartersville (county seat), Adairsville, Euharlee, Emerson, Kingston, White, and Taylorsville. Plus unincorporated areas served by the Bartow County Sheriff's Office.
Contact a Bartow County Defense Attorney Today
If you are facing criminal charges in Bartow County or the surrounding Georgia communities, time matters. The sooner you have a defense attorney working on your case, the stronger your position.
191 Roswell St NE, Suite 100, Marietta, GA 30060
678-699-3406
info@moorelawcenter.com