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 Decatur, Dunwoody, and Beyond.
Gerald Moore is a former Cobb County magistrate judge and former assistant district attorney who defends clients across DeKalb County. He brings the same former judge, former prosecutor perspective to DeKalb County cases that has built his reputation in Cobb County, and he regularly appears in metro Atlanta courts.
Whether you face DUI charges from a stop on I-285, felony charges in Decatur, or drug charges along I-20, our team is ready.
Criminal Cases We Handle in DeKalb County
Moore Law Center provides defense across the full spectrum of criminal charges filed in DeKalb 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
DeKalb County runs a high-volume court system centered in Decatur. Knowing which court hears your case matters.
DeKalb County Superior Court
DeKalb County Courthouse, 556 N. McDonough St, Decatur, GA 30030
Handles all felony criminal cases, grand jury proceedings, and felony arraignments.
DeKalb County State Court
DeKalb County Courthouse, 556 N. McDonough St, Decatur, GA 30030
Handles misdemeanor criminal cases including DUI, and runs the county's accountability DUI Court program.
DeKalb County Magistrate Court
3630 Camp Circle, Decatur, GA 30032
Handles first appearances, arrest warrants, and bond hearings before a case is bound over to State or Superior Court.
Municipal Courts
Dunwoody, Brookhaven, Chamblee, Doraville, Clarkston, Stone Mountain, Lithonia, Avondale Estates
Each city operates a municipal court for minor offenses and traffic citations within its city limits.
Serving Every Corner of DeKalb County
Moore Law Center represents clients across all DeKalb County communities.
Decatur
County seat. The DeKalb County Courthouse sits in downtown Decatur. Cases from Decatur PD, the DeKalb County Police Department, and the Sheriff's Office are processed here.
Dunwoody & Brookhaven
Affluent communities along the GA-400 and I-285 perimeter. Each runs its own police department and municipal court, and both see active DUI enforcement.
Tucker & Stonecrest
Newer cities policed by the DeKalb County Police Department. Criminal arrests are routed to State or Superior Court in Decatur.
Chamblee & Doraville
Dense communities along I-285 and Buford Highway. Heavy traffic and commercial activity generate a high volume of DUI and drug cases.
Stone Mountain, Lithonia & Clarkston
East DeKalb communities along US-78 and I-20. City offenses go to municipal court; county arrests go to Decatur.
I-285 & I-20 Corridor
The Perimeter and I-20 carry some of the heaviest traffic in Georgia. Stops here often involve search and seizure issues that can be challenged.
Why Local Experience Matters in DeKalb 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.
DeKalb County's court system is one of the busiest in the state, and cases move differently depending on whether they land in Magistrate, State, or Superior Court. We help clients understand where their case stands and what comes next.
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 MooreDeKalb County Criminal Defense, Answered
Common questions clients ask before they call.
Where are criminal cases heard in DeKalb County?
Felonies: DeKalb County Superior Court at the DeKalb County Courthouse, 556 N. McDonough Street in Decatur. Misdemeanors and DUI: DeKalb County State Court at the same courthouse. First appearances and warrants: DeKalb County Magistrate Court at 3630 Camp Circle. Minor city offenses go to the relevant municipal court.
Does DeKalb County have a DUI Court?
Yes. DeKalb County operates an accountability DUI Court program for eligible repeat DUI offenders, run through the State Court. It is a structured alternative to a standard sentence, and eligibility depends on the facts of the case.
Can a Marietta attorney handle my case in DeKalb County?
Yes. Georgia attorneys are licensed statewide. Moore Law Center regularly appears in metro Atlanta courts, and the DeKalb County Courthouse in Decatur is a direct route from Marietta via I-285.
Contact a DeKalb County Defense Attorney Today
If you are facing criminal charges in DeKalb 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