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.
Defense Built for I-20 Corridor Cases.
If you are facing criminal charges in Douglas County, Gerald Moore is a former Cobb County magistrate judge and former assistant district attorney who brings that courtroom authority to every case. His office in Marietta is approximately 25 minutes from the Douglas County courthouse in Douglasville. He treats Douglas County cases with the same urgency and preparation as Cobb County cases.
DUI enforcement along I-20 and Highway 92 is particularly aggressive. Drug interdiction operations along I-20 are frequent. Knowing how to challenge stops and searches matters here.
Criminal Cases We Handle in Douglas County
Moore Law Center provides defense across the full spectrum of criminal charges filed in Douglas 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
Douglas County's court system is organized around the courthouse complex on Hospital Drive in Douglasville.
Douglas County Superior Court
8700 Hospital Dr, Douglasville, GA 30134
Handles all felony criminal cases, grand jury proceedings, and felony arraignments.
Douglas County State Court
8700 Hospital Dr, Douglasville, GA 30134
Handles misdemeanor criminal cases including DUI. Shares the courthouse complex with Superior Court.
Douglasville Municipal Court
Douglasville, GA
Handles minor offenses and code violations within Douglasville city limits.
Serving Every Corner of Douglas County
Moore Law Center represents clients across every Douglas County community.
Douglasville
County seat and largest city. Active commercial areas and major intersections generate a high volume of criminal cases.
Lithia Springs
Unincorporated community in eastern Douglas County. Cases from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office go directly to State or Superior Court.
Austell
Straddles the Douglas County and Cobb County line. Cases depend on which side of the line the arrest occurred.
Villa Rica
Shared between Douglas County and Carroll County. The arresting agency's jurisdiction determines which county handles the case.
Chapel Hill & Winston
Unincorporated Douglas County. Served by the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.
I-20 Corridor
Heavy interstate traffic generates DUI, drug, and traffic-related arrests. Search and seizure issues are common.
Why Local Experience Matters in Douglas County
The I-20 corridor through Douglas County presents unique defense circumstances. Interstate stops by Georgia State Patrol and Douglas County Sheriff's deputies often involve search-and-seizure issues. Drug interdiction operations along I-20 are frequent. DUI checkpoints and saturation patrols are common on weekends and holidays.
Gerald Moore's experience as a former prosecutor means he understands the tactics law enforcement uses during these stops. His experience as a former judge means he understands how courts evaluate the legality of searches and the admissibility of evidence. That combination is especially valuable for Douglas County cases involving traffic stops and vehicle searches.
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 MooreDouglas County Criminal Defense, Answered
Common questions clients ask before they call.
Where are criminal cases heard in Douglas County?
Felonies: Douglas County Superior Court at 8700 Hospital Dr, Douglasville. Misdemeanors and DUI: Douglas County State Court at the same complex. Minor offenses: Douglasville Municipal Court.
Can a Marietta attorney represent me in Douglas County?
Yes. Georgia attorneys are licensed statewide. Moore Law Center is approximately 25 minutes from the Douglas County courthouse via I-20.
What areas are in Douglas County?
Douglasville (county seat), Lithia Springs, Austell (shared with Cobb County), Villa Rica (shared with Carroll County), Chapel Hill, and Winston.
Contact a Douglas County Defense Attorney Today
If you are facing criminal charges in Douglas 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