Cherokee County Criminal Defense Attorney. Experienced Defense Close to Home.
Cherokee County is one of the fastest-growing counties in Georgia. With that growth comes increased law enforcement activity and a rising volume of criminal cases in Canton, Woodstock, Holly Springs, and across the county.
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 Canton, Woodstock, and Beyond.
Gerald Moore is a former Cobb County magistrate judge and former assistant district attorney who defends clients across Cherokee County. His office in Marietta is approximately 25 minutes from the Cherokee County courthouse in Canton. He brings the same former judge, former prosecutor perspective to Cherokee County cases that has built his reputation in Cobb County.
Whether you face DUI charges in Woodstock, felony charges in Canton, or drug charges from a stop on I-575, our team is ready.
Criminal Cases We Handle in Cherokee County
Moore Law Center provides defense across the full spectrum of criminal charges filed in Cherokee 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
Cherokee County's growing population is matched by its expanding court system. Here is where cases are heard.
Cherokee County Superior Court
90 North St, Canton, GA 30114
Handles all felony criminal cases, grand jury proceedings, and felony arraignments.
Cherokee County State Court
90 North St, Canton, GA 30114
Handles misdemeanor criminal cases including DUI. Shares the courthouse complex with Superior Court.
Municipal Courts
Canton, Woodstock, Holly Springs, Ball Ground
Each city operates municipal courts for minor offenses and code violations within their city limits.
Serving Every Corner of Cherokee County
Moore Law Center represents clients across all Cherokee County communities.
Canton
County seat. The courthouse complex sits in downtown Canton. Cases from Canton PD and Cherokee County Sheriff's Office are processed here.
Woodstock
Largest city in Cherokee County by population. Active law enforcement and growing commercial areas generate a high volume of criminal cases.
Holly Springs
Rapidly growing community in southern Cherokee County. Cases from Holly Springs PD follow standard Cherokee County court procedures.
Ball Ground, Nelson, Waleska
Northern Cherokee County. Lower volume but the same court system applies.
Hickory Flat & Free Home
Unincorporated areas served by the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office. Cases go directly to State or Superior Court.
I-575 Corridor
DUI enforcement is significant along I-575. Stops here often involve search and seizure issues that can be challenged.
Why Local Experience Matters in Cherokee 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.
Our Marietta office at 191 Roswell St NE is a short drive from Canton and Woodstock. We are accessible for consultations and responsive when time-sensitive matters arise.
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 MooreCherokee County Criminal Defense, Answered
Common questions clients ask before they call.
Where are criminal cases heard in Cherokee County?
Felonies: Cherokee County Superior Court at 90 North St, Canton. Misdemeanors and DUI: Cherokee County State Court at the same complex. Minor offenses: municipal courts in Canton, Woodstock, Holly Springs, Ball Ground.
Can a Marietta attorney handle my case in Cherokee County?
Yes. Georgia attorneys are licensed statewide. Moore Law Center is approximately 25 minutes from the Cherokee County courthouse.
What cities are in Cherokee County?
Canton (county seat), Woodstock, Holly Springs, Ball Ground, Nelson, and Waleska. Plus unincorporated areas including Hickory Flat and Free Home.
Contact a Cherokee County Defense Attorney Today
If you are facing criminal charges in Cherokee 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
