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 Fayetteville, Peachtree City, and Beyond.
Gerald Moore is a former Cobb County magistrate judge and former assistant district attorney who defends clients across Fayette County. He brings the same former judge, former prosecutor perspective to Fayette County cases that has built his reputation in Cobb County.
Whether you face DUI charges in Peachtree City, felony charges in Fayetteville, or drug charges from a stop on SR-54, our team is ready.
Criminal Cases We Handle in Fayette County
Moore Law Center provides defense across the full spectrum of criminal charges filed in Fayette 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
Fayette County consolidates its courts at the Justice Center in Fayetteville. Knowing which court hears your case matters.
Fayette County Superior Court
Fayette County Justice Center, 1 Center Drive, Fayetteville, GA 30214
Handles all felony criminal cases, grand jury proceedings, and felony arraignments.
Fayette County State Court
Fayette County Justice Center, 1 Center Drive, Fayetteville, GA 30214
Handles misdemeanor criminal cases including DUI. Shares the Justice Center with Superior Court.
Municipal Courts
Fayetteville, Peachtree City, Tyrone
Each city operates a municipal court for minor offenses and traffic citations within its city limits.
Serving Every Corner of Fayette County
Moore Law Center represents clients across all Fayette County communities.
Fayetteville
County seat. The Fayette County Justice Center sits in Fayetteville. Cases from Fayetteville PD and the Fayette County Sheriff's Office are processed here.
Peachtree City
The county's largest city, known for its 100-plus miles of golf-cart paths. Peachtree City PD actively patrols both roads and cart paths, and cart-related stops are a distinctive local issue.
Tyrone
A growing town in northern Fayette County along SR-74. City offenses go to Tyrone Municipal Court; county arrests go to Fayetteville.
Brooks & Woolsey
Smaller communities in southern Fayette County. Lower volume, but the same county court system applies through the Justice Center.
Inman, Kenwood & Starr's Mill
Unincorporated areas served by the Fayette County Sheriff's Office. Cases go directly to State or Superior Court in Fayetteville.
SR-54 & SR-74 Corridor
The main routes through Fayetteville and Peachtree City carry heavy commuter traffic. Stops along these highways are a common source of DUI and drug charges.
Why Local Experience Matters in Fayette 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.
In a community like Fayette County, a criminal charge can affect your career, your security clearance, and your standing with neighbors. We treat every case with the discretion and seriousness it deserves.
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 MooreFayette County Criminal Defense, Answered
Common questions clients ask before they call.
Where are criminal cases heard in Fayette County?
Felonies: Fayette County Superior Court at the Fayette County Justice Center, 1 Center Drive in Fayetteville. Misdemeanors and DUI: Fayette County State Court at the same Justice Center. Minor offenses inside a city go to that city's municipal court, including Peachtree City and Fayetteville.
What happens to a DUI on a golf cart in Peachtree City?
Georgia DUI law can apply to a motor vehicle, and Peachtree City's extensive golf-cart path network means cart-related stops do happen. Depending on where the stop occurs and the charge, the case may be heard in Peachtree City Municipal Court or in Fayette County State Court. The specifics matter, so it is worth reviewing the facts with an attorney.
Can a Marietta attorney handle my case in Fayette County?
Yes. Georgia attorneys are licensed statewide. Moore Law Center represents clients throughout the south metro Atlanta area, including the Fayette County Justice Center in Fayetteville.
Contact a Fayette County Defense Attorney Today
If you are facing criminal charges in Fayette 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