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.
Marietta Office. Atlanta Courtroom Experience.
Gerald Moore is a former Cobb County magistrate judge and former assistant district attorney who regularly practices in Gwinnett County courts. While his office is based in Marietta, his Georgia-wide law license and courtroom experience extend across county lines. He brings the same former judge and former prosecutor perspective to Gwinnett County cases.
For clients in Duluth, Lawrenceville, Peachtree Corners, and Norcross, that combination of judicial insight and prosecutorial experience is exactly what a serious criminal charge demands.
Criminal Cases We Handle in Gwinnett County
Moore Law Center provides defense across the full spectrum of criminal charges filed in Gwinnett 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
Gwinnett County's criminal courts are centralized at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center in Lawrenceville. Knowing which court will hear your case is the starting point.
Gwinnett County Superior Court
75 Langley Dr, Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Handles all felony criminal cases, grand jury proceedings, and felony arraignments at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center.
Gwinnett County State Court
75 Langley Dr, Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Handles misdemeanor criminal cases including DUI, simple assault, battery, and reckless driving.
Gwinnett County Recorder's & Magistrate Court
75 Langley Dr, Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Recorder's Court handles county ordinance and traffic citations; Magistrate Court handles warrants, bonds, and first appearances.
Gwinnett Municipal Courts
Duluth, Lawrenceville, Norcross, Suwanee, Snellville
Each city operates its own municipal court for minor offenses and ordinance violations occurring within its limits.
Serving Every Corner of Gwinnett County
Moore Law Center represents clients across every Gwinnett County community.
Duluth
One of Gwinnett's largest cities along the I-85 corridor. Cases from Duluth PD and Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office may be heard in municipal court or the county courts in Lawrenceville.
Lawrenceville
County seat and Gwinnett's oldest city. The Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center sits here, where most felony and misdemeanor cases are heard.
Peachtree Corners
Gwinnett's most populous city. DUI and traffic enforcement is active along Peachtree Industrial Blvd and the I-285 access corridors.
Norcross
Historic city near the Fulton and DeKalb lines. Cases from Norcross PD may be heard in municipal court or transferred to the county courts.
Buford & Suwanee
North Gwinnett near Lake Lanier and the I-985 split. DUI enforcement is active along the interstate corridors.
Snellville, Lilburn & Lawrenceville Area
Snellville, Lilburn, Loganville, Dacula, Grayson, and Sugar Hill. All served by the Gwinnett County court system in Lawrenceville.
Why Experience Matters in Gwinnett County
Georgia attorneys are licensed statewide. Moore Law Center's Marietta location at 191 Roswell St NE is roughly 40 minutes from the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center in Lawrenceville, and Gerald Moore regularly appears in Gwinnett's Superior and State Courts.
The advantage is the combination of judicial insight and prosecutorial experience. Gerald Moore brings his former judge and former prosecutor credentials to every Gwinnett County case. His AV Preeminent peer rating from Martindale-Hubbell and 4.9/5.0 peer review score reflect the quality of his practice regardless of which county the case is in.
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 MooreGwinnett County Criminal Defense, Answered
Common questions clients ask before they call.
Where are criminal cases heard in Gwinnett County?
Most cases are heard at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center at 75 Langley Dr, Lawrenceville. Felonies go to Gwinnett County Superior Court; misdemeanors and DUI go to Gwinnett County State Court. Recorder's Court handles county ordinance and traffic citations, and Magistrate Court handles warrants and first appearances. Cities such as Duluth, Norcross, and Lawrenceville also operate municipal courts for local ordinance violations.
Can a Marietta attorney represent me in Gwinnett County?
Yes. Georgia attorneys are licensed statewide. Moore Law Center regularly represents clients in Gwinnett County courts. Our Marietta office is approximately 40 minutes from the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center in Lawrenceville.
What cities are in Gwinnett County?
Duluth, Lawrenceville, Peachtree Corners, Norcross, Buford, Suwanee, Snellville, Sugar Hill, Lilburn, Loganville, Dacula, Grayson, Berkeley Lake, and Braselton.
Contact a Gwinnett County Defense Attorney Today
If you are facing criminal charges in Gwinnett 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