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 Dallas, Hiram, and Beyond.
Gerald Moore is a former Cobb County magistrate judge and former assistant district attorney who defends clients across Paulding County. His office in Marietta is approximately 30 minutes from the Paulding County courthouse in Dallas. He brings the same former judge, former prosecutor perspective to Paulding County cases that has built his reputation in Cobb County.
Whether you face DUI charges in Hiram, felony charges in Dallas, or drug charges from a stop on US-278, our team is ready.
Criminal Cases We Handle in Paulding County
Moore Law Center provides defense across the full spectrum of criminal charges filed in Paulding 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
Paulding County's growing population is matched by its expanding court system. Here is where cases are heard.
Paulding County Superior Court
280 Constitution Blvd, Dallas, GA 30132
Handles all felony criminal cases, grand jury proceedings, and felony arraignments.
Paulding County State Court
280 Constitution Blvd, Dallas, GA 30132
Handles misdemeanor criminal cases including DUI. Shares the government complex with Superior Court.
Municipal Courts
Dallas, Hiram
Each city operates a municipal court for minor offenses and traffic citations within its city limits.
Serving Every Corner of Paulding County
Moore Law Center represents clients across all Paulding County communities.
Dallas
County seat. The government complex sits in downtown Dallas. Cases from Dallas PD and the Paulding County Sheriff's Office are processed here.
Hiram
The county's busiest commercial hub along US-278. Active law enforcement and heavy retail traffic generate a high volume of criminal and DUI cases.
Braswell
Smaller community in northern Paulding County. Cases follow standard Paulding County court procedures through Dallas.
New Hope, Yorkville & Nebo
Unincorporated areas served by the Paulding County Sheriff's Office. Cases go directly to State or Superior Court in Dallas.
US-278 & SR-6 Corridor
The Charles Hardy Parkway corridor through Hiram and Dallas sees significant DUI enforcement. Stops here often involve search and seizure issues that can be challenged.
SR-92 Corridor
A primary route into Cobb and Douglas counties. Traffic stops along SR-92 are a common source of DUI and drug charges.
Why Local Experience Matters in Paulding 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 Dallas and Hiram. 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 MoorePaulding County Criminal Defense, Answered
Common questions clients ask before they call.
Where are criminal cases heard in Paulding County?
Felonies: Paulding County Superior Court at 280 Constitution Blvd, Dallas. Misdemeanors and DUI: Paulding County State Court at the same government complex. Minor offenses: municipal courts in Dallas and Hiram.
Can a Marietta attorney handle my case in Paulding County?
Yes. Georgia attorneys are licensed statewide. Moore Law Center is approximately 30 minutes from the Paulding County courthouse in Dallas.
What cities are in Paulding County?
Dallas (county seat), Hiram, and Braswell. Plus unincorporated communities including New Hope, Yorkville, and Nebo.
Contact a Paulding County Defense Attorney Today
If you are facing criminal charges in Paulding 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