Criminal Defense Attorney in Dahlonega & Lumpkin County, GA

Dahlonega is the county seat of Lumpkin County. Criminal cases are heard at the Lumpkin County Justice Center, 325 Riley Road, which houses the county’s Superior, Juvenile, Probate and Magistrate Courts.

Unlike Hall and Dawson counties, Lumpkin County is part of the Enotah Judicial Circuit, along with Towns, Union and White counties. Its Superior Court judges serve all four counties, and felony cases are prosecuted by the Enotah Circuit District Attorney, a different office from the one handling cases in Gainesville or Dawsonville. Knowing which circuit and which prosecutors you are dealing with matters from the very first hearing.

What Happens After an Arrest in Lumpkin County

If you or a family member was arrested in Lumpkin County, the first priority is usually bond. A first appearance before a judge is generally required within 48 hours of a warrantless arrest, or within 72 hours of an arrest on a warrant. Bond for most offenses can be addressed at that stage, but certain serious felonies, including rape, aggravated child molestation and trafficking, require a bond hearing in Superior Court, and in a four-county circuit like Enotah, getting that hearing scheduled promptly matters.

Nearby Areas I Serve

I also represent clients throughout North Georgia, including Cumming and Forsyth County, Gainesville and Hall County and Dawsonville and Dawson County. Call (470) 505-9791 for a free, confidential consultation.