At the Ghanouni Teen & Young Adult Defense Firm, we defend people in their teens and twenties facing criminal, juvenile, and school disciplinary charges throughout Atlanta and Fulton County, including Midtown, Buckhead, Downtown, East Atlanta, West End, and all surrounding areas.
Our mission is simple: we help protect the futures of young people facing criminal, juvenile, and school disciplinary charges, ensuring they have every opportunity they can to move forward with their lives.
We know that facing criminal, juvenile, or school disciplinary charges as a young person in Atlanta can feel overwhelming. Our approach goes beyond just handling the immediate legal challenges – we focus on protecting your entire future.
Whether you’re a student at Georgia State University, a young professional in Midtown Atlanta, or anywhere in between, we know what’s at stake. We’re here to help you handle your legal problems and protect your future.
For juvenile cases in Atlanta, we recognize the additional complexities involved. The juvenile justice system operates differently from adult courts, and our extensive experience in both systems allows us to navigate these cases effectively while prioritizing rehabilitation and future opportunities over punishment.
Our firm regularly assists young clients throughout Atlanta with various charges, including:
Whether you or your loved one has been cited, charged, or arrested, we understand you may be feeling stress and uncertainty. Our role is to help you understand your options and develop a strategy aligned with your goals.
Our firm’s approach is built on three core principles:
We maintain a selective caseload to ensure each client receives the attention and dedication their case deserves. This isn’t about handling as many cases as possible – it’s about achieving the best possible outcomes for each client we serve.
Here are some areas our Georgia criminal defense attorneys proudly serve in Atlanta. If you don’t see your location listed, please reach out – we’re here to help you wherever you are in the area.
Areas We Serve:
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A criminal record can affect every aspect of your future. That’s why we emphasize a proactive, goal-oriented defense strategy from day one. Our founder, Paul Ghanouni, understands this personally, having faced his own challenges with authority figures at a young age. This experience drives our firm’s mission to protect young people from having their futures derailed by mistakes.
Your initial consultation is an opportunity to share your story and learn how we might help. During this meeting, we will:
Not every case is accepted – we’re selective to ensure we can deliver the level of service and results our clients deserve.
Paul Ghanouni founded our firm in 2007 with a clear mission: to protect young people’s futures when facing criminal, juvenile, or school disciplinary charges. Our team of defense attorneys includes a former judge and multiple former prosecutors. We bring this knowledge and experience together, along with a deep understanding of how young people’s lives can be affected by the criminal justice system, to help protect the futures of our clients.
Our dedication to serving Atlanta’s youth extends beyond the courtroom. We’re actively involved in community education and youth advocacy, working to ensure people in their teens and twenties understand their rights and the potential consequences of their actions before they face legal challenges.
When facing criminal charges in Atlanta, you or your loved one may encounter several different courts depending on the case:
Fulton County State Court
Atlanta Municipal Court
Since 2007, our team has been helping people in these courts. We know each court’s process and focus on finding the most favorable solutions that protect our clients’ futures.
If you or your loved one is facing criminal charges in Atlanta, don’t wait to get help. Contact our office today to schedule a consultation and learn how we can help protect your future.
Our offices serve all of Atlanta and Fulton County, including Midtown, Buckhead, Downtown, East Atlanta, West End, and surrounding areas. We serve clients throughout the metro area and provide quality legal representation when you need it most.
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