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Moving Forward Starts Here—let Our Paulding County Criminal Defense Attorneys Help Secure Your Future.

Paulding County Criminal & Juvenile Defense Lawyers

At the Ghanouni Teen & Young Adult Defense Firm, we defend people in their teens and twenties facing criminal, juvenile, and school disciplinary charges throughout Paulding County, including Dallas, Hiram, Braswell, New Hope, Yorkville, and all unincorporated 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.

Addressing the Unique Needs of Young Clients in Paulding County

We know that facing criminal, juvenile, or school disciplinary charges as a young person in Paulding County 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 South Paulding High School, a young professional in Dallas, 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 Paulding County, 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.

Common Criminal Charges We Defend Against in Paulding County

Our firm regularly assists young clients throughout Paulding County with various charges, including:

Whether you or your love 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 Approach and Legal Team’s Service to Paulding County

Our firm’s approach is built on three core principles:

  1. Compassionate Understanding: We take time to listen to you and understand your unique situation. Every case we handle begins with understanding your personal goals and concerns.
  2. Strategic Planning: We develop customized legal strategies based on your specific circumstances and objectives. Our proactive approach means we’re always thinking several steps ahead.
  3. Clear Communication: We keep you informed throughout the process, explaining legal matters in terms you can understand. You’ll always know where your case stands and what comes next.

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.

Serving Paulding County and Surrounding Municipalities

Here are some municipalities our Georgia criminal defense attorneys proudly serve in Paulding County. If you don’t see your location listed, please reach out – we’re here to help you wherever you are in the area.

Municipalities We Serve:

  • Dallas
  • Hiram
  • Braswell
  • Yorkville
  • New Hope

Zipcodes:

  • 30132
  • 30157
  • 30141
  • 30179

The Importance of a Strong Defense for People in Their Teens and Twenties

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.

The Consultation Process for Prospective Paulding County Clients

Your initial consultation is an opportunity to share your story and learn how we might help. During this meeting, we will:

  1. Learn about you and your future plans
  2. Get an understanding of the situation
  3. Discuss your goals and concerns
  4. Explain potential strategies and outcomes
  5. Determine if our firm is the right fit for your case

Not every case is accepted – we’re selective to ensure we can deliver the level of service and results our clients deserve.

About Our Firm’s Commitment to Paulding County

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 Paulding County’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.

Representing You in Paulding County’s Court System

When facing criminal charges in Paulding County, you or your loved one may encounter several different courts depending on the case:

Paulding County Superior Court

  • Located at 280 Constitution Boulevard, Dallas, GA 30132
  • Handles all felony cases

Paulding County State Court

  • Located in the same courthouse complex
  • Handles DUI cases and other misdemeanor criminal cases
  • Hears traffic violations

Paulding County Juvenile Court

  • Specifically handles cases involving defendants under 17
  • Focuses on rehabilitation rather than punishment
  • Works closely with the Department of Juvenile Justice

Paulding County Municipal Courts

City of Dallas Municipal Court

  • Location: 120 Main St, Dallas, GA 30132
  • Handles city ordinance violations, traffic violations, and some misdemeanors within Dallas city limits

City of Hiram Municipal Court

  • Location: 217 Main Street, Hiram, GA 30141
  • Handles city ordinance violations, traffic violations, and some misdemeanors within Hiram city limits

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.

Take Action to Protect Your Future

If you or your loved one is facing criminal charges in Paulding County, 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 Paulding County, including Dallas, Hiram, Braswell, New Hope, Yorkville, and surrounding areas. We serve clients throughout the county and provide quality legal representation when you need it most.

 

Areas Served

Appling Atkinson Bacon Baker Baldwin Banks Barrow Bartow Ben Hill Berrien Bibb Bleckley Brantley Brooks Bryan Bulloch Burke Butts Calhoun Camden Candler Carroll Catoosa Charlton Chatham Chattahoochee Chattooga Cherokee Clarke Clay Clayton Clinch Cobb Coffee Colquitt Columbia Cook Coweta Crawford Crisp Dade Dawson Decatur DeKalb Dodge Dooly Dougherty Douglas Early Echols Effingham Elbert Emanuel Evans Fannin Fayette Floyd Forsyth Franklin Fulton Gilmer Glascock Glynn Gordon Grady Greene Gwinnett Habersham Hall Hancock Haralson Harris Hart Heard Henry Houston Irwin Jackson Jasper Jeff Davis Jefferson Jenkins Johnson Jones Lamar Lanier Laurens Lee Liberty Lincoln Long Lowndes Lumpkin Macon Madison Marion McDuffie McIntosh Meriwether Miller Mitchell Monroe Montgomery Morgan Murray Muscogee Newton Oconee Oglethorpe Paulding Peach Pickens Pierce Pike Polk Pulaski Putnam Quitman Rabun Randolph Richmond Rockdale Schley Screven Seminole Spalding Stephens Stewart Sumter Talbot Taliaferro Tattnall Taylor Telfair Terrell Thomas Tift Toombs Towns Treutlen Troup Turner Twiggs Union Upson Walker Walton Ware Warren Washington Wayne Webster Wheeler White Whitfield Wilcox Wilkes Wilkinson Worth

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