Defending Clients Across Cobb, Fulton & Surrounding Counties

At The Waid Law Firm, we provide aggressive, skilled criminal defense representation throughout Cobb County, Fulton County, and the broader Atlanta metropolitan area. Attorney Addison Waid, a former prosecutor, defends clients in municipal, magistrate, state, and superior courts—handling everything from minor traffic offenses to serious felonies.

Understanding Georgia’s Criminal Court System

Georgia has four main court levels where criminal matters may be heard. If you’ve been arrested or charged with a crime in Georgia, we’re ready to help. We appear in all these courts to defend your rights at every stage.

  • Handles city-level misdemeanors (e.g., shoplifting under $500, marijuana <1 oz., DUI, traffic offenses, zoning)

  • Oversees early-stage hearings like probable cause and bond hearings

  • Handles misdemeanors charged under state statutes such as theft, battery, DUI, etc.

  • Jurisdiction over all felony cases

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Primary Counties We Serve

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Cobb County

Located northwest of Atlanta, Cobb County encompasses cities such as Marietta, Smyrna, Kennesaw, and Acworth.

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Fulton County

As Georgia’s most populous county, Fulton includes Atlanta, Sandy Springs, Roswell, Alpharetta, and College Park.

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Surrounding Counties

Waid Law Firm provides trusted legal representation to clients throughout the surrounding metro Atlanta area.

  • Paulding County State and Superior Courts (Dallas)

  • - Woodstock and Canton Municipal Courts

    - Cherokee County State and Superior Courts (Canton)

  • - Douglasville Municipal Court

    - Douglas County State and Superior Courts

  • - Forsyth County State and Superior Courts (Cumming)

  • - Clayton County State and Superior Courts (Jonesboro)

  • - Bartow County Superior Court (Cartersville)

Why Clients Choose

The Waid Law Firm

✔ Local experience in Cobb, Fulton & metro Atlanta courts

✔ Years of experience as a former prosecutor and seasoned criminal defense attorney

✔ Full-service criminal defense — from arrest to trial

✔ Accessible, strategic, and results-driven representation

Get a free consultation

If you’ve been charged with a crime in Cobb, Fulton, or a surrounding county, contact us now. We’ll review your case, explain your rights, and build a defense strategy.