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Criminal Defense Lawyer in Ball Ground
Facing a charge in Ball Ground? Ball Ground cases are heard in Canton, the Cherokee County seat, where the firm is based. Mitch Skandalakis has tried criminal cases in Georgia courtrooms since the 1980s, and every case he takes is prepared to be tried to a jury.
Where are you in this?
Start where you are.
- It just happenedDecisions about statements, bond, and evidence are being made right now, with or without you. Call before you talk to anyone.
- Someone is in custodyFirst appearance and bond come within days of arrest, and the argument made there follows the case.
- Under investigation, not chargedNo charge yet means options. This is the stage where a defense is shaped, before an indictment narrows it.
- Already chargedA pending charge does not wait while you decide. Hearings get set, witnesses get interviewed, and offers expire.
What we handle
Cases we defend in Cherokee County.
- Murder & HomicideMalice murder, felony murder, and manslaughter cases, prepared for a jury from the first day.
- RICO & RacketeeringGeorgia and federal RICO indictments, where role definition early changes everything.
- Federal CrimesTarget letters, grand jury subpoenas, and indictments in federal court.
- White Collar & FraudFraud, theft by taking, and embezzlement, handled with discretion for professionals and owners.
- Drug TraffickingWeight-based trafficking charges that carry mandatory minimum sentences.
- Sex CrimesAllegations where the accusation alone can upend a life before any trial.
What to expect
How a Georgia criminal case moves.
- Arrest and first appearanceWithin days of an arrest, a judge addresses the charge and bond. The argument made at that first hearing follows the case.
- Accusation or indictmentFelonies are typically presented to a grand jury, and months can pass first. That quiet stretch is working time for the defense, or it is wasted.
- MotionsSuppression and evidentiary motions decide many serious cases before a jury is ever seated.
- Resolution or trialMost cases resolve short of trial. The resolutions worth taking go to clients whose lawyers the State knows will try the case.
Questions
Before you call.
How is a criminal defense fee structured?
Most criminal matters are handled on a flat fee quoted in writing before we begin, based on the charge, the court, and whether the case is likely to be tried. You will know the cost up front.
Where will my Ball Ground case be heard?
Ball Ground cases are heard in Canton, the Cherokee County seat, where the firm is based. We appear in the courts that handle Ball Ground cases regularly, and in courts across Georgia.
Should I talk to the police if I did nothing wrong?
Speak with a lawyer first. Innocent people are charged on the strength of their own statements more often than most people expect.
Contact
Talk to a trial lawyer about your Ball Ground case
Tell us what happened, or what you think is coming. We will tell you where you stand and what to do next.
Canton Office
101 Woodland Way, Suite 1C
Canton, GA 30114
Phone: (770) 693-8715
Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Florida office, by appointment:
1831 NW 33rd Street
Oakland Park, FL 33309
Request a consultation
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Criminal consultations are confidential, whether or not you hire the firm. Prefer the phone? Call (770) 693-8715.