Defending Clients Across Cobb, Fulton & Surrounding Counties

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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.

Municipal Court

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

Magistrate Court

Oversees early-stage hearings like probable cause and bond hearings

State Court

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

Superior Court

Jurisdiction over all felony cases

Primary Counties We Serve

Cobb County

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

Municipal Courts

Municipal Courts of Marietta, Powder Springs, Austell, Smyrna, Kennesaw, Acworth

Magistrate Court Of Cobb County

State Court Of Cobb County

Superior Court Of Cobb County

Fulton County

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

Municipal Courts

Municipal Courts of Atlanta, Sandy Springs, Roswell, Johns Creek, Alpharetta, South Fulton, Union City, East Point, College Park, Hapeville, and Milton

Magistrate Court Of Fulton County

State Court Of Fulton County

Superior Court Of Fulton County

Paulding County

Paulding County State and Superior Courts (Dallas)

Surrounding Counties

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

Cherokee County

  • Woodstock and Canton Municipal Courts
  • Cherokee County State and Superior Courts (Canton)

Douglas County

  • Douglasville Municipal Court
  • Douglas County State and Superior Courts

Forsyth County

  • Forsyth County State and Superior Courts (Cumming)

Clayton County

  • Clayton County State and Superior Courts (Jonesboro)

Bartow County

  • 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
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  • Former Prosecutor
  • U.S. Marine Veteran
  • 20+ Years of Experience
  • Trial-Tested Advocate
  • Personalized Legal Representation
  • Former Prosecutor
  • U.S. Marine Veteran
  • 20+ Years of Experience
  • Trial-Tested Advocate
  • Personalized Legal Representation