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Peachtree City · Fayetteville · Tyrone · Metro Atlanta

Criminal Defense Attorney in Fayette County, Georgia

An arrest is an accusation, not a conviction. What you do in the first two weeks matters more than most people realize.

A criminal charge follows you into job applications, background checks, security clearances and housing decisions long after the case itself is closed. Deadlines move quickly — in a Georgia DUI, the window to protect your driver’s license can close within 30 days of the arrest.

Nick Garcia has practiced in Georgia courts since 1993. He reviews what the State actually has, tells you plainly where your case stands, and works toward the best outcome available — whether that is a dismissal, a reduction, a diversion program or a trial.

Matters handled

  • DUI and related license suspension hearings
  • Drug possession charges
  • Traffic offenses, including suspended license and reckless driving
  • Theft and shoplifting charges
  • Probation violations
  • Misdemeanor and felony defense

Why experience matters here

Nick Garcia has been licensed in Georgia since 1993 — 33 years. He has tried more than 50 workers’ compensation cases across the state, has cases reported by the Georgia Court of Appeals, and has been a featured speaker and published author for the Institute of Continuing Legal Education in Georgia.

More practically: he is the person who will actually handle your case. You will not be introduced to one lawyer and then handed to another, and you will not have to explain your situation again every time you call.

Where the firm handles criminal defense cases

The office is in Tyrone, minutes from Peachtree City and Fayetteville, and serves clients throughout Fayette County, Coweta County, Clayton County, Fulton County, Henry County and across metro Atlanta.

What it costs to ask

Nothing. The initial consultation is free and confidential, and you will get a candid assessment — including being told if you do not have a case worth pursuing, or do not need a lawyer at all.

Criminal Defense: common questions

I was arrested for DUI in Georgia. What is the deadline?

If you refused or failed the State’s chemical test, there is a strict window — generally 30 days from the date of arrest — to request an administrative license hearing or install an ignition interlock device. Missing it can cost you your license regardless of what happens in the criminal case.

Should I just plead guilty to get it over with?

Not before someone has reviewed the evidence. Pleading guilty is a conviction that becomes permanent, and it is common for cases to have problems — a stop without reasonable suspicion, an improperly administered test, a chain-of-custody gap — that are not visible to the person charged.

Can a charge be kept off my record?

Sometimes. Depending on the charge and your history, options may include dismissal, a pretrial diversion program, or record restriction (expungement) under Georgia law. Which options are available depends on the specific charge and county.

Do I have to talk to the police?

You have the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney, and you can invoke both politely and immediately. You are not required to explain your side, and doing so without counsel rarely improves a case.

Have a criminal defense question?

Ask it free. You will get a straight answer from an attorney who has practiced in Georgia since 1993.

Call (678) 634-4787