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James D. Michael P.C. is as a criminal defense firm located in Decatur, Georgia that serves clients throughout metro Atlanta region.

Practice areas are focused on criminal defense, juvenile law, and traffic law violations including drunk driving as well as possession, sale, and trafficking of drugs, murder, armed robbery, aggravated assault and battery, sex offenses, traffic violations. Attorney Michael also handles post-conviction matters including probation violations, parole reviews, and direct appeals before the Georgia Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals of Georgia.

As a former public defender, Attorney Michael understands the weight of the consequences of criminal charges and convictions. In addition to the loss of liberty and imposition of fines, criminal convictions can damage reputations, impact employment opportunities, and make finding housing difficult. James Michael has successfully argued for dismissals, reduced sentences, and verdicts of not guilty.

With more than 15 years of courtroom experience defending those charged with minor and major felonies, Mr. Michael works to obtain the best possible results for clients charged with a full range of criminal offenses.