Lawyers in Marietta, GA

Finding a lawyer in Marietta

Marietta is the seat of Cobb County, just northwest of Atlanta, and cases arising in the city are generally heard in the Cobb County Superior Court and related local courts. As one of the larger suburbs in the Atlanta metro area, Marietta has its own established legal market, with firms handling family law, personal injury and business matters for Cobb County residents without the need to go into downtown Atlanta. Its historic town square and surrounding neighborhoods have also drawn a steady base of smaller general-practice firms alongside larger suburban offices.

This page lists Marietta law firms by practice area. Open a listing to see contact details and confirm the attorney's status before reaching out.

Practice areas people search for in Marietta

• Family & Divorce — divorce, custody and support matters handled in Cobb County's family courts.
• Personal Injury — car accidents, falls and other injuries caused by negligence, filed in Cobb County Superior Court.
• Criminal Defense — representation in Cobb County's courts, from arraignment through trial.
• DUI & DWI — DUI cases in Georgia carry administrative license consequences alongside the criminal case.
• Estate Planning & Probate — wills, trusts and probate matters filed in the Cobb County Probate Court.
• Real Estate — residential and commercial closings, leases and disputes in the Cobb County area.
• Business — company formation and contract disputes for local businesses.

How to choose a lawyer in Marietta

Confirm the attorney is in good standing through the State Bar of Georgia, which lists license status and any public discipline. Membership is mandatory to practice law in the state.

Ask how many cases like yours the firm has handled recently in Cobb County specifically, and who will actually manage your file rather than just sign the retainer letter. Clarify billing up front — contingency fees are typical for personal injury cases, while family and business matters tend to be hourly or flat fee — and get the arrangement in writing before any work begins.

Free and low-cost help

Atlanta Legal Aid Society serves eligible low-income residents of Cobb County in housing, family and benefits matters. The Cobb County Bar Association runs a lawyer referral service for a reduced-fee first consultation, and Atlanta-area law school clinics take on supervised cases. Anyone facing criminal charges who cannot afford a lawyer is entitled to a court-appointed public defender.

For specific help, see family lawyers in Marietta, or compare with lawyers in Atlanta.

See also Lawyers in Georgia for the rest of the state.

This page is general information, not legal advice. Laws change and every case is different — talk to a licensed Georgia attorney about your situation.