Peach State Lawyers Practice in Johns Creek Municipal Court

North Fulton County has seen a recent spread of newly incorporated municipalities.   New municipalities mean new municipal courts.   Over the last nine years, the lawyers of W. Scott Smith P.C. have handled cases in every North Fulton Municipality.

The Municipal Court of Johns Creek is located at 11445 Johns Creek Parkway suite 300, Johns Creek, Georgia, 30097.  The court handles certain state law misdemeanors, traffic offenses, and local ordinances.  These cases often start with a citation written by a Johns Creek Police Officer.  In addition, a court date is usually written towards the bottom of the ticket to give the person either cited or arrested notice of their first court date.   The Officer will also include the charges that he/she is pursuing in the charges section of the ticket (middle of ticket).    The Officer can charge a citizen with either a State Law violation or a local ordinance violation.   If the State law violation is classified as a misdemeanor (including traffic violations) then the Johns Creek municipal court has jurisdiction to handle the case in Johns Creek.   In addition, the Officer can ticket for a local ordinance violation which also can be heard in the Johns Creek Municipal Court.

Some traffic offenses can be handled online by paying the fine online with a credit card. However, it’s important to note that paying the ticket online will result in a conviction on your driving record.   The consequences of traffic conviction can mean points on your license, higher insurance rates, and sometimes a license suspension.

Not every ticket can be resolved online.   The Johns Creek Municipal Court lists the following as “must appear” offenses:

  • Aggressive Driving
  • All city nuisance/code enforcement offenses
  • All under 21 offense
    • All between the ages of 17-20 must bring parent
    • All accident offenses (unless proof of claim shown)
    • All alcohol offenses (except Open container)
    • Any other charge that may result in jail time and/or license suspension
    • Attempt to elude and officer
    • Disorderly conduct
    • Furnishing alcohol to a minor
    • DUI (driving under the influence)
    • Hit and Run
    • Habitual Violator Offense
    • No insurance
    • Passing a loading/unloading school bus
    • Possession of alcohol by a minor
    • Possession of a concealed weapon
    • Racing
    • Reckless driving
    • Shoplifting
    • Speeding more than 30 MPH over posted speed limit
    • Driving with suspended registration
    • Driving with suspended license
    • Vehicular homicide/serious injury
    • VGCSA (Violation of the Georgia Controlled Substance Act) (Marijuana)

Even though it may not seem like a big deal, many of these offenses can result in a conviction on your permanent criminal history.

Our lawyers have handled several cases in the Johns Creek Municipal Court and know how to protect your rights and permanent record.  If you have a case in the Johns Creek municipal court, please feel free to contact our office for a free consultation (404-581-0999).  Our experience and training can help guide you through a difficult legal maze.