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Criminal Defense in Henry County, Georgia

If you have been charged with a crime in Henry County, then you have come to the right place.  We specialize in criminal defense and stand ready to defend you.  The first question that needs to be answered is where your case will be heard.  If you are charged with a felony, then your case will begin in magistrate court and finish in superior court.  The first appearance, initial bond hearing, and preliminary hearing are all heard by a magistrate judge at the Henry County Jail located at 120 Henry Pkwy., McDonough, GA 30253.  After these initial hearings, your case will be transferred to Henry County Superior Court located at 1 Courthouse Sq., McDonough, GA 30253.  All other magistrate court proceedings are held at the Judicial Center along with the state court and juvenile court proceedings.  The Judicial Center is located at 44 John Frank Ward Blvd., McDonough, GA 30253. 

If you are charged with a serious misdemeanor, then your case will go straight to state court.  Otherwise, your case will likely begin in one of the four municipalities in Henry County:  McDonough, Stockbridge, Locust Grove, and Hampton.  

If you are charged with a traffic ticket or low-level misdemeanor within the city limits of Stockbridge, your case will begin in the Municipal Court of Stockbridge is located at 4602 North Henry Blvd., Stockbridge, GA 30281.

If you are charged with a traffic ticket or low-level misdemeanor within the city limits of Hampton, your case will begin in Hampton the Municipal Court of Hampton is located at 4 McDonough St., Hampton, GA 30228.

If you are charged with a traffic ticket or low-level misdemeanor within the city limits of Locust Grove, your case will begin in Locust Grove the Municipal Court of Locust Grove is located at 99 Frances Ward Dr., Locust Grove, GA 30248.  

If you are charged with a traffic ticket or low-level misdemeanor within the city limits of McDonough, your case will begin in the Municipal Court of McDonough is located 40 Lawrenceville St., McDonough, GA 30253.

If you have been charged with a crime in Henry County, call us today at 404-581-0999 to ensure you get the best outcome possible.