Avondale Estates, GA DUI Attorney

Whether you have been convicted before or whether this is your first arrest, there are certain moves you need to make to ensure the best possible outcome. The first thing you should always do is contact an experienced DUI attorney in Avondale Estates to help you through this difficult time.

Tom Barton is a dedicated defense lawyer representing clients accused of DUI in Avondale Estates that have had some trouble with the law. You should not try to navigate through the complex Georgia legal system alone. Penalties for drunk driving are harsh and, if it is possible to avoid a conviction, Tom Barton will make it happen.

Let us help you through this difficult time. Contact our office for a free consultation and we will help you answer any questions or concerns you have regarding:

DUI arrests

• The Georgia 10 day rule
• Field Sobriety Tests
• Multiple and First Time DUI offenses
• Under 21 offenders
• CDL and DUI Laws
• Military DUI’s
• Drugs and DUI arrests
• Hidden Penalties
• Fighting a DUI
• Out of State DUI or DUI After NASCAR Race

Avondale Estates, GA – Dekalb County Court Information

Judge Bedelia C Hargrove presides over DeKalb County Probate Court. The Probate Court has jurisdiction over the probate of wills, administration of estates, appointment of guardians and conservators for incapacitated adults as well as minors, and mental health commitments. The Probate Court also issues marriage licenses and weapons carry licenses and performs a number of other administrative duties. Standard forms and probate resources are available at gaprobate.gov.

There are two locations, both in the same building, for the  DeKalb Probate Court.

Location: DeKalb County Courthouse, 1100 Judicial Tower (first floor)
Function: Estates, Guardianships, Conservatorships, Mental Health, Auditing and Records
Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Note: Please arrive by 4:00 p.m. to allow sufficient time for processing. Filings received after 4:00 p.m. will be stamp filed and processed on the next business day.

Note: Customers filing Lay Affidavits (Orders to Apprehend) must arrive by 3:30 p.m. to allow sufficient time for processing.

Location: DeKalb County Courthouse, B190 Judicial Tower (basement floor)
Function: Marriage Licenses & Weapons Carry Licenses
Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Parking & Public Transportation
Paid parking is available in the parking deck located behind the courthouse at 125 West Trinity Place. The Decatur MARTA station is located next to the courthouse.