East Point, GA DUI Attorney

Facing a DUI in East Point, GA? You are most likely concerned about what this means for your future, especially for your family and your career. You may be worried about what this means for your record and you are no doubt nervous about what this means for you financially. And, rightfully so.

Spending time in jail, losing your license, having to pay a hefty fines and facing a permanent conviction on your record can make your life a lot harder. Make sure you are doing everything in your power to prevent this from happening by contacting a skilled defense attorney as soon as possible.

Tom Barton is an experienced DUI attorney helping clients in East Point as well as across the state of Georgia. If you or a loved one has been arrested for drunk driving, don’t wait, contact our office today for a free review of your case. This is the best chance you have to put the pieces of your life back together and move forward with minimal damage to your future. We can help you with:

• DUI Arrests – our services extend to first time DUI’s, out of state DUI’s, military DUI, DUI after NASCAR Races, multiple DUI convictions, under 21 DUI defense and more
• Answer your questions – we can provide you with answers about penalties and costs
• Help You Keep Your License – you only have 10 days after you’ve been arrested to petition to keep your license.

East Point, GA – Fulton County Court Information

About Magistrate Criminal 
The Fulton County Magistrate Court exists to serve the citizens of Fulton County. An attorney is not required in this court, which makes the Magistrate Court accessible for self-represented parties. No jury trials are held in Magistrate Court and our jurisdictional limit is $15,000.00 in civil cases. The criminal division handles matters such as warrant applications, first appearance hearings, preliminary hearings and child abandonment warrant applications. The Fulton County Magistrates also provide judicial assistance as requested by the Superior and State Courts.

Superior Court Civil 
The Fulton County Superior Court is a trial court of general jurisdiction. The court has exclusive, constitutional authority over felony cases, prosecuted by the District Attorney’s Office, regarding title to land, equity, declaratory judgments, habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, adoptions, and divorce.The Clerk’s office prides itself in providing exceptional service to all of it’s clientele.

Divorce 
Divorces can be contested, uncontested or by publication; the type of divorce you file determines the legal documents you must file with the Clerk’s office.

Contested Divorce
Petition
Case Initiation Form
Sheriff’s Entry Form
Standing Order
Uncontested Divorce
Petition
Case Initiation Form
Acknowledge of Service
Consent to Try
Standing Order
Publication
Petition
Case Initiation Form
Affidavit of Diligent Search
Notice of Publication
For additional information you can contact an attorney or contact the Fulton County Family Law Information Center.

Contact Info
Lewis R. Slaton Courthouse
136 Pryor Street
Suite C155
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404)-613-5313 or (404)-613-5314
Operational Hours 8:30AM – 5:00PM Mon. – Fri.

North Service Center
(Magistrate Court Hearings are held here)
7741 Roswell Road Ste 253
Atlanta, GA 30350
(404)-613-5757 or (404)-612-5756
Operational Hours 8:30AM – 4:30PM Mon. – Fri.

South Service Center
(Magistrate Court Hearings are held here)
5600 Stonewall Tell Road, Room 219B
College Park, GA 30049
(404)-612-4117 or (404)-612-4118
Operational Hours 8:30AM – 4:30PM Mon. – Fri.
Office closed from 1:00PM -2:00PM for lunch.