Introduction
Seven years of trial experience and representation on nearly every criminal charge under Georgia law form the foundation of Austin Nelson’s practice in Marietta. The Law Office of Austin Nelson, P.C. operates from 109 Anderson Street SE Suite 201A, Marietta, GA 30060, with free consultations available at 404-904-6704. Nelson serves all of Cobb County and Paulding County, covering Marietta, Kennesaw, Mableton, and Dallas.
The firm is built around two practical commitments: affordability, with payment plans available, and accessibility, with 24/7 availability at [email protected]. Nelson’s stated approach is to treat every client with dignity regardless of the charge they face, a standard that matters in criminal defense, where social judgment around certain offenses can affect the quality of representation clients receive elsewhere.
Practice Areas
DUI Defense
DUI charges in Georgia affect two distinct systems simultaneously: the criminal case that runs through the courts, and the administrative process that governs driving privileges. Austin Nelson handles both. A DUI conviction carries criminal penalties and can result in license suspension, and the two proceedings have different timelines and require different responses. The firm develops strategies for each component of a DUI case to protect clients’ interests on both fronts.
Assault and Battery
Assault and battery cases often present factual disputes about what occurred and in what context. Nelson’s practice includes cases where justified force defenses may apply, such as self-defense situations where the person charged acted in response to a threat. These cases require careful factual development and, when appropriate, the construction of a legal defense around the specific circumstances.
Drug Charges
Drug possession and distribution charges in Georgia can carry felony classifications with long-term consequences. The firm handles both possession cases and distribution matters, which carry different elements and require different defense analysis. Constitutional issues around search and seizure are frequently central to drug cases, and the firm examines whether evidence was obtained legally.
Family Violence
Family violence representation addresses both the criminal charge and the collateral consequences that often follow, including protective orders and restrictions on firearm possession. These cases can move quickly, and early legal involvement affects what options remain available as the case develops.
Sex Crimes
Sex crime defense covers charges from sexual assault to offenses involving child exploitative materials. These cases carry registry requirements that follow a conviction for life in many circumstances. The firm’s approach emphasizes aggressive representation against both the underlying charge and the collateral consequences that make sex crime convictions among the most life-altering outcomes in the criminal system.
Traffic Violations
Traffic citations that accumulate points can lead to license suspension. The firm develops strategies to address citations in ways that protect clients’ driving privileges, recognizing that for many people, losing a license means losing the ability to work.
Attorney Profiles
Austin Nelson
Austin Nelson is a Cobb County-based criminal defense attorney with over seven years of trial experience. He has represented hundreds of clients on nearly every charge under Georgia law, including battery, theft, drug possession with and without intent to distribute, sexual assault, and homicide. His practice emphasizes constitutional rights protection: the right to remain silent, freedom from unreasonable searches, and the right to legal counsel. Payment plans are available for clients who need financial flexibility, and he maintains 24/7 availability by email.
Location and Service Area
The office is at 109 Anderson Street SE Suite 201A, Marietta, GA 30060. Phone: 404-904-6704. Email: [email protected], available around the clock. The firm serves all of Cobb County and Paulding County, including Marietta, Kennesaw, Mableton, and Dallas.
Client Focus
The firm serves individuals in Cobb and Paulding Counties who are facing criminal charges across the misdemeanor and felony spectrum. The payment plan option and free consultation model make the firm accessible to clients who might otherwise be priced out of quality criminal defense. The 24/7 availability is practical rather than aspirational: criminal situations do not resolve themselves between 9 and 5, and clients who can reach their attorney when something happens are better positioned than those who have to wait.
Nelson’s stated standard of treating every client with dignity regardless of the charge reflects an awareness that criminal defense clients often face judgment from multiple directions simultaneously. The quality of representation should not depend on the social acceptability of the charge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between DUI criminal proceedings and administrative license proceedings in Georgia?
A DUI arrest in Georgia triggers two separate processes. The criminal case proceeds through the court system. Separately, the Georgia Department of Driver Services initiates an administrative process that can result in license suspension. The two proceedings have different deadlines and different procedures. Missing the deadline for the administrative process typically results in automatic license suspension regardless of how the criminal case resolves.
Does the firm handle felony drug charges?
Yes. The firm represents clients on both possession charges and distribution charges, which can carry felony classifications. The firm examines the legality of searches and seizures, which is often central to drug case defense.
Are payment plans available?
Yes. The firm offers payment plans for clients who need financial flexibility in arranging representation.
What counties does Austin Nelson serve?
The firm serves all of Cobb County and Paulding County in Georgia, including the cities of Marietta, Kennesaw, Mableton, and Dallas.
How do I reach the firm outside business hours?
Austin Nelson is available 24/7 at [email protected]. For phone contact, call 404-904-6704.
Closing
The Law Office of Austin Nelson, P.C. provides criminal defense representation in Cobb and Paulding Counties built on seven-plus years of trial experience, accessible fees, and around-the-clock availability. Clients in Marietta and the surrounding area facing criminal charges can schedule a free consultation by calling 404-904-6704 or emailing [email protected]. The office is at 109 Anderson Street SE Suite 201A, Marietta, GA 30060. Full practice information is at austinnelsonlaw.com