Introduction
Melvin S. Nash came to criminal defense practice after serving as both a prosecuting attorney and a judge, a background that gives him a view of the criminal justice system from all sides of the courtroom. The Law Offices of Melvin S. Nash has been providing legal representation in Marietta, Georgia for over 40 years, serving clients throughout Cobb County and the broader metro Atlanta area from six locations. The main office is at 204 Washington Avenue NE, Marietta, Georgia 30060, reachable at (770) 422-0878. Additional offices operate in Buckhead-Tower Place at 3340 Peachtree Road NE 18th Floor Atlanta, Gwinnett at 6340 Sugarloaf Pkwy Duluth, North Fulton at 2475 Northwinds Pkwy Alpharetta, and North Perimeter at 400 Perimeter Center Terrace NE Atlanta.
The combination of prosecution experience and judicial service before building a defense practice creates an attorney who understands not only how to defend criminal cases but how the system evaluates them from the other side. More than four decades of practice in Cobb County add the layer of local institutional knowledge that makes a meaningful difference in court.
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
The criminal defense practice covers the full range of felony and misdemeanor matters, including assault and battery, child abuse charges, domestic violence, drug crimes, failure to appear, federal crimes, gun and weapon defense, juvenile law, parole and probation violations, theft crimes, and sex crimes including aggravated sexual assault, child molestation, and sexual exploitation. White-collar crime defense is also within the practice scope. The breadth of criminal defense coverage reflects 40-plus years of representation across the full spectrum of Georgia court matters.
DUI and DWI Defense
DUI and DWI cases receive dedicated attention within the criminal defense practice. These matters carry license, employment, and sometimes immigration consequences that extend beyond the criminal penalty alone. The prosecution and judicial experience Nash brings to defense work informs the strategic approach to these cases at every stage.
Personal Injury
The personal injury practice covers auto accidents, distracted driving accidents, motorcycle accidents, traumatic brain and spinal injuries, medical malpractice, defective products, and premises liability cases. An aggressive litigation background and decades of trial experience support personal injury representation for clients who have experienced serious harm.
Wrongful Death
The firm represents families who have lost a loved one due to negligence or deliberate wrongful acts. Wrongful death claims pursue accountability and compensation for the loss of financial support, companionship, and the pain and suffering associated with the death of a family member.
Auto Accidents and Distracted Driving
Vehicle accidents form the core of the personal injury practice. Nash handles cases involving distracted drivers, including those caused by mobile phone use, as well as standard collision cases. The firm investigates liability, evaluates insurance coverage, and pursues maximum compensation for vehicle damage, medical costs, and long-term injury consequences.
Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle accident victims often face additional obstacles in claims because of the bias that can appear in how adjusters and jurors approach these cases. The firm handles motorcycle accident matters with attention to establishing the full extent of injuries that result from rider versus vehicle collisions.
Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice cases require expert medical testimony and knowledge of the standard of care applicable to the specific medical specialty involved. The firm handles claims arising from surgical errors, misdiagnosis, medication errors, and other failures of professional standard.
Attorney Profiles
Melvin S. Nash practiced as a prosecuting attorney and served as a judge before building a defense practice in Marietta. Those roles gave him experience on all sides of the criminal justice system and inform the strategic approach he brings to criminal defense and personal injury representation. He has practiced in Cobb County for over 40 years, developing the local institutional knowledge that decades of practice in a single jurisdiction produce. The firm can be reached at (770) 422-0878.
Location and Service Area
The firm operates from six locations throughout metro Atlanta. The main office is at 204 Washington Avenue NE, Marietta, Georgia 30060. Additional offices are in Buckhead-Tower Place at 3340 Peachtree Road NE 18th Floor Atlanta, Gwinnett at 6340 Sugarloaf Pkwy Duluth, North Fulton at 2475 Northwinds Pkwy Alpharetta, and North Perimeter at 400 Perimeter Center Terrace NE Atlanta.
Website: attorneysmarietta.com
Client Focus
The prosecution and judicial background of Melvin Nash is an active part of how cases get evaluated. An attorney who has sat where the prosecutor sits and where the judge sits understands what arguments resonate, what evidence gets weighted most heavily, and where the government case may be vulnerable. That perspective is difficult to acquire through defense practice alone.
Forty-plus years in Cobb County means Nash has practiced in front of many of the judges who currently preside in those courts and has seen how the local legal community approaches cases across the full range of criminal and civil matters. Six office locations throughout the metro area make the firm geographically accessible to clients across the region.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Melvin Nash prior professional background?
Nash practiced as a prosecuting attorney and served as a judge before building his criminal defense and personal injury practice. Those roles give him experience from all sides of the courtroom, which informs case strategy and advocacy at every stage.
How long has the firm been operating in Cobb County?
The Law Offices of Melvin S. Nash has been providing legal representation in Marietta and Cobb County for over 40 years.
What types of sex crimes does the firm defend?
The criminal defense practice covers aggravated sexual assault, child molestation, sexual exploitation, and related sex crime charges.
Does the firm handle federal criminal cases?
Yes. Federal crimes are part of the criminal defense practice, alongside the full range of Georgia state felony and misdemeanor matters the firm handles.
How many office locations does the firm maintain?
The firm operates from six locations: the main Marietta office, Buckhead-Tower Place in Atlanta, Gwinnett in Duluth, North Fulton in Alpharetta, and North Perimeter in Atlanta.
Closing
Over 40 years of practice in Cobb County, a background spanning prosecution, the bench, and defense, and six metro Atlanta office locations together define the Law Offices of Melvin S. Nash as a practice built on institutional depth and geographic accessibility. Clients facing criminal charges or personal injury matters throughout Cobb County and metro Atlanta can reach the firm at (770) 422-0878 or visit attorneysmarietta.com