Atlanta Felony Defense Lawyer

Public Defender Experience. AV Rated. Over a Thousand Clients Defended.

Under O.C.G.A. § 16-1-3, a felony is any offense punishable by more than 12 months in prison, up to life imprisonment or death. While some charges are felonies by their nature, others start as misdemeanors and escalate based on aggravating factors: use of a deadly weapon, physical harm to a victim, the amount of stolen property, or the financial impact of damages, among others. Georgia doesn’t sort felonies by letter class the way many states do; penalties are set crime by crime, and serious violent felonies carry mandatory minimums that can reach 25 years under O.C.G.A. § 17-10-6.1.

Proven Track Record in Felony Defense

We’ve successfully defended over a thousand clients facing criminal charges, including serious felonies. That breadth matters when you’re choosing representation: felony cases are complex, and defending them takes an advocate skilled in the specific practice area and knowledgeable in Georgia criminal law. We pursue aggressive representation aimed at protecting our clients’ futures and freedom, and our case results reflect that commitment.

The Consequences of a Felony Conviction in Georgia

A prison sentence is only the beginning. A felony conviction follows a person well beyond the courthouse, affecting employment applications, housing decisions, and access to credit. Felony records aren’t automatically expunged in Georgia, so those consequences don’t fade once any sentence is completed.

Convicted felons also lose specific civil rights. The right to vote is suspended while incarcerated, on probation, or on parole, but is automatically restored upon completing the full sentence, provided the person re-registers. Other rights are harder to recover: the ability to serve on a jury, legally own a firearm, and hold public office each require a formal pardon or rights restoration from the State Board of Pardons and Paroles. The difference between a felony conviction and a reduced charge or dismissal can shape every major life decision going forward. That’s why skilled representation matters from the moment of arrest, not after the process has already run its course.

If you’re facing felony charges in Atlanta, don’t wait. Call (404) 907-2527 to schedule a free, confidential consultation with our team.

Why Atlanta Clients Choose Tevis Law Firm, LLC

Attorney Brian Tevis built his practice on a foundation most private defense attorneys don’t have: direct experience inside the Public Defender’s Office. That background gives him an inside understanding of how cases are built from both the prosecution and public defense sides, which informs defense strategy for our clients.

Attorney Tevis holds an AV Rating, a Martindale-Hubbell peer-review credential reflecting high ethical standards and professional ability among his peers. Combined with a track record of over a thousand clients defended, we bring both the credentials and the case volume that complex felony defense demands. We serve clients throughout the Atlanta metropolitan area with personalized, aggressive representation. Our position is straightforward: an arrest doesn’t equate to a conviction, and every client deserves high-quality legal representation regardless of the charges they face.