Criminal Defense Attorney

We are an established criminal defense firm located in downtown Atlanta. We are experts at helping clients charged with criminal offenses, from misdemeanor to murder. We are seeking the right trial attorney, eager to handle the multifaceted areas of criminal defense within our fast-growing firm.

$75,000 - $120,000 yearly

• Advocate on behalf of clients by understanding their needs, effectively analyzing the situation, and forming a strategy for a plan of action
• Reviewing discovery with clients
• Interviewing witnesses and experts
• Represent clients in hearings and trials
• Successfully manage caseload from inception to resolution

• Member of the Georgia Bar in Good Standing
• 3+ years of solid criminal law experience. Jury Trial experience is a plus
• Experience in Family Law is strongly preferred
• Proven record of success in advocating for plaintiffs and defendants
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, especially in highly stressful and emotional situations
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn

Tessie D. Edwards & Associates P.C. is an established, rapidly growing boutique law firm that assists good people going through bad times as they transition into a better tomorrow. We represent clients with family matters in the Atlanta metro and surrounding counties. Our firm truly values work-life balance and seeks to ensure the work side of things comes with the least amount of stress!

We are centrally located in downtown Atlanta in a newly renovated office with an amazing view of the city from the 12th floor, where we focus on getting it done with compassion! We offer an exceptional work environment and a competitive salary with paid maternity and paternity leave, health, vision, disability, and dental insurance, 401(k), and paid parking.