- 12years as a prosecutor in Gwinnett and Cherokee counties
- 80+felony jury trials, including homicide, gang and RICO cases
- AppellateHas argued numerous times before the Georgia Supreme Court and Court of Appeals.
- StatewideHe knows the judges and prosecutors in courtrooms throughout Georgia.
Some examples of what we defend
- Have you been arrested? What happens in the next 48 hoursThe first appearance is the first opportunity to get a bond, and it comes quickly: within 48 hours of an arrest without…
- DUI defense in GeorgiaIf you get a DUI in Georgia there are two timelines that matter: the criminal case in State Court, and a separate…
- Drug charges: possession, intent to distribute, traffickingIf you are charged with a drug offense in Georgia, the difference between possession and trafficking often comes down to weight and…
- Violent felonies: assault, armed robbery, homicideThese are the cases Brandon spent twelve years prosecuting: aggravated assault, armed robbery, aggravated battery, manslaughter and murder. He has tried over…
- Weapons charges: possession by a felon, firearms in a crime, carry offensesGeorgia is a Constitutional carry state, meaning that you can possess and carry most firearms in Georgia without a license. However, if…
- RICO and gang charges: when the State indicts a groupThe State uses Racketeering (RICO) and the Gang Act to charge a lot of people with a crime. If you are charged…
- White collar and financial crimesIf you are under investigation for theft, fraud, forgery or embezzlement in Georgia, the defense often begins before charges are ever filed.…
- Juvenile charges: when a child is accused of a crimeWhen a child is charged with a crime in Georgia, the case usually begins in Juvenile Court, which has its own judges,…
Where we defend
- Criminal defense across GeorgiaIf you are charged with a crime anywhere in Georgia, Delfunt Law can defend you. Before becoming a defense attorney, Brandon Delfunt…
- Criminal defense in Forsyth CountyIf you or someone you love is facing charges in Forsyth County, you are minutes from our office. Delfunt Law is in…
- Criminal defense in Gwinnett CountyIf your case is in Gwinnett County, Brandon knows the building. He spent most of his twelve-year prosecuting career in the Gwinnett…
- Criminal defense in Cherokee CountyIf your case is in Cherokee County, Brandon started his career in that courthouse. He began his twelve years as a prosecutor…
What happens next
- Your call is answered. The line is answered by a person at any hour, in English or in Spanish.
- We take the essential facts. We ask for the charge, the county, any scheduled court date, and the number where we can reach you.
- Brandon returns your call. You will receive a call, directly from Brandon, that same day.
- You will know where you stand. He will explain what the first appearance will involve, how bond is addressed, and what his representation will cost.
- Call now. (770) 406-6224.
Criminal Defense & Injury Attorney · Partner · Former Deputy Chief ADA
Brandon Delfunt
Twelve years prosecuting in Gwinnett and Cherokee, over eighty felony jury trials, and numerous arguments before the Georgia Supreme Court and Georgia Court of Appeals. Now he sits on your side of the table across Georgia.
Meet BrandonCommon questions
Should I talk to the detective before I have a lawyer?
No. You can be polite and still decline. Say you want a lawyer present and then stop talking. Nothing you explain to a detective without counsel helps you later, and Brandon has read hundreds of those statements from the other side of the table.
How much does a criminal defense lawyer cost in Forsyth County?
It depends on the charge and the court. Brandon quotes a flat fee for each stage of the case before you commit to anything, so you know the number for the bond hearing, for pre-trial work, and for trial if it comes to that.
Which courts do you appear in?
Forsyth County Superior, State and Magistrate Courts in Cumming; Gwinnett County courts in Lawrenceville; Cherokee County courts in Canton. Brandon prosecuted in two of those three counties and knows the judges and prosecutors by name.
I am not a U.S. citizen. Does that change my defense?
Yes, significantly. Some pleas that look minor carry deportation consequences. Delfunt Law has an immigration attorney in the same office, so every plea is reviewed for immigration impact before you sign anything.
What happens at a first appearance hearing?
Within 72 hours of arrest a magistrate reads the charges, sets or denies bond if eligible, and appoints counsel if you cannot afford it. You are not asked to enter a plea. Having a lawyer there changes the bond conversation.
Charged in Georgia? Call now!
The first hours after an arrest shape the bond conversation. The line is answered by a person 24 hours a day, in English or in Spanish, and Brandon returns your call the same day.