The courts
- Forsyth County Superior Court, 101 E Courthouse Square, Cumming: felonies, and bond on the most serious charges
- Forsyth County State Court, same building: misdemeanors, DUI, traffic
- Forsyth County Magistrate Court: first appearances, warrants, preliminary hearings
- Forsyth County Jail, 202 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Cumming: video visitation, online inmate search
What is different about Forsyth
Forsyth is one of the fastest-growing and most diverse counties in Georgia, and its courts are busy. Cases move quickly through arraignment and calendar calls, accountability courts are available for the right clients, and the District Attorney’s office has its own practices around plea offers and discovery that a local defense lawyer learns by being in the building. Brandon prosecuted next door in Cherokee and Gwinnett for twelve years, and he knows the judges and the assistant district attorneys who now sit across from him.
What we defend in Forsyth County
- 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,…
Common questions
Where is the Forsyth County Courthouse?
101 East Courthouse Square, Cumming, GA 30040, on the square in downtown Cumming. Superior, State and Magistrate Courts all sit there. Paid parking is available around the square and in the county deck.
How do I find out if someone is in the Forsyth County Jail?
The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office publishes an online inmate search showing the charges and booking date. If you cannot find them, call the jail directly, or call us and we will locate them.
Do you handle cases in Forsyth County Magistrate Court?
Yes. First appearances, bond hearings, preliminary (probable cause) hearings and warrant applications all start in Magistrate Court, and that is where early representation pays off most.
This page is general information about Georgia law and is not legal advice about your case. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case is different.