Cedartown Lawyers

Carlos has devoted his entire legal career to defending and protecting the rights of the accused. He has investigated, prepared, and successfully defended those accused of murder, rape, child molestation, sexual exploitation of children, aggravated assault, drug possession & trafficking, DUI, and many other criminal charges.

In 2016, Carlos and his partner, Maddox, were members of the defense team in the high-profile murder trial of State of Georgia v. Justin Ross Harris, also referred to in the news media as the “Hot Car Case.” During this nationally-televised trial, Carlos contributed his talent to the preparation and cross-examination of expert witnesses...

Former State prosecutor, Rome District Attorney's Office (Floyd County), Cobb District Attorney's Office.
Registered Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution
Arbitration, General Civil Mediation, Domestic Relations,
and Domestic Violence Mediation
Retired USAF Officer and pilot
Admitted Georgia Trial Courts, Court of Appeals, Georgia Supreme Court, US District Court Northern District of Georgia

Criminal Defense, Juvenile Law, Appellate review, Domestic mediation, as well as mental health and probate. Complex case defense.

Attention to every detail, zealous advocate, honest advice

Michael has over twenty five years of trial experience serving Carroll County and the West Georgia area. Michael proudly calls himself a consumer lawyer. He frequently represents consumers in auto fraud and lemon car claims and personal injury claims. Michael has spent the last ten years as a Special Assistant Attorney General representing the interests of the State and the County in protecting children in deprivation cases. He spent the previous 11 years as Carroll County Public Defender. Michael has personally tried hundreds of cases before the State and Federal Courts of Georgia. He has also done pro bono legal...