Roswell DUI Lawyer: DUI and Traffic Ticket Defense in Roswell Municipal Court

A Roswell DUI lawyer defends drivers who are arrested in Roswell and booked at the Roswell City Jail. Your attorney reviews the traffic stop, the field sobriety tests, and the breath or blood test results. Then your lawyer challenges weak evidence in Roswell Municipal Court and pushes for a dismissal or a reduced charge. Acting fast matters, because key deadlines start running on the day of your arrest.

This page covers both sides of our Roswell practice. First, DUI defense under Georgia law, where a conviction can mean jail time, fines, and a license suspension. Second, traffic violation defense in Roswell Municipal Court, from Super Speeder tickets on Georgia 400 to red light and reckless driving charges.

One fact surprises almost every client. In most circumstances, Georgia record restriction does not apply to DUI convictions, so a DUI conviction stays on your criminal record for life. Talk to an experienced attorney before you plead guilty to any impaired driving charge.

Can a Roswell Traffic Violation Lawyer Get Your Ticket Reduced?

Often, yes – but be careful who you hire in 2026. Many websites hawk low-cost ticket defense without naming any attorney. These "consolidators" collect your payment before they ever disclose which lawyer will handle your case. That secrecy blocks you from checking Georgia Bar ratings, discipline history, or client reviews before you pay.

Some of these services promise a refund if you get convicted. Treat that offer as a red flag. Georgia lawyers cannot charge contingency fees in criminal and traffic cases, so that "money back" pitch is illegal for any Georgia Bar member to make. The unnamed, low-bid lawyer has no stake in your record. You are the one who lives with the conviction, the points, and the higher insurance rates.

Named Roswell traffic violation lawyers work differently. You know who represents you, and you can verify every credential before you hire. Our law partners have appeared in Roswell Municipal Court more than 1,000 times over the past 30 years. Partner Cory Yager served as a Roswell Police Officer and trained new officers before he became a defense attorney. That background helps our team spot weaknesses in cases built by the same department.

So what does a reduction look like in Roswell Municipal Court? Depending on the facts, a DUI may be reduced to reckless driving, which avoids the harsher license consequences of a DUI conviction. A speeding ticket may be amended to a lower speed or to a no-points violation that protects your record. William C. Head's ABA Board Certification in DUI defense shapes how we attack the evidence before we ever discuss a plea with the prosecutor. Prosecutors weigh your driving history, the officer's evidence, and the strength of our legal challenges. No lawyer can promise a reduction, and every outcome depends on the facts and the prosecutor.

Traffic Violations We Defend in Roswell Municipal Court

DUI is not the only charge we fight in Roswell. Our attorneys defend the full range of citations written by the Roswell Police Department, including:

• Speeding and Super Speeder tickets. Georgia adds a $200 Super Speeder fee for driving 75 mph or more on a two-lane road, or 85 mph or more anywhere in the state. High-speed stops on Georgia 400 produce a steady stream of Roswell cases.
• Failure to obey traffic signals and devices. Running a red light, rolling a stop sign, or ignoring lane markings adds three points to your license.
• Reckless driving. This misdemeanor carries four points, and a conviction creates a permanent criminal record entry.
• Following too closely. Officers issue this charge after most rear-end crashes, and insurers watch it closely.
• Hit and run. Leaving the scene of an accident can be a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on whether anyone was hurt.

Points drive license suspensions in Georgia. Under Georgia's driver point system, a driver who collects 15 points in 24 months loses the right to drive. The rules hit young drivers harder. A driver under 21 faces suspension for any single conviction of four or more points, such as reckless driving.

Convictions also follow you into the insurance market, where a single moving violation may raise premiums for years. Fighting the ticket, or negotiating a no-points disposition, may protect both your license and your budget. Every citation is different, so ask an attorney which options fit your case.

Roswell DUI Arrests Are Primarily Made by Roswell GA Police Department

Other than occasional Georgia State Patrol arrests for DUI in Roswell GA, all other traffic tickets are issued by the Roswell Police Department GA. These Roswell Police Department arrests (and Georgia State Patrol arrests) get processed at the Roswell City Jail, located directly across Hill Street at 39 Hill Street, Roswell, Georgia. Roswell police reports and DUI arrest videos can be obtained here, but not much else relating to the DUI Roswell GA case. Let our 5-Star Attorneys Roswell GA do this legwork and put together a strong defense to the charges against you.

Roswell Municipal Court Judge, Solicitor-General, and Other Key Employees

The Roswell Municipal Court judge is the last of Georgia's elected municipal court judges. Judge Brian Hansford is the elected Judge of Roswell GA Municipal Court. Krista Young is the Roswell Prosecutor, or Solicitor-General, as denominated in Georgia for misdemeanor-level prosecuting attorneys. The Clerk of Court is Chad Roberts. Phone numbers for all are shown below, and all are located on the second floor of Roswell City Hall, where the Roswell Courtroom and Clerk's Office share adjacent spaces. Roswell Municipal Judge Hansford – (go through the Clerk's Office, since the Judge is not to be contacted directly, and cannot discuss cases "ex-parte," or speak to you, except when he is in Court) Roswell GA Municipal Court Prosecutor Krista Young – 770-641-3790 Roswell Municipal Ct Clerk Chad Roberts – 770-641-3798

Best Roswell DUI Attorneys in Georgia for Roswell Municipal Court

The Roswell lawyers at our DUI Law firm have more extensive connections to the Roswell Court than any other law firm. Our three law partners are also Super Lawyers with over 35 separate recognitions. Plus, Partner and Roswell DUI lawyer Cory Yager was previously a Roswell Police Officer and Trainer of new officers. In addition, our attorneys are experts in Georgia DUI laws and are drunk driving book authors who have been to Roswell Municipal Court well over 1000 times in the past 30 years. Roswell DUI Attorney William "Bubba" Head lives less than 5 miles from the Municipal Court in Roswell, and previously resided in Horseshoe Bend and Martin's Landing. Our Roswell attorneys are 24-hour lawyers for DUI defense, so (for a free consultation from a law firm near me) CALL US NOW for a FREE DUI GA case assessment: 404-567-5515. Speak directly with a law partner, which includes Larry Kohn and ex-Roswell GA Police Department DUI officer Cory Yager. Both partners have been with veteran DUI lawyer Bubba Head since graduation from Law School. Mr. Kohn even worked as a law student for two years for Mr. Head. Our lawyers for DUI know this traffic court, as well as the officers and the prosecutors. By: DUI Lawyer Bubba Head Board-Certified in Georgia and DUI Book Author In checking DUI attorney credentials for DUI lawyers of Atlanta, the list includes Georgia's only four Board-Certified drunk driving attorneys. These DUI specialists have achieved a level of proven competence by achieving board certification through the ABA (American Bar Association), as overseen by the National College for DUI Defense (NCDD). William C. Head is one of these top-rated criminal defense attorneys. The importance of attorney reviews of DUI lawyers cannot be understated when choosing a lawyer to fight your case.

Read Attorney Reviews of DUI Lawyers at Our Law Firm

While all of our DUI law firm's attorneys (Larry Kohn, Cory Yager, and Bubba Head) are rated as Super Lawyers, only one (Bubba Head) has Board Certification as a drunk driving lawyer for representing you on a DUI in Georgia. Outside of the four metro Atlanta counties (Fulton County, Cobb County, DeKalb County and Gwinnett County), no other lawyer for DUI Defense has achieved this ABA Board Certification. Client reviews of our legal work also are highly informative and valuable as you hone in on an attorney who not only knows the latest GA DUI laws better than anyone, but whom also you have faith in to stand up to tough state prosecutors as your case unfolds in a municipal court or a state court (or both if you eventually want a jury trial). A jury trial is picked from a list of fellow citizens who got called in for jury duty, and both your attorney and the state prosecutor interview these potential jurors. If your criminal defense lawyer has an objection to a juror then he or she can strike the citizen from the list, and a new juror will be interviewed. This process can take an entire day but usually closer to less than half a day. Why not take our FREE legal advice at the initial lawyer consultation, to see what a true DUI expert attorney thinks about the legal issues available in your case? Call us 24 hours a day, even on holidays, at 404-567-5515. Payment plan options are available. We will get back to you for your GA DUI case assessment. Our decades of experience in fighting thousands of drunk driving cases in Georgia has taught our DUI attorneys how to get out of a DUI if this objective is possible to achieve. If you have the guts to fight, we are ready to undertake the fight for you.

Speak With a Roswell DUI and Traffic Ticket Lawyer Today

Time matters after a Georgia DUI arrest. Under Georgia's administrative license suspension rules, you have only 30 days to appeal an administrative license suspension or choose an ignition interlock option. Miss that window, and you may lose your license before your first court date.

Call William C. Head, PC at (404) 567-5515 for a free consultation with a Roswell DUI lawyer. We answer 24 hours a day, every day of the year. During your consultation, we review your arrest video, explain the charges, and map out a strategy for your Roswell Municipal Court date. Whether you face a DUI or a traffic ticket, learn your options before you plead. No outcome can be guaranteed, but a strong defense starts early.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a DUI be reduced to reckless driving in Roswell, GA?

Sometimes, depending on the facts. Prosecutors may agree to reduce a DUI to reckless driving when the evidence has weaknesses, such as a flawed traffic stop or unreliable testing. A reduction avoids the harsher license consequences of a DUI conviction. No reduction is ever guaranteed, so have an attorney evaluate your case first.

What court handles DUI and traffic tickets in Roswell, Georgia?

Roswell Municipal Court handles DUI cases and traffic citations issued within the city limits. The courtroom and clerk's office sit on the second floor of Roswell City Hall. Some cases may later move to the State Court of Fulton County if a jury trial is demanded.

How many points does a traffic violation add to a Georgia driver's license?

It depends on the offense. Georgia assigns two to six points per conviction, with reckless driving at four points and most signal violations at three. Under Georgia's driver point system, 15 points within 24 months triggers a license suspension for adult drivers.

Should I hire a lawyer for a traffic ticket in Roswell Municipal Court?

It may be worth it if the ticket carries points, a high fine, or a possible license suspension. A lawyer may negotiate a reduced charge or a no-points disposition that protects your record and insurance rates. The stakes run even higher for drivers under 21 and CDL holders.