NORTH GEORGIA TRIAL LAWYER · EST. 1985
For four decades, one name has answered the call across North Georgia when families, professionals, and the wrongfully accused needed a lawyer who knew the courtroom — and the people in it. That name is Weaver.
Founded by George W. Weaver · First DA of the Appalachian Judicial Circuit · 1941–2024
40 years of North Georgia courtroom experience · Free, confidential consultation · Same-day callback during business hours
PRACTICE
Three disciplines, handled at the same standard. Criminal, family, and civil — peer practice areas we've built across four decades in North Georgia courtrooms.
We also handle personal injury matters as part of our civil litigation practice.
THE WEAVER LEGACY
Built on the legacy of George W. Weaver's renowned advocacy in North Georgia, our firm — now carried forward through his son — continues the tradition of being the law firm people never have to search for, because they've already been told to come to us.
GEORGE W. WEAVER · 1941–2024
Founder. Green Beret. First District Attorney of the Appalachian Judicial Circuit. The lawyer who set the standard this firm carries forward.
George W. Weaver was born in Jasper, Georgia on October 31, 1941. He graduated from Pickens County High School in 1959 with perfect attendance across all twelve years — a work ethic his mother Ruby insisted on, and one he carried for the rest of his life.
He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1961. He completed Paratrooper training, Counter-Insurgency School, and Special Forces Medical School, and served as a Green Beret in Vietnam before being honorably discharged in 1965.
He came home, joined the Atlanta Police Department, and worked his way up — Lottery Squad Detective, Training Division Detective, Sergeant, and instructor at the Atlanta Police Academy. While wearing the badge, he also earned a Bachelor of Arts in History and Education from Shorter College.
After the APD, he taught Social Studies at Pickens High School and coached football and tennis. Law school came next — at night, while working full time. He graduated from Woodrow Wilson College of Law in 1979.
Read the full story →If you walked into your courtroom and saw George Weaver in the audience, you knew it was not going to be a good day.
— A North Georgia prosecutor, on the late George W. Weaver
HOW WE WORK
The lawyers who win in North Georgia — in criminal, family, and civil court — are the ones who walk in ready. Here is exactly what that looks like for your matter.
We take the facts in your words — no filter, no staff intermediary. Same day, after hours if needed. Everything you say is protected.
We sit down in person, review the file, and walk you through what the court sees, what opposing counsel is likely to do, and the strongest positions available to you — criminal, family, or civil.
We prepare every case as though it is going to trial — because that posture is what forces favorable pleas, settlements, and agreements. Motions, discovery, and witness work happen early, not late.
Dismissal, reduction, acquittal, favorable settlement, or a custody and support order you can live with. You are briefed at every decision point. You decide — not us.
WHERE WE PRACTICE
Based in Jasper, we practice across North Georgia. The Appalachian Judicial Circuit — Pickens, Gilmer, and Fannin — is our home circuit and where we appear most often. We also handle matters regularly in Cherokee, Dawson, Forsyth, Gordon, Hall, Union, Towns, and the surrounding counties. Each courthouse, clerk, and docket on this page is one we know by name.
Appalachian Judicial Circuit
County Seat · Jasper
Our home county. Our office sits on the Jasper square, across from the Pickens County Courthouse where George W. Weaver Sr. was sworn in as the first District Attorney of the Appalachian Judicial Circuit in 1983. We know the clerks, the calendars, and the courtroom rhythms by name.
Appalachian Judicial Circuit
County Seat · Ellijay
The second county of our home circuit. We appear regularly in Gilmer Superior, State, and Magistrate Court — and have for forty years. The Ellijay courthouse is forty minutes from our Jasper office.
Appalachian Judicial Circuit
County Seat · Blue Ridge
The third county of our home circuit. We handle criminal, family, and civil dockets in Fannin Superior and State Court out of Blue Ridge.
Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit
County Seat · Canton
A high-volume civil and criminal docket south of Pickens. Cherokee sits in the Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit, and we appear in Canton routinely.
Northeastern Judicial Circuit
County Seat · Dawsonville
Dawson County. Smaller docket, predictable rhythms — we know the courthouse and the calendar.
Bell-Forsyth Judicial Circuit
County Seat · Cumming
One of the fastest-growing counties in Georgia, with a busy criminal and civil docket in Cumming. Bell-Forsyth Judicial Circuit. We appear in Forsyth regularly.
Northeastern Judicial Circuit
County Seat · Gainesville
Hall County is the seat of the Northeastern Judicial Circuit. Larger metro court system, multiple State Court divisions — we coordinate filings and appearances out of Gainesville.
Court information is provided for client convenience and may change — always confirm with the clerk of court. Contacting our office is not a substitute for contacting the court.
CLIENT VOICES
“He walked into that courthouse like he'd been there a thousand times — because he had. The prosecutor's whole tone changed.”
— R.H., Pickens County client · Felony reduction
PRIOR RESULTS DO NOT GUARANTEE A SIMILAR OUTCOME.
SELECTED OUTCOMES
A sampling of matters we've handled across North Georgia. Each case is unique; past outcomes do not guarantee future results.
NOT GUILTY — ALL COUNTS
Vehicular Homicide indictment. Jury verdict: Not Guilty on all counts.
PICKENS COUNTY
NOT GUILTY — ALL COUNTS
Four-count felony indictment — Rape, Aggravated Sexual Battery, Aggravated Sodomy, and Sexual Battery. Jury verdict: Not Guilty on all counts.
GILMER COUNTY
NOT GUILTY — ALL COUNTS
Felony indictment for Trafficking Methamphetamine and Manufacturing Marijuana. Jury verdict: Not Guilty on all counts.
GILMER COUNTY
NOT GUILTY — ALL COUNTS
Three-count DUI accusation. Jury verdict: Not Guilty on all counts.
FORSYTH COUNTY
REDUCED — DUI TO RECKLESS DRIVING
DUI charge negotiated down to reckless driving.
PICKENS COUNTY
REDUCED — DUI TO RECKLESS DRIVING
DUI charge negotiated down to reckless driving.
GILMER COUNTY
REDUCED — DUI TO RECKLESS DRIVING
DUI charge negotiated down to reckless driving.
FANNIN COUNTY
REDUCED — DUI TO RECKLESS DRIVING
DUI charge negotiated down to reckless driving.
CHEROKEE COUNTY
George W. Weaver, Jr. served as lead and sole counsel on each of the matters listed above.
Each case is unique; past outcomes do not guarantee future results.
CLIENT PORTAL
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NEW CLIENT
Submit your matter through our secure intake. An attorney reviews every submission personally — you will hear back the same business day.
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EXISTING CLIENT
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QUESTIONS
More on the practice-area pages and in our intake call.
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