Handling Traffic Violations, DUI, Marijuana, and Shoplifting Charges in the Decatur Municipal Court
The Decatur Municipal Court located in downtown Decatur, Georgia handles traffic citations, DUI, marijuana, shoplifting, minor in possession of alcohol and city ordinance violations originating within the Decatur city limits.
The Decatur Municipal Court located right off the Decatur Square in downtown Decatur, Georgia handles traffic citations, DUI charges, misdemeanor marijuana violations, theft by shoplifting offenses, and minor in possession or alcohol charges that happen within the city limits of Decatur. The Municipal Court is located at 420 W Trinity Place, Decatur, Georgia 30030. The court primarily handles traffic violations but can also handle select non-traffic misdemeanor offenses which include shoplifting, marijuana charges, and minor in possession of alcohol. Common traffic violations include speeding, driving while license suspended or revoked, no insurance, expired tag or registration, failure to yield, following too closely, and improper lane change.
The Decatur Municipal Court clerk’s office is open 8am to 430pm Monday through Friday. Court is held on Mondays and Wednesdays at 9am and on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6pm. Rhathelia Stroud is the Chief Judge of the Decatur Municipal Court and Larry Steele has been the long time prosecutor, handling all criminal offense and city ordinance violations in the Decatur Municipal Court. Some citations like speeding tickets and non-accident moving violations can be paid in advance of court, however, paying your citation in advance is a guaranteed guilty conviction to the citation as written. Often, going to court and speaking with the solicitor and Judge can get points lowered, fines reduced, and sometimes even charges lowered or amended. An experienced Decatur Municipal Court traffic and criminal attorney can help you get the best possible outcome on your case.
If you have a citation or an upcoming court date in Decatur, please feel free to reach out to discuss your case. Every consultation is free and I would be happy to discuss your options with you as well as talk about potential representation. Call or text today at 678-753-6431.
