Handling Your Case in the Roswell Municipal Court
The Roswell Municipal Court, located at 38 Hill Street Suite 200, Roswell, Georgia 30075 handles traffic citations, misdemeanor marijuana and shoplifting charges, and city ordinance violations.
The Roswell Municipal Court is located in Roswell City Hall. The address is 38 Hill Street Suite 200, Roswell, Georgia 30075, just a couple blocs from Canton Street and downtown Roswell. The Roswell Municipal Court handles traffic violations, misdemeanor marijuana, shoplifting, and city ordinance violations that occur within the city limits. The full-time city solicitor that prosecutes these offenses is Krista Young, and the Chief Judge is Brian Hansford. The Roswell Municipal Court has a website with detailed instructions regarding your court appearance and information that may be helpful if you are issued a citation to appear in court. The Roswell Municipal Court is open from 8am-5pm Monday through Friday to address your questions, but you must appear for court on your scheduled date and time. Court is usually held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 9am and 1:30pm sessions.
The Roswell Police issue traffic citations for speeding, accidents, driving without a license, no insurance, driving on a suspended license, driving under the influence, hit and run, and all other traffic violations under the Georgia Uniform Rules of the Road. They can also issue citations for Theft by Shoplifting, Possession of Marijuana less than One Ounce, and local ordinance violations like disorderly conduct. Many of these violations can be discussed with the Roswell solicitor and based on your record and history can possibly be reduced or dismissed to violations that aren’t reported on your driving record or criminal history. It is always important to speak with the solicitor before resolving your case unless you are certain that it is an offense that will not go on your driving record or criminal history. An experienced attorney understands all your options to resolve different types of cases and can advise you of all the potential outcomes before you make a decision.
If you have been charged with a crime that has court at the Roswell Municipal Court, please call me to discuss your situation. I am happy to offer any advice I can, and provide a free consultation. You can call me at 678-753-6431 or e-mail me at ryan@ryanwalshlegal.com.
