Defending Marijuana Charges

Doing What We Are Good at — Defending You Against Marijuana Charges 

Don't plead guilty to a pot charge! A drug conviction will follow you for the rest of your life. You will lose your driver's license and you could even go to jail. Talk with us first. There are legal solutions to your pot charge that will save your driver's license, protect your record, and keep you out of jail.

Facing marijuana charges without the assistance of an experienced lawyer can be a serious misstep, simply compounding one mistake with another. With so many potential penalties and lasting effects from a drug conviction, mounting an aggressive marijuana defense can be vital in protecting your future, your wallet and your freedom.

At the Law Offices of Thomas S. Barton, P.C., attorney Tom Barton has defended thousands of clients against marijuana charges in the South Metro area of Atlanta, especially Henry County, McDonough, Stockbridge, and Locust Grove for nearly 20 years. Our work has led to favorable resolutions for countless clients, often helping to avoid the lasting damage caused by drug convictions.

To schedule a free consultation to discuss your specific drug charges and learn how we can be of assistance, contact our office online or call 770-961-7400.

The Assertive and Experienced Defense You Need

At the Law Offices of Thomas S. Barton, P.C., we believe that a good, qualified criminal defense attorney can help you obtain a great outcome when facing marijuana charges. Whether we are able to help you win the case under a constitutional challenge or under conditional discharge, you can rest assured that your best interests and your rights are being upheld throughout your proceedings.

Our staff is able to address various charges, including misdemeanors relating to possession of less than an ounce of marijuana and felonies stemming from possession or sale of more than an ounce of marijuana. We are also able to provide support to clients facing probation revocations after being charged with a marijuana-related crime.

Proven Defense

On your behalf, our attorney will work to limit or eliminate the penalties stemming from your charges using proven strategies, including:

  • Challenging the traffic stop by the arresting officer
  • Challenging the search by the arresting officer of the defendant to ensure constitutionality
  • Challenging search warrants of the home or other property

Over the years, we have obtained favorable resolutions due to infractions of the Fourth Amendment or illegal search and seizure tactics by police.

Contact Us

Having an attorney allows you an escalated defense that you can't mount on your own. We'll assist you in getting charges dismissed for constitutional violations, and help you obtain a conditional discharge to keep the conviction off your record.

Contact our office to get started on your defense today.


At the office of Thomas S. Barton, we provide legal assistance to clients in Stockbridge, Peachtree City, Atlanta, Griffin, Forest Park, Newnan, Riverdale, Union City, Covington, Fayetteville, Conyers, McDonough, Jackson, Hampton, Locust Grove, Jonesboro, Morrow and Lake City, as well as to residents of Henry County, Clayton County, Fayette County, Rockdale County, DeKalb County, Fulton County, Gwinnett County, Cobb County, Coweta County, Spalding County, Butts County, Lamar County, Pike County, Meriwether County, Upson County, Cherokee County, Douglas County and Newton County, Georgia.