Trial-Ready Defense for Felony & Serious Crimes

Felony Defense

Protecting Your Future: Fighting Felony and Misdemeanor Charges by Challenging Intent

When you are charged with a serious felony, the only thing standing between you and years in state prison is the skill and determination of your defense attorney. Felony cases involve complex evidence, intense police investigations, and mandatory sentencing guidelines. James E. Kee & Associates is a veteran litigation firm specializing in aggressive, courtroom-focused defense against the most serious charges in Georgia. We prepare every felony case for a jury trial, ensuring the prosecution knows they face a formidable opponent.

 

Key Felony & Serious Crimes Entities We Defend

In Georgia, a felony is any crime punishable by more than one year in state prison. We defend against all levels of these charges, focusing on those that carry the highest risk of long-term incarceration.

 

Aggravated Assault & Battery

• Focus: Charges involving the intent to murder, rape, or rob, or the use of a deadly weapon.
• Severity: These are serious violent felonies often carrying prison sentences ranging from 5 to 20 years, with enhanced penalties if the victim is elderly or a police officer.

 

Armed Robbery & Burglary

• Focus: Felony robbery involves taking property by force or intimidation. Armed robbery carries severe mandatory sentencing due to the use of a weapon.
• Defense Focus: Challenging identification procedures, establishing strong alibis, and arguing lack of criminal intent upon entering a structure (for Burglary).

 

Homicide, Manslaughter, & Vehicular Homicide

• Severity: These are the most serious charges in the state. Even involuntary manslaughter or vehicular homicide can carry decades of prison time and requires specialized defense.
• Defense Focus: Requires immediate, specialized investigation, including accident reconstruction, forensic expert consultation (e.g., ballistics, DNA), and challenging the State's narrative of criminal negligence or intent.

 

Major Drug Trafficking & Distribution

• Focus: Felony charges based on drug weight (e.g., cocaine, methamphetamine, fentanyl).
• Penalties: These carry severe mandatory minimum prison sentences that significantly restrict the judge's sentencing discretion. Our strategy focuses on challenging the police investigation and the validity of the search and seizure.

 

Weapons Charges & RICO

• Focus: Defense for firearms violations (e.g., possession by a convicted felon, carrying concealed weapons without a permit) or involvement in large-scale organized crime allegations (RICO). These charges often intersect with other felonies, increasing overall risk.

Our Trial Defense Strategy for Felony Cases

Our firm is built on the belief that the best outcomes—even negotiated pleas—come from being completely prepared to win at trial.

 

Comprehensive Pre-Trial Investigation

Unlike minor cases, felony defense requires extensive investigative work. We routinely employ the following steps to build your defense:

• Hiring private investigators to re-interview witnesses and uncover new evidence.

• Reviewing thousands of pages of discovery, including police logs and forensic reports.

• Consulting with forensic experts (e.g., ballistics, DNA analysts) to challenge the State’s technical evidence.

Challenging Constitutional Violations

The key to beating many felonies is filing robust pre-trial motions to exclude the State’s key evidence. We are experts at identifying and challenging violations of your Fourth and Fifth Amendment rights:

• Motion to Suppress: Challenging illegal searches, seizures, and arrests that led to the discovery of evidence.
• Motions in Limine: Excluding damaging testimony or evidence before the jury ever hears it.

 

Jury Selection & Courtroom Advocacy

Our firm possesses decades of experience selecting and persuading Metro Atlanta juries. We specialize in effective, strategic cross-examination of police officers and State witnesses, followed by powerful closing arguments that make the difference between conviction and acquittal.

Local Expertise: Georgia Superior Courts

All felony trials take place in the Superior Courts. Our deep familiarity with the procedures and key personnel in these high-stakes courthouses gives us a critical local edge.

 

Superior Court Experience in Metro Atlanta

We regularly defend clients facing major felony trials throughout the most active jurisdictions:

• Fulton County Superior Court (Atlanta): Navigating the fast-paced, high-volume criminal divisions.

• Gwinnett County Superior Court (Lawrenceville): Familiarity with aggressive prosecution tendencies.

• DeKalb County Superior Court (Decatur): Extensive experience challenging complex felony investigations.

• Cobb County Superior Court (Marietta): Knowledge of specific local judicial preferences.

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Why Choose James E Kee

Why Choose James E. Kee & Associates

Trial Experience is Our Core Value

Our firm is not built on quick plea deals; it is built on litigation experience. When your life is on the line, you need a lawyer who is comfortable and consistently effective in front of a jury. We will fight for the "Not Guilty" verdict when necessary.

 

Urgent, Rapid Response

We provide rapid response and begin building the defense strategy immediately—often within hours of a call—long before the indictment or arraignment. This early action is crucial for preserving key evidence and witness testimony.

 

James E. Kee & Associates Legal Services Areas

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Customer reviews

Caroline Lagerfelt 1/7/2026

James Kee is an absolutely terrific lawyer… Responded instantly to any phone calls/emails etc promptly, was very reasonably priced and got my case dismissed. I was out of the country, and so was late on my responses which could have led to problems, and he resolved that too for me. I reccomend him strongly. A very pleasant man to work with!

Monee Lawrence 1/6/2026

Attorney Kee was simply terrific!! I contacted him for advice regarding a traffic citation. He was very patient and professional. He thoroughly answered all of my questions and gave me the advice I needed for court. He was such a life saver! I definitely recommend his expertise.

Leah Cote 9/19/2025

James Kee was very helpful in my consultation and provided great advice as to how I should proceed with my case.

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The penalties for a felony charge are life-altering, resulting in years in prison, loss of voting rights, and the inability to possess a firearm. The choice of attorney is the single most important decision you will make. Choose the firm with the proven trial experience to protect your freedom.