New South Law LLC - Savannah, GA

Tenacious Criminal Defense and Constitutional Advocacy in Savannah

When you or a loved one is accused of a crime, your freedom, reputation, and future are immediately on the line. The criminal justice system in Coastal Georgia can be unforgiving, with law enforcement and government prosecutors wielding immense resources against ordinary citizens. New South Law LLC, located on East Jones Street in Savannah, stands as a fierce defender against government overreach. Founded by attorney Michael Schwartz, who serves as Vice Chair of the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Strike Force, the firm is committed to rewriting the traditional narrative for clients confronting serious allegations. When individuals seek to hire an attorney who will examine every piece of evidence and refuse to back down, New South Law provides strategic, uncompromising legal advocacy.

Strategic Defense Across State and Federal Criminal Charges

Clients who need to find an attorney with seasoned trial capabilities benefit from the firm's comprehensive focus on criminal jurisprudence. New South Law handles a diverse spectrum of criminal matters in both the Georgia Superior Courts and the United States District Court for the Southern District of Georgia:

• Federal Criminal Defense: Defending individuals targeted by federal agencies, including charges of drug distribution conspiracies, firearm offenses, fraud, and federal grand jury investigations.
• Violent Crime Defense: Providing aggressive defense against charges of aggravated assault, battery, armed robbery, and homicide, scrutinizing forensic evidence and witness credibility.
• Drug Crime Defense: Challenging illegal searches, unlawful seizures, and chain-of-custody errors in felony drug possession, manufacturing, and interstate trafficking charges.
• DUI and Traffic Offenses: Contesting chemical breath and blood tests, field sobriety protocols, and unlawful traffic stops to prevent license suspensions and criminal convictions.
• Theft and Burglary Offenses: Protecting clients accused of property crimes, grand theft, motor vehicle theft, and residential or commercial burglary.
• Constitutional and Appellate Advocacy: Challenging procedural errors, unconstitutional state actions, and coerced statements through pre-trial motions and appellate relief.

Meticulous Investigation and Courtroom Readiness

Success in criminal litigation is built on relentless investigation long before the trial begins. Michael Schwartz meticulously deconstructs the state's case, evaluating police dashcam footage, body cameras, witness testimonies, and laboratory testing procedures. By challenging forensic conclusions and highlighting procedural irregularities under Rule 702 and constitutional standards, the firm consistently exposes weaknesses in prosecutorial arguments. When individuals find themselves arrested or targeted in an ongoing investigation, they often need a lawyer urgently to protect their right to remain silent and prevent irreversible missteps during police interrogations.

Compassionate Client Representation and Trial Leadership

Facing criminal prosecution is an isolating experience, but clients of New South Law never have to face the state alone. Attorney Michael Schwartz is deeply respected throughout the Georgia legal community for his dedication to justice and active leadership within statewide criminal defense organizations. The firm limits its caseload to ensure each client receives hands-on attention, thorough communication, and an authentic defense narrative. If you or someone you care about requires immediate legal protection in Savannah or surrounding coastal communities, contact New South Law LLC to schedule a confidential legal consultation.