Atty. Amy B. Cheng

Atty. Amy B. Cheng

Amy B. Cheng is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Labor and Employment Law - Management.

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Profile Summary

About Amy B. Cheng at a glance

Amy B. Cheng is a criminal defense, employment, business, white collar, and litigation attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP. Educated at Emory University (J.D., 2015). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Labor and Employment Law - Management (2026). Serves clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Amy B. Cheng is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Labor and Employment Law - Management
  • Amy B., who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2021
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Amy B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

Amy B. Cheng's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Amy B. Cheng handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

Amy B. Cheng is one of 190,900 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Georgia →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Amy B. Cheng is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Georgia →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Amy B. Cheng is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Georgia →

White Collar Crimes

Amy B. Cheng is one of 18,196 white collar attorneys indexed nationally. Browse white collar attorneys in Georgia →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Amy B. Cheng is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Georgia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Atlanta are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Amy B. Cheng

Where is Amy B. Cheng's law office located?
Amy B. Cheng's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Amy B. Cheng handle?
Amy B. Cheng focuses on criminal defense, employment, business, white collar, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
Where did Amy B. Cheng go to law school?
Amy B. Cheng earned their education at (J.D., 2015).
How can I contact Amy B. Cheng for a consultation?
You can contact Amy B. Cheng directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Amy B. Cheng received?
Amy B. Cheng's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar; Best Lawyers in America — Labor and Employment Law - Management.

Education

J.D.
Emory University
- 2015

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Labor and Employment Law - Management
- 2026

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