Atty. David Shepherd West
Mr. West, happily married to his wife Janna, and a father of four residing in west Cobb County, Georgia has strong ties to Atlanta and especially Cobb County.
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David Shepherd West is a Managing Partner based in Marietta, Georgia, practicing at David West & Associates. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, car accidents, drug crimes, criminal defense, and federal crimes. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1994), Georgia Supreme Court (1994), Georgia Court of Appeals (1994), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia (1997). Educated at Georgia State University (J.D., 1994) and Berry College (B.A., 1991). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Cobb County Bar Association State Bar of Georgia National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Serands clients in Marietta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. West, happily married to his wife Janna, and a father of four residing in west Cobb County, Georgia has strong ties to Atlanta and especially Cobb County
- Mr. West has been a resident of Cobb County since 1980
- however, his mother's family are original settlers of West Cobb once owning a vast property in the Lost Mountain area
- His relatives helped establish Midway Church on Dallas Highway and his family has deep roots to Cobb County dating back to the early 1800's
- Mr. West graduated from North Cobb High School in 1987 and went on to pursue a Political Sciene Degree from Berry College in Rome, GA
- He was then accepted at Georgia State College of Law where he distinguished himself and graduated in 1991
- He then began his criminal defense career with high-profile defense lawyer Bruce Harvey representing high-profile and celebrity clients over almost ten years
- During this time Mr. West was featured in dozens of publications and appeared on numerous television shows including CNN
- In 2003 Mr. West decided to open his own law firm dedicated to helping those who wanted the kind of representation only big-name lawyers could provide but at fees that regular clients could afford
- He has served as a private criminal defense attorney for his entire legal career - fighting for the rights of those accused of crimes
- Mr. West is involved in numerous organizations including the Georgia Bar Association, the Cobb County Bar Association, the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws
- He has also served on the Board of Directors of the Georgia Ballet
- Mr. West is an avid Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United FC fan who enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, seeing movies and attending local cultural events
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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 Marietta 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 andnue, 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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