Administrative Law & More Attorney · Serving Atlanta, GA · 35+ Years Experience
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About Frances E. Cullen at a Glance
Frances E. Cullen is a Member based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Frances Cullen, P.C.. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, employment, government, and health care. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1991), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia (1991), and U.S District Court, Southern District of Georgia (1992). Educated at Georgia State University Law School (J.D., 1991) and University of Rochester (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serves clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Frances E. Cullen
- Ms. Frances E. Cullen is a lawyer practicing administrative law, criminal law, health care and 3 other areas of law
- Frances received a B.A. degree from University of Rochester in 1976, and has been licensed for 35 years
- Frances practices at Frances Cullen, P.C. in Atlanta, GA
Practice Areas Explained
Frances E. Cullen's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Frances E. Cullen handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Atlanta.
Criminal Defense in Atlanta
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Employment Law in Atlanta
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Government & Administrative Law in Atlanta
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Frances E. Cullen is one of 131,162 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Georgia →
Health Care Law in Atlanta
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Atlanta
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.
Atlanta Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Atlanta-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Atlanta Choose Frances E. Cullen
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Frances E. Cullen's practice in the field of criminal defense, employment, government, and health care.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Frances E. Cullen brings 35+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Georgia, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia, and U.S District Court, Southern District of Georgia, Frances E. Cullen can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense, employment, and government, Frances E. Cullen can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Atlanta
A Atlanta-based practice means Frances E. Cullen attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Frances E. Cullen Handles in Atlanta
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