Atty. Mary Melissa Simms

Atty. Mary Melissa Simms

Ms. Mary Melissa Simms is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, family.

Lawrenceville Lawrenceville 26 yrs experience 26 year
Call (470) 223-6577 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Mary Melissa Simms at a glance

Mary Melissa Simms is a criminal defense and family law attorney based in Lawrenceville, Georgia. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Admitted to practice in Georgia (2000). Educated at Mercer University-W. George Law School (J.D., 2000). Serands clients in Lawrenceville, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Ms. Mary Melissa Simms is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, family
  • Mary has been licensed for 26 years
  • Mary practices in Lawrenceville, GA

Practice Areas Explained

Mary Melissa Simms's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mary Melissa Simms 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.

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Family Law

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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 Lawrenceville 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Mary Melissa Simms

Where is Mary Melissa Simms's law office located?
Mary Melissa Simms's law practice is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mary Melissa Simms handle?
Mary Melissa Simms focuses on criminal defense, family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has Mary Melissa Simms practiced law?
Mary Melissa Simms has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Mary Melissa Simms go to law school?
Mary Melissa Simms earned their education at (J.D., 2000).
How can I contact Mary Melissa Simms for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Mercer University-W. George Law School
- 2000

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 2000

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