Attorneys

Meet our Atlanta Criminal Defense Attorneys

Offering Over Four Decades of Legal Experience

Our attorneys at Michael Moran & Associates, LLC are responsible for the compassionate, dedicated, and knowledgeable service that the firm is known for. We handle every case with the personal attention it deserves. If you are looking for skilled counsel in the face of criminal charges or the aftermath of a serious accident or injury, you can turn to our firm. Our Atlanta attorneys are here for you in your criminal defense or personal injury matter!

Curious about what our clients think? Visit our Testimonials Page!

At Michael Moran & Associates, LLC. We are ready to fight for you - contact us today at (404) 205-8879 for your free phone consultation.

Michael Moran

Founding and principal attorney at the firm, Michael Moran has over 40 years of legal experience. He handles criminal defense and personal injury matters for clients in Atlanta and across Georgia. He is admitted to practice in all courts in Georgia, including the Georgia Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of Georgia. He is also admitted to practice in the United States District Court, Northern District of Georgia.

Education

A.A., Albany Junior College, 1970 (President, Student Government Ass’n.; basketball scholarship)
B.A., History, University of Georgia, 1972
Juris Doctorate, University of Georgia Law School, 1975

Professional Memberships

State Bar of Georgia
Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
American Bar Association
Atlanta Bar Association
Atlanta Lawyers Club
Admitted to practice in all courts in Georgia, including the Georgia Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of Georgia.
Admitted to practice in the United States District Court, Northern District of Georgia

Honors/Affiliations

Past Chairman of Board, Georgia Justice Project, a non-profit corporation representing homeless and indigent defendants in Atlanta
Former member of the Atlanta Judicial Commission, nominating commission for judicial appointments
Past president, Midtown Neighbors' Association (Atlanta)
Co-chair of former Atlanta City Councilwoman Mary Davis' successful re-election committee
Board member and past president of Sassafras Mountain Estates Property Owners' Association (SMEPOA)
Past Vice Chair of Mayor's Commission on Atlanta CSOs, an environmental advisory commission
Former Chief Justice, University of Georgia Student Judiciary
Student Body President, Albany Jr. College

Personal

Born in Wichita, Kansas, 1950
Established law practice in Atlanta, Georgia, 1975
Married to Ellen Hartman, president of Hartman Public Relations, LLC
One son, two stepdaughters
Avid reader, writer (screenplay in the works), painter, golfer and hoops fan

Will Moran

Education

Alumni of The Paideia School, 2008
B.A., Psychology, University of Georgia, 2012
J.D., Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School, 2016

Professional Memberships

State Bar of Georgia
Atlanta Bar Association
Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Interned with the Environmental Protection Agency, 2015-2016
Founder and President of the AJMLS Environmental Law Society, 2013-2016
Interned with the Hon. Robert Waller, Gwinnett Co. Juvenile Court, 2015

Personal

Born in Atlanta, Georgia, 1989
Caretaker of Neeko Moran, a German Shepard/Husky and a complete sweetheart.

Matthew McNally (Of Counsel)

Education

B.A., University of Georgia, 1997
Juris Doctorate, Georgia State College of Law, 2001

Professional Memberships

Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
Atlanta Bar Association
Cobb County Bar Association
DeKalb Bar Association
Admitted to the Supreme Court of Georgia
Georgia Court of Appeals
United States District Court, Northern District of Georgia

Honors/Affiliations

Georgia State College of Law Mock Trial Team 2000 and 2001
Georgia State College of Law Moot Court Board 2000 and 2001
Smyrna Optimist Board of Directors, 2009 through 2011

Personal

Born in Atlanta , Georgia, 1974
Prosecutor from 2001 to 2006 in Cobb, Carrollton, Coweta, Heard, Meriwether, and Troup Counties
Founded Law Office of Matthew T. McNally in 2006, a firm dedicated to defending people charged with crimes
Married, with two children

Sanford Wallack (Of Counsel)

Sandy has worked in both the public and private sectors, including Michael Moran and Associates, LLC; Kramer & Thomas; Strongwater & Cherniak; the Fulton County Conflict Defender’s Office; the Douglas County Public Defender’s Office, and the City of Atlanta (Municipal Court) Public Defender’s Office.

Education

B.A., University of Florida, 1991
Juris Doctorate, Emory University School of Law, 1994

Professional Memberships

Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys (Life Member)
National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys (Life Member)
National Criminal Defense College Trial Practice Institute
Admitted to all Georgia county and municipal courts
Admitted to the Supreme Court of Georgia
Admitted to the Georgia Appeals Court
Admitted to the United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Admitted to the United States District Court, Northern District of Georgia
Admitted to the Federal Court Northern District of Georgia
National Criminal Defense College Trial Practice Institute
Admitted to the United States District Court, Middle District of Georgia

Personal

Born in Freehold, New Jersey, 1970
Married, with three children and two dogs

Contact Michael Moran & Associates, LLCat (404) 205-8879 for your free consultation! Weekend appointments available upon request.

“A TRUE LAWYER and HUMAN BEING!”
Mr. Mike Moran and his son Will are the best lawyers and I’ve had a different lawyer before but none never made me feel secured like I did with the Moran’s. They’re honest, straight to the point meaning they don’t sugar coat anything they was more than patient with me and my personal issues and still worked harder than I did for my own self. He also was the one person who talked to me on a fatherly figure level something my own family doesn’t do. Id sag if you want a lawyer who cares, who’s competitive, who trusts in his clients as much as they trust in him and a team who knows what there doing Mike Moran and his team is the best team to have on your side! It’s also amazing to find a firm who isn’t fazed by fake promo and top lawyer ads instead their hard work and dedication does the real promo for them! They also respond as soon as they can there patient please pay them when owed there not a money hungry form but they still need there money and it’s not places you can find to work with you nowadays especially since it’s a hard time for everyone in some way sort or form. God bless thank you again again and AGAIN for getting my case dismissed(Mille prodded and restricted) I went from one court saying they can only leave it in a dead docket to transferring it to state court getting a better offer the best offer possible (nolle prose/dismissed) thanks to Mr Mike Moran and Will and the whole Moran firm!

- K.YOUNG
“Professional and Efficient”
Well handled and highly professional

- HG
“Committed to exceptional service!”
When our family was faced with an unexpected legal situation, Mike Moran was caring, compassionate, professional, and committed to working towards the best outcome. He walked with us through each step of the process. Mike and Will Moran were instrumental in giving my daughter a fresh start and we cannot adequately express the depth of our gratitude.

- Allyson Davis
“I wouldn't fight without Mike!!”
Mike is by far the absolute boldest and baddest attorney in Georgia. I've known him for many years and have used him many times to represent me as well as my son on what could've been some serious issues. He is well known by most judges and prosecutors and well respected. I wouldn't go into anyone's courtroom without Mike!!

- Prince Robinson
“Be nice.”
Mike was Amazing, I was frustrated along the process he was always available to speak to me and calm me down he explained every process along the way. I am forever Grateful! Melody was also helpful I am very Thankfully to Michael Moran & Associates.

- Hannah.O
“Highly recommended”
Mr. Michael Moran is highly recommended to anyone. He is very professional and trustworthy. He helped me win a case in one of the worst counties in the state. He didn’t over charge me and after I did what he asked me to do he handle everything from there. His professionalism in the court room was immaculate. Mr Moran I personally want to thank you again.

- Very good lawyer
“He will fight for you.”
I trust Mike Moran and associates. I was facing alot of legal issues and Mr. Moran fought hard for me and got better results than I ever expected. He also genuinely cares about his clients. Thank you Mr. Moran!

- Dawn
“Great service”
Awesome service. Mike and team have handled all my cases and has never lost one

- Liz Tarver