# The Law Offices of Blake A. Poole, LLC > The Law Offices of Blake A. Poole, LLC is a criminal defense law firm in Gainesville, Georgia. It practices criminal defense only and represents people charged with crimes in Hall County and across Northeast Georgia. The firm was founded by Blake A. Poole, a former U.S. Army infantryman (2005-2008) and former prosecutor. Its attorneys include a former judge of the Northeastern Judicial Circuit (2022-2024) who earlier served as a Hall County assistant public defender. Its one office is at 505 Green St, Gainesville, GA 30501. The firm serves Hall, Dawson, Forsyth, Gwinnett, Habersham, White, Lumpkin, Banks and Jackson counties, among others in Northeast Georgia. A first consultation is free, and the firm answers emergency calls 24/7. It does not handle civil, family or personal injury matters. This list is in English and was last updated on 2026-10-15. ## Services - [Gainesville Criminal Defense Lawyers](https://blakepoolelaw.com/): the firm's overview and its full list of practice areas - [Gainesville DUI / DWI Lawyers](https://blakepoolelaw.com/gainesville-dui-dwi-defense-attorney): Georgia DUI laws, penalties by offense and defenses - [Gainesville, GA BUI Attorney](https://blakepoolelaw.com/gainesville-bui-attorney): boating under the influence on Lake Lanier and its deadlines - [Gainesville Drug Crimes Attorney](https://blakepoolelaw.com/gainesville-drug-crimes-attorney): drug possession charges, Georgia drug penalties and constitutional defenses - [Gainesville, GA Drug Distribution & Trafficking Attorney](https://blakepoolelaw.com/gainesville-drug-trafficking-attorney): state and federal trafficking, distribution and conspiracy charges - [Gainesville Theft Attorney](https://blakepoolelaw.com/gainesville-theft-attorney): theft, shoplifting and larceny charges and their defenses - [Gainesville, GA Grand Theft Attorney](https://blakepoolelaw.com/gainesville-grand-theft-attorney): felony theft over $1,500 under Georgia law - [Gainesville, GA Burglary Attorney](https://blakepoolelaw.com/gainesville-burglary-attorney): burglary laws, penalties, defenses and First Offender treatment - [Gainesville Robbery Defense Lawyer](https://blakepoolelaw.com/gainesville-robbery-attorney): robbery and armed robbery charges in Georgia - [Gainesville Violent Crimes Attorney](https://blakepoolelaw.com/gainesville-violent-crimes-attorney): assault, battery and other violent felony charges - [Gainesville, GA, Homicide Attorney](https://blakepoolelaw.com/gainesville-homicide-attorney): murder and manslaughter charges, bond hearings and defenses - [Weapons And Gang Related Offenses](https://blakepoolelaw.com/gainesville-weapons-gang-related-attorney): firearms, street gang and racketeering charges - [Gainesville White-Collar Crimes Attorney](https://blakepoolelaw.com/gainesville-white-collar-crimes-attorney): financial crime investigations and charges in state and federal court - [Gainesville Fraud Lawyers](https://blakepoolelaw.com/gainesville-fraud-attorney): Georgia and federal fraud charges and penalties - [Gainesville Online Fraud Attorney](https://blakepoolelaw.com/gainesville-online-fraud-attorney): wire, bank, computer and identity fraud charges - [Gainesville Cyber Crimes Attorney](https://blakepoolelaw.com/gainesville-cyber-crimes-attorney): internet and computer crimes and digital evidence - [Federal Crimes](https://blakepoolelaw.com/gainesville-federal-crimes-attorney): defense against federal criminal charges - [Gainesville Sex Crimes Attorney](https://blakepoolelaw.com/gainesville-sex-crimes-attorney): sex crime charges and the sex offender registry - [Gainesville Rape Defense Lawyer](https://blakepoolelaw.com/gainesville-rape-attorney): rape charges under Georgia law and what the state must prove - [Gainesville Statutory Rape Attorney](https://blakepoolelaw.com/gainesville-statutory-rape-attorney): statutory rape charges, penalties and registration - [Gainesville Crimes Against Children Defense Attorneys](https://blakepoolelaw.com/gainesville-crimes-against-children-attorney): allegations of child molestation, exploitation and cruelty - [Gainesville, GA, Indecent Exposure Attorney](https://blakepoolelaw.com/gainesville-indecent-exposure-attorney): indecent exposure charges and their consequences - [Gainesville, GA Prostitution & Sex Solicitation Lawyer](https://blakepoolelaw.com/gainesville-prostitution-attorney): prostitution and solicitation charges and collateral consequences - [Gainesville Juvenile Crimes Attorney](https://blakepoolelaw.com/gainesville-juvenile-crimes-attorney): juvenile court charges and how they differ from adult cases - [Gainesville, GA Probation Violations Attorney](https://blakepoolelaw.com/gainesville-probation-violations-attorney): probation violations and the violation process in Hall County - [Probation Revocation Hearings](https://blakepoolelaw.com/gainesville-probation-revocation-attorney): representation at probation revocation hearings - [Criminal Appeals](https://blakepoolelaw.com/gainesville-criminal-appeals-attorney): criminal appeals and post-conviction relief in Georgia - [Gainesville, GA Expungements & Record Sealing Attorney](https://blakepoolelaw.com/gainesville-expungements-attorney): record restriction in Georgia and who qualifies ## About - [About Us](https://blakepoolelaw.com/about-us): the firm, its founder's background and its approach - [AI & LLM Structured Data for The Law Offices of Blake A. Poole, LLC](https://blakepoolelaw.com/ai-info): the firm's facts, people, services and profiles in one place - [Blake A. Poole](https://blakepoolelaw.com/about-us/blake-a-poole): founding attorney; former prosecutor and Army infantryman; J.D., Georgia State University - [Matthew Leipold](https://blakepoolelaw.com/about-us/leipold-matthew): senior defense attorney; former Superior Court judge and public defender; J.D., University of Georgia - [Josh Panter](https://blakepoolelaw.com/about-us/panter-josh): defense attorney; trial lawyer; J.D., University of Cincinnati College of Law - [Gretchen Swenson](https://blakepoolelaw.com/about-us/gretchen-swenson): paralegal; former clerk of court and judicial secretary - [Yajaira Briones](https://blakepoolelaw.com/about-us/yajaira-briones): paralegal; former public defender's office and judicial assistant ## Results & Reviews - [Case Results](https://blakepoolelaw.com/cases): the firm's published case outcomes, from dismissals to acquittals - [Client Reviews](https://blakepoolelaw.com/testimonials): reviews from the firm's clients - [In the Media](https://blakepoolelaw.com/about-us/in-the-media): press coverage of the firm's cases and the founder's awards ## Contact - [Contact Us](https://blakepoolelaw.com/contact-us): office at 505 Green St, Gainesville; phone; intake form; free consultation ## Social Profiles - [Google Business Profile - Gainesville](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The%20Law%20Offices%20of%20Blake%20A.%20Poole%2C%20LLC%20-%20Gainesville%20Criminal%20Defense%20Lawyer&query_place_id=ChIJVVWFEo329YgRvLpF10IT-6k): the Gainesville office at 505 Green St - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/blake-poole-6827299b/): Blake A. 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