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Mitch Skandalakis
Mitch Skandalakis has tried cases in Georgia courtrooms since the 1980s, including murder cases, and he prepares every case he takes as if a jury will decide it. Prosecutors and opposing counsel know the difference between a lawyer who negotiates and a lawyer who tries cases. Mitch tries cases.
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Four decades of trial work, at a glance.
- Since 1982Juris Doctor, University of Georgia School of Law. Trying cases in Georgia ever since.
- Murder cases triedHomicide and serious felony trials, prepared for a jury from the first day.
- Both sides of the courtroomBegan on the defense side for a major insurance carrier, so he knows how the other side values a case.
- Investigations executiveVice President over internal investigations, supervising a team of ten investigators.
About Mitch
A trial lawyer the State has to prepare for.
An Atlanta native, Mitch graduated from the University of Georgia School of Law in 1982 and has practiced in Georgia courtrooms ever since. He has tried murder cases and serious felonies, and he handles criminal defense, DUI, business disputes, and civil trial work in courts across the state.
Early in his career, Mitch defended claims for a major insurance carrier. Working both sides of the courtroom taught him how the other side evaluates a case, where that evaluation is weak, and what moves it. He builds every file to exploit those weaknesses from the first day, because negotiations reflect which lawyers will actually stand up in front of a jury.
Mitch also spent more than a decade leading high-stakes investigations as a corporate executive, ultimately serving as Vice President over internal investigations and supervising a team of ten investigators. It shows in how his cases are built: witnesses located early, evidence preserved before it disappears, and a timeline the prosecution has to answer.
The judges and prosecutors in these courtrooms have seen him try cases. That standing is part of what a client hires. Matters that could touch a reputation or a career are handled personally and with discretion from the first call.
Cases Mitch defends and tries.
- Murder & HomicideMalice murder, felony murder, and manslaughter, defended with experts and a trial-ready file.
- RICO & RacketeeringGeorgia and federal racketeering indictments, where early role definition decides the case.
- Federal CrimesTarget letters, grand jury subpoenas, and federal indictments.
- White Collar & FraudFraud, theft by taking, and embezzlement allegations against professionals and owners.
- Drug TraffickingWeight-based charges with mandatory minimums, fought on the stop, the search, and the lab.
- Sex CrimesAllegations that demand an aggressive defense and complete discretion.
- DUI DefenseThe criminal charge and the 30-day fight for your license.
- Probation ViolationsRevocation hearings decided on a lower burden of proof.
- Business & Civil TrialsPartner disputes, contract cases, and civil trial work for plaintiffs and defendants.
How Mitch works a case.
- The first callMitch reviews what happened and what is coming, and tells you plainly where you stand and what not to do.
- InvestigationWitnesses found early, video and phone records preserved, and a timeline built before the State locks in its version.
- MotionsSuppression and evidentiary motions that decide many serious cases before a jury is seated.
- Trial or resolutionResolutions worth taking go to clients whose lawyer the State knows will try the case.
In the News
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Credentials.
- University of Georgia School of LawJuris Doctor, 1982.
- Licensed in GeorgiaTrial practice in Georgia state and superior courts since the 1980s.
- Licensed Georgia mediatorTrained in resolving disputes, and in recognizing when a case should be tried instead.
- Corporate investigations executiveVice President over internal investigations, including serious injury and wrongful death matters.
- Community leadershipBoard of Directors, Georgia Restaurant Association; Board Member, Waffle House Foundation; Atlanta UASI Board of Directors.
- In the newsLegal commentary on WSB-TV Channel 2 and FOX 5 Atlanta.
Questions about working with Mitch.
Has Mitch Skandalakis tried murder cases?
Yes. Mitch has tried murder cases and serious felony cases in Georgia courtrooms over a trial career that began in the 1980s. Homicide, RICO, trafficking, and other serious charges are handled by him personally.
Where does Mitch practice?
Mitch is licensed in Georgia and appears in state and superior courts across the state, including Cherokee, Cobb, Fulton, Forsyth, and Bartow counties. The firm is based in Canton, in Cherokee County.
How are criminal defense fees structured?
Most criminal matters are handled on a flat fee quoted in writing before work begins, based on the charge, the court, and whether the case is likely to be tried. You will know the cost up front.
When should I call?
Before you talk to anyone. If you have been arrested, received a target letter, or learned you are under investigation, the decisions made in the next few days shape the rest of the case.
Does Mitch handle civil and business cases too?
Yes. Alongside criminal defense, Mitch tries business disputes and civil cases for plaintiffs and defendants, and he is a licensed Georgia mediator.
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