The Law Offices of M. Ballard Mitchell

The Law Offices of M. Ballard Mitchell is an Atlanta defense firm representing clients in Title IX, education law, criminal defense, and investigation matters. The firm helps students, parents, professionals, and accused individuals address serious allegations that may affect education, reputation, freedom, and future opportunities. Its work emphasizes strong advocacy, clear communication, and tailored legal strategies designed for sensitive disputes, disciplinary proceedings, investigations, and criminal cases across Georgia and beyond.

The Law Offices of M. Ballard Mitchell is led by Megan Ballard Mitchell, an attorney with experience as a federal education civil rights attorney and criminal defense lawyer. Her background includes work as a Georgia public defender and as an Attorney Advisor with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights. This experience gives the firm deep insight into education systems, civil rights investigations, criminal procedure, and defense strategy.

The Law Offices of M. Ballard Mitchell handles Title IX defense, Title IX due process, student misconduct, academic misconduct, plagiarism defense, student code of conduct matters, complaints, and support for K-12 students, college students, student-athletes, faculty, and staff. The firm also defends criminal matters involving assault and battery, drug crimes, probation violations, robbery, theft, sex crimes, stalking, and harassment, while providing independent investigations for private schools and educational institutions.

The Law Offices of M. Ballard Mitchell is known for meticulous preparation, responsive service, practical guidance, and determined advocacy. The firm’s approach combines negotiation skill with trial-focused readiness when a matter requires stronger action. Through careful listening, strategic analysis, and client-focused representation, the firm helps clients protect their rights, safeguard their futures, and pursue successful outcomes in complex Title IX, education, investigation, and criminal defense matters with confidence.