About
Lisa Wells is a respected criminal defense attorney serving Marietta, Georgia, and the surrounding areas. As the founder of the Lisa Wells Law Firm, she provides personalized and strategic legal representation to clients facing criminal charges. She has been licensed to practice law in Georgia since 2009 and has extensive experience in the field.
Ms. Wells earned her undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC). She later obtained her J.D. from Georgia State University College of Law.
She began her career as an Assistant District Attorney in Clayton County, where she worked in the Special Victim’s Unit. During this time, she prosecuted a range of serious offenses, including DUIs, assaults, and other crimes. This role gave her invaluable insight into how the prosecution builds cases.
Now, as a dedicated criminal defense attorney, Ms. Wells aggressively protects her clients’ rights at every stage of the case. She defends individuals facing misdemeanor, felony, and federal charges, including drug crimes, theft offenses, domestic violence, white collar crimes, and more. With a strong command of criminal law and extensive trial experience, she provides strategic, results-focused representation designed to secure the best possible outcome.
Ms. Wells is admitted to practice in the Superior Courts of Georgia, the Georgia Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court of Georgia. She is an active member of professional associations, including the Cobb County Bar Association, the Sandy Springs Bar Association, and the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
Through her leadership at the Lisa Wells Law Firm, she continues to provide skilled and compassionate legal advocacy, helping clients navigate complex legal challenges and achieve the best possible outcomes.
Law Office Affiliations
- Founder, Lisa Wells Law Firm
- Member, Lawyers Club of Atlanta
- Member, Cobb County Bar Association
- Member, Sandy Springs Bar Association
- Member, Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Member, Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
Licensed State
- Georgia
Education
- Georgia State University School of Law
Juris Doctor (JD) - University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
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- Drug Crime
- DUI & DWI
- Federal Crime
- Juvenile
- Sex Crimes
- Violent Crime
- Domestic Violence
- Sexual Harassment




