Manny Arora

Manny Arora is one of the most recognized names in criminal defense and sports law in the Southeast. As the founder of the Arora Law Firm, he has represented clients in some of the most serious and high-profile cases, including white-collar crime, domestic violence, drug offenses, and murder. His trial skills and courtroom success have earned him national respect, as well as recognition as a Fellow of the American Board of Criminal Lawyers, an honor reserved for the nation’s top criminal trial lawyers.

Arora earned his J.D. from Georgia State University College of Law in 1994, following a B.S. in Nuclear Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1991. His education provided a rigorous analytical background that he has applied to both his legal practice and teaching roles. He has served as an adjunct professor at Georgia State University College of Law and frequently lectures on criminal law, sports law, and trial practice at leading institutions and professional associations.

Arora’s legal career began as a prosecutor for the United States Air Force from 1994 to 1998, where he was nominated as one of the top attorneys in the service. He then joined the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office, working in the major crimes division until 2001. Prior to establishing the Arora Law Firm, he was a partner at Garland, Samuel & Loeb, a prestigious criminal defense firm. In addition to his trial practice, he served as a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Air Force Reserve, contributing to legal publications and speaking on issues of military and criminal law.

Manny Arora has been consistently recognized for excellence, including listings in Super Lawyers, GeorgiaTrend’s Legal Elite, and the National Trial Lawyers Top 100. With decades of trial experience and a reputation for skillful advocacy, he continues to be a trusted voice for clients facing serious criminal charges.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder, The Arora Law Firm
• Lieutenant Colonel, United States Air Force Reserve
• Member, Atlanta Bar Association
• Member, Georgia Bar Association
• Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Member, Association of Trial Lawyers of America
• Member, Sports Lawyers Association

Licensed State

• Georgia

Education

• Georgia State University College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Georgia Institute of Technology
  BS in Nuclear Engineering

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