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About Our Team
Kendall A. Teal, Founding Attorney
Fierce. Strategic. Proven in the Courtroom.
Kendall Teal doesn’t just show up to court—she wins. With a long track record of jury trial victories across Georgia, Kendall is the attorney other lawyers call when the stakes are high and there’s no room for error. She’s tried—and won—cases involving rape, aggravated child molestation, armed robbery, and felony drug charges. When prosecutors see her name on a case, they know they’re in for a fight.
Kendall made history in Georgia as the first attorney to win a DUI-drug jury trial where the driver had a positive THC blood test and admitted to smoking 30 minutes before getting behind the wheel. Her creative legal argument not only convinced a jury—it set a new precedent in Georgia DUI defense. That’s not just experience—that’s leadership in criminal law.
Kendall thinks outside the box. She builds cases around the law the State misses—the constitutional flaws, procedural errors, and evidentiary weaknesses that other attorneys overlook. Judges and juries respect her because she’s prepared, persuasive, and unshakable under pressure.
Before law school, Kendall served her community as both a firefighter and a military veteran—a background that forged the grit and discipline she brings into every courtroom. She earned her law degree from Emory University School of Law, ranked among the top 20 law schools in the country for over 100 years. While in law school, she earned the highest grades in both legal writing and torts, was trained by the National Institute for Trial Advocacy, and served as a judicial intern in Fulton County Superior Court.
Kendall specializes in criminal defense—because that’s where the Constitution is on the line, and where the fight matters most. She’s built a reputation for defending people society wants to forget, and she does it with purpose, intelligence, and unrelenting force.
Licensed in all Georgia trial courts, the Georgia Court of Appeals, and the U.S. District Court, Kendall represents clients in Douglasville, Carrollton, Marietta, Hiram, and courts across Metro Atlanta.
Charged with a serious crime? Don’t hire someone who’s scared to go to trial. Hire someone who’s already won them.
Tara, Office Manager
Tara brings a rare combination of medical expertise, conflict resolution skills, and client-centered focus to our criminal defense team in Douglasville, Georgia. A magna cum laude graduate of the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Tara spent nine years as a Registered Nurse in a high-pressure Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit, treating patients with strokes, brain injuries, and other complex neurological conditions. That frontline medical experience sharpened her ability to stay calm under pressure, solve high-stakes problems, and communicate clearly in moments of crisis.
Today, Tara applies those same strengths to help our clients navigate the criminal justice system. She plays an essential role in defending clients charged with DUI, drug possession, vehicular crimes, and other serious offenses—especially those involving allegations of impairment or mental health concerns. Her medical insight is a powerful asset when building defense strategies, challenging forensic evidence, or exposing flaws in the prosecution’s case.
Tara also helps our firm stand out as one of the few criminal defense law offices in Douglasville with a dedicated medical professional on the legal team. She supports cases across Douglas County, Carroll County, Paulding County, and the greater Atlanta area, helping clients charged with misdemeanors and felonies in both State and Superior Court.
If you’re searching for a top-rated criminal defense attorney near Douglasville, or a law firm that goes beyond the basics to deliver aggressive and informed legal representation, Tara is an integral part of the team that gets results.
Cindy, Senior Paralegal
With over two decades in Georgia law firms, Cindy brings not just experience—but a level of focus, precision, and loyalty that’s rare in this field. At our Douglasville-based criminal defense firm, she plays a central role in the serious cases we accept across Douglas, Carroll, Paulding, and beyond.
Cindy cut her teeth in Atlanta’s top-tier personal injury and family law practices. But she found her calling in criminal defense—where the stakes are higher and the work is personal. She joined Attorney Kendall Teal’s team not to dabble, but to do meaningful work for people fighting for their freedom.
From court filings and case prep to discovery management and client care, Cindy moves with quiet command. She’s usually the first to arrive, the last to leave, and the one who knows exactly where things stand. Clients trust her because she’s sharp, responsive, and knows what’s at stake. So do we.
For those fortunate enough to retain our firm, Cindy is often their first point of contact—and the reason they feel like they’ve finally found someone who gives a damn.