Robert F. Schnatmeier, Jr.
Top rated Criminal Defense attorney in Marietta, Georgia
Smith, Schnatmeier, Dettmering & Kilgo, LLP
Practice areas: Criminal Defense, DUI-DWI, Personal Injury; view more
Licensed in Georgia since: 1994
Education: Georgia State University College of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2012 - 2026 Call today:
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Robert F. Schnatmeier Jr. is a partner at the firm Smith, Schnatmeier, Dettmering & Kilgo, LLP, which is located in Marietta, Georgia. His criminal defense practice encompasses a wide range of matters, including DUI, drug charges, white collar crimes, theft, assault and violence, and juvenile offenses. Cases involving vehicle accidents, wrongful deaths, and premises liability are all part of his personal injury practice.
In 1991, Mr. Schnatmeier graduated with honors from the College of Charleston, where he had played basketball on a scholarship. After earning his J.D. from the College of Law at Georgia State University in 1994, he was admitted to practice law in Georgia. He is also licensed to practice before the Georgia Court of Appeals, the Georgia Supreme Court and the U.S. Supreme Court.
Mr. Schnatmeier was a trial attorney for felonies in the Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit before going into private practice. He was an assistant district attorney in DeKalb County. In the State Court of Cobb County, he first prosecuted cases involving driving under the influence and other offenses while serving as an Assistant Solicitor General.
Among Mr. Schnatmeier's current memberships are those of the following organizations: the State Bar of Georgia, the Cobb County Bar Association (where he served as past president), the Christian Lawyers Fellowship, the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Cobb County Trial Lawyers Association, and the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association.
In addition, Mr. Schnatmeier has been selected to the Criminal Justice Reform Committee to counsel lawmakers on significant topics pertaining to the Georgia Code by the President of the State Bar of Georgia. He is an Associate Prosecutor in the Marietta and Smyrna Municipal Courts as well.
Honored for his exceptional legal work, Mr. Schnatmeier has received an AV Preeminent* peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell and has a 10.0 rating on Avvo. He is known for his meticulous approach to cases and his dedication to protecting the rights of his clients. Whether it's negotiating favorable plea deals or aggressively litigating in court, he is committed to achieving the most positive outcome for each individual he represents.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
Practice areas
Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI, Personal Injury - General: PlaintiffFocus areas
Assault & Battery, Criminal Domestic Violence, Criminal Law, DUI/DWI, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Felony, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Probation, Theft, Wrongful Death
- 40% Criminal Defense
- 30% Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI
- 30% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 1994, Georgia
Professional Webpage: https://www.cobbcountyattorneys.com/attorney-profiles/robert...
Bar / Professional Activity
- Selected to serve as an Assistant City Prosecutor for the Municipal Court of Marietta., 2020
- Selected to serve as an Associate Judge in the Municipal Court of Marietta., 2013
- Elected one of the top 100 attorneys in the State of Georgia by Super Lawyers., 2018
- Selected to serve as a Judge Pro Hac Vice for the State Court of Cobb County.
- U.S. Supreme Court
- Member, Cobb County Trial Lawyers Association
- State Bar of Georgia, 1994
- Selected to serve as a Judge Pro Hac Vice in the Juvenile Court of Cobb County., 2011
- United States District Court
- Member, Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
- Georgia Court of Appeals
- Supreme Court of Georgia
- Member, Cobb County Bar Association
- Member, Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Appointed by State Bar of Georgia President to serve on the state-wide Criminal Justice Reform Committee. This committee will make recomendations to the Georgia legislature and Governor on ways to improve the criminal justice system., 2011
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Has tried numerous cases and obtained successful verdicts for his clients. Has obtained countless dismissals for clients. Has obtained multiple high dollar settlements for his personal injury clients., 2021
Pro bono / Community Service
- Provides financial support to the Georgia Legal Services Program through the State Bar of Georgia., 2009
- Marietta Schools Foundation Board Member, 2021
- Served as President of the Marietta Schools Foundation Board of Directors.
- Appointed to the Board of Directors for the Atlanta Mission., 2013
- Provides financial and professional support to Cobb County Legal Aid., 2010
- Marietta Schools Foundation-Board of Directors, 2013
- Elected President of the Marietta Schools Foundation., 2017
- Appointed to the Board of Directors of the Atlanta Day Shelter for Women & Children. The Atlanta Day Shelter serves over 150 homeless women and children each day by providing food, shelter, job training, childcare and many other services., 2010
- Marietta Schools Foundation, Board of Directors, 2014
Honors
- Rated AV Preeminent by his peers., AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell, 2019
- AV Preeminent, Martindale Hubbel, 2021
- Martindale.com, AV Preeminent, Martindale Hubble, 2020
- Superlawyers.com, Top 100 Lawyers in Georgia, Super Lawyers, 2018
- Elected by his peers to serve as Treasurer of the organization., Treasurer, Cobb County Bar Association, 2010
- Top 100 Lawyers in Georgia, Super Lawyers, 2017
- Elected by his peers to be President of the Cobb County Bar Association Criminal Defense Section., Elected President, Cobb County Criminal Defense Section, 2005
- Rated 10.0 Superb by his peers., 10.0 Superb, AVVO, 2017
- Appointed by Mayor Steve Tumlin to serve as an Associate Judge in the Municipal Court of Marietta., Associate Municipal Court Judge, City of Marietta, 2017
- Elected by his peers to serve as President of the Cobb County Bar Association. The Cobb County Bar Association has approximately 1000 members and is the second largest voluntary bar association in the state., President Elect, Cobb County Bar Association, 2011
- Elected by his peers to serve as Secretary of the organization., Secretary, Cobb County Bar Association, 2009
- Appointed by the President of the State Bar of Georgia to advise law makers on changes to the Georgia Criminal Code., Criminal Justice Reform Committee, State Bar of Georgia, 2012
Educational Background
- College of Charleston, B.S., Cum Laude, 1991
- Christian Lawyers Fellowship
- Cobb County Bar Association (Past President)
- Georgia Association Of Criminal Defense Attorneys
- Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
- Marietta Lawyers Club
- State Bar Of Georgia
Office location for Robert F. Schnatmeier, Jr.
278 North Marietta Pkwy NE
Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: 770-869-2975
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2012 - 2026
