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Practice Areas: DUI-DWI, Criminal Defense; view more
Licensed in Georgia since: 2012
Education: Atlanta's John Marshall Law School
Details
As a founding partner at Chehimi Law, LLC, in Roswell, Georgia, Manal Caruso is dedicated to delivering top-notch legal representation. With 15 years in the legal arena and a decade as an attorney, she channels her strengths into criminal defense, particularly DUI/DWI cases, drug offenses and traffic-related issues.
Before launching her own practice, Ms. Caruso gained experience in criminal defense, family law and personal injury. She has demonstrated remarkable legal acumen both in managing cases and during several felony jury trials. Her passions lie in constitutional and criminal law, and she is also fluent in Arabic.
Ms. Caruso graduated with honors from Georgia State University with a B.A. and earned her Juris Doctor from John Marshall Law School, where she distinguished herself. She has been licensed to practice in Georgia since 2012 and holds certifications in field sobriety testing and the Intoxilyzer 5000 and 9000 breath-testing devices.
Highly regarded in the legal community, Ms. Caruso is affiliated with various organizations, including the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL), the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (GACDL), the Georgia Chapter of Defense of Drinking Drivers (DODD) and the National College for DUI Defense (NCDD). She has also served as president of the Criminal Law Society and is actively involved in mentoring her peers.
Ms. Caruso is a steadfast advocate for her clients, guiding them through their legal challenges with skillful support and compassion. Colleagues praise her for fostering a client-focused practice that prioritizes personalized attention, meticulous care and a fervent dedication to resolving legal issues.
Practice areas
Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI, Criminal DefenseFocus areas
Arrest & Arraignment, Assault & Battery, Criminal Domestic Violence, Criminal Fraud, Criminal Law, DUI/DWI, Debt, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Expungement, Failure to Pay Child Support, False Accusations, Felony, Juvenile Delinquency, Misdemeanor, Motor Vehicle Offenses, Murder, Overdrawn Bank Account, Parole, Probation, Prosecution, Sex Offenses, Tax Evasion, Theft, Traffic Violations
- 50% Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI
- 50% Criminal Defense
First Admitted: 2012, Georgia
Professional Webpage: https://chehimilaw.com/manal-chehimi/
- Georgia State Bar, 2012
- Criminal Law Society, President
- National College for DUI Defense (NCDD)
- Georgia Chapter of Defense of Drinking Drivers (DODD)
- Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (GACDL)
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL)
- Certified in field sobriety testing and the Intoxilyzer 5000 and 9000 breath-testing devices
- Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2017
- Georgia State University, B.A., Major: English, Creative Writing, Minor: Sociology, 2005
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2024 - 2025
- Rising Stars: 2017 - 2023