Practice areas: Criminal Defense, DUI-DWI; view more
Licensed in Georgia since: 2012
Education: Atlanta's John Marshall Law School
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The Caruso Firm
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As a lead attorney at The Caruso Firm in Roswell, Georgia, Manal Caruso represents individuals facing criminal charges and navigates the complexities of the criminal justice system. Her practice focuses on criminal defense, including DUI and DWI cases, felony and misdemeanor offenses, drug and alcohol violations, and other criminal matters. She advocates for individuals confronting serious legal challenges, working to protect their rights and pursue favorable outcomes throughout the legal process.
Ms. Caruso handles cases involving a range of allegations, including assault and battery, criminal domestic violence, theft, fraud, sex offenses, motor vehicle offenses and juvenile delinquency. Her work also encompasses matters involving probation, parole, expungement and other proceedings that can significantly affect a client's future. She assists individuals navigating the consequences of criminal accusations, emphasizing the importance of legal representation and the protection of individual rights.
A consummate professional, Ms. Caruso maintains an active role in the criminal defense community through her participation in professional organizations dedicated to advancing defense advocacy and legal education. She serves as president of the Criminal Law Society and is a member of the National College for DUI Defense, the Georgia Chapter of Defense of Drinking Drivers, the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Her involvement reflects her engagement with developments in criminal law and her commitment to the professional community supporting criminal defense practitioners.
Ms. Caruso earned her bachelor's degree from Georgia State University before obtaining her Juris Doctor from Atlanta's John Marshall Law School. She was admitted to practice law in Georgia in 2012. Through her legal practice, professional affiliations and commitment to criminal defense, she works to ensure that individuals accused of criminal offenses have representation as they navigate the legal system and confront the potential consequences of criminal proceedings.
Practice areas
Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense: DUI/DWIFocus 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
- 50% Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI
First Admitted: 2012, Georgia
Bar / Professional Activity
- 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)
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Certified in field sobriety testing and the Intoxilyzer 5000 and 9000 breath-testing devices
Educational Background
- Georgia State University, B.A., Major: English, Creative Writing, Minor: Sociology, 2005
Honors
- Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2017
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2024 - 2027
- Rising Stars: 2017 - 2023