Our Mission: “To Achieve the Best Possible Outcome for Your Pending Criminal Charges.”
– Peter Zeliff and Evan Watson
At Zeliff | Watson, our mission is to protect you, alleviate the stress and anxiety of your pending criminal charges so that you can sleep at night, and achieve the best possible outcome—restoring your life, freedom, and dignity without a criminal conviction or record.
You Are as Powerful as The Opposing Side
You are as strong and powerful as the opposing side that wants to punish you. In Georgia, every citizen is protected by the Constitution and presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Our justice system only works for those who use it to prove their side of the story and innocence. At Zeliff | Watson, our defense attorneys are determined to present your side of the story and supporting evidence, ensuring that your charges are dismissed, acquitted, or reduced.
The Benefits of Working With Zeliff | Watson
The Best Possible Outcome
The vast majority of criminal clients who choose Zeliff | Watson obtain a full acquittal, dismissal, or reduction of their charges.
No Criminal Record
Having no criminal record opens your life to endless opportunities without obstacles. Zeliff | Watson fight to ensure their clients live a life of freedom and abundance, without anything from the past getting in their way.
Regain Your Life, Freedom, and Dignity
At Zeliff | Watson, our clients reclaim their freedom, lives, dignity, and reputation, ensuring that nothing stands in the way of a bright, prosperous future.
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Preparing to Win
Achieving the best possible outcome in court requires more than just legal expertise—it calls for a deep understanding of human psychology, empathy, storytelling, and masterful communication. An attorney with strong emotional intelligence can build meaningful connections, navigate the emotional undercurrents of the courtroom, and anticipate the opposition’s strategies. Through skillful storytelling, they can engage the judge or jury, transforming complex information into a compelling narrative that helps the judge and jury see the events from your perspective.
The key to winning cases lies in understanding your side of the story and presenting it powerfully, backed by solid evidence. Ultimately, the better-prepared side—who has a closer relationship with their client, a thorough command of the evidence, and the ability to present the client’s story effectively—will succeed. By integrating these elements into a comprehensive approach that balances both logical and emotional aspects, the attorney maximizes their persuasive power, ensuring your story is communicated with clarity and impact. This strategy consistently leads to the best possible outcomes time and time again for clients.
Testimonials
“I was charged with a criminal offense, and after consulting several lawyers who advised me to settle for a plea bargain, I found Zeliff | Watson. This was the only law firm that believed in my innocence and thought I had a strong case.
In court, Evan Watson was relentless, skillfully dismantling the prosecution’s case. Thanks to him, I avoided a criminal charge and a criminal record. I highly recommend Zeliff | Watson.”
– Travis
“Peter Zeliff is a force to be reckoned with. I had a criminal charge that lingered for nearly four years and finally went to trial. Peter Zeliff took command and decisively challenged the prosecutor, resulting in the charge being dismissed. I highly recommend Zeliff | Watson to anyone in need of legal representation.
They’ll demonstrate that there’s a path forward in even the most challenging situations, helping you rest easier and crafting a strategy to achieve the results you expect.”
– Crystal
“Having a DUI on my record was something I couldn’t accept because it can seriously affect your future, and having a criminal record was out of the question. Mr. Watson went above and beyond for me, successfully getting my DUI charges reduced to reckless driving.
I am very grateful for his expertise. He kept me informed throughout the entire process, ensuring I fully understood what was happening every step of the way.”
– Alexis
“I was arrested for DUI with a Blood Alcohol level of .13, along with charges for texting while driving, speeding, and not having my license on me.
Pleading guilty was never an option for me, so I hired the best—Peter Zeliff. Given the specifics of my case, we decided to take it to a jury trial, and Peter secured a victory for me.
In the end, I was found not guilty of DUI and only convicted of speeding and not having my license, which was a much more favorable outcome.
Thank you, Peter Zeliff and the team at Zeliff | Watson!”
– Whitney
Collecting Evidence and Challenging Evidence
Collecting evidence is of the utmost importance after an arrest, and your attorney should be conducting a comprehensive, in-depth independent investigation, swiftly preserving crucial evidence and diligently tracking down witnesses to secure vital testimony. Every shred of evidence—including police reports, court documents, bodycam footage, video and audio, test results, and visiting the scene of the arrest to retrace the steps—is of the utmost importance. An exhaustive approach to collecting evidence enables defense attorneys to uncover weaknesses in the prosecution’s case and identify critical errors made by police, drastically changing the trajectory of the allegations against you. Challenging law enforcement’s protocols and procedures, coupled with filing motions to exclude evidence, are pivotal in undermining the case against you.
Support You Can Count On
At Zeliff | Watson, you’ll be welcomed by a compassionate and supportive legal team that listens to your concerns, answers your questions, keeps you informed, and provides the emotional support you need. When you recruit Zeliff | Watson, you are handing over all your worries, anxieties, and fears about the future to a legal defense team determined to protect, defend, and fight for you day and night until your case is resolved.
Schedule a Free Legal Case Evaluation
Zeliff | Watson provide free, no-obligation legal case evaluations, giving you the opportunity to discuss your legal matter with our seasoned legal team and gain a clearer understanding of your legal position. These evaluations typically last around an hour or more and are fully protected by attorney-client privilege, ensuring that your information remains confidential and is never disclosed under Georgia law. During this evaluation, you can share the details of your case, and we will ask questions to gain a deeper understanding of your situation. You’ll also have the chance to ask us any questions. Following this consultation, our team will start crafting a legal strategy tailored to your case and provide you with a quote for our defense services. The entire process is free, and there’s no obligation to hire us. It’s a straightforward way to see if working together is the right fit for both sides.
A Simple Process to Getting Started
Schedule a Free Case Evaluation
Schedule a free, no-obligation, and confidential case consultation in person, online, or over the phone. This will help you understand how your case can be challenged, potentially leading to a reduction, dismissal, or acquittal of your charges. Click here to schedule your case evaluation.
Meet Our Defense Team and Conduct a Case Evaluation
During your free case evaluation, you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions, receive answers and legal guidance, and collaborate with our attorneys to better understand your side of the story, gather evidence, and devise a strategy to achieve the best possible outcome for your pending criminal charges.
Start Defending Your Case
After your free case evaluation, Zeliff & Watson will assist in preserving evidence and safeguarding your rights, ensuring your protection throughout the process. The defense team will also provide a proposed fee to represent your case, with the goal of achieving the best possible outcome.