About Us

Zeliff | Watson is a criminal defense law firm that provides general criminal defense and DUI defense services for individuals throughout Cumming, Forsyth County, and the Atlanta region. We have over 30 years of combined experience in practicing criminal law, and have secured successful case resolutions for a number of our clients. If you have been charged with a DUI crime, contact the DUI attorneys at our firm so that we can begin providing immediate legal support in your case.

Both attorneys have been given the title of "Super Lawyer" several consecutive years, with both of our lawyers being named 2019 Super Lawyers. Mr. Watson personally has over 10 years of experience in defending individuals against DUI and criminal charges. He understands how frightening it can be to face criminal charges of any kind, and how important it is to secure an attorney who knows how to get results, both at trial and in negotiations. Attorney Watson is a member of the Georgia criminal defense bar, and constantly attends training in order to remain current on effective DUI defense strategies. He has graduated from GACDL's Bill Daniels Trial Advocacy Program, which is designed to give trial attorneys intensive instruction in the art and science of courtroom advocacy. Attorney Watson also served as the President of the Forsyth County Criminal Defense Bar in 2015.

Both Peter and Evan have a constant presence in the courtroom, having contested hearings and trials in Forsyth County and Metro Atlanta courtrooms. It is rare to have a case in a court where our attorneys have not defended numerous cases. In 2015 alone, our attorneys had trials in Dawson, Lumpkin, Hall, Forsyth, Fulton, Cobb and Cherokee counties. Mr. Watson also defended a case in Ringgold, Georgia, obtaining a not guilty verdict for his client.

How a Forsyth County DUI Lawyer Can Help You

Any offense related to DUI is taken very seriously in our state. In recent years, law enforcement and prosecutors have made it a priority to crack down on DUI crimes, in an effort to reduce the number of incidents that take place every year. If you are facing DUI charges, it is important to know that you may be facing stiff punishment, and that your best chance for a favorable case outcome may lie with retaining an experienced attorney to represent you in court.

Contact a DUI lawyer at Zeliff | Watson for dedicated advocacy in your DUI case.