Attorney Peter Zeliff
Peter Zeliff is known for winning criminal cases that seem unwinnable. He believes that every citizen deserves to be defended and protected by their constitutional rights and is committed to achieving the absolute best possible results for his clients. Whether it is a dismissal, a full acquittal in court, or a reduction in charges that his clients find fair and reasonable, Peter goes above and beyond to make certain that the law leans in favor of his clients. He graduated from Georgia State University College of Law in 1998, where he earned top honors for his advocacy skills in several Moot Court competitions.
After graduating law school, Peter learned the art of criminal defense in one of the best training grounds for defense attorneys – the DeKalb County Public Defender’s Office, where he worked from 1998 until 2002. He then worked at Head, Thomas, Webb and Willis for seven years, and subsequently launched his own practice, eventually partnering with Evan Watson in 2011 to form Zeliff | Watson.
Success and Recognition
Peter has earned the distinction of being named a Super Lawyer by his peers and is often seen on local and national news defending high-profile, high-stakes cases. But some of his greatest satisfaction comes from defending everyday people in his community who have been wrongfully accused of crimes and helping them regain their lives, their dignity, and their futures without the burden of a conviction or criminal record.
With more than 250 trials across all types of criminal cases, Peter has an impressive track record of achieving the best possible outcomes in both jury and bench trials.
Recent DUI Specific Training
• Intoxilyzer 9000 Training, Forensic Alcohol Consulting, 2013
Classes and Seminars
• “Jury Trials vs. Bench Trials” — Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (GACDL), 2007
• Speaker, “Ethics” in Hilton Head, South Carolina, GACDL Seminar, 2004
• Panelist, “Professionalism in DUI Cases: Four Perspectives”, Institute for Continuing Legal Education (ICLE), 2008
Honors & Awards
• Selected to Super Lawyers: 2019 – 2025
• Selected to Rising Stars: 2007, 2009 – 2012
Professional Associations & Memberships
• State Bar of Georgia (1998)
• Forsyth County Bar Association
• Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
• National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
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.