Business Details
22 Years
experience
Georgia's Largest Criminal Defense Law Firm
Lister Holt & Dennis stands as Georgia's largest criminal defense law firm, built on a foundation of excellence since 2004. Our team of 25 dedicated attorneys provides comprehensive legal representation, guiding clients through every stage from arrest to trial and post-trial proceedings. With over 60 years of combined experience, we prioritize rigorous training and mentorship to uphold our reputation for professionalism and subject matter expertise.We serve indigent clients in Clayton, Henry, and Fayette Counties while offering retained representation across Georgia. Our commitment to zealous advocacy aligns with constitutional principles, ensuring every client receives unwavering defense. Recognized by the State Bar of Georgia's mentoring program, we shape the future of legal practice through excellence in training and courtroom performance.
Services
Criminal Defense
Trial Representation
Post-Trial Services
Court-Appointed Counsel
Legal Consultation
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We maintain Georgia's largest dedicated criminal defense team with 25 skilled attorneys
- Our lawyers receive specialized training through State Bar of Georgia-approved mentorship programs
- We provide comprehensive legal representation spanning arrest, trial, and post-trial proceedings
- Our founding partners personally oversee associate attorney selection and development
- We combine 60+ years of collective criminal law experience with constitutional advocacy principles
Associations and certifications
- State Bar of Georgia Transition into Law Mentoring Program
Services
Criminal Defense
Our criminal defense practice provides comprehensive representation for misdemeanor charges across Georgia. Attorneys guide clients through initial arrest procedures, court proceedings, and trial preparation while maintaining constitutional advocacy standards. With specialized focus on state and magistrate court proceedings, we ensure clients receive experienced legal counsel tailored to their specific charges and circumstances.
Trial Representation
We offer dedicated trial representation services for criminal cases in Georgia's metro counties. Our attorneys prepare comprehensive defense strategies through evidence review, witness preparation, and legal argumentation. With extensive courtroom experience across Clayton, Henry, and Fayette Counties, we advocate zealously for favorable verdicts while maintaining strict adherence to procedural standards and constitutional protections throughout the trial process.
Post-Trial Services
Our post-trial services include sentencing advocacy, appeal preparation, and ongoing legal counsel following criminal proceedings. Attorneys analyze case outcomes for potential appeals, file necessary motions, and provide continued representation for post-conviction matters. This service ensures clients maintain access to legal support throughout all stages of their case resolution and potential appeals processes.
Court-Appointed Counsel
We serve as court-appointed counsel for indigent clients facing misdemeanor charges in Georgia's State and Magistrate Courts. This service provides constitutionally mandated legal representation while maintaining the same professional standards as retained cases. Our attorneys handle appointed cases across three metro counties, ensuring equitable access to quality criminal defense services regardless of client financial status.
Attorney Mentorship
Our attorney mentorship program develops emerging legal professionals through structured training and courtroom experience. Recognized by the State Bar of Georgia, this initiative pairs associates with experienced partners for skill development in criminal law practice. The program emphasizes practical courtroom training, ethical standards, and professional development to cultivate future leaders in criminal defense practice.
People
Timika Woods Dennis
Managing Partner
Managing partner and practicing attorney with expertise in criminal defense representation. Oversees associate attorney selection and mentorship while maintaining active client caseloads in Georgia courts. Committed to constitutional advocacy and legal professional development through structured training programs.
Dennis Kim Gross
Managing Partner
Co-managing partner responsible for attorney development and case strategy oversight. Works closely with founding partner to maintain firm standards while ensuring consistent application of legal principles across all client representations and training initiatives.
Scott Holt
Founding Partner
Founding partner instrumental in establishing Georgia's largest criminal defense firm. Focuses on attorney training programs and maintains core legal principles based on constitutional defense practices. Personally mentors associates to ensure continued excellence in courtroom advocacy and client representation.
Mary Elizabeth Horton
Attorney
Experienced criminal defense attorney handling misdemeanor cases across metro Georgia courts. Participates in firm mentorship programs while maintaining active trial practice focused on constitutional rights protection during legal proceedings.
Steven Little
Attorney
Dedicated defense attorney providing legal representation in state and magistrate courts. Works under partner supervision to ensure consistent application of firm standards while developing expertise through varied case experiences across multiple counties.
Questions
What areas of Georgia does Lister, Holt & Dennis serve?
We provide legal representation across Clayton, Henry, and Fayette Counties, handling misdemeanor cases in both state and magistrate courts throughout these metro Georgia jurisdictions.
How does the firm train its attorneys?
Our attorneys undergo structured mentorship through the State Bar of Georgia-approved program, receiving hands-on training from experienced partners in courtroom procedures and constitutional defense strategies.
What types of cases does the firm handle?
We specialize in criminal defense for misdemeanor offenses, providing representation from arrest through trial and post-trial proceedings in Georgia's state and magistrate courts.
Can I get court-appointed representation?
Yes, we serve as court-appointed counsel for indigent clients facing misdemeanor charges in Clayton, Henry, and Fayette Counties' state courts.
What makes this firm unique?
As Georgia's largest criminal defense firm, we combine extensive trial experience with formal attorney training programs, ensuring both quality representation and professional development in criminal law practice.
