John W. Rife
Attorney at Law
Dedication and Excellence

Criminal Law

Cobb County, Forsyth County, Paulding County, Marietta and Cumming Criminal Defense Attorney John W. Rife

"The highest calling for any lawyer is criminal defense. It is the cornerstone of our society that every client is presumed innocent."
                                                                                    John W. Rife

We are compassionate towards individuals facing criminal charges. In every case we provide the individualized attention every case needs to succeed and will look meticulously at the facts of your case to aggresively build your defense. As a former prosecutor, John W. Rife is experienced with the court system and can help criminal defendants navigate the criminal justice system. At our firm, we will aggressively defend you against your charges.

From the moment that you are arrested, law enforcement professionals are building their case against you. Without an experienced attorney- who will protect your rights?

Contact the Rife Law Firm for assistance with any of the following criminal legal matters:

  • Drug charges: marijuana possession, cocaine, methamphetamine, manufacturing, drug court
  • Sex crimes: rape, molestation
  • Assault and battery
  • Sex offender registry
  • Homicide
  • Theft and Burglary
  • All Felonies
  • Misdemeanors
  • Juvenile representation and deprivation
  • Traffic tickets, DUI, charges involving drivers under 21

It is the job of law enforcement officials to convict you.
Do not let yourself go defenseless against the criminal justice system.

It is important that you have an attorney early on in your case to protect your rights and to ensure that you receive guidance throughout the criminal process. Being arrested or charged with a crime is intimidating and can threaten your rights, financial security, and your freedom.

Police officers and other officials will document everything that you say or do and use it against you in court.  It is crucial that you have an attorney who knows how to protect you against the tools that will be used against you.

It is always our goal at the outset to get charges dismissed. We examine how police conducted the investigation and make sure that the charges fit the crime. If we cannot get your case dismissed we will zealously represent you in court.

Many times there are mitigating circumstances, justifications, or defenses to crimes. We will discover and reveal the legal reasons why you should not be convicted.

The most difficult areas of the law are constitutionally protected rights. Your right to be secure in your person, place and things is easily violated. Police may overreach. When someone is charged with a crime, the government has unlimited time and unlimited recourses to prosecute, placing the defense at an immediate disadvantage. As a consequence, you need a tough criminal defense attorney who capable, experienced, and tireless in your representation and defense.

If you need assistance with a criminal law matter contact attorney John W. Rife.

Rife Law Firm
Criminal Defense Law

Marietta office:
25 Atlanta Street, Suite C
Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: (678)-331-3131

Cumming office:
106 Pilgrim Village Drive, Suite 200
Cumming, GA 30040
Phone: (678)-331-3131

For a free phone consultation on a criminal matter or to speak with an experienced attorney, call or e-mail John W. Rife. 

Credit cards accepted • Free phone consultations • Payment plans available • Located less than 1 block from Marietta Square • Cumming office less than 2 blocks from the courthouse • Saturday appointments available

John W. Rife, Attorney at Law is located in Marietta, and Cumming Georgia and assists clients in Cobb County, Cherokee County, Forsyth County, Paulding County, including Canton, Dallas, Cumming, Acworth, Austell, Woodstock, Roswell, Alpharetta, and Atlanta, GA.

25 Atlanta Street, Suite C
Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: (678) 331-3131
Fax: (678) 331-3132
Cumming office:
106 Pilgrim Village Drive, Suite 200
Cumming, GA 30040