Andrew L. Schwartz, P.C. has been named Best Criminal Defense Firm of 2026 by Expert Law Attorneys as part of the 2026 ELA Awards. The recognition honors the Marietta, Georgia firm for its strong defense of people facing criminal charges.
About the 2026 ELA Awards
Presented each year by Expert Law Attorneys, the ELA Awards honor law firms that set a high standard for how clients are treated, from the first phone call to the final result. Recipients are recognized for experience in their field, client service, ethical practice, and involvement in their communities.
Why Andrew L. Schwartz, P.C. Earned the Recognition
Andrew L. Schwartz, P.C. is a Marietta criminal defense firm representing people charged with DUI, drug crimes and other Georgia misdemeanor and felony offenses throughout Cobb County, including Marietta, Roswell, Kennesaw and Smyrna. The firm is led by Andrew L. Schwartz, a member of the State Bar of Georgia since 1997 who spent many years as a prosecutor before turning to defense work and who was named Trial Attorney of the Year by the Fulton County District Attorney in 2003. The firm handles DUI cases, including multiple-offense, commercial driver and drug-related DUI, along with drug crimes such as possession, distribution and trafficking.
Its practice also covers theft and shoplifting, burglary, assault and battery, gun charges, probation violations and reckless driving. Schwartz holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, has been named to the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by The National Trial Lawyers, is a member of the National College for DUI Defense and has received an Avvo Client Choice Award. He draws on his prosecution experience to build each defense, explains every option directly and offers a free consultation.
What the Award Means for Clients
When you are dealing with a criminal charge, choosing the right firm matters. The 2026 ELA Award reflects the standard Andrew L. Schwartz, P.C. has set for its practice and adds to the firm’s reputation in Marietta and throughout Georgia.