Grace Simms Martin, Criminal Defense Attorney in Macon, Georgia
Over 8 years of legal practice · focused on Criminal Defense, Litigation, and Personal Injury
AttorneyatNoland Law Firm
Macon, GA
Practicing criminal defense in Macon since 2018.
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Grace Simms Martin is an attorney based in Macon, GA. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Grace has over 8 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Noland Law Firm.
- Based in
- Macon, GA
- Experience
- over 8 years
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- Criminal Defense · Litigation · Personal Injury
- Handles Criminal Defense, Litigation, and Personal Injury matters from Macon, GA.
- Over 8 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Grace Simms Martin: Grace Simms Martin is an attorney based in Macon, GA. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Grace has over 8 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Noland Law Firm.
Areas of practice
Grace's practice areas in Macon
Grace concentrates on criminal defense, litigation, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Grace handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Criminal Defense
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Litigation
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Personal Injury
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Criminal Defense cases in Macon, Georgia
Grace takes criminal defense matters in Macon, Georgia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Grace agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Macon, Georgia
Grace takes litigation matters in Macon, Georgia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Grace agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Macon, Georgia
Grace takes personal injury matters in Macon, Georgia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Grace agrees to represent you.
Biography
Grace Simms Martin, criminal defense attorney serving Macon
Grace Simms Martin is an attorney based in Macon, GA. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Grace has over 8 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Noland Law Firm. Grace works from Macon, Georgia and takes on criminal defense matters across the region.
Grace Simms Martin is a native to Macon, having returned home after graduating Magna Cum Laude from the University of Georgia’s Undergraduate Honors Program in 2015 and the University of Georgia School of Law in 2018.
Upon graduation from law school, Grace took a position as an Assistant District Attorney in the Macon Judicial Circuit, where she gained extensive experience prosecuting both misdemeanor and felony offenses while focusing on the prosecution of serious sex crimes. In point, Grace’s passion for trial work and innate litigation skills led to her being trusted to handle a felony sexual assault case as her first jury trial when she was only an intern.
She then remained with the District Attorney’s Office for two years before deciding to branch out into more diverse areas of law by joining Noland Law Firm. Grace will now be practicing criminal defense and personal injury law where she will be able to focus her skills on advocating for clients both in and out of the courtroom.
Grace now practices in the areas of criminal defense, civil litigation, and injury litigation.
How Grace handles criminal defense matters
Grace Simms Martin is a native to Macon, having returned home after graduating Magna Cum Laude from the University of Georgia’s Undergraduate Honors Program in 2015 and the University of Georgia School of Law in 2018. Upon graduation from law school, Grace took a position as an Assistant District Attorney in the Macon Judicial Circuit, where she gained extensive experience prosecuting both…
Who Grace represents
Grace reviews new inquiries case-by-case for criminal defense, litigation, and personal injury matters in Macon and the surrounding Georgia area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Grace studied and practices
University of Georgia School of Law
J.D. · 2018
University of Georgia
Undergraduate · 2015
Jurisdictions
Grace's state bar admissions
Georgia
2018 · ACTIVE
Grace studied at J.D. in University of Georgia School of Law and Undergraduate in University of Georgia.
Law school and academic background
Grace completed J.D. in University of Georgia School of Law and Undergraduate in University of Georgia. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Grace runs in Georgia is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Grace Simms Martin's office in Macon
Grace's primary office is at 5400 Riverside Drive, Suite 205, Macon, GA, 31210. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Grace Simms Martin — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new criminal defense attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Grace usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Grace charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Grace's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Grace will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a criminal defense attorney in Macon, Georgia
A short list to run through before you commit: How many criminal defense matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Grace
Grace discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in criminal defense practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every criminal defense matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Grace confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Grace's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many criminal defense practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Grace Simms Martin
How much does it cost to hire Grace for a criminal defense case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Grace walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Grace offer a free consultation?
Grace charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Grace's office. Some criminal defense attorneys offer free consults — check Grace's current terms during booking.
How long do criminal defense cases in Georgia typically take?
Simple criminal defense matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Grace gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Grace take my case if I'm outside Macon?
Grace is licensed in Georgia. Matters governed by Georgia law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Grace will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Grace?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Grace will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Grace accepting new criminal defense clients right now?
Grace's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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