James L. Paisley

James L. Paisley is an Atlanta native. He grew up in Marietta, GA and did his undergraduate work at Georgia Tech and graduated with high honors. After completing law school at Florida State University near the top of his class, he began his legal carrer as a public defender. This perspective did wonders before he switched sides and became a state prosecutor for several years. As a prosecutor Mr. Paisley got the experience of knowing most judges, and the most experienced attorneys and litigating with all of them. As a prosecutor Mr. Paisley tried over fifty jury-trials against the most reputable attorneys. James L. Paisley was not meant to be a prosecutor.He realized that really good people make honest mistakes and they need effective representation at affordable prices. He missed the client contact and being able to help people put their life back together. He started his defense work again and started focusing on only traffic related cases like DUI's and other traffic citations. After opening his own practice, the firm has grown because people recognize how important their situation is to The Paisley Law Group. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees James L. Paisley included in a Super Lawyers® list Other Sources of Feedback About James L. Paisley Included on the 2026Georgia Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2025 Georgia Super Lawyers list 2024 Georgia Super Lawyers list 2020 Georgia Super Lawyers list 2019 Georgia Super Lawyers list 2018 Georgia Super Lawyers list 2016 Georgia Super Lawyers list

• Sole Practitioner

• Office of The District Attorney, Assistant District Attorney, 2006 - 2009
• Office of the Public Defender, Assistant Public Defender, 2005 - 2006
• Languages
• English

• Childrens Advocacy Center, 2005 - Present

• Georgia
• Florida
• Fraternities and Sororities
• Tau Kappa Epsilon