William H. Noland

William Noland, a highly experienced trial lawyer in Macon, has extensive experience presenting cases before juries and judges across state and federal courts throughout Georgia. With over two decades of experience, he has represented defendants in criminal and civil cases throughout Georgia in both state and federal courts. Mr. Noland provides representation in matters concerning criminal defense, DUI defense, federal criminal defense, personal injury, and employee and whistleblower rights. He prides himself on representing those who have been falsely accused, injured by the negligence of others, or who are navigating an unfair and oppressive working environment. Mr. Noland graduated from Auburn University in 1997 and earned his Doctor of Jurisprudence from Mercer University's Walter F. George School of Law in 2000. He received his license to practice law in Georgia in 2000 and has been admitted to practice in all Georgia state courts, the U.S. District Courts for the Middle and Northern Districts of Georgia, the Georgia Court of Appeals, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit and the Georgia Supreme Court. Mr. Noland has tried dozens of cases to verdict and prides himself on his work and skill in the courtroom. A prominent figure in his legal community, Mr. Noland has served as the past president of the Macon Bar Association, the William Augustus Bootle American Inn of Court and the Macon Bar Young Lawyers Division. He is also affiliated with the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. In acknowledgment of his exemplary professionalism and service, Mr. Noland has received an AV-Preeminent* peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell, alongside other high rankings and endorsements from his peers. Moreover, the Macon Bar Association honored him with the 2016 William Augustus Bootle Professionalism Award. *AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees William H. Noland included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors AV-Preeminent Peer-review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell William Augustus Bootle Professionalism Award, Macon Bar Association, 2016 Georgia Super Lawyers, 2021 - 2022 Georgia Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2013 - 2014 Other Sources of Feedback About William H. Noland Included on the 2026Georgia Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2025 Georgia Super Lawyers list 2024 Georgia Super Lawyers list 2023 Georgia Super Lawyers list 2022 Georgia Super Lawyers list 2021 Georgia Super Lawyers list 2014 Georgia Super Lawyers list 2013 Georgia Super Lawyers list

• Owner/Attorney

• Childs & Noland
• Groover & Childs
• Languages
• English

• United States v. Gray
• Citation: 94 F.4th 1267
• Court: United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
• Year: 2024
• Serial Number: 22-13516
• Blair v. Pantera Enterprises, Inc.
• Citation: 349 Ga. App. 846
• Court: Court of Appeals of Georgia
• Year: 2019
• Serial Number: A18A2108
• Gonzalez v. Hart
• Citation: 297 Ga. 670
• Court: Supreme Court of Georgia
• Year: 2015
• Serial Number: S15A0884
• Williams v. State
• Citation: 293 Ga. 883
• Year: 2013
• Serial Number: S13G0178
• State v. Kelley
• Citation: 302 Ga. App. 850
• Year: 2010
• Serial Number: A09A2402

• Georgia, 2000
• Supreme Court of Georgia, 2001
• Georgia Court of Appeals, 2001
• U.S. District Court Middle District of Georgia, 2001
• U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit, 2008

• Macon Bar Association (Past President)
• Macon Bar Association Young Lawyers Division (Past President)
• State Bar of Georgia, 2004 - 2008 (YLD Representative)
• Georgia High School Mock Trial Program (Past Chair)
• W. A. Bootle American Inn of Court (Past President)
• Macon Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Past President)
• Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• State Disciplinary Board, July, 2022 - Present (Member)