Over the past 24 years, John Wetzler has served as a prosecutor, defense attorney, mediator, investigator, and judicial law clerk. This well-rounded experience, along with his unwavering commitment to client goals, has made him one of the preeminent criminal defense and family law attorneys in Northwest Georgia.
John earned his Juris Doctor from John Marshall Law School in Atlanta after completing studies for his Bachelor of Arts at the University of Georgia. While at UGA, John was a member of the Bulldogs’ football team where he learned valuable lessons about working within a team and staying committed to the process of achieving excellence in the face of adversity.
In 2024, John was named to Georgia Trend Magazine’s list of Legal Elite, an honor reserved for less than 1% of attorneys in the State. He is also an active member of the State Bar of Georgia and is admitted to the Supreme Court of Georgia, Southern and Middle Districts of Georgia’s Federal Courts, and Appeals Court of Georgia.
Email
770-345-1130
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Defense
- Family Law
- Felony and Misdemeanor
- Divorce
- Child Custody and Support
- DUI Defense
Bar Admissions
- Georgia
Honors & Awards
- Legal Elite, Georgia Trend Magazine
Education
- John Marshall Law School, J.D.
- University of Georgia, B.A., Political Science
Certifications
- Certificate, Resolution Resources Corporation
- Certificate, Atlanta Divorce Mediators, Inc.
Professional Memberships
- State Bar of Georgia
Prior Positions
- Assistant District Attorney, Glynn County, GA
- Assistant Public Defender, Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit, GA
- Investigator, Cobb County Solicitor General’s Office, GA
- Law Clerk, Honorable Ken O. Nix, Cobb County, GA
