Meredith Jones Kingsley, Criminal Defense Attorney in Atlanta, Georgia
focused on Criminal Defense and White Collar
Atlanta, GA
Trusted criminal defense attorney serving Atlanta.
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Meredith Jones Kingsley is an attorney based in Atlanta, GEORGIA. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense and White Collar.
- Based in
- Atlanta, GEORGIA
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- Criminal Defense · White Collar
- Handles Criminal Defense and White Collar matters from Atlanta, GEORGIA.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2026).
About Meredith Jones Kingsley: Meredith Jones Kingsley is an attorney based in Atlanta, GEORGIA. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense and White Collar.
Areas of practice
Meredith's practice areas in Atlanta
Meredith concentrates on criminal defense and white collar. Each area below outlines the kind of case Meredith handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Criminal Defense cases in Atlanta, Georgia
Meredith takes criminal defense matters in Atlanta, 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 Meredith agrees to represent you.
White Collar cases in Atlanta, Georgia
Meredith takes white collar matters in Atlanta, 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 Meredith agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meredith Jones Kingsley, criminal defense attorney serving Atlanta
Meredith Jones Kingsley is an attorney based in Atlanta, GEORGIA. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense and White Collar. Meredith works from Atlanta, Georgia and takes on criminal defense matters across the region.
Meredith Jones Kingsley is a partner in the Litigation & Trial Practice Group. She focuses her practice on complex commercial litigation and representing corporations in government and internal investigations. Meredith serves clients in a variety of industries, including automotive, health care, and banking.
Meredith has extensive experience defending companies against qui tam litigation and associated government investigations and representing domestic and foreign companies in investigations by the Department of Justice, U.S. Attorney’s offices, and foreign competition authorities. Meredith has experience representing clients in state and federal courts and arbitration. She served as appointed co-defense counsel in a federal murder trial. Meredith’s other litigation and trial experiences include preparing witnesses for depositions, government interviews, and arbitrations; appearing for and arguing on behalf of clients in all phases of an auto parts multidistrict litigation (MDL) proceeding; and arguing two appeals before the Eleventh Circuit.
Before joining Alston & Bird, Meredith served as a law clerk to the Honorable Jennifer B. Coffman of the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Kentucky. She received her J.D. in 2009 from Wake Forest University School of Law, where she was symposium editor of the Wake Forest Law Review. Meredith earned her B.A., cum laude, in international business administration from Rhodes College in 2005 and a graduate diploma in commerce from Victoria University in Wellington, New Zealand.
Meredith's approach to criminal defense cases
Meredith Jones Kingsley is a partner in the Litigation & Trial Practice Group. She focuses her practice on complex commercial litigation and representing corporations in government and internal investigations. Meredith serves clients in a variety of industries, including automotive, health care, and banking. Meredith has extensive experience defending companies against qui tam litigation and…
Clients Meredith works with
Meredith reviews new inquiries case-by-case for criminal defense and white collar matters in Atlanta and the surrounding Georgia area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Meredith studied and practices
Wake Forest University
J.D. · 2009
Meredith studied at J.D. in Wake Forest University.
Law school and academic background
Meredith completed J.D. in Wake Forest University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Meredith runs in Georgia is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Meredith's legal honors and published work
Meredith has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2026).
Locations
Meredith Jones Kingsley's office in Atlanta
Meredith's primary office is at 1201 West Peachtree Street, Suite 4900, Atlanta, Georgia, 30309-3424. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Meredith Jones Kingsley — 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 Meredith usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Meredith charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Meredith'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; Meredith will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a criminal defense attorney in Atlanta, 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 Meredith
Meredith 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. Meredith confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Meredith'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 Meredith Jones Kingsley
How much does it cost to hire Meredith for a criminal defense case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Meredith walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Meredith offer a free consultation?
Meredith charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Meredith's office. Some criminal defense attorneys offer free consults — check Meredith'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. Meredith gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Meredith take my case if I'm outside Atlanta?
Meredith 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 — Meredith 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 Meredith?
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. Meredith will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Meredith accepting new criminal defense clients right now?
Meredith'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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