About

Brian Mendelsohn has built a stellar reputation as one of Atlanta's top federal criminal trial lawyers, with a three-decade career focused on criminal defense. Learn more about his impressive legal background and notable cases. Brian Mendelsohn, a seasoned criminal defense attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia, has dedicated his entire legal career to defending clients facing federal criminal charges. With over 30 years of experience, he has established himself as one of the leading federal criminal trial lawyers in Atlanta, known for his exceptional track record in the courtroom. From 1995 to 2023, Brian served with the Federal Defender Program for the Northern District of Georgia, where he held the position of First Assistant (Deputy Director) for 17 years. In this role, he supervised a team of 27 trial lawyers and managed a busy caseload, handling a wide range of federal criminal cases. As a partner at the Mendelsohn Ertel Law Group, Brian continues to represent clients in both state and federal criminal cases across Georgia and throughout the country. His expertise spans a variety of federal charges, including fraud, bribery, drug trafficking, robbery, terrorism, and more. Throughout his career, Brian has successfully defended clients against federal and state agencies such as the U.S. Lawyer’s Office, DOJ, FBI, DEA, SEC, Homeland Security, and others. His strategic approach and courtroom skills have led to numerous favorable outcomes for his clients, earning him a reputation as a fierce advocate for justice. Brian's legal career began in 1990 as a death penalty appeals attorney, where he fought for individuals on Georgia's death row, ultimately securing the release of many from death row. He has handled capital cases at both the trial and appellate levels, representing high-profile clients whose cases have had a significant impact on capital case prosecution in Atlanta. In addition to his work in federal and state criminal cases, Brian has also represented Guantanamo Bay detainees during the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, successfully securing the release of three individuals. For his dedication to human rights and justice, Brian and his colleagues were honored with the 2007 Frederick Douglass Human Rights Award from the Southern Center for Human Rights. Brian Mendelsohn's unwavering commitment to his clients and his relentless pursuit of justice have solidified his reputation as a top federal criminal trial lawyer in Atlanta. His impressive legal background and notable case successes continue to set him apart in the legal community.

Legal Issues

White Collar Crime

Criminal Law

Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

Certificates

No Certifications

Languages

• English

Accepted Jurisdictions

Experience

• Partner
  The Mendelsohn Ertel Law Group LLC
  2023
• First Assistant and Staff Lawyer
  Federal Defender Program for the Northern District of Georgia
  1995
• Lawyer
  Appellate Practice and Education Resource Center
  1990

Education

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Costs

• Payment With Credit Card

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