"Compassionate advocates for North Georgia families"

Experienced Family Law Attorneys located in Canton, Georgia. 

          Carlile & Side, P.C. was founded with a simple goal: to provide clients with the quality legal representation they deserve while creating a law firm where people feel heard, supported, and informed throughout the legal process.

         Our attorneys understand that our clients are often coming to us during some of the most difficult and uncertain moments of their lives. We believe quality representation means more than knowing the law. It means listening to our clients, explaining their options, being prepared, and helping them make informed decisions about their future.

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         Located in the heart of Canton, Georgia, we are proud to serve our neighbors in Cherokee County and communities throughout North Georgia, including Cobb, Dawson, Fannin, Forsyth, Gilmer, Gwinnett and Pickens counties.  Our attorneys provide experienced, practical, and compassionate representation in family law, criminal defense, and juvenile law matters.

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        Whether you are navigating a divorce, fighting for custody of your children, facing criminal charges, or dealing with a juvenile court matter, our attorneys understand that what happens next matters.

Family Law

       Family law matters are personal. They affect your children, your finances, your home, and your future. At Carlile & Side, P.C., we work closely with our clients to understand their individual circumstances and develop a legal strategy designed around what matters most to them.​ Our family law attorneys handle matters involving:

• Divorce

• Child Custody

• Parenting Time

• Child Support

• Legitimation

• Paternity

• Modification of Custody and Support

• Contempt Actions

• Alimony

• Division of Marital Property and Debt

• Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements

• Domestic Violence and Protective Orders

• ​Guardian ad Litem

• Mediations

       From negotiated resolutions and mediation to contested hearings and trials, our attorneys are prepared to advocate for our clients at every stage of their case.

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Guardian ad Litem Services

       Several of our lawyers also serve as Guardians ad Litem (GALs) in cases involving children. When appointed as a Guardian ad Litem, an attorney independently investigates the circumstances affecting a child and provides the Court with information and recommendations concerning the child's best interests. Our experience serving as Guardians ad Litem also provides valuable perspective when representing parents in complex custody and family law cases.

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Mediation Services

       Carlile & Side, P.C. also has attorneys who serve as mediators, helping parties work toward practical resolutions outside of the courtroom. Mediation can provide families with greater control over the outcome of their case while potentially reducing the financial and emotional costs associated with prolonged litigation.

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Criminal Defense

       When you are facing criminal charges, having an experienced attorney on your side can make a significant difference. At Carlile & Side, P.C., our criminal defense attorneys represent clients in Cherokee County, and throughout Courts in North Georgia, providing strategic and aggressive advocacy from the earliest stages of a case through trial.

       Our team includes a former prosecutor, who brings valuable experience from both sides of the courtroom. Her background prosecuting criminal cases provides insight into how the State evaluates evidence, builds its case, approaches negotiations, and prepares for trial. That perspective allows our team to identify potential weaknesses in the prosecution's case and develop a defense strategy tailored to each client's circumstances.

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Juvenile Law

       Juvenile court cases require attorneys who understand both the legal process and the sensitive family dynamics involved.

Our attorneys represent clients in a variety of juvenile court matters, including dependency proceedings, delinquency matters, custody-related proceedings, and other cases involving children and families.

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Local Knowledge. Personalized Representation.