Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney with Extensive Litigation Experience

About Attorney Jason White

Attorney Jason White is an experienced criminal defense attorney practicing in the Metro Atlanta area, where he represents individuals facing misdemeanor and felony charges throughout Georgia. As a member of the legal team at Hines Law, he brings extensive courtroom experience, strong litigation skills, and a strategic approach to criminal defense.

Throughout his legal career, Attorney White has represented clients facing a broad range of criminal charges, from traffic violations to serious felony offenses, including homicide. His professional background reflects a commitment to protecting constitutional rights, challenging the prosecution’s evidence, and providing individualized legal representation.

His approach combines thorough case evaluation, effective negotiation, and careful trial preparation to help clients navigate the criminal justice system with clarity and confidence.

Legal Experience

Attorney White has extensive experience handling criminal cases at various stages of the legal process, including pretrial investigations, motion hearings, plea negotiations, jury trials, and sentencing proceedings.

His legal work includes developing defense strategies, preparing and arguing motions, challenging unlawful searches and seizures, negotiating with prosecutors, and presenting mitigating circumstances during sentencing. Throughout his career, he has obtained dismissals in cases ranging from traffic offenses to murder charges.

His professional experience includes representing clients in complex criminal matters, conducting legal research, preparing litigation documents, collaborating with expert witnesses, and advocating for favorable resolutions.

This background provides him with practical knowledge of Georgia criminal procedure, prosecutorial strategy, and the legal challenges individuals face when accused of criminal offenses.

Professional Background

Attorney White developed valuable courtroom experience early in his legal career through his work in criminal defense and public defense settings in Georgia. His responsibilities included participating in felony trials, preliminary proceedings, motion hearings, plea negotiations, and sentencing hearings.

During this period, he contributed to the defense of serious felony cases, including serving on a legal team that obtained a directed verdict on all counts in a high-profile murder trial.

His professional development also included experience assisting with criminal investigations, case preparation, preliminary hearings, and courtroom advocacy in Georgia’s criminal justice system.

Additionally, Attorney White gained experience working alongside established criminal defense attorneys, strengthening his skills in legal research, trial preparation, and litigation strategy.

These experiences established a strong foundation in criminal litigation and continue to inform his detailed, client-centered approach to defending individuals accused of crimes.

Education

Attorney Jason White earned his Juris Doctor from Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School in 2011. During law school, he participated in academic and professional organizations focused on criminal law, litigation, civil liberties, and public defense.

He also earned a Master of Business Administration in Criminal Justice from Northcentral University in 2015. His graduate studies included organized crime, drug policy, forensic investigations, and juvenile crime, with a graduate thesis focused on restorative justice implementation.

Attorney White completed his undergraduate studies at Georgia College & State University, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in Rhetoric in 2008. His academic concentration included legal studies, criminal law, constitutional law, and legal research and writing.

This diverse academic background supports his analytical approach to evaluating evidence, interpreting legal issues, and developing effective criminal defense strategies.

Criminal Defense Representation

At Hines Law, Attorney White represents clients charged with misdemeanor and felony offenses throughout Metro Atlanta and surrounding Georgia counties. His experience includes traffic offenses, drug-related charges, violent crimes, homicide, and other serious criminal matters.

His approach is grounded in comprehensive case analysis, strategic litigation, and a commitment to protecting each client’s constitutional rights. Whether negotiating with prosecutors, challenging evidence through pretrial motions, or preparing a case for trial, Attorney White focuses on developing defense strategies tailored to the circumstances of each case.

Attorney White is admitted to practice before all Georgia trial courts, the Georgia Court of Appeals, the Georgia Supreme Court, and the U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Middle, and Southern Districts of Georgia.

He has also been recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star for six consecutive years, from 2021 through 2026, reflecting professional recognition of his work in the legal field.