Larry Korn

Felonies | Homicide Defense | Appeals | Public Defense Leadership

About Attorney Lawrence Korn

Attorney Lawrence “Larry” Korn is a highly experienced criminal defense attorney with more than three decades of legal service, dedicated to protecting the rights of the accused. With a distinguished career spanning both Florida and Georgia, Larry has represented clients in nearly every kind of criminal case—from traffic offenses to death penalty trials—earning a reputation as a fearless and compassionate advocate.

Since 1989, Larry has made it his life’s work to stand against government overreach and ensure that every client receives the most zealous and ethical representation possible.

Career Marked by Justice and Advocacy

Larry’s legal journey began in Florida, where he clerked for Justice Gerald Kogan on the Florida Supreme Court. He went on to serve as an Assistant Public Defender in Florida’s 2nd Judicial Circuit, handling everything from juvenile offenses to serious felony cases. He defended clients in two separate death penalty cases, where, despite the state seeking capital punishment, neither client was sentenced to death—a testament to Larry’s unwavering dedication.

In Georgia, Larry built a respected solo practice based in Cobb County, defending clients charged with murder, major felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic offenses throughout the metro Atlanta area. He also served with the Georgia Justice Project, representing indigent clients in Fulton and DeKalb Counties, including serious charges like homicide and armed robbery.

In recent years, Larry served as a senior attorney with the Fulton County Public Defender’s Office, where he handled major felony and murder cases, and was promoted to Supervisor in 2020. Throughout his career, he has maintained an unwavering focus on protecting the rights of the most vulnerable and holding the justice system accountable to its ideals.

Academic and Professional Honors

Larry earned his Bachelor of Arts in History with Honors from Tulane University and theUniversity of Florida, and later received his J.D. from the Florida State University

College of Law. During law school, he served as Articles and Notes Editor on the FSU Law Review and participated in the Oxford University Summer Law Program at St. Edmund Hall in the United Kingdom.

His early academic success and editorial leadership set the stage for a career defined by intellectual rigor and an unshakable moral compass.

A Defender with a Mission

Known for his unshakable resolve and deep empathy for clients, Larry has been called a “warrior for justice”—someone who brings heart, skill, and conviction to every case. Whether trying a high-profile murder case or guiding a juvenile through the court system, he brings a calm, strategic, and highly effective presence to the courtroom.

Larry knows that every case, however minor it may be, usually looms as the largest, most significant event in the client’s life. Therefore, he treats every client, and every case, with the respect with which they deserve.

His decades of experience navigating both public and private defense make him a trusted voice in Georgia’s legal landscape.

Professional Licenses & Admissions

• State Bar of Florida – Admitted
• State Bar of Georgia – Admitted

Practice Areas

• Criminal Defense (Murder, Assault, Theft, Drug Charges, Juvenile Defense)
• Major Felonies & Homicide Defense
• Appeals & Post-Conviction Relief
• Traffic & Misdemeanor Cases

Languages Spoken

• English