Jade grew up in Ellijay, Georgia, and has been passionate about criminal law since a young age. She strives to provide exceptional communication and connection with her clients, proving their trust and her reliability throughout the criminal process. Jade believes that everyone deserves their rights to be protected, no matter what the allegations are.

Jade attended Dalton State University in Dalton, Georgia where she majored in Criminal Justice. She first gained valuable insight to the struggles individuals and their families face within the criminal justice system during her time at Dalton State while interning with Whitfield County Public Defender’s office, which only elevated her passion to help. After graduating, Jade attended and graduated from Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School where she received her Juris Doctor and Criminal Justice Honors Certificate.

While attending John Marshall, Jade co-authored a reintegration book for incarcerated individuals, wrote a Fourth Amendment article that was published and distributed through the AJMLS Law Journal, and received an Excellence Award in Pro Bono. As a new attorney, Jade has successfully obtained dismissals in numerous cases across metro Atlanta, and does everything she can to protect her clients rights and obtain the most favorable outcome possible. Jade is devoted to be a true advocate for her clients, and understands that each client deserves her time, dedication, and consistent communication.

Jade focuses on all criminal defense matters, including:

• DUI Defense
• Drug Trafficking Charges
• Felony Defense
• Probation Violations
• Violent Crimes
• Theft Crimes
• Weapons Charges
• Drug Possession & Distribution Cases
• Aggravated Assault

Jade represents clients throughout:

• Marietta
• Atlanta
• Kennesaw
• Decatur
• Cobb County
• Fulton County
• Bartow County
• Cherokee County
• DeKalb County
• Douglas County
• Clayton County
• Paulding County
• Acworth
• Smyrna
• Canton
• Woodstock
• Alpharetta
• Roswell
• And surrounding Georgia communities

Katilyn began working with The Freedom Lawyers in 2022 as a Legal Assistant and through her exceptional organizational skills and ability to anticipate the needs of the litigation team earned her promotion to Paralegal.

Katilyn is a Georgia native, growing up in Canton, Georgia. She graduated from Woodstock High School in 2017. She graduated from Kennesaw State University in 2020 with a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and a minor in Criminology and Psychology.

Katilyn uses her communication skills and management background to work with our attorneys on all litigation cases, as well as the management of the staff. Katilyn has worked hands-on in cases involving bonding issues, DUIs, Aggravated Assaults, Armed Robberies, Drug Cases, Arsons, and Murders. With an interest in criminal justice and law, working with The Freedom Lawyers allows her to utilize her strengths and follow her passion for helping those in need.

Gigi joined the team as our Intake Specialist in 2026. She brings a deep commitment to justice and advocacy. Raised in Kennesaw, she is currently working toward a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Kennesaw State University. Fluent in Spanish, she is dedicated to bridging language gaps and advocating for the Hispanic and Spanish speaking community. Her work is driven by passion for fairness in the criminal justice system and a strong belief in providing a voice to those facing legal challenges, especially within the Hispanic community.

Kayla is a Junior Paralegal at The Freedom Lawyers, where she plays a vital role in supporting the firm’s criminal defense practice through meticulous evidence management and case preparation. Since joining the firm in 2026, Kayla has become an integral part of the litigation team, helping attorneys organize, review, and preserve critical evidence while ensuring every case is prepared with precision and attention to detail.

Working behind the scenes on complex criminal matters, Kayla focuses on evidence collection, discovery organization, digital file management, and maintaining detailed case records. She understands that every piece of evidence has the potential to impact a client’s future and approaches each case with diligence, organization, and a commitment to accuracy.