Fulton County, Georgia

Fulton County

A complete resource for Fulton County residents. Court contacts, local services, and experienced legal help after an accident.

Cities We Serve in Fulton County

Alpharetta
Chattahoochee Hills
College Park
Sandy Springs
Fairburn
Hapeville
Johns Creek
Milton
Mountain Park
Roswell
South Fulton
East Point
Palmetto
Union City

Fulton County Courthouse Information

The Fulton County Courthouse is one of the busiest courthouse complexes in Georgia and serves as the central hub for many legal matters in the Atlanta area. Located in downtown Atlanta, the courthouse handles a wide range of criminal, civil, family law, probate, and traffic-related cases for Fulton County residents. It is home to several courts and government offices, including Superior Court, State Court, Magistrate Court, and the Clerk of Courts. The courthouse is known for handling many high-profile cases and plays a major role in Georgia's judicial system.

What Types of Cases Are Handled?

  • Car Accident
  • Truck Accident
  • Motorcycle Accident
  • DUI Victims
  • Pedestrian Accidents
  • Bike Accident
  • Garbage Truck Accident
  • Scooter Accident
  • Train Accident
  • Motorhome Accident
  • Commercial Truck Accident
  • Golf Cart Accident
  • Dog Bite
  • Animal Attack
  • Burn Injury
  • Slip and Fall Accident
  • Nursing Home Abuse
  • Wrongful Death
  • Premise Liability
  • Dangerous Drugs and Products

Key Sites / Courts for Fulton County

Superior Court of Fulton County

Address: 185 Central Avenue SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: (404) 651-7077
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
Services: Superior Court proceedings, felony criminal cases, major civil litigation, divorce and family law matters, jury trials, real estate and deed filings, court filings, appeals, and public court records requests.

Fulton County State Court

Address: 185 Central Avenue SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: (404) 613-4245
Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
Services: Traffic citation cases, misdemeanor criminal matters, DUI cases, civil lawsuits, probation matters, jury trials, court calendars, and public case searches.

Magistrate Court of Fulton County

Address: 136 Pryor Street SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: (404) 613-5360
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
Services: Small claims cases, landlord-tenant disputes, garnishments, warrant applications, dispossessory actions, civil filings, mediation services, and court records access.

Fulton County Probate Court

Address: 136 Pryor Street SW, Suite C-230, Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: (404) 613-4070
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
Services: Marriage licenses, weapons carry permits, probate and estate matters, wills, guardianships, conservatorships, birth and death certificates, and mental health proceedings.

Fulton County Juvenile Court

Address: 395 Pryor Street SW, Suite 2117, Atlanta, GA 30312
Phone: (404) 523-5492
Services: Juvenile delinquency cases, child dependency matters, custody-related juvenile proceedings, child protection matters, and juvenile court services.

Clerk of Superior & Magistrate Courts

Address: 136 Pryor Street SW, Room 106, Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: (404) 613-5313
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
Services: Superior Court filings, criminal case records, civil filings, deed and real estate records, certified copies, subpoenas, passport services, eFiling access, marriage records, and public court records requests.

Law Enforcement Information

Fulton County Sheriff's Office

Address: 185 Central Avenue SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: (404) 612-5100
Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Services: Court security, inmate information, warrant services, civil process services, courthouse security, criminal investigations, jail operations, public records requests, fugitive services, and county law enforcement operations.

Fulton County Jail

Address: 901 Rice Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
Phone: (404) 613-2000
Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Services: Inmate information, inmate visitation, detention services, inmate processing, bonding information, jail administration, inmate medical services, and transportation services.

Fulton County Sheriff's Office – Civil Division

Address: 185 Central Avenue SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: (404) 612-4420
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
Services: Civil process services, evictions, garnishments, subpoenas, warrant services, and court order enforcement.

Fulton County Sheriff's Office – Warrant Division

Phone: (404) 612-5120
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
Services: Criminal warrant processing, warrant assistance, fugitive apprehension, warrant investigations, and court-related enforcement operations.

Atlanta Police Department

Address: 226 Peachtree Street SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: (404) 546-6900
Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Services: Police reports, crash reports, criminal investigations, traffic enforcement, patrol services, records requests, emergency response services, and community policing operation

Fulton County Marshals Department

Address: 160 Pryor Street SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: (404) 612-4451
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
Services: Evictions, warrant execution, courtroom security, fugitive services, civil enforcement, and court order enforcement operations.

Fulton County Police Department

Address: 4701 Fulton Industrial Boulevard SW, Atlanta, GA 30336
Phone: (404) 613-6600
Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Services: Patrol operations, criminal investigations, traffic enforcement, accident reporting, emergency response, and public safety services.

Major Hospitals and Trauma Centers

Grady Memorial Hospital

Phone: (404) 616-1000
Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Services: Level I trauma center, emergency department, trauma and critical care, burn center, stroke center, surgery, cardiac care, imaging, rehabilitation services, inpatient care, emergency medical services, and advanced trauma treatment.

Emory University Hospital Midtown

Phone: (404) 686-4411
Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Services: Emergency care, cancer care, cardiology, neurology, surgery, orthopedics, imaging, women's services, intensive care, and specialty inpatient treatment.

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital

Phone: (404) 605-5000
Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Services: Emergency department, cardiac care, stroke care, surgery, orthopedics, women's services, imaging, rehabilitation services, intensive care, and inpatient medical care.

Northside Hospital Atlanta

Phone: (404) 851-8000
Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Services: Emergency care, maternity and labor services, cancer treatment, cardiac services, surgery, orthopedics, women's health, neonatal intensive care, imaging, and inpatient treatment.

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite

Phone: (404) 785-5437
Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Services: Pediatric emergency care, pediatric trauma treatment, surgery, intensive care, imaging, rehabilitation services, specialty pediatric medicine, and inpatient care.

Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital

Phone: (678) 843-7001
Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Services: Cardiology, emergency care, surgery, cancer care, orthopedics, imaging, rehabilitation services, women's health services, and inpatient care.

Fulton County Board of Health

Phone: (404) 613-1303
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
Services: Public health services, immunizations, wellness screenings, women's health services, family planning, environmental health services, birth and death certificates, and community health programs.

Grady Marcus Trauma Center

Phone: (404) 616-1000
Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Services: Advanced trauma response, emergency surgery, trauma intensive care, rapid diagnostics, rehabilitation services, trauma recovery programs, and critical emergency treatment.

DMV Locations in Fulton County

Fulton County Tax Commissioner – Greenbriar Mall Service Center

Address: 2841 Greenbriar Parkway SW, Suite 124, Atlanta, GA 30331
Phone: (404) 613-6100
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Note: Handles vehicle registration, title transfers, tag renewals, license plates, and property tax payments. Driver's license services are not available at this location.
Services: Vehicle registration, title transfers, tag renewals, license plates, motor vehicle services, and property tax payments.

Fulton County Tax Commissioner – Downtown Service Center

Address: 141 Pryor Street SW, Suite 1085, Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: (404) 613-6100
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Note: Main county tag office for vehicle registration and title services. Driver's license testing and issuance are not available here.
Services: Vehicle registration, title transfers, tag renewals, license plates, and county motor vehicle services.

Fulton County Tax Commissioner – North Service Center

Address: 7741 Roswell Road, Suite 210, Sandy Springs, GA 30350
Phone: (404) 613-6100
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Note: Satellite office for registration and tag renewals. Driver's license services are not offered.
Services: Tag renewals, title transfers, vehicle registration assistance, and county tag office services.

Georgia Department of Driver Services – Atlanta South (Driver's Licenses)

Address: 2801 Candler Road, Decatur, GA 30034
Phone: (678) 413-8400
Hours: Tuesday–Friday, 7:30 AM–6:30 PM / Saturday, 7:30 AM–12:00 PM
Services: Driver's license issuance and renewal, written tests, road tests, REAL ID services, identification cards, CDL services, reinstatements, and driving records.

Georgia Department of Driver Services – Sandy Springs Customer Service Center

Address: 1155 Mt. Vernon Highway, Atlanta, GA 30338
Phone: (678) 413-8400
Hours: Tuesday–Friday, 7:30 AM–6:30 PM / Saturday, 7:30 AM–12:00 PM
Services: Driver's license renewals, REAL ID issuance, road tests, written exams, identification cards, reinstatement services, and driving history records.

Fulton County Motor Vehicle Self-Service Kiosks

Address: Multiple locations throughout Fulton County including Kroger and grocery retail centers
Services: Tag renewals, registration renewals, and decal printing services for eligible vehicles.

Fulton County Courthouse FAQs
Where do I report for jury duty in Fulton County?
Most jury duty service for Fulton County is handled through the Fulton County Superior Court Jury Assembly Room located at the Fulton County Courthouse in downtown Atlanta. Jurors should carefully review their jury summons for the exact reporting address, courtroom location, reporting time, and parking instructions, as some proceedings may be held at alternate judicial buildings.
Is parking available at the courthouse?
Yes. Paid public parking decks and surface lots are available near the Fulton County Courthouse and surrounding court buildings in downtown Atlanta. Parking availability can vary depending on the day and time, so arriving early is recommended. Jurors may receive specific parking instructions with their summons.
Can I bring my phone or electronics into the courthouse?
Cell phones are generally allowed in Fulton County courthouse facilities, but all visitors must pass through courthouse security screening. Phones typically must be silenced while inside courtrooms, and photography, video recording, and audio recording are usually prohibited without court approval. Certain devices or accessories may be restricted in secure areas.
How do I find someone in the Fulton County Jail?
Inmate information for the Fulton County Jail can typically be found through the Fulton County Sheriff's Office inmate search system or by contacting the jail directly. You may need the inmate's full name, booking number, or date of birth to search records. Jail staff can also provide information regarding visitation, bond status, and inmate custody details.