DAVID WEST & ASSOCIATES - Key Persons

Chastity joined David West & Associates in 2022 and is currently serving as one of the firms Legal Assistants/Receptionist. She was born and raised in Douglasville, Georgia, and now resides in Dallas, Georgia with her husband. Chastity previously worked in the Cobb County Superior Court Clerk's office where she was a Courtroom Clerk for twenty years. She enjoys being able to assist individuals and their families during their most challenging times. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family. Practice Areas Criminal Defense

In 2003, criminal defense attorney David S. West established his own law firm after working alongside another prominent criminal defense attorney for nine years. David West & Associates is located in Marietta, Georgia, and represents clients throughout the state for all types of criminal offenses. In addition, our law firm services clients nationwide in all federal crimes. David West is a well-known criminal defense lawyer who has been featured by media outlets such as CNN, Fox and 48 Hours for his work in high-profile cases. He has taken on very complex cases such as massive marijuana growing and trafficking operations. In a moment that was historic not only for Mr. West's career but for the law in Georgia as well, Mr. West successfully convinced a judge to dismiss the charges against a man who had a prescription for medical marijuana that was issued in Washington state. This was significant as it represented the first time a judge in Georgia had recognized the legality of marijuana prescriptions. Mr. West brings the same level of energy, dedication and skill to any type of criminal case, whether it is a juvenile criminal case or a federal case involving serious felony offenses. He represents clients facing criminal charges ranging from drug possession to homicide. Mr. West has recently won not guilty verdicts in burglary, aggravated assault and firearms cases and also had rape charges dismissed against a client by convincing the prosecutors that their evidence was flawed. It is these kinds of results that have established David West & Associates as one of the leading criminal defense law firms in Georgia and the Southeast. Attorney West is a also a life member of NORML, a group that advocates for the legalization of marijuana. He has handled many cases involving marijuana and possesses a sound understanding of the marijuana trade. His reputation as one of Georgia's leading drug and substance abuse lawyers has led to industry recognition, requests for speaking engagements and consultation with the national media on this and other criminal legal topics.