Farmington Family Lawyers

Jason Karasik is a Partner with Meriwether & Tharp, LLC. Jason obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia in 2008. After graduating from the University of Georgia, he began work as a policy fellow for Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue. Jason worked with the House Education Committee and the Senate Education and Youth Committee while doing education policy research. Additionally, he worked closely with the Governor's Policy Director in providing solutions for Georgia's education issues. Jason obtained his law degree from the University of Michigan Law School. While in law school, he received the Dean's Scholarship and was an Executive...

Attorney Sharon Jackson is an experienced legal advocate who can help you with all of your Georgia family law needs including divorce, legitimation, and child custody. We also handle prenuptial agreements, postnuptial agreements, equitable caregiver cases, adoption, alimony, equitable division of assets and debts, and grandparents' rights. With over 19 years of experience, she is skilled in the courtroom and the pre-litigation process, which is one of the most important phases in family law cases. We have brought or defended over a thousand cases and are ready to help you. We have the expertise needed to handle...

After 20 years of leading a successful litigation firm, Stacy Snyder Garguilo has joined the Law Firm of Daniels & Taylors. Stacy knows that adversity touches us all. More often than not it arrives at the most inopportune period of life.

Stacy came to Daniels & Taylor to focus specifically on her clients and their needs during their most testing moments. These stressful situations require the guidance of an objective expert, familiar with the most effective path to successful legal closure. Stacy Garguilo has the essential expertise to assist in critical legal matters. She has a track record of unyielding dedication...

I have personal and professional experience with the aftermath of divorce, and family violence. People are much more likely to hurt those whom they love than to hurt a stranger on the street. It is love that that stirs up into passion and sometimes erupts. I have found that time tends to cool down emotions. Often, people who love one another eventually forgive one another. Other times, splitting up is the only path to find peace.
I'm not here to judge you for who you decided to love. I'm here...

Mark Hill has an energetic passion that allows him to get things done in the Family Law / Divorce / Domestic relations area of law and also the Criminal Justice System that seem like magic.

Mark uses his nearly 30 years of legal experience to assist clients in Gwinnett County with their domestic relations.

Mark has friendly relationships with all the right people in many of the counties and courts. He uses several strategies to get your charges reduced, minimize probation or fines, or even have your charged DISMISSED!

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Patricia migrated from Jamaica to Atlanta, Georgia in 1990. She later graduated from Georgia State University with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies in 1997. Patricia gained significant technical customer relations and public records experience before enrolling at NSU College of Law, in Davie Florida, in the fall of 2004. She graduated in 2007 and returned home to the Atlanta area where she established her practice. Prior to joining Meriwether & Tharp, Patricia's solo practice, of over ten years, focused on Immigration and Family Law. She understands the complexities surrounding the intersection...

Our moto here at the firm is “Choose Experience, Get Resolution”. Since 1988, Mary Stearns-Montgomery has had tremendous success and a stellar reputation as a family law attorney. The practice began to grow almost immediately and now encompasses 4 office locations all over the Atlanta metro area. The main office in Marietta provides a comfortable and safe place for the firms client’s and their opponents to come together to work on a resolution. In 2010, Mary added Ryan Proctor as a partner. Then in 2013, Ryan moved his main office to the Buckhead location. ...

Aliyah Berry is an Attorney with Meriwether & Tharp, LLC. She graduated magna cum laude from Georgia State University, earning a dual degree in Philosophy and Political Science, before earning her Juris Doctorate from Duke University School of Law. Aliyah's passion for family law and advocacy began during her undergraduate studies, where she served as a victim advocate with Mosaic Georgia, a Sexual Assault Center and Children's Advocacy Center, providing emotional support to survivors and victims of sexual violence. Her dedication extended to her work with the Atlanta Legal Aid Society, where she assisted clients on various projects, including the Estate...

I was born in Madison, MS, and grew up in Rock Hill, SC. I completed my undergraduate studies at The University of Alabama Honors College, graduating summa cum laude with a bachelor's degree in Communicative Sciences. I then pursued my Juris Doctor at Georgia State University. During my time in law school, I volunteered at AVLF's Safe Families Office, where I drafted temporary protective orders for clients facing intimate partner abuse. I also took on the role of president of the Public Interest Law Association, where I organized large fundraising events that successfully raised about $30,000 annually to support the public...

Keesha was admitted to the New York bar in 2016, and the Georgia bar in 2021. She now dedicates her practice and passion to family law cases exclusively. Keesha has represented clients in hundreds of cases that include Prenuptial Agreements, Postnuptial Agreements, separate maintenance, divorce (contested and uncontested), asset division, alimony, child custody, child support, legitimation, Temporary Protective Orders, as well as contempt and modification cases. She is a skilled litigator with years of courtroom experience from making daily court appearances while practicing before the Supreme Court of New York, to handling hundreds of family law cases in various jurisdictions...

Shani Reid is an Associate with Meriwether & Tharp, LLC who practices family law. In 2012, Shani began practicing Social Security Disability with the largest disability provider in the United States, a practice which allowed her travel around the United States as well as Puerto Rico. After the illness of her mother, Shani focused her practice to the Atlanta Area and began advocating for parents and students as a Special Education attorney. Shani's advocacy eventually led her to into the area of family law where she feels particularly called to help families in transition. In her free time Shani enjoys zumba...

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Larry Tatum has been successfully assisting clients with their legal issues for over 2 decades. Prior to obtaining a law degree, he worked in the private sector for many years and applies his "real world" experience to your case. Providing personalized service, your case is never just another file folder to us. He is experienced, thorough and desires to help each client achieve the best outcome for their individual legal situation.

I pride myself on being an aggressive, understanding, and effective legal advocate for my clients.

With years of experience in the field of family law, Attorney Wallace approaches each case with a sense of eagerness and determination. Her top priority is to treat each client as an individual, with respect, honesty, and empathy. She understands that going through a family law case can be one of the most difficult times in a person's life and she is dedicated to being a supportive part of her client's team. Attorney Wallace has a special passion for cases involving children as she believes they are the most important people to consider when a family breaks up. In addition to...

When it comes to divorce and family law matters, The Ward Law Firm, PA, knows that everyone has different priorities. If you have children, it’s family first. If you have your own business or professional practice, that will feature prominently on your list of priorities. The Ward Law Firm, P.A., helps people in Lawrenceville and across Gwinnett County address every aspect of their divorce so they don’t have to put one before the other. We have been providing exemplary family law assistance to our clients for years. We treat every case like it is the most important case we have...

I am a solo attorney. Therefore, when you hire my firm, you can be sure that you’ll work directly with me and that I will personally handle your case. More than just doing the legal work, however, I am invested in your personal story and will strive to find a successful resolution to your family law matter. Although I am the firm’s only attorney, I don’t work alone. My dedicated staff members are equally committed to making clients feel welcome and seeking successful outcomes on their behalf. Because of our dual focus on professionalism and personal connection, the firm is...

Personally and professionally, Michelle has always strived to be a number of things, but top of that list has always been advocate. Having had many people advocate for her during her life Michelle understands exactly how important a voice for the voiceless can be. After graduating with her Bachelor of Art in Sociology from Purdue University, Michelle began her career in social work working with children and families in crisis dealing with various positions. Some requiring emergency intervention sometimes working with state providers and private providers. Michelle greatly enjoyed working with families but soon realized there were limitations to her...

Jennifer has been a managing partner here at Gibbs Tillery since graduating from Emory Law School in 2009. A dedicated and trial-tested family law and estate planning attorney, Jennifer helps clients navigate divorce, child custody and support, court order modification, guardianship, and estate planning cases.
A relentless advocate for civil rights and equality, Jennifer was at the forefront of the movement to legalize same-sex marriage for years before the Supreme Court extended marriage equality to same-sex couples in the 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges ruling.
Jennifer's attention to detail and commitment to providing every client with services custom-tailored to their unique...

Vernadette Broyles is an experienced family law attorney specializing in child custody, legitimations, and guardianships/conservatorships, and representing children as a Guardian Ad Litem in divorces and custody matters. Ms. Broyles is also an adoptive parent and adoption attorney helping couples expand their families in all types of contested and uncontested, relative, step-parent, agency, DFCS, international, and private adoptions. She is also a registered domestic mediator helping families find resolutions to their disputes. Ms. Broyles is well equipped to seek compassionate justice for families. She received her law degree from Harvard Law School in...

Colleen is a native of Detroit, Michigan but has spent the majority of her childhood and adult life in Georgia. Colleen graduated from Georgia State University in 2014 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice. She subsequently attended The University of Mississippi School of Law where she obtained her Juris Doctor in 2018. Colleen also spent her final year of law school at the University of Miami School of Law, where she simultaneously obtained her Master of Laws degree in Entertainment, Arts, and Sports Law in 2018. Having witnessed family and friends throughout her life navigate the various challenges...

Attorney Isaac F. Cotto is a graduate of Atlanta's John Marshall Law School. His practice areas include immigration, family, personal injury and criminal law. In addition to his legal experience, Mr. Cotto is a veteran of the United States Army, serving as a Military Police Officer for 5 years.

Morris earned his Juris Doctorate at Georgia State University's College of Law in 2013 and his Bachelor of Science in International Affairs from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 2006. After completing his undergraduate degree, Morris considered a career in academic philosophy. This plan changed after Morris completed the "Philosophy of Law" course at Georgia State University, when he realized that while philosophers typically end their discussions with journal entries, jurists end theirs with court orders backed by the power of the state. Morris has wide-ranging litigation experience, including family law, criminal defense, and personal injury casework, with an overwhelmingly successful...

At Spooner & Associates, P.C., we put our clients first. Our objective is to efficiently resolve each case with our client's interests at the forefront of every decision. We are a firm of skilled litigators who are aggressive in the courtroom. However, when it is in our client's best interests, we can handle cases through negotiation or methods of alternative dispute resolution, such as mediation.

Have you been charged with a crime in the Gwinnett County, GA area? For criminal law matters such as DUI, assault, battery, manslaughter, domestic violence, or theft crimes; a Lawrenceville criminal defense attorney can represent your case and fight for your rights. For the best criminal defense team with high qualifications and a vast amount of experience, our attorneys can give you the best legal advice and guide you through this stressful time in your life. For criminal offenses such as drug possession or trespassing, Robert L. Booker can help, give us a call today!

I am proud to fight for clients in Gwinnett County and metro Atlanta in the areas of criminal defense, bankruptcy, personal injury, contracts, and wills. My practice is based around the idea that a "one size fits all" style does NOT apply to legal representation. I understand that your wants and needs are likely different than another client’s, and I make sure to cater your representation around those goals. My firm makes sure you are heard both in and out of the courtroom. I understand that legal battles are extremely stressful. From our office in...

Cara Bass Schlosser graduated from University of South Carolina School of Law in May of 2019. Cara received her undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia in Business Management in May of 2015. Before law school, Cara worked as a Victim Witness Coordinator at the Gwinnett County Solicitor's Office serving victims of misdemeanor crimes, including victims of family violence. Cara also worked at a regional accounting firm as a University Recruiter meeting with college students around the Southeast. While Cara was in law school, she clerked for a local law firm in Duluth, Georgia where she gained experience in real estate...

McLeod Law Firm, P.C. provides quality legal representation for its clients across North Georgia. Our lawyers provide legal services for the following types of cases: personal injury, divorce, family law, criminal law, and business law. We pledge to always keep our clients fully informed, to work efficiently, and to promptly respond to our clients' needs. We continually update our practice to incorporate the most appropriate communication, technological, and legal advances in an effort to better serve our clients. We are located in historical downtown Gainesville, Georgia.

Kourtney Bernard-Rance was born and raised in East Brunswick, New Jersey. Although originally intending to study child psychology, Kourtney ultimately received her B.A. in family and child Studies from Montclair State University. Between her newly-recognized passion for working with families and children, and an internship with a nonprofit child advocacy organization as an assistant policy analyst, Kourtney decided her true career aspirations resided in the practice of law. Kourtney attended the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York. Believing that family law was destined to be her specialty, Kourtney took advantage of...

I represent individuals and businesses in various civil litigation matters, including select domestic relations and personal injury cases, as well as do a general practice. I also have been active in Henry County in public service activities and have served on multiple Boards including the General Practice and Trial Section of the State Bar of Georgia, Haven House (Henry County's domestic violence shelter), Leadership Henry, the Henry County Chamber of Commerce and am currently the President of Hands of Hope, which provides indigent medical services to residents of Henry County.

Allen Bodiford has practiced as a trial attorney for over 25 years, and has tried a wide variety of civil and criminal cases. Since 1987, Allen has had the pleasure and honor of representing clients in hundreds of bench trials and more than 25 jury trials, in cases of divorce and domestic relations, wrongful death, automobile accidents, tractor-trailer accidents, products liability, and medical malpractice, along with felony and misdemeanor criminal cases. Allen brings his years of litigation experience to bear in evaluating, preparing, and trying cases, as well as, settling cases when appropriate. Allen has obtained favorable...

Do you or someone you know have a case that has been denied by USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services), or before the immigration court? We take pride in giving our clients an honest assessment and of their immigration case including a case strategy and the likelihood of success. The Belline Law Firm, LLC handles immigration applications, deportation defense, and family & criminal matters surrounding immigration.

Teresa Garcia's practice concentrates in the field of Family Law and Adoptions. She handles contested and uncontested divorces, child custody, child support, alimony, visitation, paternity/legitimation, amendment of birth certificates, name changes, enforcement of judicial orders, post-judgment agreements, family violence protective orders and prenuptial agreements. Ms. Garcia handles contested and uncontested adoptions for relative adoptions, step-parent adoptions, independent adoptions (where adoptive parents are not related to the child), agency adoptions, adult adoptions, domestication of foreign adoptions, and re-adoptions. She represents clients in all metro-Atlanta counties including the outer counties of Georgia. She is fluent in Spanish.

With a wealth of experience in criminal defense, family law, and mediation, Kristal brings a unique perspective to her practice. She graduated magna cum laude with a B.A. in Political Science from Spelman College and later earned her Doctor of Law from Emory University. Kristal's passion for understanding legal systems across borders led her to Sydney, Australia, where she studied comparative international health and environmental law while in law school. Following her graduation, Kristal served as a law clerk for The Honorable Lenwood A. Jackson and worked as a prosecuting attorney before establishing her own successful practice. With a deep...

When you need an advocate in the family law system, give Sarah a call for caring, no-nonsense legal advice and representation. Sarah understands that each case is unique and deserves thoughtful attention and an individualized approach. Sarah provides solution focused representation, whether in the courtroom or settlement, working with each client to attain results that work for them. Whether the case is straightforward or complex, Sarah guides her clients through the options available to them so they can feel comfortable making informed decisions. Sarah Richardson Trahan is an associate attorney with Coleman, Chambers & Rogers, LLP in Gainesville, Georgia. Sarah...

I joined SM&P in the summer of 2019, bringing 24 years of experience in family law. She possesses a keen ability to cut to the chase regarding issues pertaining to contested divorce and divorce mediations and settlements, modifications, legitimization, and custody disputes. Her passion for adoption cases, including foreign, contested, same-sex couple, agency, relative and step-parent, third party independent, DFCS, and interstate (ICPC) has had a hugh impact on your legal career. She has finalized over 700 adoptions in her career as part of her family law focus. Because of her deep and broad knowledge of adoption, she was part of...

Johnny Ramirez Castaneda has been practicing law in the areas of criminal law and family law since 1999. Mr. Castaneda has handled thousands of cases.