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Rely On Our Experience When You Need Legal Help

People rarely call an attorney when things are going well in their lives. Most people contact an attorney because they face a legal problem that they need assistance solving. Whether you need an attorney because you were injured in an accident, you face criminal charges, for a family law matter, or for some other reason, you want an attorney who will truly listen to your needs and has the experience to help you meet those needs.

At the law firm of Margaret Gettle Washburn, P.C., we provide professional and dependable legal representation across a variety of legal matters. From our office in Lawrenceville, we serve clients throughout the Atlanta area. Our experienced attorneys and staff work as a team to achieve the best result possible for every client.

Founding attorney Margaret Gettle Washburn is a former state prosecutor with over 35 years of legal experience. She currently presides as Chief Judge for the city of Sugar Hill. Learn more about the qualifications of the attorneys at our law firm here:

We Help You Move Forward

Our legal team has the knowledge, skills and drive to help members of our community move past their current legal challenges and on to a brighter future. We work diligently to achieve the best possible outcomes for our clients in all aspects of domestic and family law, workers’ compensation, personal injury, criminal law, estate planning and probate, and general litigation. This includes skillful negotiation, trial preparation, litigation, mediation and meeting with families in times of crisis.

Clients who choose to work with our firm benefit from:

  • The high-quality service we provide. While each case we handle is unique, our goal is to always provide the premier representation that has made this firm the gold standard in our community.
  • Our standing in the community. We are involved in community service and charitable organizations. Ms. Washburn is a member of the Kiwanis Club of Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County Chamber of Commerce and a longtime participant of the State Bar of Georgia High School Mock Trial program. Her decades of professional and volunteer service have enabled our firm to build relationships with judges, prosecutors and others that we leverage to serve our clients.
  • Experienced, knowledgeable legal counsel. Our attorneys and paralegals have a comprehensive understanding of our practice areas.

“I try to practice law in a manner that is efficient, especially as it relates to the cases that affect people, their children, their property, their money and their liberty.” — Ms. Washburn

Find Out How We Can Help

To discuss your legal concerns privately with a lawyer at our firm, please call 770-637-8695 or fill out this form to contact us. We provide initial consultations for potential criminal defense and personal injury clients.

We are available to make jail, hospital and home visits at the convenience of potential clients. We represent clients throughout Gwinnett County, Jackson County, Barrow County and the surrounding areas.

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