Family Law
We will guide you through personal legal challenges, like divorce or child custody, helping you get the best possible results.
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Personal Injury
We will stand up against big companies like insurance providers, and their armies of lawyers, fighting for the compensation you deserve.
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Criminal Defense
With a former prosecutor on our team, we will cover all angles to protect your rights, your freedom and your future.
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A Distinguished Law Firm With A Reputation For Results

At the law office of Margaret Gettle Washburn, P.C., we provide high-quality legal counsel and representation focused on our clients and their needs. Led by our founding attorney Margaret Gettle Washburn, our attorneys and legal staff put their extensive experience to work to reach positive results for our clients in all aspects of family law, personal injury, workers' compensation, criminal defense, estate planning and general litigation, including complex civil and criminal appeals.

Experienced And Knowledgeable Legal Representation

The quality of your legal counsel can greatly influence the outcome of your case — whether you are facing a divorce, criminal charges, a lawsuit or any other legal concern. As experienced negotiators and accomplished trial lawyers, we are always prepared to do what it takes to serve the needs of our clients. When you need a skilled and dependable attorney in Gwinnett County, Jackson County or Barrow County, we are proud to serve you.

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What Our Clients Say

Excellent Attorney!!!!

Excellent lawyer and firm as a whole! During this trying time, Margaret and her staff always made me feel comfortable and like I was part of their family. Margaret is responsive; she follows up and follows through! I will recommend Margaret Washburn to anyone I know going through a divorce! She is helpful, patient and has awesome assistants! - Kim

Firm News

Duluth Municipal Court Associate Judges

The Duluth Municipal Court adjudicates cases arising out of alleged violations of local ordinances and certain state laws. The court is headed by Chief Judge and Court Administrator Charles L. Barrett III and assisted by court staff. Municipal courts are the largest class of courts in the state of Georgia, managing almost a million cases annually.

Duluth Municipal Court Associate Judges

The Duluth City Council voted recently to reappoint Judge Margaret Washburn, Judge Chung Lee and Judge Claude Mason to serve as Duluth Municipal Court Associate Judges for 2017-2018.

What Sets Our Firm Apart

Our principal lawyer, Margaret Gettle Washburn, is an influential leader at our firm and in the community. Ms. Washburn is a former state prosecutor who has practiced law for over 35 years. She currently serves as:

Chief Judge, City of Sugar Hill
Associate Judge, Duluth Municipal Court
Associate Judge, City of Berkeley Lake
Chair, Council of Municipal Court Judges Training Council (June 2016 - present)
Special Master by appointment by the Supreme Court of Georgia

Member, Criminal Justice Reform Committee; Probation Sub-committee
Member, Judicial Council Standing Committee on Education and Training
Master, Charles Longstreet Weltner Family Inn of Court

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To discuss your legal needs with a member of our team, please call 770-676-1191 or complete our online contact form. We provide confidential legal consultations at our law office in Lawrenceville, and we are available to make jail, hospital and home visits at the convenience of potential clients.

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