Amanda first started in the field of family law 2010 as an intern at a prominent firm while attending the Georgia Institute of Technology for her undergraduate degree. After graduating from Georgia Tech, she left to pursue her law degree at the Charleston School of Law.
During her first and second years of law school, Amanda worked extensively with Charleston Pro Bono Legal Services (CPBLS) helping pro se litigants to prepare and file divorce, child custody and visitation documents. Volunteering at CPBLS only enhanced Amanda's passion for the field of family law and her desire to help others. During her final year of law school, Amanda interned at a prominent family law practice in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina where she gained in-depth knowledge of child custody proceedings and had the opportunity to work one-on-one with a number of clients. Upon earning her law degree, Amanda returned home to Georgia. Amanda has been practicing family law exclusively since February 2015, and was recently awarded the Super Lawyers "Rising Star" award for 2022.
Amanda currently resides in Forsyth County with her husband and their two children.
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Posted by Asha | July 1, 2025 | Hired Attorney
I had to change attorney mid way through my divorce because I was being charged outrageously compared to the work being done. No legal advice whatsoever and I felt never had my best interest at any point. Don't waste your money! Plenty of other divorce attorneys out there. Do your research.
Posted by Erin | July 10, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Amanda Gallardo represented me during my divorce and made it as quick and painless as possible. I believe she fought for me to get the maximum settlement and I was very pleased with the outcome. Her response time to emails were amazing, even on nights and weekends! When she would write me emails, ...
Posted by Chris | December 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Amanda was very responsive and knowledgeable. She saw my case through with what I consider to be very favorable results and as little stress as you could reasonably expect.
Posted by John | March 7, 2019 | Hired Attorney
I worked with Meriwether and Tharp for a number of years and I found the firm to be top notch and very professional. I worked primary with Amanda over this period and I could not give her enough praise. A divorce with children involved is one of the most painful experiences one with go through. Ama...
Posted by Ryan | January 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Amanda was there to answer every question and comfort every emotion. She is thoughtful and she is thorough. She helped me through the entire process. I highly recommend her. I was more than pleased with her service.
"Amanda came to us as a newly minted attorney fresh from her bar exam. She is intelligent, hard working and dedicated to mastering the law. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have seen her grow and mature as a skilled attorney and negotiator. She is hard working, diligent attorney. While she fights for her clients, she still tries to be a voice of reason to make sure that they are making the right decision. Sometimes this means telling the clients something they do not want to hear, but she does it in a way that demonstrates she really does care about their overall situation."
"I heartily endorse Amanda. She is a passionate and zealous advocate, yet a reasonable and professional attorney. She offers straightforward and compassionate advice for her clients."
"Amanda is a very hard working attorney who is passionate about her work and advocating for her clients' rights. She does an exceptional job keeping her clients informed and communicating with them about the law and strategy for their case, and her empathy and compassion puts her clients at ease through a diffult time."
"Amanda is an incredibly hard working attorney. Amanda is very compassionate and understanding. She communicates well with her clients and will not hesitate to fight for their best interests."
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Divorce and separation lawyer
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2022
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2012
CALI Excellence Award - Legal Writing, Charleston School of Law
2023 - Present
Assistant Attorney, Vayman & Teitelbaum, PC
2015 - 2023
Associate Attorney, Meriwether & Tharp, LLC
2013 - 2014
Intern, The Ramsdale Law Firm
2012 - 2013
Intern, Charleston Pro Bono Legal Services
2010 - 2011
Intern, Meriwether & Tharp, LLC
2015 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember
2015 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
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JD - Juris Doctor
2011
BS - Bachelor of Science
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