Amy Marie Carter

Amy Marie Carter

4.4
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 22 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Suwanee, GA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

3725 Lawrenceville Suwanee Road, Suite A4, Suwanee, GA

About Amy

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 70%

Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, DFCS

70%
Criminal Defense 20%

Specialize in Child Molestation and other sexual-related crimes.

23 years

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 18 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2007

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Nevada for 22 years

State: Nevada

Acquired: 2003

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Banks Stubbs McFarland

3725 Lawrenceville Suwanee Road, Suite A4, Suwanee, GA, 30024

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Amy Marie Carter's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.4 /5.0

43 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 43 reviews

Posted by Natasha | April 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Family

Amy and her team were amazing!

I highly recommend Amy Carter and her exceptional team. From our initial consultation, Amy demonstrated a profound understanding of my situation and instilled a sense of trust and confidence that she would advocate for my best interests throughout the process. Despite unforeseen delays, which were be...yond the control of Amy and her team, she consistently kept me informed and provided clear explanations of each step involved. Amy's dedication to understanding my personal needs and circumstances was evident, as she took the time to build a rapport that made me feel comfortable and secure in sharing all necessary details, including those concerning my child. Her empathetic approach and unwavering commitment have resulted in a fresh start for my son and me, for which I am immensely grateful. I cannot thank Amy Carter and her team enough for their hard work, perseverance, and the encouragement they provided throughout this journey. Their professionalism and care have made a significant positive impact on our lives. Thank you, Amy Carter, and your outstanding team!

Posted by Cathy | August 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Awesome Attorney

Amy did an excellent t job representing me in my divorce case. She was very easy to deal with and she made a hard experience easier because of her care and concern for me as her client. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a good divorce attorney. Cathy M.

Posted by anonymous | August 05, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Hired wrong person

My Spouse is a high conflict person. Amy was bad choice as Attorney for me. She was almost impossible to reach and did not seem to care about issues. Divorce finalized without great results. Wish I hired someone else.

Posted by anonymous | July 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Overwhelmed

Unfortunately I was going through a rough divorce in the summer of 2019 and a trying child custody hearing. Ms Carter laid out the case before me and explained how it would go. After that she seemed overwhelmed and extremely unresponsive to any of my calls or requests. To me she was outmatched by the... other side and I hardly have custody with my daughter. I know it’s never easy being the father in a custody case and 9/10 times it will always go in the mothers favor. I just wish Ms Carter would have been better.

Posted by Kristina | June 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Outstanding Attorney

I have recommended Amy to quite a few people and they have all hired her. My case was fairly easy, well as easy as a divorce could be. She walked me through it and was fair to both sides. My sisters case was not easy at all and I saw a different side of her. I saw Amy fight for my sister and her chil...dren. She wasn’t backing down. She was thorough, kind, straight to the point and stern. I read some reviews about communication, I believe she is no different than any attorney. I’ve had a different one in the past for a car accident and he NEVER called or kept me updated. Amy Carter always communicates when she has information to share. If you want a hard working attorney, contact her!

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Amy Marie Carter's Lawyer Endorsements

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Marcy Hanks

Family lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I highly recommend Amy for any type of family law case. She zealously represented her client in a professional manner and was always focused on what was best for her client (not how she could make the most from the case)."

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Joseph Zdrilich

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have litigated several cases with Amy. She is smart, sensible, always prepared, but most importantly, she will not back away from a fight. Her energy and professionalism serve her clients well. She has my highest endorsement."

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Ryan Bramblett

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Amy is an extremely talented lawyer!"

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Benjamin Green

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Amy is an excellent attorney with several years of experience under her belt. Her knowledge of the law, local courtroom procedure, and judges preferences is invaluable."

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Theodore Spaulding

Litigation lawyer | Nov 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Amy on a large medical malpractice case before and her knowledge and abilities are superb. Very dedicated lawyer."

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Morris Wiltshire

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Amy Carter is an outstanding attorney with the kind of background and experience people need in their lawyer. Amy is personable, smart and tough. Her experience as a prosecutor gives Amy valuable insider knowledge and understanding of how criminal courts work and she is able to use this special knowledge to help her clients. If you need legal help in the Gwinnett County Area you should call Amy Carter."

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William Healan

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Amy since she was a prosecutor. She commands attention in the courtroom, and will work hard to win her case. Now that she is in private practice, she will be an asset to anyone that hires her."

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Cynthia Cason

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am a former co-worker of Amy's and have worked with her as opposing counsel on cases since then. Amy is a zealous advocate for her clients and is wonderful in the courtroom. She has vast litigation experience on a variety of types of cases, including criminal, family law, and personal injury matters."

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Jacob Stidham

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Philip Pilgrim

General practice lawyer | Mar 10

Relationship: Co-worker

"Whether your issues are domestic, personal injury, or criminal; Amy is an invaluable resource for all of your legal needs. She has worked in the large firm environment, the DA's office as a special victims prosecutor, and in the small firm environment which gives her special insight into all types of opposing counsel. I would not hesitate to call Amy if I had a need for her services."

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Kyle Epps

Child abuse lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Co-worker

"If you have been falsely charged with a crime against a special victim, Amy Carter is one of the few lawyers who can help you. She has more experience with the special victims than most of the lawyers twice her age. She always fights for her clients"

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Ryan Bramblett

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

10 Best Female Attorneys, American Institute of Family Law Lawyers

2003

Trial Advocacy Award, California Western School of Law

2002

Trial Advocacy Award, California Western School of Law

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Owner, Carter Pilgrim

2008 - Present

Solicitor, City of Commerce

2009 - 2013

Partner, The Law Offices Of Epps & Pilgrim

2008 - 2009

Assistant District Attorney, Jackson County District Attorney's Office

2006 - 2007

Supervising Associate, Springel & Fink, LLP

2005 - 2006

Deputy District Attorney, Clark County District Attorney's Office

2003 - 2005

Associate, Springel & Fink, LLP

Associations

2013 - Present

Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce

Member

2007 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

Member

2003 - Present

Clark County Bar Association

Member

2007 - 2009

Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia

Child Fatality Review Board

Sample of Legal Cases

State of Georgia v. Robert Mills

Guilty and he is serving 50 years in Prison

State of Georgia v. Daniel Fannin

Serving 10 Years

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Education

2003

California Western (San Diego)

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

University of California

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2009

Monthly MDT Conference

Child Abuse

2009

Monthly MDT Conference

Child Abuse

2009

Monthly MDT Conference

Child Abuse

2009

Monthly MDT Conference

Child Abuse

2009

Child Fatality

Child Fatality

2008

Monthly MDT Conference

Child Abuse

2008

Monthly MDT Conference

Child Abuse

2008

Monthly MDT Conference

Child Abuse

2008

Monthly MDT Conference

Child Abuse

2008

Monthly MDT Conference

Child Abuse

2008

Monthly MDT Conference

Child Abuse

2008

Child Fatality

Child Fatality

2007

Monthly MDT Conference

Child Abuse

2007

Monthly MDT Conference

Child Abuse

2007

Monthly MDT Conference

Child Abuse

2007

Monthly MDT Conference

Child Abuse

2007

Monthly MDT Conference

Child Abuse

2007

Monthly MDT Conference

Child Abuse

2007

Child Fatality

Child Fatality/Child Abuse

2007

Child Abuse Protocol Seminar

Child Abuse Protocol

Publications

2020

Georgia Trial Lawyers Association Criminal

2008

Jackson County Child Abuse Protocol Child Abuse Protocol

Languages

English

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