I was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. My dad is one of the Vice President's of Penske Truck Leasing and we moved around a lot during and after high school. I graduated in 1996 from Frisco High School in Frisco, Texas. I moved to California and went to college at Univeristy of California, Irvine. After college, I immediately began law school and graduated in 2003 from California Western School of Law in San Diego, CA. While in law school, I focused heavily on my trial advocacy skills. I worked at both the San Diego Public Defender's office and the San Diego District Attorney's office. Before graduating law school, I tried two misdemeanor jury trials under the third year practice act.
After graduating, I moved to Las Vegas for me to start my legal career. I began working for a law firm called Springel and Fink where I immediatley learned how to take and defend depositions as well as mediate very large cases. I left Springel and Fink to get my trial feet wet and began working at the Clark Couty District Attorney's office. I tried a lot of felony jury trials from gang related cases to attempted murder and armed robbbery. I moved back to Atlanta in 2007.
When we moved to Atlanta, I began working for the Jackson County District Attorney's Office. I specialized in the prosecution of sex-related crimes, including child molestation, rape, and sexual exploitation of children. In 2009, I was approached by Epps and Pilgrim to join their team and to come out into private practice.
At Epps and Pilgrim, I primarily focused on family law cases. I specialized in divorce, modification of child custody and support, contempt, legitimation, as well as DFCS cases. I still keep my hands in the criminal practice, however, I primarily focused on the sex crimes cases. I practice in Gwinnett, Forsyth, Hall, Dawson, Jackson and Barrow Counties.
In October 2013, my partner Phil Pilgrim and I left Law Offices of Epps and Pilgrim and opened up Carter Pilgrim. Our office is located in Suwanee, Georgia and we offer services for criminal defense, family law, personal injury and business litigation cases. We look forward to helping you!
On January 1, 2022, Carter Pilgim merged with Banks Stubbs McFarland. We are so excited about our new team and are ready to help you with all of your legal needs. For more information about Amy's journey feel free to read personal bio on the Banks Stubbs website.
Practice areas
Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, DFCS
Specialize in Child Molestation and other sexual-related crimes.
19 years
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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GA | Active Member in Good Standing | 2007 | 04/17/2022 |
NV | Inactive | 2003 | 02/23/2013 |
Legal answers | 19 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2020 |
10 Best Female Attorneys | American Institute of Family Law Lawyers | 2018 |
Trial Advocacy Award | California Western School of Law | 2003 |
Trial Advocacy Award | California Western School of Law | 2002 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner | Carter Pilgrim | 2013 - Present |
Solicitor | City of Commerce | 2008 - Present |
Partner | The Law Offices Of Epps & Pilgrim | 2009 - 2013 |
Assistant District Attorney | Jackson County District Attorney's Office | 2008 - 2009 |
Supervising Associate | Springel & Fink, LLP | 2006 - 2007 |
Deputy District Attorney | Clark County District Attorney's Office | 2005 - 2006 |
Associate | Springel & Fink, LLP | 2003 - 2005 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce | Member | 2013 - Present |
State Bar of Georgia | Member | 2007 - Present |
Clark County Bar Association | Member | 2003 - Present |
Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia | Child Fatality Review Board | 2007 - 2009 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Georgia Trial Lawyers Association | Criminal | 2020 |
Jackson County Child Abuse Protocol | Child Abuse Protocol | 2008 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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California Western (San Diego) | JD - Juris Doctor | 2003 |
University of California | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2000 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Monthly MDT Conference | Child Abuse | 2009 |
Monthly MDT Conference | Child Abuse | 2009 |
Child Fatality | Child Fatality | 2009 |
Monthly MDT Conference | Child Abuse | 2009 |
Monthly MDT Conference | Child Abuse | 2009 |
Monthly MDT Conference | Child Abuse | 2008 |
Monthly MDT Conference | Child Abuse | 2008 |
Monthly MDT Conference | Child Abuse | 2008 |
Child Fatality | Child Fatality | 2008 |
Monthly MDT Conference | Child Abuse | 2008 |
Monthly MDT Conference | Child Abuse | 2008 |
Monthly MDT Conference | Child Abuse | 2008 |
Child Abuse Protocol Seminar | Child Abuse Protocol | 2007 |
Monthly MDT Conference | Child Abuse | 2007 |
Monthly MDT Conference | Child Abuse | 2007 |
Child Fatality | Child Fatality/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 |
Case name | Outcome |
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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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Marcy Hanks, Family Attorney on May 6, 2021
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).
Joseph Zdrilich, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jan 31, 2018
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.
Ryan Bramblett, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 2, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Amy is an extremely talented lawyer!
Benjamin Green, Divorce and separation Attorney on Dec 19, 2013
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.
Theodore Spaulding, Litigation Attorney on Nov 25, 2013
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.
Morris Wiltshire, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 21, 2013
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.
William Healan, Divorce and separation Attorney on Nov 21, 2013
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.
Cynthia Cason, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 22, 2013
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.
Jacob Stidham, Divorce and separation Attorney on Aug 8, 2013
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer.
Philip Pilgrim, General practice Attorney on Mar 10, 2011
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.
Kyle Epps, Child abuse Attorney on Feb 15, 2011
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