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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.
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Chat withState: Georgia
Acquired: 2007
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State: Nevada
Acquired: 2003
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3725 Lawrenceville Suwanee Road, Suite A4, Suwanee, GA, 30024
43 Client Reviews
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Posted by Adam | July 26, 2013 | Criminal Defense
Wouldn't be here without Amy
Over the past 13 months, I faced the realization that my freedom and livelihood was in jeopardy. I was accused of some things that could have put me away for some time. Although my career has been slightly altered, my freedom still exists and my life has been forever redeemed. I owe everything I have...
Posted by Traci | July 22, 2013 | Child Custody
Temporary Order in another Circuit-Amy has been fantastic
Amy has been working on a Temporary Order for me that is currently through another circuit. My ex-husband and I have been divorced since 2006, and he had custody until May 2012. A sudden chain of events resulted in the Temporary Order for my two children, then ages 15 and 10, to move 2.5 hours away ...
Posted by Kate | June 26, 2013 | Divorce & Separation
Always There
Amy handled my divorce very recently. I didn't think I could afford an attorney. My sister had been through a divorce a few years ago and it nearly bankrupted my mom. I contacted several different attorneys and the more attorneys I met with the more discouraged I became. Then I met Amy. She took the ...
Posted by Tabitha | June 26, 2013 | Child Support
Great Lawyer
I hired Mrs. Carter, with the law offices of Epps and Pilgram, to help me handle a child support matter. I went through two lawyers before finding Mrs. Carter and nothing was being done to help my case. She got us back in the courtroom and made things happen. She is smart, aggressive, and professi...
Posted by James | June 05, 2012
Excellant Lawyer
I would really like to thank Ms. Carter for all her help in solving my legal issues. She was very professional, extremely knowledgable about the area of law, and she fought with all conviction for me. Thank you!! I would recommend her and the firm for any issue.
"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)."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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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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
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
2013 - Present
Forsyth County Chamber of CommerceMember
2007 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember
2003 - Present
Clark County Bar AssociationMember
2007 - 2009
Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of GeorgiaChild Fatality Review Board
Guilty and he is serving 50 years in Prison
Serving 10 Years
2003
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2009
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Child Fatality/Child Abuse
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Child Abuse Protocol
2020
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Legal Answers
Can I get a divorce if my wife is pregnant?
19 Nov 2013
Simple Battery Charge: Mother lied about incident to have daughter put in jail.
21 Aug 2013
Is it legally okay for DFACS to talk to my children at their school, without my knowledge?
26 Aug 2013