Margaret Gettle Washburn

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Margaret Gettle Washburn

also known as Margaret Gettle Washburn, P.C.

4.5
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 46 years

Family Lawyer at Lawrenceville, GA
Practice Areas: Family, Car Accidents, Criminal Defense, Workers Compensation

4799 Sugarloaf Parkway, Bldg. J, Margaret Gettle Washburn, P.C., Lawrenceville, GA

About Margaret

Biography

Experienced Legal Counsel You Need and Deserve in Gwinnett County and the surrounding communities

Compassionate, Effective and Experienced Legal Guidance in All Aspects of Domestic and Family Law

We will fight aggressively for you to get you the compensation that you deserve.

Former prosecutor on your side to protect your rights, your freedom and your future.

Get the compensation you deserve for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Family 40%

41 years

40%
Car Accident 25%

25%
Criminal Defense 25%

25%
Workers Compensation 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2015
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 46 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1979

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Margaret Gettle Washburn, P.C.

4799 Sugarloaf Parkway, Bldg. J, Margaret Gettle Washburn, P.C., Lawrenceville, GA, 30044

washburnlawoffices.com/

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Margaret Gettle Washburn's Reviews

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4.5 /5.0

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Posted by anonymous | October 21, 2025

Excellent Lawyer

I disagree with any negative review of this attorney. She is compassionate, very knowledgeable and knows her business. The consultation was what I needed to hear and I will not hesitate to hire her when the time comes.

Posted by anonymous | July 12, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Loved her.

She was through and straight to the point. I was lazy about getting anything she needed. Her staff was fantastic.. divorce is messy, they kept my best interest at hand. I convinced my ex to deal exclusively with this law frim after her lawyer went through all her escrow. Margaret was more than happy... to facilitate our situation.

Posted by Lucy | January 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family

Margaret was amazing

I hired Margaret to deal with a complicated family matter. She sure put her experience to work for me. I strongly recommend Margaret and her firm.

Posted by Kathleen | August 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

She cares deeply and has your back

Margaret has worked with me during a contentious battle to change the terms of my original divorce (finalized with a different attorney). She is very knowledgeable about other cases pertaining to my situation and has been tenacious and innovative in her handling of my case. I would trust her with any...thing.

Posted by Jordan | August 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Amazing guidance and efficiency.

Ms Washburn has 30+ years of experience and it undeniably shows in her work ethic and willingness to obtain he best result for her clients. Recently hired her to take care of some enormous fines that I had wrongfully been made responsible to pay for and within one courtroom visit she got every penny ...dismissed after maybe 30 mins of being there. It absolutely blew me away. Her relationship with the courtroom officials is exactly what you want in an attorney being that they clearly hold her in the highest of regards and respects based on her reputation and integrity. If you need honesty met with efficiency in an attorney then Margaret Washburn is who you need to call. She’s a slam dunk.

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Margaret Gettle Washburn's Lawyer Endorsements

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Anthony Zezima

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. She always comes prepared, whether it is court, mediation, an office meeting, or a phone call between counsel."

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Thomas Maddox

Family lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Margaret is a smart cookie and good at what she does!"

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Timothy Bishop

Family lawyer | Jun 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I had the pleasure of meeting Margaret last year. She has decades of knowledge and experience with complex family law matters. This is valuable when it comes to crafting appropriate legal solutions for clients."

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Peter Lampros

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Timothy Bishop

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2026

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Best of Gwinnett Law Firm 2015, 2016, 2017, Voted Best of Gwinnett Law Firm 2015, 2016, 2017

2016

The Frost Ward Lifetime Achievement Award, CMCJ,, Council for Municipal Court Judges

Work Experience

1984 - Present

Managing Partner, Margaret Gettle Washburn, P.C.

1981 - 1983

Assistant Solicitor, DeKalb County Solicitor's Office

Associations

1995 - Present

Gwinnett County Bar Association

President

Sample of Legal Cases

RW and DRW for the Estate of JW

Successful negotiation of a UM claim

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Education

1979

Emory University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1976

Oglethorpe University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2018

Municipal Court Judges Practice & Law Update

Municipal Court Judges for New Judge Orientation

Publications

2017

Gwinnett County Bar Association Newsletter, November 2017 “Family Law Update: What does "artificial insemination" mean? PATTON v. VANTERPOOL,” 302 Ga. 253, Supreme Court of Georgia, S17A0767

Languages

English

Spanish

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