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also known as Margaret Gettle Washburn, P.C.
Our law firm is a general trial practice that focuses primarily on complex and high asset domestic litigation, including divorce, child custody and child support, and contempt actions; criminal defense in State and Superior Courts, Juvenile Courts and Magistrate Courts. We also practice in the area of workers compensation and personal injury.
For criminal defense matters, call and ask for Houston Washburn, voted Top 40 Under Criminal Defense Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers of America.
Margaret Washburn is a former State prosecutor, a Municipal Court Judge and practicdes full time. She is a Past President of the Council for Municipal Court Judges and Past President of the Gwinnett County Bar Association.
We have developed our client base through our reputation in the community and through involvement in the community, including the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce, the Lawrenceville Kiwanis Club, and participating in the Georgia High School Mock Trial program since 1988, among other civic activities.
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41 years
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State: Georgia
Acquired: 1979
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4799 Sugarloaf Parkway, Bldg. J, Margaret Gettle Washburn, P.C., Lawrenceville, GA, 30044
washburnlawoffices.com/
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23 Client Reviews
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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 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 Robb | August 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family
Repeat client
I guess a lot of people can have an opinion one way or another but after the success of my first modification in 2015, unfortunately I’m having to go through another modification this year (2018) and I gladly put my money where my mouth is. Margaret and Scott have taken in my children and my case a...
Posted by Kenyatta | August 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Priceless and Awesome
I could not imagine in a million years that I would need an attorney for child custody, but after being subpoenaed and hiring an unqualified attorney, Margaret was recommended to me and it has been one of the best decision in my life. Price·less (adjective): so precious that its value cannot be de...
Posted by anonymous | January 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Excellent Law Firm Team
I had the pleasure of working with the attorney team of Margaret Washburn & Scott Mitchell, along with Cheri, Alex & Nancy over a 3.5 year contentious divorce. The team worked hard in representing me across the gamut of mental health evaluations, mediation and court hearings I was subjected to. The...
"I endorse this lawyer. She always comes prepared, whether it is court, mediation, an office meeting, or a phone call between counsel."
"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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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
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
1984 - Present
Managing Partner, Margaret Gettle Washburn, P.C.
1981 - 1983
Assistant Solicitor, DeKalb County Solicitor's Office
1995 - Present
Gwinnett County Bar AssociationPresident
Successful negotiation of a UM claim
1979
JD - Juris Doctor
1976
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2018
Municipal Court Judges for New Judge Orientation
2018
2018
2017
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