Justin James Wyatt

Justin James Wyatt

4.1
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 32 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Marietta, GA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Criminal Defense

242 Lawrence St, Marietta, GA

About Justin

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Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 32 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1993

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 32 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1993

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Wyatt Law Group

242 Lawrence St, Marietta, GA, 30060

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Justin James Wyatt's Reviews

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4.1 /5.0

42 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 11 reviews | Divorce & Separation

Posted by anonymous | July 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Don’t-WARNING!

If you are a single mom who is vulnerable and has little money, do not hire Justin. No contract, no work for me after waiting patiently for a year. He is in cahoots with defendants’ attorneys and always sticks up for the man, the defendant in his single mom divorce cases. He took my entire savings, n...o contract, he took advantage of me and hurt me financially. He refused to give me a refund and never did anything for me or produce an invoice justifying what I have paid in ADVANCE IN GOOD FAITH for. Only takes cash under the table. I know other clients of his, just like me, and he’s done it to them all. Thank God I had it and fired him before my court date. I truly believe he was going to ruin or sabotage me in court. I have only one chance to fight for everything I deserve, am entitled to, and qualify for, I got rid of hm before he potentially ruined mine and my child’s future.

Posted by Sean | September 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Good in the beginning, failure and NO SHOW when it counted

I hired Justin to represent me during my divorce. In the beginning, it was going well as he provided solid counsel and seemed to be very sharp, and all about doing the right thing and representing me in the best fashion possible. The large challenge in my case, was the custody of my child and doing w...hat was best for her, in conjunction with how the split of the proceeds would go as it related the marital home. As I am not a family law attorney, I expressed what I was willing to agree to, he carried my wished to the opposing lawyer and my now ex-wife and it seemed that everything was agreed to correctly. "MY" understanding of the language, as it was written in the divorce decree, was how it was supposed to go, per my request. Low and behold, I had to go to another lawyer to get some clarification of my decree, because what I understood the language to read per the decree (which were the steps I was taking) and what I was to do in efforts to obtain proceeds from my home to give to my ex-wife VS what/how the language in legalese read, was VERY different, and it wasn't clear to me what I was missing. Justin not only refused to go over and explain to me how the language was missed on his end, but became blatantly ignorant, rude, nasty and wildly unprofessional. His oversight of the document is now costing me $70K+ in real estate proceeds. His failure to provide thorough, legal council and follow-through on something as critical as someone's divorce, has had a huge negative impact on my ability to move forward with an investment such as how proceeds from my home will be divided. I recently asked again for his help and he simply said I will NOT. He won't even grant an apology for missing what should have been caught. But life is life and I have learned a great deal from this experience. One being, never to re-hire nor recommend Justin to anyone for family law services.

Posted by Beth | November 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Divorce

Mr. Wyatt and his staff quickly and kindly helped move my divorce proceedings to a neat and speedy conclusion. They kept me informed and were available to me anytime I had questions or needed assistance.

Posted by Rose | November 01, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Feeling safe in a scary process....

I was extremely scared knowing I was getting a divorce. The scariest part was my concern for my son and how this process would effect him. Justin and his team guided me through the process. Justin has gone above and beyond. Seeing him in the court room knowing he was on my side was the best feeli...ng ever. The best way to describe it is like having your big brother confront a bully for you. You will see other reviews on other sites from me. That is how much I recommend Justin Wyatt.

Posted by Laney | November 04, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Best Attorney!!

I highly recommend Justin Wyatt! I spoke with several lawyers, but after meeting Justin, I knew instantly he was the right attorney for me. Justin represented me in my divorce case. My ex-husband refused to pay alimony for a 17-year marriage, and he hired three different attorneys and represented ...himself during the process. What I thought was going to be a simple divorce turned into a highly-contested one by my ex. Justin stuck by me the whole time, and I ended up getting alimony, which even my ex-'s girlfriend stated that I should get. Justin always has a way of making you feel better when you are going through the worst time of your life. Justin will tell it like it is, and he will be straight and honest with you. He will also try to keep the cost down for you, and doesn't like to waste time or money. He is very well-respected in the courthouse, and he will fight for everything you need!! Justin is honest, trustworthy, smart, and I can't recommend him enough!!

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Justin James Wyatt's Lawyer Endorsements

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Leo Hughes

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. Justin is an experienced, effective trial lawyer. Even during the pandemic he managed to book hearings for his clients to resolve urgent crises in family law via Zoom. He is an asset to the legal profession."

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Susan McCoy

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Justin."

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Jonathan Herman

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer.I have had the opportunity to refer to Justin two different matters which was outside my expertise. The results obtained were outstanding. The legal fees requested were eminently fair. I highly recommend Mr. Wyatt and his staff"

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Daniele Johnson

Family lawyer | Nov 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Justine is an excellent attorney. He is very knowledgeable of the law and a highly skilled litigator. On top of that, he is a really good guy to have in your corner. I strongly endorse him."

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Diana Young

Family lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Wyatt is a tenacious and highly skilled lawyer. He is well respected and does a great job for his clients."

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Bert Cohen

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

""I have known Justin Wyatt for many years and have observed him in the courtroom and worked alongside him on multi defendant cases, including death penalty. He is a formidable and well prepared advocate known throughout the legal community for getting outstanding results for his clients.""

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Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Associations

Florida Bar

Member

State Bar of Georgia

Member

Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Georgia Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Member

Education

1993

Mercer University - Walter F. George School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

Florida State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

Spanish

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