Sean Robert Whitworth

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Sean Robert Whitworth

4.8
Rating: 8.9

Licensed for 16 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Marietta, GA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody ... +2 more

3225 Shallowford Rd, Suite 430, Marietta, GA

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About Sean

Biography

Atlanta's Flat Rate Family & Divorce Attorney. Read My Reviews & Call For A Free Consultation.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 40%

My practice is a family law practice and we handle all matters including divorce, custody, legitimation, support, modifications, contempt and adoptions

16 years

40%
Child Custody 20%

My practice is a family law practice and we handle all matters including divorce, custody, legitimation, support, modifications, contempt and adoptions

16 years

20%
Family 20%

My practice is a family law practice and we handle all matters including divorce, custody, legitimation, support, modifications, contempt and adoptions

16 years

20%
Adoption 10%

My practice is a family law practice and we handle all matters including divorce, custody, legitimation, support, modifications, contempt and adoptions

16 years

10%
Uncontested Divorce 10%

My practice is a family law practice and we handle all matters including divorce, custody, legitimation, support, modifications, contempt and adoptions

16 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2023 2019 2018
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+ 4
Gold Client Champion

Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 16 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2009

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Offices of Sean R. Whitworth

3225 Shallowford Rd, Suite 430, Marietta, GA, 30062

seanwhitworth.com

Online Presence

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Sean Robert Whitworth's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

73 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 16 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Kenny | December 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Knowledgeable and straightforward

After 15 months, 3 different divorce attorneys, lots of stress and money spent on attorneys fees, I was blessed to found Sean Whitworth. He had one month to prepare for my trial and deal with a very uncooperative oposición. At our first visit, he heard my case and immediately understood what i was fi...ghting for and how to defend it. He knew the law that protected my rights and stood by it to the day of the trial. He was straight forward and told me what I should expect, what he will be able to do and what he needed from me in order to prepared for trial. He filed all the documents, he said he will filed, the next day of our first meeting. He looked at me in the eye and put me at ease at a very stressful time in my life. He was stunned on how complicated the other attorneys had made my case of divorce with no children. He will not waist your time scaring you with complicated verbiage about the law. He is easy to talk to and he takes the time to listen. At trial, I was able to communicate with Sean as the testimony was being delivered and he will make notes to cross examine. I was very impress of how confident he presented my case at the beginning and at the closing statement. I felt protected by Sean and his knowledge of the law. Sean will defend your rights and make your anxiety go away. I will definitely recommend Sean to anyone that what’s strong representation. Thank you Sean for defending me and helping me get what I deserve. I was very happy with the fair results of my case. God bless you and your family!

Posted by Patrick | June 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Best Family Law Attorney in Atlanta Metro Area - Bar None

Sean and his team took on my case as I decided to substitute counsel at a critical juncture during my divorce case. Right form my first contact, Sean was immediately available, attentive to my concerns, extremely personable, and most importantly very knowledgeable and results driven. He SHATTERED ex...pectations in getting a highly contentious divorce case that other attorneys projected would take years, finalized within 2 months. Throughout the process, Sean and his team exhibited excellent professionalism, communication skills, and follow-up. Sean goes the extra mile by translating legal jargon into easily understood layman terms to put you at ease. He further has the emotional intelligence to help you navigate through a difficult experience. To compliment his own skills, he also has very capable staff working under him. Sean Whitworth is an elite family law attorney. He should be your first choice if you live in the Atlanta metro area. Thank you for all your help!!!

Posted by Ginger | January 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Above and beyond

Sean and his team know the law, offer advantageous advice and make themselves available. Thank you! I'm grateful for your services.

Posted by Mac | July 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Outstanding attorney

Sean did an excellent job guiding me through my recent divorce. He kept me informed every step of the way and was very realistic in setting my expectations. His advice and emotional support was invaluable. I would highly recommend Sean for your legal needs. He is a straight shooter and works with... your best interests in mind.

Posted by Thomas | July 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Above and beyond! Very happy!

It was one year after my child custody mediation that I met with Sean for a consultation. 
My previous representation from another lawyer had not only left me with minimal rights to my daughter, it left me feeling like there was absolutely nothing that I could do as a father in a system that generall...y favors mothers.. I presumed that achieving primary custody was nothing more than a daydream at best and I really believed that I was going to have to do my best with the visitation I had received & the joint legal custody I had settled for. 
I had no say in raising my daughter and was sure that there was nothing I could do.. you can imagine how I felt and lived those days. During our initial consultation, Sean heard me out & saw my situation for what it was.. For the first time since becoming a father, I heard someone say to me "You have a strong enough case to change things and possibly get custody of your daughter." 
I left Sean's office that afternoon feeling understood. He also gave me the assurance that I had been doing the right things for my daughter in the meantime, which I found a great deal of new found confidence in because after years of enduring the 'turn the other cheek' philosophy.. I had my head down purely out of habit and I had just come to accept that things were going to maintain this way. I knew within the first moments of meeting Sean that he would represent me with a very strong and fluid knowledge of the law. He is professional & compassionate and he never ever failed to keep what was in the best interests of my little girl at the forefront of our uphill charge. 
We filed our petition for modification in Cobb County and began the process of waiting on a court date. 
In that time, we found the need to have a Guardian Ad Litem be involved, which had been mentioned to me during our first meeting, so this was no surprise. 
Sean spent countless amounts of time (during the year it took us to get into court) taking my emails, phone calls, and scheduling face time for office visits so we could update each other on the little things as well as the big things. He is always very personable and genuine.. even on our most stressful days, he always reminded me to "keep your head up and just keep doing what you're doing." - When you're nose deep in self employment and a legal battle regarding the most important element of your life, you really need to hear that from someone. Through the thick and thin of it, keeping in close contact with me, my fiancé, the guardian, with the courts, and on the biggest day of my life, Sean truly went above and beyond seeing us all the way through to the decision of the change in custody that we were awarded. 
I now have primary physical custody of my daughter. As we stood out in the atrium of the Mariatta courthouse, Sean looked at me and said "You get to raise your little girl!"... How do you thank someone for that?? Sean did everything he said he would do for us, which is few and far between in my experience with someone as full tilt busy as Sean is. 
If I ever need representation of any kind in the future, I will most certainly hire Sean Whitworth.. and I would highly recommend him to anyone needing legal assistance or representation.

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Sean Robert Whitworth's Lawyer Endorsements

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Brandy Daswani

Family lawyer | Jan 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Alexandra Svoboda

Child custody lawyer | Nov 30

Relationship: Other

"I was peripherally involved in a case with Sean, who represented a parent in a custody dispute. While everyone else was usually up in arms with drama, including myself, Sean remained collected and focused, and kept the case on track. The case recently resolved at mediation, and the outcome was the best possible scenario for all parties, and most importantly, the baby. Sean is patient and kind to all parties throughout litigation, but can and certainly will, become the staunch advocate that is needed to make sure the law is followed, and his client's legal rights protected. I recommend Sean to anyone who wants to ensure the best possible outcome for themselves and their children in a custody dispute. Custody dipsutes are painful enough as is....you need an attorney who will avoid the drama and stay focused on the lives that will be affected."

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Gordon Nicol

Family lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"A true professional. Incredibly knowledgeable, and result driven. Highly recommended. I endorse this lawyer."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Dec 15

Relationship: Other

"This lawyer provides excellent personal service to each and every client. I endorse this lawyer."

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Stephanie Dixon

Unknown lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Whitworth is a very knowledgeable attorney in the area of Family Law and well respected in the community."

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Bryan Howard

Family lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Sean has a vast knowledge of the law and is a skilled advocate in the courtroom. I have seen him get excellent results for his clients."

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Experience

Rating:  8.9 (Excellent)

Honors

2024

Lawyers of Distinction, Lawyers of Distinction

2022

Best Lawyer, Expertise

2020

10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2020

Lawyer of distinction, Lawyers of Distinction

2020

Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates

2019

Lawyers of Distinction, Lawyers of Distinction

2019

10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2019

Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates

2019

Top Pro, Thumbtack

2017

10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2017

Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates

2015

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

Pro Bono Award, State Bar of Georgia

Work Experience

2009 - 2016

Owner, Law Offices of Sean Whitworth

Associations

2009 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

Member

2009 - Present

Georgia State Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2009 - Present

Georgia State Bar Association, Criminal Law Section

Member

2009 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

Collaborative Family Law Institute

Member

Education

2009

University of Georgia, Kennesaw State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

2000

Georgia State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

University of Houston

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Activity

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