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About Josie
Biography
I have a passion for adoption that derives from firsthand and family experience. My aunt started the first international adoption program in Georgia, and she and her husband adopted two children from Korea . . . my first cousins. Years later when I was married and yearning for children, my aunt assisted my husband and me in adopting our sweet daughter from Peru.
In my eighteen years of practice, I have completed more than 3,500 adoptions, and I hope to reach the 4,000 mark in 2015.
I have compassion and empathy for birth parents, who make a huge sacrifice to provide a safe and loving home for children they cannot parent, and for adoptive families, who open their hearts and homes to children in need. Because adoption is my primary area of practice, cases are handled in my office with efficiency and expediency, so no family has to wait longer than necessary to become a "forever home" for a child.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Adoption
85%
30 years | 3,600 cases
Estate Planning
15%
30 years | 1,200 cases
Fees and Rates
Awards
2014
Licenses
Licensed in Georgia for 29 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 28 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Josie Redwine
2440 Sandy Plains Road, Bldg. 7, Marietta, GA, 30066
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2440 Sandy Plains Rd Bldg 7, Marietta, GA, 30066-7218
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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | General Knowledge
Posted by anonymous | November 13, 2014 | Adoption
Josie Redwine is the best
Ours was a contested adoption, and a highly stressful one at that. The biological father was not on board with our adoption plan (although he never once lifted a finger to help our son and was incarcerated awaiting sentencing). Josie did a fantastic job anticipating how the entire scenario was mos...
Posted by Philip | November 13, 2014 | Immigration
THE BEST ADOPTION LAWYER ANYONE CAN ASK FOR
I am proud to say Attorney Josie Redwine is the absolute best. She has helped me with my 3 foreign born children. My children were born our of the united states and Attorney Redwine patiently assisted me in securing all my documents, coached and informed me of all the necessary needed information t...
Posted by Lindsey | November 12, 2014 | Adoption
Our Adoption
Josie came highly recommended by friends of ours who used her as their adoption attorney. When we first met Josie, she made us feel welcome and comfortable. It was easy discussing our dream to adopt, and she was extremely knowledgeable in the legal process of adoption. She took us step by step in ord...
Posted by John | July 20, 2014 | Adoption
Highly recommend Josie redwine
Josie has finalized 2 adoptions for my wife and I. She has handled our wills and estate. She is a knowledge attorney. We recommend her to anyone seeking an adoption and family attorney.
Josie Redwine's Lawyer Endorsements
"I highly endorse this lawyer. Her compassion, professionalism, and knowledge in the field of adoption law are superb. Robin Fleischner Attorney at Law www.adoptsurrogatelaw.com"
"I highly endorse this lawyer. She is thorough, experienced and caring. Very capable in her field and highly regarded by other attorneys."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is professional and ethical and highly competent."
"Josie Redwine is among the most knowledgeable and competent adoption attorneys in the state of Georgia. I have seen, "around the Internet," postings by people who evidently troll around looking for chances to trash adoption in general, and one of Ms. Redwine's alleged client reviews appears to fit this mold. I don't doubt that unethical adoption practices could, and understandably WOULD, make people sour on adoption. Unfortunately, many of them are SO sour that they think maligning EVERY adoption (or adoption attorney) will somehow atone for their own prior bad experiences. I have often seen this be the sole basis for their negative statements about adoption, rather than any substantive criticism of the specifics they claim to be addressing. I have myself been the subject of such criticisms, and one should be suspect when such criticisms give no specifics to support them."
"I endorse this lawyer.I have worked with Josie through the Georgia Council of Adoption Lawyers. She is an ethical attorney and a zealous advocate for her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Josie is an excellent attorney. She is a tireless advocate for her clients and always gives 100%."
"I know Josie from her work in Georgia as a competent and respected adoption attorney and through her participation in the Georgia Council of Adoption Attorneys."
"I endorse this lawyer. Josie is one of the most well-respected adoption attorneys in Georgia and a go-to colleague for adoption litigation issues."
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Experience
Work Experience
1997 - Present
Principal, Josie Redwine, P.C.
Associations
2010 - Present
Georgia Council of Adoption LawyersFounding Fellow
2001 - Present
American Academy of Adoption AttorneysFellow
2000 - Present
Georgia Association of Licensed Adoption AgenciesAssociate Member
1997 - Present
Cobb County Bar AssociationMember
Education
1982
University of Georgia
BA - Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude
N/A
Georgia State University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor, cum laude
Speaking Engagements
2014
Adoption Law Seminar Georgia
Public and Private Agency Adoptions
2010
Adoption Law and Practice in Georgia
Addressing the Rights of the Biological Father who is not the Legal Father under O.C.G.A. 19-8-12
2008
Special Topics in Adoption Law and Practice in Georgia
When Adoption Law is not "Happy Law"
2005
Adoption Law & Practice in Georgia: A Shift Towards "Openness" in Adoptions
Parental Rights and Biological Father's (Non-Parental) Rights in Georgia Adoption Proceedings
2004
Adoption Law and Practice in Georgia
Indian Child Welfare Act
2002
Adoption Law Seminar
Interstate Adoptions
Publications
2014
Institute of Continuing Legal Education GA
Public and Private Agency Adoptions
2010
Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE Georgia)
Addressing the Rights of Biological (Not Legal) Fathers under Georgia Adoption Code
2008
Georgia Institute of Continuing Legal Education
When Adoption Law is not "Happy Law": Withdrawal of Surrender; Contested Adoption; and Disruption of Adoption
2005
Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE Georgia)
Parental and Non-Parental Rights in Georgia Adoption Proceedings
2004
Institue of Continuing Legal Education Georgia
Indian Child Welfare Act and Soldiers' and Sailors' Relief Act
2002
Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE Georgia)
Satisfying the Requirements of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children
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Legal Answers
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Q&A
My parents and I wish to enter into the adult adoption process.
02 Dec 2014
Q&A
How much does it cost to adopt my adult child?
14 Nov 2014
Q&A
How can I file a Child abandonment against the Non Custodial Parent in Tallahassee?
13 Nov 2014