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also known as Patty Shewmaker
Patty Shewmaker has an active practice in all areas of family law including divorce litigation, modification of custody, alimony and child support, contempt actions and legitimations and paternity suits.
Patty also specializes in dividing qualified retirement plans incident to divorce and legal separation, including pensions under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), military pensions, private pensions, 401(k)s, Thrift Savings Plans (TSPs), and other qualified retirement plans.
Patty also has extensive experience with cross jurisdictional family law litigation. She represents clients whose cases span across multiple states and foreign countries, be it a divorce, custody action, or a modification. Patty is well versed in the special jurisdictional requirements of the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) and the Uniform Family Support Act (UFSA).
Patty attended the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York where she earned a bachelor of science in political science and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in Military Intelligence. Patty served seven (7) years on active duty in the United States Army and three (3) years in the Georgia Army National Guard. Patty deployed as a Company Commander of a Counterintelligence Company in support of OPERATIONS IRAQI FREEDOM and OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM. Patty received the Bronze Star Medal for her service in a combat theater of operations. With her extensive military background and understanding the unique issues that confront military families, Patty represents many military service members in family law issues.
Patty is a member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia. Patty is also a member of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Georgia, and she is a member of the executive committee of the Military and Veterans Law Section of the State Bar of Georgia. Patty is also a member of the American Bar Association, the DeKalb Bar Association, and a member of the Class of 2012 of Leadership DeKalb. Patty earned her law degree from the Georgia State University College of Law where she graduated with honors.
A native of Nebraska, Patty is admitted to practice with the State Bar of Georgia, the Georgia Court of Appeals, the Georgia Supreme Court, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, and the United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia.
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State: Georgia
Acquired: 2009
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50 Technology Pkwy S, Peachtree Corners, GA, 30092
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Posted by Neal | November 7, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Patty spent 4 years in litigation with my family in an extremely high conflict custody case. I got to know Patty Shewmaker (and her team). I have had many years of experience in these matters and have hired a handful of very good attorneys over the years but Patty was head and shoulders above the res...
Posted by Janice | April 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney
I will forever remember tax day deadline of this year 2025, not because of what the whole world knows if for, but for me it's the date my four years of my life being in chaos, my financial shambles, and disturbance of my peace was reversed in a blink of an eye by Attorney Patricia Dee Shewmaker I wit...
Posted by Brigette | April 23, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Shrewmaker & Shrewmaker’s tag is, “helping people,” but I would go one step further and say Patty and her team helped save my family. Prior to finding Shrewmaker & Shrewmaker, I battled in court for five years. It was a vicious cycle of the opposite partying using stalling tactics and using multiple ...
Posted by anonymous | May 15, 2023 | Hired Attorney
During my legal journey, Patty went above and beyond to protect my interests and ensure fairness in the face of potential collusion and misrepresentation. Her meticulous attention to detail, unwavering commitment to justice, and genuine care for my wellbeing stood out in every interaction. She doesn'...
Posted by Tracy | December 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney
I’m so thankful I choose Patty’s office to handle my case. She was very sharp there was not a question she couldn’t answer right away, she knows her stuff. Her understanding of Military Law is amazing. To put it simple…I will recommend her to anyone who needs counsel when needs to get a divorce!
"Patty Shewmaker is without a doubt one of the best family law attorneys in the United States. Her experience, knowledge, and litigation skills far surpass her opponents. I have yet to meet a former client whose expectations were not exceeded. Patty is simply the best."
"I endorse this lawyer. Patti and I worked as opposing counsels on a contentious contempt matter. While we were on opposing sides of the table, she was very easy to work with and professional at every step. she has additionally been a great resource to me on other matters."
"I have consulted Patricia Shewmaker on family law matters for my clients on multiple occasions, and I have been consistently impressed by her comprehensive knowledge of domestic relations law. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone, including my own family members."
"I have had the pleasure of working "across the aisle" from Patty Shewmaker and cannot think of an attorney whom I'd rather have as opposing counsel on a family law case. Not only is she a great litigator, but she is extremely knowledgeable, strives to resolve cases without protracted litigation if at all possible, and highly dedicated to her client's best interests. I highly endorse Patty Shewmaker."
"Patty is a uniquely competent, highly intelligent and adept advocate. I have been priviledged to work on a number of cases with her, and have found her to be a consummate professional, a person of uncommon integrity, and a sagacious, knowledgeable and dedicated practitioner. She is endorsed wholeheartedly,"
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Partner, Shewmaker & Shewmaker, LLC
2009 - 2012
Attorney, Lynch & Shewmaker, LLC
2010 - Present
Military and Veterans Law Section of the Georgia State BarMember
2010 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
DeKalb Bar AssociationMember
2014 - 2017
Institute of Continuing Legal Education - GeorgiaBoard Member
2008
JD
1995
BS - Bachelor of Science
2020
2015
Domestic Violence and the Military
2014
Servicemembers' Civil Relief Act
2014
Military Family Law Issues
2014
Military Family Law Issues
2013
Social Security Benefits in Family Law
2013
Military Family Law Issues
2013
Military Family Law Issues
2013
Dividing Retirement Benefits
2013
Domestic Violence and the Military
2012
Co-Chair
2012
Special Issues in Military Divorce
2012
Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act
2012
Military Issues in Domestic Relations Cases
2011
Special Issues in Military Divorce
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