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Emily Su-Hwa Yu
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Family is everything. That’s why choosing the right family law attorney to resolve your family disputes will be one of the most important decisions you’ll ever have to make. Having experienced a family law matter litigation myself, I truly understand how stressful and nerve-racking the court process can be and how important it is to have the right attorney by your side. You NEED an attorney you can get in contact with whenever you have questions. Even when it’s not an emergency, having a responsive, caring, and knowledgeable attorney makes all the difference during this difficult time in your life.
I practice exclusively in family law with a focus on contested and complex cases including litigation of child custody, modifications, contempt of court, and high asset divorce cases. I have a domineering presence in the courtroom and have won cases against the toughest odds. I am bold, aggressive, articulate, sharp and have the experience and skills necessary to win for my clients.
I earned my Bachelor’s Degree from Columbia University and my J.D. from Emory School of Law. I am actively involved in the Atlanta legal community and serve on the Board of Directors for the Family Law Section of the Atlanta Bar Association. I frequently lecture and speak at continuing legal education seminars and devote time as an official Guardian Ad Litem. I am a certified mediator, also providing training to professionals who want to learn Alternative Dispute Resolution, and am involved with several other great organizations such as the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation and the Georgia Asian Pacific American Bar Association. I have been named as one of Super Lawyers Georgia’s Rising Stars – a prestigious peer-nominated designation that honors only 2.5% of selected attorneys in the State - consistently since 2015. I have been named as a “Top 40 Under 40” by The National Advocates, and have been featured in the Atlantan Magazine as one of Atlanta's Women of Power and Influence.
I understand how challenging and emotionally draining family law litigation can be, which is why I strive to make the process smooth and easy for my clients. I always provide candid and open consultations so you can truly get a sense of who I am, how I practice and how I can help you and your family. I provide guidance, strategy and expert advice to all my clients, addressing both their short-term and long-term goals while offering realistic expectations as to the process and outcome. I want my clients to feel a sense of stability and know with confidence that I am truly interested in seeing them thrive both during and after our journey together. When I take a case I don't just represent my clients - I invest in them!
My clients, and the preservation of their families, are my priority.
Practice Areas
8
Practice Areas
Child Custody
40%
Divorce and Separation
40%
Alimony
5%
Uncontested Divorce
5%
Fees and Rates
Licenses
Licensed in Georgia for 14 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Location
Gallery
Online Presence
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Posted by Michele | May 31, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
So impressed........
Emily Yu is a very caring, professional and thorough attorney. Divorces are usually difficult times for us. Emily's guidance and willingness to listen to what I wanted to accomplish was beyond what I expected. Even though my spouse opted not to seek representation, Emily reached out to him to speed...
Posted by Anne Marie | February 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Compassionate, Hard-working, Responsive, and very bright
I found Emily through this site after I spoke to a bunch of male lawyers who I felt zero trust in helping me with my case. I talked to Emily and found out she was a new mom too - just like me - and understood what I was going through raising a baby, working full time, and how important custody was t...
Posted by GE | November 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Excellent Attorney
I contacted Emily about my divorce after having issues with my current attorney being slow and non-responsive. My divorce was moving extremely slowly and I felt like things weren't progressing forward after 18 months in the process. I interviewed multiple attorneys and ultimately chose Emily. And,...
Posted by Yvonne | February 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Honest and Efficient Lawyer
I generally don't trust lawyers but Emily is so different. I engaged Emily to help with my divorce involving couple living in two different countries. From the very first phone call to the finalization of my case, Emily has been there to advice and support. When there was an issue with the paperwork ...
Posted by Andrew | February 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Brilliant Attorney!!
Emily was a referral from a work colleague. Immediately after our initial consultation, my ex-wife caused some unnecessary drama which Emily handled masterfully. Subsequently Emily was the voice of reason, giving expert professional advice, and helping to moderate my reactions which, if left unchec...
Emily Su-Hwa Yu's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Emily works tirelessly to achieve positive results for her clients, and is skilled at assisting her clients navigate the legal process during a very difficult time in their lives. Emily is a passionate attorney, and a highly effective advocate for her clients. I highly recommend Emily."
"I had the pleasure of working with Emily on a divorce case. She was very diligent in responding to all inquiries and very effectively represented her client. I highly recommend her."
"Emily is professional, detail-oriented, thorough, skilled, and a talent in Court. She is a very pleasant attorney to work with, as she is friendly and has great communication skills; yet, her 100% sole focus is on what is in her client's best interest. I fully endorse her!"
"The answers attorney Emily Su-Hwa Yu posts to questions demonstrate she is knowledgeable and insightful in this area of the law. Having someone as experienced as Emily Su-Hwa Yu is critical. I endorse this lawyer."
"When you read Emily Su-Hwa Yu's spot-on answers here on AVVO, her knowledge, compassion, skills and ability stand out, and I am happy to endorse her as an attorney."
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"I have had the pleasure of knowing and working with Ms. Yu. Ms. Yu is well-respected by both her colleagues and clients for her knowledge of complex legal issues as well as her aggressive and compassionate representation of her clients. Ms. Yu works hard on every case to get her clients the best results possible."
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"Emily and I have had several cases in which we opposed one another. She is incredibly professional, not only with her clients but also with other lawyers. She is very knowledgeable in the area of family law and is a great advocate for her clients. Through the cases that Emily and I worked on together, I have grown to respect her opinion. She is definitely a lawyer whose thoughts I trust regarding legal matters and case strategies. Excellent lawyer!"
"Emily is a bright attorney that knows the law and gives her clients great service. I trust her with my clients!"
"I've known Emily for years and have referred multiple clients to her. She represents her clients with integrity and is passionate about helping families navigate through difficult issues. I highly recommend Emily!"
"Professional through and through. Very knowledgeable and experienced attorney."
"Emily is one of the best family law attorneys I know. She is professional and knowledgeable and goes the extra mile for her clients."
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"Emily is a very professional attorney to work with and against, and is well respected and trusted in the legal community."
"Emily is an excellent attorney. She is very knowledgeable and cares about her clients. I would not hesitate to refer a client to her."
"Awesome attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I do not know Emily personally but, I'm seeing her more and more on this site answering legal questions for those writing in. Her answers are insightful and helpful to those seeking help legal here and, it is a credit to her she devotes so much time and energy here. Emily is a credit to the legal community."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2024
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2023
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2022
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2021
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2020
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2020
Rising Star 2020 for Family Law, Super Lawyers Magazine
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2019
Rising Star 2019 for Family Law, Super Lawyers Magazine
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
Rising Star 2018 for Family Law, Super Lawyers Magazine (GA)
2018
Top 40 Under 40, The National Advocates
2017
Top 10 Family Law Attorney, Attorney and Practice Magazine
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Top 40 Under 40, The National Advocates
2017
Rising Star 2017 for Family Law, Super Lawyers Magazine (GA)
2016
Top 40 Under 40, The National Advocates
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Legal Elite, Georgia Trend
2016
Rising Star 2016 for Family Law, Super Lawyers Magazine (GA)
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Rising Star 2015 for Family Law, Super Lawyers Magazine (Georgia)
2011
National Association of Women Lawyers Award, Emory Law School
2011
Scholarship Finalist, Georgia Association for Women Lawyers
2011
Trial Techniques Scholarship, Emory Law School (Kessler-Eidsen)
2011
Pro Bono Award, Emory Law School
2010
Scholarship Finalist, Georgia Association for Women Lawyers
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Owner/Attorney, Yu Family Law, LLC
2014 - Present
Editor-in-Chief for The Family Lawyer Newsletter, Atlanta Bar Association Family Law Section
2012 - Present
Attorney at Law, Hunter, Weinstein & Somerstein, L.L.C.
2011 - Present
Volunteer - Guardian Ad Litem (if parties qualify), Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation
2011 - Present
Volunteer - Attorney for Victims of DV (if Petitioner qualifies), Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation
2009 - Present
Mediator, Fulton County Landlord/Tenant Mediation Program
2011 - 2012
Attorney at Law, Meriwether & Tharp, LLP
2010 - 2010
Legal Intern, Atlanta Legal Aid Society, Inc.
2010 - 2011
Law Clerk, Pachman Richardson, LLC
2010 - 2011
Volunteer Third-Year Attorney, Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation
2010 - 2010
Legal Intern, Dekalb County District Attorney's Office
Associations
2013 - Present
Georgia Association for Women LawyersMember
2013 - Present
Sandy Springs Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Georgia Office of Dispute ResolutionDomestic Mediator
2009 - Present
Georgia Office of Dispute ResolutionCivil Mediator
2008 - Present
Atlanta Bar AssociationMember, Editor-In-Chief of Family Law Section Newsletter
2014 - 2015
Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers FoundationJunior Executive Board Member
2014 - 2016
Atlanta Bar Family Law SectionEditor-in-Chief of Family Law Section Newsletter
2014 - 2016
National Association of Asian American ProfessionalsDirector of Professional Development
2008 - 2011
Emory Law School Moot Court SocietyMember, Coach
2008 - 2011
Emory Law School Mock Trial SocietyMember, Coach
Education
2011
Emory University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2011
Domestic Mediation Training
(Registered with GODR)
2011
Guardian Ad Litem Training
2009
Civil Mediation Training
(Registered with GODR)
2007
Columbia University
B.A.
Speaking Engagements
2015
Civil Mediation Training
"Communication Skills" Lecture and Coaching
2014
Civil Mediation Training
"Communication Skills" Lecture and Coaching
2013
Civil Mediation Training
"Communication Skills" Lecture and Coaching
2012
Civil Mediation Training
"Communication Skills" Lecture and Coaching
2011
John Marshall Law School
Coaching Mediation Training
2011
Institute of Continuing Judicial Education
Coaching at Judicial Training
2011
Georgie State Law School - Civil Mediation Training
"Communication Skills" Lecture at Civil Mediation Training
2011
Georgie State Law School - Civil Mediation Training
Coaching Mediation Training
2011
Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation, New Volunteer Training
The Mechanics of Obtaining a Temporary Protective Order
2010
John Marshall Law School
Coaching Mediation Training
2010
Georgie State Law School - Civil Mediation Training
Coaching Mediation Training
2010
Atlanta Bar Association Seminar
The Mechanics of Obtaining a Temporary Protective Order
Publications
2015
Atlanta Bar Association, Family Law Section
The Family Lawyer - April 2015
2015
Atlanta Bar Association, Family Law Section
The Family Lawyer - February 2015
2014
Atlanta Bar Association, Family Law Section
The Family Lawyer - December 2014 edition
2014
Atlanta Bar Family Law Section Newsletter
The Family Lawyer - October 2014
2014
Atlanta Bar Family Law Section Newsletter
The Family Lawyer - August 2014
2014
Atlanta Bar Family Law Section Newsletter
Edward H. Lindsey, Jr. Speaks at April 2014 Family Law Breakfast
2014
Atlanta Bar Family Law Section Newsletter
"The Honorable Doris L. Downs Speaks at May 2014 Family Law Breakfast"
2014
Atlanta Bar Association, Family Law Section
The Honorable Cynthia J. Becker Speaks at the January 2014 Breakfast
2014
Atlanta Bar Association, Family Law Section
The Honorable Robert E. Flournoy, III speaks at the December 2013 Breakfast
2013
Atlanta Bar Association, Family Law Section
Judge Philip C. Smith Speaks at the Monthly Breakfast
2013
Atlanta Bar Association, Family Law Section
Chief Judge Edwards Speaks to the Atlanta Bar Family Law Section
2013
Atlanta Bar Association, Family Law Section
Georgia Lord, Nicholas Sears, and Carole Powell Speak at the August 2013 Breakfast
2013
Atlanta Bar Association, Family Law Section
Emory Potter Speaks to the Section at the July 2013 Breakfast
2013
Atlanta Bar Association, Family Law Section
The Honorable Wendy L. Shoob Speaks to the Section at the June 2013 Breakfast
2013
Atlanta Bar Association, Family Law Section
Mary Margaret Oliver Speaks at Monthly Breakfast
2013
Atlanta Bar Association, Family Law Section
Joint Physical Custody, Child Support and Deviations...Oh My!
2013
Atlanta Bar Association
The Honorable Melodie Snell Conner Speaks at the September 2013 Breakfast
2012
State Bar of Georgia, Family Law Review
Effect of Supersedeas in a Hotly Contested Divorce Case
2012
Atlanta Divorce Attorney Blog
"Automatic Adjustments to Child Support Payments in Georgia"
2012
Atlanta Divorce Attorney Blog
"Can I get a Temporary Protective Order Against Someone Who Does Not Live in Georgia?"
2012
Atlanta Divorce Attorney Blog
"The "In Love" Feeling and Extra-Marital Relationships During Your Georgia Divorce Case"
2012
Atlanta Divorce Attorney Blog
"Georgia High Income Child Support Deviation"
2012
Atlanta Divorce Attorney Blog
"Assisted Reproductive Technologies and Family Law in Georgia"
2011
Atlanta Divorce Attorney Blog (followed by the American Bar Association)
"Definition of Family Violence in Georgia"
2011
Atlanta Bar Association, Family Law Section
"Top 10 iPad Apps for a Family Law Attorney" (co-authored with Patrick L. Meriwether, Meriwether & Tharp, LLC)
2011
Atlanta Bar Association, Family Law Section
"Losing My Religion: The Ins and Outs of Religious Issues Affecting Family Law Cases" (co-authored by Alyson F. Lembeck at Pachman Richardson, LLP)
2011
Atlanta Divorce Attorney Blog
"Am I Victim of Domestic Violence?"
2011
Atlanta Divorce Attorney Blog
"Divorce and Religion in Georgia"
2011
Atlanta Divorce Attorney Blog
"Parenting Websites Can Help Parents Sharing Custody of Children in Georgia"
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
What rights I have if I am a stepmother who's married to the children's biological father and his mother is overstepping?
10 Sep 2018
Q&A
Plaintiff refused certified first class mail - response for motion of contempt of court
05 Feb 2018
Q&A
Wife lied about daycare expenses in temporary hearing.
04 Feb 2018