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Sarah Elizabeth Richardson Trahan

also known as Sarah R. Trahan

5.0
50 reviews
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Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 7 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support ... +2 more
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About Sarah

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Child Custody 30%

Sole Custody, Joint Custody, Visitation/Parenting Time, Contempt, Child Custody Modification, Legitimation, Multi State Parenting Plans

30%
Divorce and Separation 30%

Contested and Uncontested Divorce Cases, including issues of Child Custody and Parenting Time, Child Support, Alimony, Property Division, Businesses, Mediation, Trial, Divorce Agreements, etc.

30%
Child Support 25%

Modifications and Contempt

25%
Adoption 10%

Step Parents, Relative, and Adult Adoptions. Name Change actions for minors and adults.

10%
Marriage and Prenuptials 5%

Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes

Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 7 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2018

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

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Sarah Elizabeth Richardson Trahan's Reviews

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Practice Areas
Divorce & Separation (20) Child Custody (10) Family (10) Adoption (7) Lawsuits & Disputes (3) Mediation (2) Child Support (1)
What Clients Mention
Case Results (23) Recommendation (21) Advocacy (19) Communication Style (16) Professionalism (16) Responsiveness (16) Staff & Support (16) Compassion (11) Practice Area Knowledge (11) Character & Conduct (9) General Knowledge (4) Trustworthiness (4) Punctuality (3) Cost of Services (2)

Showing 6 - 10 of 11 reviews | Compassion

Posted by Brian | June 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Sarah made getting divorced easier

Sarah was a very important part of my legal team. My wife of 30 years filed for divorce, it really caught me off guard. It was a very emotional and painful time for me. Sarah was really helpful in keeping me grounded and focused on what was important. Sarah also helped me filter out the noise and the... things that didn’t matter. Sarah really excelled when it came to analyzing all the data and understanding every aspect of my case. Sarah is also very compassionate and thoughtful, she always kept me well informed. Whenever I would send an email or call Sarah would get back to me with a thoughtful response. My case was resolved through court ordered mediation. Doing 9 hours of mediation is not easy and is extremely emotional. There is one part of mediation that really stands out when I reflect back on that day. I was getting really emotional because opposing counsel was making unfounded accusations. I was really letting it get to me. We took a break and Sarah came back from break first. Sarah knew exactly what to say to me, she got me calmed down, got my head back in the game and I truly believe that was a turning point in mediation. I feel like after that point I got everything I needed to get in this divorce and then some. I truly believe in divorce no one gets everything they want but I certainly got everything I needed. Towards the end of mediation Natalie, Sarah and I talked about everything that had happened over 9 hours, made sure we didn’t miss anything and in the end I avoided a long painful court battle. If I had to go to court I have no doubt Sarah would have done an amazing job. After mediation my wife tired several times to break our mediated agreement, each time Natalie and Sarah protected me. Accusations started again and they were quickly put to rest using actual facts. Sarah knowing all intricate details of the case along with knowing exactly what to say to me at the right times played a major role in the outcome. To me it shows Sarah took the time to get to know me as a person not just a case. I will always feel blessed that Sarah protected me during this very difficult time in my life. Don’t hesitate to hire Sarah you found the right attorney.

Posted by Courtney | February 02, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Easiest, kindest divorce I've ever seen

Sarah and Dawn were amazing for my divorce. My ex and I wanted to do a settlement instead of the court process, and both Sarah and Dawn made sure to answer all my questions and concerns quickly and with so much grace. They advised me when I wanted to go non-traditional routes but also never once show...ed any judgement about my choices. Sarah I felt had complete confidence and was knowledgeable about every option available. I felt very comfortable and cared for through the whole process. Dawn made signing a breeze and a pleasant experience over all. Highly, HIGHLY recommend this duo!

Posted by Brooke | January 26, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

A difficult and painful divorce.

After much research, I selected Sarah and the CCR team to help me traverse what I knew was going to be a difficult and messy divorce. 22 years, 3 kids, a business, home and all that comes with that would be a task to settle for sure. Sarah was exceptional. Very thorough and detail oriented. She ha...d my best interest be the guide but also helped me to be reasonable and understand parts of the law I didn’t understand. Her assistant Dawn was SO very helpful rolling out necessary information and tasks I needed to complete in a way that didn’t overwhelm me. Every email or phone call was answered in a timely manner. This was by far the most difficult thing I have ever gone through and the CCR was sensitive and professional. I was able to focus on going through the painful emotional process because I knew I was in good hands.

Posted by Debby | April 24, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

A Wonderful Experience

Sarah Richardson was a complete pleasure to work with through my divorce. She was compassionate and helpful as she walked my through every step of my divorce. She was always available to answer my questions and explain everything to me. She worked quickly and diligently to get me the best outcome. I ...have nothing but the highest regard for her. She made this difficult situation bearable. I cannot recommend her enough.

Posted by anonymous | March 25, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

6 Day Custody Trial

Sarah was the associate attorney for Natalie Teston, the attorney I hired for my recent custody case. When I initially hired Natalie and Sarah, I didn't realize what an amazing bonus attorney I was getting in my corner by Sarah being Natalie's associate. I didn't really understand what all of that me...ant at the time; I just knew Sarah was with Natalie at my initial consultation and I got a great vibe from both of them. I could also tell that the two of them had a great working relationship, as they were bouncing ideas off one another and I could immediately tell that their methods balanced each other out. It quickly became very apparent what Sarah's essential role would be in my case. She is the MASTER at doing research. If there was ever a case in the history of the law that is relevant to your case, Sarah will find it. If there is some random crazy law that could possibly be a a potential loophole to find your ex in contempt, she will not only find that law but she will hunt down the cases where that law was enforced. Then Natalie will work her magic in court to convince the judge to enforce it in your case. If there is dirt to be found on your ex or your ex's new lover or any potential witness, I can assure you that Sarah will find that dirt faster than a private investigator. However, Sarah did something during my case that I believe was the game changer. I truly believe that her taking the time to do this is what turned the table in my favor and what ultimately put the fire in both Sarah and Natalie's souls, motivated them to fight for me and my kid, and won my case for me. I gave Sarah access to the coparenting app my ex and I use to communicate. She spent hours going through all of our messages and finally realized exactly what he had been putting me through. She shared some messages with Natalie and it was like they both were suddenly in my corner with their boxing gloves on, ready to fight for me and my baby girl. No matter what time of day, even if it was a weekend, Sarah would (and still does) immediately responds to emails and calls. She never rushes through a phone call and is very thorough in explaining things. She was at trial for all six days and sat between Natalie and myself. So she was responsible for making sure I kept my cool in the courtroom. She did a fantastic job of discreetly keeping me calm when she could tell I was getting worked up. While Natalie handled my direct examination and the cross examination of my ex, Sarah was in charge of questioning all of the witnesses. She did a fantastic job of communicating with them ahead of time to ensure they knew exactly where to be and at what time. She made sure they would be as comfortable as possible on the stand and made herself available to them if they had questions prior to trial. During court, she did an amazing job questioning them and made it look absolutely effortless. After six grueling days in the courtroom, we won my case!! We got exactly what I asked for, and I have Natalie and Sarah to thank for that.

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Sarah Elizabeth Richardson Trahan's Lawyer Endorsements

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Natalie Teston

Family lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Co-worker

"Sarah has worked with our team for over three years now! She is our "go to" person when it comes to analyzing volumes of documents and researching difficult to understand issues. There is no way our firm could handle the level of complexity that our cases entail without Sarah! She is also deadly in the courtroom and gets fantastic results. If you have a case against Sarah, beware! She is going to come to court ready for action! If you're looking for an honest and hardworking lawyer to handle your family law case, give Sarah a call!"

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Samuel Thomas

Family lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kira Abernathy

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Natalie Teston

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Honors

2024

Best of Hall County Reader's Choice -- Best Divorce Law Firm, Gainesville Times

2024

Best of Hall County Reader's Choice -- Best Family Law Firm, Gainesville Times

2023

Best of Hall County Reader's Choice -- Best Family Law Firm, Gainesville Times

2022

Best of Hall County Reader's Choice -- Best Family Law Firm, Gainesville Times

2018

Dean's Community Service Award, University of Alabama School of Law

2018

Certificate in Public Interest Law, University of Alabama School of Law

Work Experience

2025 - Present

Partner, Natalie Teston Family Law

2018 - 2025

Associate Attorney, Coleman, Chambers & Rogers, LLP

2017 - 2018

Student Mediator, University of Alabama School of Law Mediation Clinic

Associations

2025 - Present

Children's Center for Hope and Healing

Board Member

2025 - Present

Gainesville-Northeastern Circuit Bar Association

Vice President

2024 - Present

State Bar of Georgia, Young Lawyers Division

Representative Council - Northern District

2024 - Present

WomenSource

Member

2020 - Present

Junior League of Gainesville - Hall County

Member

Daughters of the American Revolution

Member

2024 - 2025

Gainesville-Northeastern Bar Association

Secretary

2023 - 2024

State Bar of Georgia, Young Lawyer Division

YLD Leadership Academy

2021 - 2023

Gainesville-Northeastern Bar Association

President, Young Lawyer Division

Sample of Legal Cases

Fitzgerald v. Fitzgerald

Judgment Affirmed

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Education

2018

University of Alabama School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2015

University of Alabama

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Activity

10

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Non custodial parent is over 20,000 behind in child support and has not made contact in over 3 years, abandonment warrant?

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Can I file for divorce if we live in separate states and I don't know he address? I do know where he works.

19 Sep 2019
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