Valdosta, GA Family Lawyers

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John D. Holt, P.C.
203 E Gordon St, Valdosta, GA

Family Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury and more

Review: "John is very precise, responsive, and professional when it came to my son's case. I was glad to be represented by a knowledgeable attorney. You will not be disappointed in him representing you as an attorney ."

Rating: 7.3

Call for a FREE consultation(229) 233-7032

Review: "Katherine Gonos, She did a wonderful job as my attorney. She gets things done in a timely manner and gets the results you need. She will return your call and have results that you deserve . The only lawyer I would want to fight by my side. Thank y..."

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Family Lawyers in Valdosta, GA

Family lawyers advise and represent clients in matters like divorce, custody, adoption, prenuptial agreements, and the civil aspects of domestic violence. They draft agreements, negotiate settlements, appear in family court, protect parental and financial rights, help enforce orders, and provide emotional and procedural guidance through sensitive family transitions.

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Katherine Gonos, Attorney At Law
112 Webster St., Valdosta, GA

Family Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Rating: 7.3

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Sam Dennis Law
1107 N. Patterson Street, Valdosta, GA

Family Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Family, Personal Injury, Criminal Defense and more

Bio: Sam Dennis has won hundreds of cases for his clients, earning a reputation as one of Georgia’s top lawyers. He is passionately committed to justice and public safety. Sam is a lifetime resident of Valdosta, attending St. John Catholic School and L...

Rating: 9.7

Call for a consultation(229) 232-2508

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Bennett Law Firm, LLP
1108 N Patterson St, Valdosta, GA

Family Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury and more

Review: "Helped us with a legal matter concerning our house in Adel. He was amazing and so helpful, my husband and I highly recommend Mr. Bennett!"

Rating: 6.7

Call for a consultation(229) 298-0327

Review: "Carol Sherwood is an excellent lawyer. He is owner of Sherwood and Sherwood in Valdosta with his son Burke which is also a great lawyer . Carol was my personal lawyer for many types of cases for almost 15 years now and I have always came out satis..."

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SHERWOOD & SHERWOOD,P.C.
502 North Ashley Street, P.O. Box 1285, Valdosta, GA

Family Lawyer Licensed for 52 years

Practice Areas: Family

Rating: 7.5

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Bennett Law Firm
PO Box 1685, Valdosta, GA

Family Lawyer Licensed for 48 years

Practice Areas: Family, Personal Injury, Class Action and more

Rating: 6.7

Call for a consultation(229) 298-0771

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Bennett Law Firm, LLP
1108 North Patterson Street, Valdosta, GA

Family Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Family, General Practice, Litigation and more

Rating: 6.7

Call for a consultation(229) 469-5186

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William Long Whitesell, L.L.C.
2209 N. Toombs Street, Valdosta, GA

Family Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury and more

Bio: William Long Whitesell was born in Huntsville, Alabama, moved to Valdosta in 1976, graduated from Valdosta High School, and received his B.A. in 1996 from Presbyterian College. Graduating with his Doctorate of Jurisprudence from Florida State Univ...

Rating: 7.8

Review: "I give Kari highest recommendation. I first contacted her law firm on January 5 after a very frustrating experience with my previous divorce attorney. Despite my husband and I reaching agreements on divorce terms multiple times in December, my fo..."

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Smith, Hannan, Parker & Bowden, PC
Po Box 5408, 610 North Patterson Street, Valdosta, GA

Family Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Family, Insurance

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Roger J. Dodd, Lawyers, P.C.
613 North Patterson Street, Valdosta, GA

Family Lawyer Licensed for 49 years

Practice Areas: Family, Personal Injury, Criminal Defense and more

Bio: Roger J Dodd has taught lawyers and judges in all 50 states and multiple foreign countries. TV and legal credits include CourTv, TruTV, CNN, ABC, CBS, and cable TV.

Rating: 9.9

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Paul J. Alvarado PC
104 West Moore Street, Valdosta, GA

Family Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Family, Immigration, Asylum and more

Rating: 6.8

Call for a consultation(229) 298-0411

Review: "I was very pleased with the professionalism that’s was used in my case . Miles protected me from a situation that was out of my control. His advice saved me a lot of time and money. He treated me better than a good client ,but more like a friend i..."

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Smith Hannan & Parker PC
610 N. Patterson Street, PO Box 5408, Valdosta, GA

Family Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury and more

Rating: 6.5

Review: "Nancy is more interested in taking care of her clients than anything else. She is the most ethical Lawyer/Individual I have ever met. The negative review is not telling all the story I would suspect. This is the best lawyer in this city and many s..."

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Anderson & Bradley Attorneys at Law
1101 N Patterson St, Po Box 583, Valdosta, GA

Family Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Family

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Meriwether & Tharp, LLC
3350 Noble Wy Unit C, Valdosta, GA

Family Lawyer Licensed for 9 years

Practice Areas: Family, Personal Injury, Criminal Defense

Bio: Jonathan Apolinario joined Meriwether & Tharp, LLC, as an Associate Attorney in 2026. Born and raised in Florida, Jonathan relocated to Valdosta, GA, in 2020 and brings an outsider perspective to his practice serving clients in South Georgia and a...

Rating: 7.2

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Swan & Swan
1002 Slater St., Valdosta, GA

Family Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Family, Personal Injury, Criminal Defense and more

Bio: CASON CHANDLER SWAN Cason has spent a lifetime in the law. His father and his stepfather are practicing attorneys in South Georgia, and he spent many of his after-school and summertime hours answering phones, running errands, and learning first-ha...

Rating: 6.6

Review: "Mr. Council is amazing. My husband and I hired him to deal with my husband's custody case. He was able to get my husband emergency temp custody within like 2 weeks, and the regular temporary custody order by the following month. But, with covid an..."

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301 Webster St, Po Box 1201, Valdosta, GA

Family Lawyer Licensed for 46 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, General Practice and more

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Jody D. Peterman, LLC
304 N Ashley St, Valdosta, GA

Family Lawyer Licensed for 7 years

Practice Areas: Family, Car Accidents, Slip and Fall Accident and more

Rating: 5.9

Call for a consultation(229) 298-0188

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Holly Hance Maestas Firm
3338 L-1 Country Club Road, PMB 330, Valdosta, GA

Family Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense

Rating: 6.5