Having gained professional experiences in diverse backgrounds also provides knowledge that I find is essential in the domestic arena in while practicing in Atlanta and surrounding counties. Our office is located in Marietta, however for the past decade we have been frequenting all of Atlanta area courts and are familiar with specific systems and processes in place. All Divorce Attorneys should have a background in financial matters, real estate issues and sadly criminal matters. Often one or all of these issues arise and it is important that you can provide guidance above and beyond what is typical.” is licensed to practice in the State of Georgia, as well as before the Court of Appeals of the State of Georgia. He is a member of the Collaborative Law Institute of Georgia, the Georgia Bar Family and Criminal Law sections and the American Bar Association Family Law and Criminal Law.
Attorney Sean R. Whitworth's Qualifications
Certification/Specialties:
Collaborative Law, Collaborative Institute of Georgia
Georgia Bar Family Law Section
American Bar Family Law Section
Education:
University of Houston, BA
Kennesaw State University, BS
Georgia State University, JD
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FAQs
Sean R. Whitworth is a divorce and family law attorney and the founder of The Law Offices of Sean R. Whitworth in Marietta. He represents individuals and families across Cobb County and north metro Atlanta. About the firm.
He earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Houston, a second bachelor’s degree from Kennesaw State University, and his law degree from Georgia State University.
He’s licensed to practice law in the State of Georgia and is admitted before the Court of Appeals of the State of Georgia.
Attorney Whitworth is a member of the Collaborative Law Institute of Georgia, the Family Law and Criminal Law sections of the State Bar of Georgia, and the Family Law and Criminal Law sections of the American Bar Association.
Collaborative law is a way to resolve a divorce or family matter outside the courtroom. Both spouses and their attorneys commit to working out an agreement together, with a focus on respect and privacy. As a member of the Collaborative Law Institute of Georgia, Attorney Whitworth can talk with you about whether that approach fits your situation.
Yes. He’s admitted before the Court of Appeals of the State of Georgia, and the firm handles Georgia family law appeals when a trial court decision needs a second look.
Divorces rarely stay in one lane. Dividing a house, untangling finances, or dealing with a criminal issue can all surface in the same case. Attorney Whitworth’s broad professional background helps him guide clients through those issues, not just the family law pieces.
Yes. He regularly appears in courts across north metro Atlanta, including Cobb, Cherokee, Paulding, Bartow, Fulton, Forsyth, and Gwinnett counties, and he knows how each of those courts tends to run.
Yes. He’s the attorney who returns your calls, answers your emails, and stands beside you in the courtroom. Your matter won’t be passed to an associate you’ve never met.
He starts with your goals. If your case calls for aggressive litigation, he’ll fight for it. If it can be resolved with less cost and less emotional strain, he’ll pursue that path, because protecting your future matters more than winning an argument.
No. The firm works on flat fees for all services, so you know the cost of your matter before the work begins.
Book a free consultation at the Marietta office on Shallowford Road. You’ll sit down with him directly, talk through your situation, and leave with a clearer picture of your options.
