Kristi Gibbs is a family law attorney with a unique professional background that informs every aspect of her practice. Before becoming an attorney, Kristi spent many years working in mental health counseling, developing skills that are particularly valuable in family law matters involving children and complex family dynamics.
Kristi earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in psychology and counseling from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, followed by a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from the University of New Orleans. During her doctoral program, she minored in play therapy and later became a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor. Her doctoral research focused on how counselors are trained to counsel children, and her professional work included many years of counseling children and teaching play therapy—an approach that allows children to express emotions and experiences through play when they are not yet able to do so verbally.
She later transitioned from counseling into the legal field, earning her Juris Doctor from Georgia State University College of Law and admission to the State Bar of Georgia in 2020. She served as an Assistant District Attorney in the Appalachian Judicial Circuit, where she prosecuted juvenile cases and gained significant courtroom experience involving children and families.
Kristi now practices family law at Atlanta Divorce Law Group. Her background allows her to approach custody and parenting issues with insight into how children experience family conflict and transition. A part of a non-traditional family herself, Kristi is committed to listening carefully to her clients’ stories and providing thoughtful, grounded advocacy during some of life’s most difficult moments.
Juris Doctor, Georgia State University College of Law
Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision, University of New Orleans
Master’s Degree in Psychology and Counseling, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
I highly recommend the Atlanta Divorce Law Group (ADLG). Every step of the way, their team provided me with exceptional representation, support, and guidance during what was easily one of the scariest and most challenging times in my life. Sara Khaki has built an incredible firm, and my lead attorney, Shawna Woods, along with co-counsel Kristi Gibbs and paralegal Whitney Ganes, truly went above and beyond to represent my and my son’s interest. I couldn’t be happier with the outcome.
If you are looking for a divorce team that combines the best in legal expertise with genuine care and understanding, I wholeheartedly recommend them.
This firm is right by my work and Kristi Gibbs handled my brother’s divorce. My brother suffered a traumatic brain injury years ago so we needed lawyers that took that into consideration when working with him and this firm was outstanding. Every move they made was purposeful and in the best interest of my brother. My brother came out with even a better settlement than we thought possible. I can’t say enough about their professionalism, compassion, and overall dedication. I would tell anyone who would listen to use this firm as you will not regret it. Amazing group of people.
I had a truly wonderful experience with my attorney Kristi Gibbs and her team. They handled my case in a timely manner and communicated with me every step of the way. They made a truly stressful time in my life more manageable and truly went above and beyond. I would recommend Kristi and her team one hundred times over!
Admitted to Practice Law in the State of Georgia, 2020
Former Assistant District Attorney
Licensed as a Professional Counselor in Louisiana, 2000
Registered Play Therapist, 2004
Tenured Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 13 years
Family means both the people who are connected through blood, as well as the people we choose. My family history is definitely not a picture out of Leave It to Beaver. My parents divorced when I was 10 years old, and my father raised me through 2 additional marriages, so I’ve seen the challenges of divorce both in my own nuclear family as well as in the dissolution of my own marriage. I was raised with a brother who was 2 years older than me. He passed away in 1991 at the age of 20. You’ll hear me refer to my sister, who is actually my first cousin, but we are very close, and after losing my brother, I guess I decided I needed a sibling. Family is the people you choose to spend time with, share your life with, and on whom you know you can count on when life is challenging you.
I am recently divorced after 15 years of marriage. Even though we are no longer married, I’m still close with my 2 stepsons, who were very young when we got married, and I call them my own. I’m also the mom of 4 fur-babies, 3 cats, and a dog.
My dad was married to his second wife from the time I was 11 until I was 14. We didn’t speak for at least 15 years. However, we reconnected when I was in my 30’s and although it’s primarily been through social media, we still talk today.
Our experienced Atlanta, Georgia divorce and family lawyers understand that divorce may be a complicated, emotional time for you. Many important decisions need to be made that consider your current situation as well as your future.
An attorney can work to help you emerge from your divorce in a better financial, legal, and personal situation than you may have imagined. Call today to schedule a consultation.
