Shawna Woods is a seasoned family law attorney whose practice is grounded in respect for justice, advocacy, and thoughtful representation. Drawn to the law by a lifelong love of the written word and a desire to make a meaningful difference, Shawna brings more than 20 years of experience to guiding clients through complex family law matters.
Inspired early on by To Kill a Mockingbird and encouraged by a former classmate, Shawna pursued a legal career rooted in principle and purpose. She earned her Juris Doctor from the University of New Mexico School of Law, where she built a strong foundation in legal writing, analysis, and advocacy. During law school, she was a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys Moot Court Team and interned with the United States Attorney’s Office; these experiences shaped her courtroom presence and litigation skills.
Throughout her career, Shawna has focused her practice on family law, representing clients in domestic relations matters, adoption, prenuptial agreements, trials, and appeals. She is known for approaching each case with diligence, clarity, and compassion, ensuring clients feel respected and supported during some of life’s most difficult transitions.
Shawna’s work is guided by a simple principle instilled by her father: never ask someone to do something you would not do yourself. She applies that mindset by offering solutions she would personally stand behind and by working collaboratively with clients and colleagues to achieve outcomes that are both practical and fair.
Shawna also takes pride in serving diverse families. She understands that every client’s priorities are shaped by personal experience, culture, and values. By listening closely and remaining open to unfamiliar perspectives, she identifies creative solutions that honor what matters most to each family she serves.
Happily Ever After Divorce Podcast
Juris Doctor, University of New Mexico School of Law
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, University of New Mexico
Shawna Woods and Atlanta Divorce Law Group are simply the best of the best! They handled my divorce and I know I was represented in the absolute best way possible. They take an emotionally charged situation and take the emotion out of it, which I so appreciated. If you find yourself needing a divorce attorney- call ADLG. You won’t regret it!
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.
Being someone who has gone through divorce, after a 20 year marriage, I can testify to the surreal changes you go through. It’s really like being born into a new life, but having memory of your past life. It gets tough to battle through those emotions that are provoked by memories you cannot avoid. All that to say, the team you choose to guide you through it needs to be sensitive and empathetic to what you are going through. There’s lot’s of family law firms out there, anxious to split your assets and get paid. There’s very few that might guide you towards working things out. If you want some help from good human beings, with experience in helping families thrive, you’d be best served giving Atlanta Divorce Law Group a call. Ask for Nicole, Shawna or Martha.
One of the partners there, Shawna, was incredible to work with. She was able to help a dear friend walk through uncharted territory. Shawna handled everything with grace and kindness. It’s a delight to see such awesome people doing important work. Highly recommend!
Get it right the first time or you will regret the time and $ you spent… I learned this the hard way. I think when we navigate into a divorce we find someone and just dive in and really don’t ask enough of the hard questions. We really don’t know what we are up against. WE need the right fit. You need to have faith your attorney is on you side, they have you covered… they are going to do what it takes to get you results even when things look daunting..
I watched SHAWNA WOODS step up in my case and make it happen… her confidence is solid and unwavering. You will not regret using her, you will only wish you had done it sooner. She will get you the results you need so JUST DO IT! Don’t overthink it… you will be glad you did.
Shawna Woods and her team at Atlanta Divorce Law Group are amazing. Courteous and professional to be sure; but most of all, they care about you and what you are going through. At a time when you need strength and confidence in your corner, there’s only one contact you need, Shawna Woods and the Atlanta Divorce Law Group!
Admitted to the State Bar of Georgia
Of Counsel, Kitchen New Cleghorn
Former Managing Partner, 2011-18
Founder and Principal of a successful solo Family Law practice in Fulton County
Associate Attorney
Managed the Child Support Enforcement under SAG, 2005-09
Interned with the United States Attorney’s Office
Former member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys Moot Court Team
Active member of
Atlanta Bar Association – Family Law Division
North Fulton Bar Association
Forsyth County Bar Association
National Association of Professional Women
Nominated for Influential Businesswoman Awards 2026
You can have a biological family and a chosen family. Sometimes they include both, and other times they don’t include your biological family. I think what’s really important is that they’re the people you hold close, who celebrate your joys with you and hold you up when you’re down.
2 of the most important women in my life were Aunty Gayle and Aunty Rosemary, even though we aren’t related by blood. They helped raise me, and I think of Aunty Gayle’s sons as my brothers. I’m grateful I grew up in an extended family where everyone cared for each other.
My daughter is the most important person in my world. I was very young when I had her and was a single mom for her entire childhood. We are extremely close, and she inspires me daily to be a better person.
Years ago, I had a client in a long custody battle. He and his ex had been in and out of court for years. His older son was 14 and could choose to live with his dad, but his younger daughter was only 8 and had always lived with her mom.
They divorced when the daughter was just a year old, but her mom didn’t want her dad involved. She wouldn’t let the kids join extracurricular activities because she knew their dad might be there, limiting the kids’ growth because of her disdain for him. It was a tough case, since it’s rare for fathers to get custody of young girls.
For about a year and a half, we worked hard to show the court that living with her dad was best for her—and we won. It was a great moment.
One of the reasons I’d say this is a success story is that 2 years ago, he invited me to that little girl’s high school graduation. He reaches out to me at least once a year to let me know how his kids are doing. This makes everything I do worth it. Making a difference in someone else’s life so they can have a happier, healthier childhood makes my school loans worth it.
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.
