Dorothy R. Sachs

Dorothy R. Sachs is a seasoned family law attorney located in Buford, Georgia, focused on guiding clients towards a promising future while addressing past legal issues. Her practice emphasizes understanding each client's unique circumstances to achieve the best possible outcomes for their families. Dorothy's personal experiences, including divorce and co-parenting, provide her with a deep empathy and insight into the complexities of family law disputes. She has firsthand experience in Modification of Child Custody and Modification of Child Support cases, making her well-equipped to assist clients through the litigation process with minimal financial strain.

Dorothy founded the Family Law Information class at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center in collaboration with Gwinnett Law Aid in 2015 and continues to actively teach the class. She is a frequent speaker at continuing courtroom education seminars, focusing on family law matters. Appointed by the Supreme Court of Georgia as a mentor for the Transition into Law Practice Program, Dorothy is committed to the professional development of new attorneys.

In recognition of her pro bono work, Dorothy received the Volunteer of the Year Award from the Atlanta Law Aid Society in 2014 for her contributions to the Gwinnett Pro Bono Project and Gwinnett Judicial Aid. She participated in the Georgia Association of Women Lawyers (GAWL) Leadership Academy Class in 2015 and currently serves as the Vice President of the Gwinnett County Bar Association. Her dedication to community service was further acknowledged by Atlanta Law Aid in 2017 and 2018 for her contribution of over 50 pro bono hours to the Gwinnett Pro Bono Project.