Attorney Profile

EDUCATION

Sharon Sweat Jackson is a top female divorce lawyer serving the metro Atlanta area. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in International Studies from the University of South Carolina. She later earned her Master of Science in Human Resources Management from Chapman University in San Diego, CA. In 2005, she earned her Juris Doctor degree from Georgia State University.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

In 2005, Sharon Jackson was admitted to the State Bar of Georgia. She is also admitted to practice in the following courts:

• The Superior and State Courts of Georgia
• All lower courts of the State of Georgia
• The Court of Appeals of Georgia
• The Supreme Court of Georgia
• The United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• Georgia Bar Association (Family Law Section)
• Gwinnett County Bar Association (Family Law Section)
• Georgia Association of Women Lawyers (GAWL)

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

Sharon Jackson is recognized as a Super Lawyer. Only the top 5% of attorneys make the list each year. Each candidate is evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement.

Sharon Jackson is on the The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 list. The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 is an invitation-only professional organization composed of the premier trial lawyers from each state or region who meet precise qualifications as civil plaintiff and/or criminal defense trial lawyers.

Sharon Jackson has a 10/10 Superb rating from independent attorney review site Avvo.com The AVVO Rating is an effort to evaluate a lawyer’s background based on the information available in an attorney’s AVVO profile.

In 2023 Sharon Jackson was rated by Expertise as one of the Best Divorce Lawyers in Lawrenceville.

Sharon Jackson is on the The National Advocates Top 100 list. The National Advocates Top 100 is an invitation-only professional organization composed of the Top 100 and Top 40 Under 40 attorneys from each state or region.

Sharon Jackson was selected to the the National Trial Lawyers Association Matrimonial and Family Law Top 30 list. An invitation-only professional organization comprised of and limited to the Top 30 attorneys from each state or region who specialize in representing individuals and families within the American legal system regarding Matrimonial and Family claims.

Sharon Jackson received the Martindale-Hubbell Client Champion Gold Award. Martindale-Hubbell’s Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients.

Sharon Jackson Recognized as Legal Elite by Georgia Trend Magazine. For more than two decades, Georgia Trend has recognized the state’s top attorneys who were nominated by their legal peers.

Sharon Jackson nominated for Best of Gwinnet in Divorce Law. The Best of Gwinnett is an annual roundup of the best products and services across Gwinnett County voted by readers of Gwinnett Magazine and Guide to Gwinnett.

Sharon Jackson was awarded The Best of Lawrenceville in Family Law from BusinessRate. BusinessRate BEST of Awards reflects an objective evaluation based on current performance metrics like customer satisfaction and recent feedback, ensuring that your achievement is recognized and respected in your industry and locality.