Jacqueline G. Thomas

Jacqueline G. Thomas

Of Counsel
  • 706-941-3510
Jacki specializes in handling domestic relations matters, specifically, adoptions (step-parent, grandparent, relative, third party, adult, DFCS, etc.), divorces (contested and uncontested), child custody disputes/modification actions, legitimations, name changes (adult and minor), contempt actions, family violence protective orders, stalking protective orders, and child support matters.

She handles cases in both the Superior Court and Juvenile Court of Georgia.

Jacki also represents clients in estate planning matters, including drafting wills. She assists with the Augusta University Healthy Grandparents Program, which helps grandparents adopt or gain custody of their grandchildren. Jacki serves as a Guardian ad Litem in Columbia County Probate Court, as well as in Richmond County and Columbia County Juvenile Court.

Jacki spent her first two years of practice clerking for the Honorable J. David Roper and Honorable Sheryl B. Jolly, Superior Court Judges for the Augusta Judicial Circuit. She joined the Augusta Domestic Bar Association in 2016 and was elected Secretary of the Association’s Executive Committee in 2018. She presently serves as the organization’s Secretary.

Jacki has presented on various topics at Georgia Continuing Legal Education seminars, including recent updates to family law generally, and updates to the Georgia adoption code.
Jacki takes great pride in caring for each client’s individual needs and tailoring her practice to best serve each client’s unique concerns.
  • University of Georgia School of Law, J.D., 2013
  • Furman University, Political Science, 2010
  • Georgia Bar, 2013
  • Superior Court of Georgia, 2013
  • Southern District of Georgia, 2016
Professional or Industry Involvement
  • Augusta Domestic Bar Association Executive Committee, Secretary, 2018- present
  • Augusta Domestic Bar Association, Member, 2016- present
  • Augusta Chamber of Commerce Women in Business Committee, 2021

Community or Pro Bono Involvement
  • Wesley United Methodist Church, Member

Presentations & Speaking Engagements

  • Augusta Family Bar CLE, Speaker, 2016
  • Augusta Family Bar CLE, Speaker, 2017
  • Augusta Family Bar CLE, Speaker, 2018

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