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Clear Guidance for Decisions About Family and Legacy

Experienced counsel for families and individuals navigating transition, conflict, and long-term planning.

Whether you’re facing a family law issue or planning for the future of your estate, the right legal guidance can bring clarity, stability, and peace of mind. Select the area below that best fits your situation to learn how we can help.

Top-Rated Attorney in Atlanta Working for Your Best Outcome

Divorce & Family Law

Divorce and family law matters require clear guidance and steady judgment to resolve disputes involving property, support, and custody as efficiently as possible.

Probate & Estate Planning

Probate and estate matters often involve both legal and personal complexity, requiring careful handling to resolve disputes and administer estates properly.

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation involves resolving disputes between individuals or businesses through strategic negotiation, trial, or appeal when necessary.

About Cheeley Legal

Nothing beats real-world experience when it comes to handling legal disputes and planning for the future. Since 1980, Joseph Cheeley has represented clients in Gwinnett County and the surrounding Atlanta area in matters of family law, estate planning, and civil litigation. Over the years, he’s built an all-star team of legal professionals to help clients live their best lives.

How do you find a lawyer you can trust with your family’s future? A lawyer who not just understands your goals but is just as invested in reaching your goals with you? First, you need a strong legal advocate – an attorney with the knowledge to use all the tools at your disposal to get the best possible outcome for your unique situation. Second, you must find someone who actually listens to you, hears you, and puts your priorities first.

Clients love working with Cheeley Legal because we prioritize communication and client satisfaction. You won’t get cookie-cutter solutions out of us – Joseph Cheeley and the team are dedicated to custom-built strategies and personalized solutions that work for you.

Experience On Your Side

For more than four decades, Joseph Cheeley has represented individuals and businesses through a wide range of legal disputes in Georgia courts. That experience provides perspective — not just on the law itself, but on how cases actually unfold, how judges and opposing counsel tend to approach them, and where disputes are most effectively resolved.

Experience matters because litigation is rarely straightforward. Decisions made early in a case can significantly affect cost, timing, and outcome. With decades of hands-on courtroom, appellate, and negotiated resolution experience, Cheeley Legal focuses on practical strategies that protect clients’ interests while avoiding unnecessary conflict and expense whenever possible.

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