My main objective is to help you.
I strive to provide my clients with honest and practical advice and to prove that divorce doesn’t have to be inherently painful or prohibitively expensive. My many years of experience both in litigation and mediation have formed the backbone of my practice.
What I hope to bring to the table for you and your family:
• A wealth of knowledge
• An open mind
• A calm demeanor
• A positive outcome
“I strive to provide my clients with honest and practical advice.”
CAREER & EDUCATION
Lydia J. Sartain served for nine years as District Attorney of the Georgia Northeastern Judicial Circuit. She also served as Solicitor for the State Court of Hall County. A native of Blairsville, GA, Lydia graduated from the Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University. In 1998, Georgia Trend magazine listed her as one of the state’s “Forty Under Forty” leaders, and in 2006 she was named one of Georgia’s top trial lawyers. Launching her own practice in 2019 provided Lydia the opportunity to focus on what she knows best – Family Law and Mediation.
Prior to her appointment as DA, Lydia acted as Director of Georgia’s Children and Youth Council under Governor Zell Miller. In this position she oversaw grant programs to prevent juvenile delinquency and monitored all of the juvenile detention facilities across Georgia as part of the Department of Justice. In 1999, Governor Roy Barnes appointed Lydia to serve on the State Board of Public Safety where she supported the efforts of all public safety agencies to reduce crime, apprehend those who commit them, and respond to disaster.
PROFESSIONAL
RECOGNITION
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Voted Top Attorney in Georgia by Atlanta Magazine in 2017
02
Director of Georgia’s Children and Youth Council under Governor Zell Miller
03
District Attorney of Georgia Northeastern Judicial Circuit
04
President of Rotary Club
05
Solicitor for State Court of Hall County
06
President of Northeastern Bar Association
07
40 under 40 Georgia Trend
08
Super Lawyer Award
“I’ve learned it’s not about winning or losing, but making sure my clients get the results they deserve.”
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Throughout her career, Lydia has been active in civic organizations and community-led efforts, particularly those that promote public service, wellness, and advocacy.
Founding Member of Edmondson-Telford Child Advocacy Center
As a founding member and past board chairwoman, Lydia is dedicated to fighting for the innocent children of Dawson and Hall counties.
Trustee at Young Harris College
An alum of Young Harris College, Lydia is on the Board of Trustees. Aligned with its mission, the Board of Trustees provides strategic leadership to the College by employing its members’ expertise in everything from finance to philanthropy.
Pro Bono Attorney & Advocate for Rape Response
Rape Response provides support, education, and advocacy to survivors of sexual assault and their loved ones. Lydia provides pro-bono legal services for the organization on an ongoing basis.
American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women Luncheon
Lydia serves on the Executive Leadership Board and is a Circle of Red member. Go Red for Women promotes awareness of the issue of women and heart disease, as well as action to save more lives.
Junior League of Gainesville-Hall County, Member
The Junior League of Gainesville-Hall County is an organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community through the effective action of trained volunteers.
Rotary Club of Gainesville, Member
The Rotary Club is a service organization whose purpose is to bring together business and professional leaders in order to provide humanitarian service and to advance goodwill and peace around the world.
Kiwanis Club of Gainesville, Member
The mission of the Kiwanis Club is to serve the children of the world, and to change the world one child at a time.
Gateway Domestic Violence, Volunteer
Gateway provides safety, shelter and support for those impacted by domestic violence. Lydia provides pro-bono legal services for the organization on an ongoing basis.
Founding Member of WomenSource
WomenSource serves women of all ages, backgrounds, races, and socioeconomic levels in the Gainesville-Hall County community. Lydia is a long-time member of this organization, and enjoys leading programs to empower women in her community.