Hon. Sherri Paul McDonald

Sherri Paul McDonald is a seasoned family lawyer based in Lyons, Georgia, with over 34 years of experience in family law. Licensed to practice in Georgia since 1991, she is an active member of the Georgia State Bar. In addition to her private practice, Judge McDonald has served as the juvenile court judge for the Middle Judicial Circuit—covering Candler, Emanuel, Jefferson, Toombs, and Washington counties—since 2007. She earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Georgia in 1988 and a Juris Doctor from Mercer University in 1991. Her dual roles in family law and juvenile court judging underscore her expertise in complex legal matters involving children and their best interests.