Andrea Dyer Hastings - Alpharetta, GA
Attorney at Hastings Shadmehry Family Law
Family Law Lawyers in Alpharetta, GA
3650 Mansell Road Suite 475 Alpharetta, GA 30022 - 1536
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29
Years
Experience
Featured Review
"I hired HS Family Law firm to help me with a very difficult personal legal issue, and the experience exceeded my expectations. The opposing party and their attorney were extremely combative, which made the case far more complicated than it needed to..." "I hired HS Family Law firm to help me with a very difficult personal legal issue, and the experience exceeded my expectations. The opposing party and their attorney were extremely combative, which made the case far more complicated than it needed to be. Andee Hastings and my entire legal team navigated that environment incredibly well. She remained calm, strategic, and focused on achieving the right result even when I was stressed beyond belief. Communication was excellent. My questions were always answered promptly, and I always felt informed about what was happening in my case. They were also very mindful of costs and did everything they could to keep things efficient, even though much of the expense was driven by the other side’s conduct. Ultimately, the judge sided with us, and the outcome was a tremendous victory. I’m very grateful for the professionalism, skill, and dedication her and her team showed throughout the process."
Alpharetta Family Law Lawyer
Updated: 03/18/2026
Areas of Practice
- Family Law
- Adoption
- Same-Sex Divorce
- Post-Decree Modifications
Attorney Information
Overview
Andrea Dyer Hastings is the Founding and Managing Partner of Hastings Shadmehry Family Law, having formed the firm in 2023. Previously, she was a Managing Partner of Waggoner Hastings, which she co-founded in 2009. Andee began her Family Law career in 2004 at Warner Mayoue Bates and Nolan, where she became a partner of noted family lawyer John Mayoue.
Andee was born in Richmond, VA. She is the daughter of a U.S Navy Captain and a teacher, and her family lived in Virginia Beach, VA, Herndon, VA, and eventually the Marietta, GA area, where Andee graduated from North Cobb High School. Andee earned her B.A. in Russian at The University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, where she graduated With Highest Distinction and was named Phi Beta Kappa; and she earned her Juris Doctorate at The University of Georgia School of Law, where she graduated at the top of her class in 1997.
After law school, Andee became an Assistant District Attorney in Rockdale County, GA, where she became a Family Violence Prosecutor. After this, she moved into Civil Litigation, and then to Family Law. Andee has successfully argued in front of the Georgia Supreme Court, and the Georgia Court of Appeals, where she made case law in the state in her first year as an attorney.
Andee is a fierce advocate for her clients, with whom she is empathetic, warm, and steady. She manages their cases with cunning, sophistication, and precision. She is also extremely proud of the firm she has co-founded and takes pride in helping to develop lawyers and paralegals into first rate legal professionals.
Andee is married and is a loving "mom" to seven rescue dogs. When not working she enjoys home life and taking refuge in the North Georgia mountains.
Awards and Honors
Other Sources of Feedback About Andrea Dyer Hastings
Included on the 2026 Georgia Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Georgia Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Georgia Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Georgia Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Georgia Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Georgia Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Georgia Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Georgia Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Georgia Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Georgia Super Lawyers list
- 2012 Georgia Super Lawyers list
- 2011 Georgia Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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University of Georgia School of Law,
Athens,
Georgia, 1997
J.D.
Honors: Order of the Barristers, Joseph Henry Lumpkin American Inn of Court
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University of Georgia School of Law,
Athens,
Georgia, 1997
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Non Legal Education
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill,
Chapel Hill,
NC,
USA, 1994
Bachelor of Arts with Highest Distinction
Honors: Dean's List
Honors: Golden Key National Honor Society
Honors: Graduated With Highest Distinction
Honors: Phi Beta Kappa
Major: International Studies
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill,
Chapel Hill,
NC,
USA, 1994
Current Employment Position(s)
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Founding and Managing Partner
Past Positions
- Waggoner Hastings, LLC, Partner, 2009 - 2023
- Warner, Mayoue, Bates & Nolen PC, Partner, 2004 - 2009
- Lawler, Tanner & Zitron, Associate, 2003 - 2004
- Hawkins & Parnell, LLP, Associate, 2000 - 2003
- Rockdale County District Attorney, Assistant District Attorney, 1997 - 2000
Representative Cases
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State of Georgia vs. Dean
- Citation: 235 GA App 847
- Court: GA Ct App
- Year: 1998
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Mallen vs. Mallen
- Citation: 280 GA 43
- Court: GA Sct
- Year: 2005
Ancillary Businesses
The Forward Facing Podcast
Bar Admissions
- Georgia, 1997
- Georgia Court of Appeals, 1998
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Georgia, 2001
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Georgia, 2002
- Supreme Court of Georgia, 2005
Specialties and Certifications
- Collaborative Law, Collaborative Law Institute of Georgia, 2006
Other Affiliations
- State Bar of Georgia, 1997 - 2009 (Member, Family Law Section)
- Atlanta Bar Association, 2000 - 2009 (Member, Family Law Section)
- Marion T. Pope, Jr. American Inn of Court
Fraternities and Sororities
- Delta Phi Epsilon
Reviews
Customer Reviews for Andrea Dyer Hastings
Highlights
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5.0 Value
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5.0 Quality of Service
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5.0 Professional Competence
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Verified ClientHired Attorney 2024-2026I hired HS Family Law firm to help me with a very difficult personal legal issue, and the experience exceeded my expectations. The opposing party and their attorney were extremely combative, which made the case far more complicated than it needed to be. Andee Hastings and my entire legal team navigated that environment incredibly well. She remained calm, strategic, and focused on achieving the right result even when I was stressed beyond belief. Communication was excellent. My questions were always answered promptly, and I always felt informed about what was happening in my case. They were also very mindful of costs and did everything they could to keep things efficient, even though much of the expense was driven by the other side’s conduct. Ultimately, the judge sided with us, and the outcome was a tremendous victory. I’m very grateful for the professionalism, skill, and dedication her and her team showed throughout the process.
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Verified ClientHired Attorney 2014-2015I was referred to Andee for my divorce case by an attorney that I respect and trust. He did not let me down in his recommendation. Andee helped me through one of the most heart-wrenching, scary times in my life. I did not expect my divorce and was not emotionally prepared for any of it. Andee shepherded me through the process with compassion, dedication, skill and professionalism. She was extremely responsive to me, and she very patiently answered all of my questions while also keeping her eye on my goals in my case. She ultimately negotiated a very favorable settlement for me, and I could not be more grateful. I kept my premarital assets, which was very important to me. Her understanding of the law and ability to understand people and their situations is not to be underestimated. I have recommended her to several people looking for attorneys to represent them in their divorces.
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Verified ClientHired Attorney 2015-2017I had a very difficult, complex divorce case. Andee was extremely knowledgeable and effective. She guided me through every step of the process in a way that I felt that I had a true ally. I was a father seeking primary custody of my children, and I felt like the deck was stacked against me. Andee helped me achieve exactly what I was seeking. It was a hard battle, but she stuck by me through it all. She makes judicious use of time to maximize every dollar I spent, and her staff is very conscientious. I would recommend her in a heartbeat to anyone going through a divorce and have already done so myself. Since my divorce, I've recommended Andee to my brother, two of my co-workers and a childhood friend. I've received similar reports from them regarding their satisfaction with her representation. As I've gotten away from the experience, I realize how many ways, big and small, she looked out for and protected me. She put together a Parenting Plan as part of my divorce that has protected me on so many occasions that I can't even count. She really thought of so many details and how to handle them, down to the finest detail. I call it the "Bulletproof Plan". She reminded me that the Parenting Plan can't contemplate EVERY eventuality but that her job is to do everything she can to anticipate as much as possible based on her experience in order to try and keep me out of court again. I heard those words, but I have now seen in action what that really means and how it plays out. I really appreciate that level of strategic thinking and planning. I know we would have already been back in court if it weren't for Andee. I also know that if I do end up back in court, I will have Andee by my side.
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Contact
3650 Mansell Road
Suite 475
Alpharetta, GA 30022 - 1536
Phone: 770-676-1091
Fax: 770-641-8203
Email: Send a message
Hours: 8:30 - 5:00PM Monday - Friday
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