J. Hamilton Garner - a Moultrie, GA Probate Lawyer

Moultrie Probate Lawyer

Updated: 03/10/2026

Areas of Practice

Probate
Civil Litigation
Domestic Relations
Criminal Defense
Real Estate
Probate litigation
General litigation

Attorney Information

Overview

An attorney and partner at Whelchel & Carlton, LLP, Hamilton Garner extends his legal service to both individuals and businesses. He primarily assists clients who are facing issues involving probate matters, domestic relations, criminal defense, real estate and general civil litigation. He has handled a broad range of matters including:

Probate litigation: Will contests (caveats); guardianship proceedings; drafting of wills, powers-of-attorney, Advanced Directive for Health Care, trusts; has been court-appointed as both executor and conservator in contested estates
General litigation: Representing plaintiffs and defendants in contract disputes, construction litigation, personal injury, premises liability and land-line disputes
Domestic relations litigation: Divorces, child custody, child support, legitimation and adoption
Residential real estate purchases, sales and financing
Criminal defense including both felony and misdemeanor offenses

Before joining Whelchel & Carlton, LLP, in 2009, Mr. Garner was a solo practitioner and an associate at a small legal firm as well. After receiving his bar license, he served as a law clerk at the Superior Court. He later worked as an assistant district attorney, where he dealt with numerous cases involving armed robbery, murder, aggravated assault, domestic violence and DUI.

Happily married to Beth Lee Garner, Hamilton is the father of twin boys, William and Robert. They are members of the Moultrie First United Methodist Church and several other local organizations.

Education

Legal Education
- Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law, Macon, Georgia, 2001
  J.D.
Non Legal Education
- Mercer University, 1996
  B.B.A.
  Major: Management

Current Employment Position(s)

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Partner
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Past Positions

Georgia Army National Guard/U.S. Army, Captain, Armor Platoon Leader (M1A1 Abrams), Support Platoon Leader (logistics) and as a Company Executive Officer
Superior Court law clerk

Pro Bono Activities

Moultrie First United Methodist Church, past Chairman of Counsel of Stewards
Leadership Colquitt County, 2009 graduate
YLD Leadership Academy (State Bar of Georgia), 2009 graduate
Hero House – Children’s Advocacy Center of Colquitt County, past Board of Directors
Colquitt County Chapter Ducks Unlimited, past Area Chairman
Double Gobble Chapter NWTF, past Committee Member

Bar Admissions

Georgia, 2001
Georgia Court of Appeals
Supreme Court of Georgia
U.S. District Court Middle District of Georgia
U.S. Supreme Court

Other Affiliations

Moultrie Bar Association, 2011 - Present (President)
Moultrie-Colquitt County Chamber of Commerce (Member of Board of Directors)
Kiwanis Club of Moultrie (Committee Chairman and past member Board of Directors)
State Bar of Georgia

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Contact

Moultrie, GA

PO Box 758 (31776)
26 2nd Avenue SW
Moultrie, GA 31768

Directions

Phone: 229-512-3764

Fax: 229-985-0946

Email: Send a message

Website: https://www.wcgalaw.com

Credit Cards Accepted

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