Atty. Marlys Bergstrom

Atty. Marlys Bergstrom

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Marietta Marietta 29 Years Experience 29 year
Call (678) 992-4173

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About Marlys Bergstrom at a glance

Marlys Bergstrom is an Associate Attorney based in Marietta, Georgia, practicing at Stearns-Montgomery & Proctor. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on divorce, wills, drug crimes, child custody, and trusts. Admitted to practice in California (1997) and Georgia (2013). Educated at Golden Gate University School of La (Master, 2000) and Golden Gate University School of Law (J.D., 1996). Serves clients in Marietta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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Practice Areas Explained

Marlys Bergstrom's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Marlys Bergstrom handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

Marlys Bergstrom is one of 45,063 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Georgia →

Wills

Marlys Bergstrom is one of 32,113 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Georgia →

Drug Crimes

Marlys Bergstrom is one of 6,336 drug crimes attorneys indexed nationally. Browse drug crimes attorneys in Georgia →

Child Custody & Visitation

Marlys Bergstrom is one of 27,615 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Georgia →

Trusts

Marlys Bergstrom is one of 94,411 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Georgia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Marietta are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Marlys Bergstrom

Where is Marlys Bergstrom's law office located?
Marlys Bergstrom's law practice is located in Marietta, Georgia. The firm is Stearns-Montgomery & Proctor. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Marlys Bergstrom handle?
Marlys Bergstrom focuses on divorce, wills, drug crimes, child custody, trusts. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has Marlys Bergstrom practiced law?
Marlys Bergstrom has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Marlys Bergstrom go to law school?
Marlys Bergstrom earned their education at (Master, 2000); (J.D., 1996).
How can I contact Marlys Bergstrom for a consultation?
You can contact Marlys Bergstrom directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Practice Areas

Divorce Elder Law Family Law Adoptions Adult Guardianship Advance Directives Agency Adoptions Alimony Alternative Dispute Resolution Animal Law Annulment Arbitration Assault And Battery Burglary Child Abuse and Neglect Child Care Child Custody Child Custody Mediation Child Dependency Child Protection Child Support Conservatorship Contested Trusts And Estates Contested Wills Criminal Defense Criminal Law Decedents Estates Disability Benefits Disability Insurance Disability Insurance Defense Divorce Arbitration Divorce Mediation Divorce Taxation Domestic Partnerships Domestic Violence Drivers License Suspension Drug Crimes Drugs And Narcotics Elder Care Elder Guardianship Estate Administration Estate Litigation Estate Planning Estate Planning For The Disabled Estate Planning For The Elderly Estate Settlements Family Trusts Fathers Rights Foster Care Gay and Lesbian Family Law Grandparents Custody Grandparents Visitation Rights Guardian Ad Litem Guardianship Guardianship Administration Guardianship and Conservatorship Independent Adoptions Inheritance Insurance Insurance Defense Interstate Child Custody Living Trusts Living Wills Marital Agreements Marital Property Distribution Marital Property Law Marital Property Settlements Mediation Medicaid Hearings Medicaid Planning Medicare and Medicaid No Fault Divorce Parental Rights Post Divorce Modification Post Nuptial Agreements Powers Of Attorney Premarital Agreements Private Adoptions Probate Probate Litigation Restraining Orders Retirement Planning Same Sex Marriage Shoplifting Social Security Social Security Appeals Social Security Disability Social Security Disability Insurance Special Needs Trusts Spousal Support Step Parent Adoptions Supplemental Security Income Taxation Termination Of Parental Rights Theft Third Party Custody Trust Administration Trust Law Trust Planning Trusts and Estates Unclaimed Property Uncontested Divorce Visitation Rights Wills

Education

Master
Golden Gate University School of La
- 2000
J.D.
Golden Gate University School of Law
- 1996

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1997
Georgia
Admitted: 2013

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