Attorney Jody L. Sellers is a seasoned Georgia trial lawyer known for his aggressive courtroom strategies, compassionate client service, and commitment to legal excellence. As the founder and managing partner of The Sellers Law Firm, LLC, Jody focuses his practice on family law and criminal defense, while also handling personal injury, wills and estate planning, and social security disability matters.
With years of successful representation behind him, Jody has built a strong reputation for delivering skilled, strategic, and empathetic legal advocacy throughout Georgia.
Areas of Practice
Jody handles a wide range of legal matters, including:
Family Law: Divorce, Custody, Child Support, Legitimation, Adoption, Dependency
Criminal Defense: DUIs, Misdemeanors, Traffic Citations, Drug Offenses, Major Felonies
Personal Injury: Car Accidents, Slip and Fall, Wrongful Death
Wills & Estate Planning: Wills, Power of Attorney, Advance Directives
Whether navigating complex family disputes or defending clients in high-stakes criminal cases, Jody brings personalized attention and courtroom-tested experience to every client relationship.
Education and Academic Recognition
Jody earned his Juris Doctorate from Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law, graduating cum laude in 2011. While at Mercer, he was:
Senior Managing Editor of the Mercer Law Review
Vice President of the Legal Aid and Volunteer Association
Recipient of the Custer-Tuggle Award of Excellence in Family Law from the Georgia Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
He is a published legal author, having written an article for the Mercer Law Review titled:“No Witness? No Admission: The Tale of Testimonial Statements and Melendez-Diaz v. Massachusetts” – 61 Mercer L. Rev. 683 (2010).
Jody is also a proud graduate of the University of Georgia, where he earned his B.A. in Political Science, graduating cum laude, with a minor in Anthropology. While at UGA, he was active in the UGA Rugby Football Club, Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honor Society, and Lambda Alpha National Anthropology Honor Society.
Recognitions and Professional Affiliations
Jody has received numerous awards and honors recognizing his excellence in trial work and dedication to client advocacy, including:
Georgia Trend’s Legal Elite (2020, 2022)
Super Lawyers Rising Star (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024) – awarded to less than 2.5% of eligible Georgia attorneys)
National Trial Lawyers Top 100 (Georgia)
National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40
Superb Avvo Rating
American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys
Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
Criminal Trial Lawyers Association
Global Directory of Who’s Who (Top Lawyer)
Community Involvement and Leadership
Outside the courtroom, Jody is committed to community service. He currently serves on the Board of the Spalding County Law Library and previously held the role of Vice-President of the Spalding County Bar Association.
Jody is also known for organizing and sponsoring numerous family-friendly community events, including:
Free Cupcakes for Teachers
Free Photos with the Easter Bunny
Free Photos with Santa
Free Photos with the Grinch!
These events are a reflection of the firm’s motto: “Where Clients Become Family.”
