Chelsea Wilkerson

Chelsea Wilkerson is a seasoned Georgia attorney whose practice is built upon nearly a decade of dedicated advocacy, strategic litigation, and an unwavering commitment to serving individuals and families facing some of life's most difficult legal challenges. With offices serving clients throughout Central Georgia and the Atlanta metropolitan area, she has earned a reputation as a skilled and tenacious advocate who approaches each case with diligence, preparation, and a results-driven mindset.

Raised with deep roots in the rural South, Chelsea developed an early appreciation for service, community, and the importance of strong legal representation. Throughout her undergraduate studies, she devoted countless hours to volunteer work with community-based agencies and nonprofit organizations across Metro Atlanta, focusing on initiatives designed to improve access to resources and opportunities for underserved populations. Her commitment to service extended to volunteering with children and youth-focused programs, reflecting a longstanding dedication to strengthening families and communities.

That commitment continued throughout law school, where she actively participated in, organized, and presented numerous community-centered educational programs and cultural events. Her passion for advocacy and public service ultimately led her to a legal career focused on helping individuals navigate complex family, financial, and personal crises.

Today, Chelsea regularly represents clients in highly contested family law matters, including divorce, child custody, legitimation, child support, and related domestic litigation. She is particularly recognized for her work advocating for parents and families involved in difficult custody disputes and financially complex domestic cases. Drawing upon extensive courtroom experience and a practical understanding of family dynamics, she works tirelessly to protect her clients' rights while pursuing solutions that promote long-term stability and success.

Over the course of her career, Chelsea has successfully resolved hundreds of legal matters and has appeared before courts throughout the State of Georgia. Her litigation experience includes advocacy in Superior, Juvenile, Probate, and Magistrate Courts, as well as matters involving civil and criminal proceedings. She currently handles cases pending in Superior Court civil actions, Superior Court criminal matters, and Juvenile Court proceedings.

In addition to her state court practice, Chelsea has argued before federal court and is admitted to practice before federal courts and the United States Court of Appeals. Her broad litigation experience allows her to effectively navigate complex legal issues across multiple jurisdictions and levels of the court system.

Beyond the courtroom, Chelsea is committed to advancing legal education and increasing public access to legal resources. She is the author of several publications addressing family law, divorce, child custody, legal preparation, and related topics designed to help individuals better understand the legal process and make informed decisions during difficult times.

She is also deeply involved in community outreach and public education efforts. Through webinars, live presentations, in-person seminars, and collaborative events with attorneys from various practice areas, she regularly provides accessible legal information to members of the public. She is particularly passionate about removing barriers to legal knowledge and routinely offers no-cost educational opportunities designed to empower individuals and families throughout Georgia.

Her commitment to service extends beyond her private practice. Chelsea actively volunteers her time assisting victims of domestic violence, advocating for parental rights, and providing pro bono legal services through various community organizations and legal aid initiatives. Through these efforts, she remains dedicated to ensuring that quality legal assistance is available to those who need it most.

Professionally, Chelsea maintains active involvement in numerous legal organizations, including the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys, the Georgia Association for Women Lawyers, the Gate City Bar Association, the Macon Bar Association, and the Atlanta Bar Association. These affiliations reflect her commitment to professional development, legal excellence, and the advancement of the legal profession.

Whether advocating in the courtroom, educating the public, or serving the community, Chelsea remains focused on one guiding principle: providing exceptional legal representation while empowering clients to move forward with confidence. Her combination of courtroom experience, legal scholarship, community involvement, and client-centered advocacy has made her a trusted resource for individuals, families, and fellow legal professionals throughout Georgia.

Genghis X. Shakhan

Attorney Genghis Shakhan is a co-founder of Shakhan & Wilkerson Law and represents clients throughout Georgia in complex family law, criminal defense, and contested litigation matters. Known for his strategic and courtroom-focused approach, Attorney Shakhan has represented hundreds of clients facing some of the most difficult and high-stakes legal situations of their lives, including high-conflict divorce and custody disputes, criminal prosecutions, protective orders, juvenile matters, and contested hearings and trials.

Attorney Shakhan has litigation experience in Probate Court, Magistrate Court, Superior Courts, Federal Court, and Juvenile Courts across Georgia. He has also served as a Bibb County Public Defender, where he represented individuals charged with serious criminal offenses and gained extensive courtroom and trial experience handling complex criminal litigation.

A combat veteran of the United States Marine Corps who served in Iraq, Attorney Shakhan brings discipline, preparation, and resilience to every case he handles. Clients often turn to him during some of the most stressful and emotionally difficult periods of their lives because of his ability to combine aggressive advocacy with practical guidance and direct communication.

Attorney Shakhan was nominated as a 2026 Super Lawyers Rising Star, a distinction recognizing attorneys who have demonstrated professional achievement and peer recognition within the legal community.

At Shakhan & Wilkerson Law, Attorney Shakhan focuses on helping clients protect what matters most — their children, freedom, finances, reputation, and future. Whether handling a contested custody battle, a high-asset divorce, a probation violation, or a serious criminal accusation, he believes every client deserves strategic preparation, honest communication, and representation tailored to the unique facts of their case.

In addition to litigation, Attorney Shakhan and the firm regularly host community “Know Your Rights” workshops, educational webinars, and legal outreach initiatives throughout Georgia as part of their commitment to public education and service.