Afiya F. Hinkson

Attorney Afiya F. Hinkson was born in Bronx, New York, but has called Georgia home since her very early years. In May 2009, Attorney Hinkson began her legal career and has more than a decade of diversified legal experience and is tremendously knowledgeable in various areas of law including family law, child welfare law, contract law, criminal law, amongst other legal areas.

Attorney Hinkson became a registered mediator in 2018 and is looking to make huge strides within courts and law firms throughout the State of Georgia by assisting with resolving legal disputes without the expense of full litigation.

Attorney Hinkson strives to be a powerful presence in the lives of people by speaking at events and providing imperative information pertaining to family and child welfare law. Attorney Hinkson believes it is important for people to have the experience of meeting attorneys in a positive light, shattering the misconception that interactions with attorneys only occur during tumultuous times. Her goal is to make lasting impressions on anyone she encounters and to put clients at ease during difficult and life altering times.

As the Owner and Managing Attorney of The Hinkson Firm, LLC, Attorney Hinkson is dedicated to the extreme championing of those in the community by making clients the top priority. Law is more than a career or profession for Attorney Hinkson but a purpose to serve others with remarkable devotion and unshakeable morals.

Attorney Hinkson has earned the following awards: 2019 Light of Hope Recipient for CASA, 2020 Chief Justice Hines, Child Advocacy Award Recipient, 2021 and 2022 National Black Lawyers 40 under 40 Recipient, and 2022 Georgia Rising Star Super Lawyers.

Georgia Dispute Resolution Section

Member

2018 - Current

Child Support Commission

Low-Income Deviation Study Committee

2018 - Current

Forsyth County Juvenile Bar Association

Member

2015 - Current

DeKalb Lawyers Association

Member

2014 - Current

State Bar of Georgia

Member

2013 - Current

Child Protection and Advocacy Section-State Bar of Georgia

Executive Committee

2013 - Current

Family Law Section-State Bar of Georgia

Member

2013 - Current

Entertainment Law Section-State Bar of Georgia

Member

2013 - Current

Wade Walker YMCA Executive Board

Board Member

2014 - 2016