About Shawn Clayton
Shawn Clayton Bugbee is a criminal defense attorney based in Smyrna, Georgia, with over 20 years of experience in criminal, family, and juvenile law. He earned his Juris Doctor from Georgia State University College of Law in 2004. Prior to his legal career, Bugbee served in the U.S.
Army's Military Intelligence Corps, gaining experience that informs his legal practice. Since his admission to the Georgia State Bar in 2004, Bugbee has represented clients across the state, handling cases ranging from minor traffic violations to serious criminal offenses, including homicides. His extensive work in juvenile courts in the metro-Atlanta area has involved serving as a guardian ad litem, representing the interests of children in deprivation and delinquency cases, as well as in contentious custody disputes.
In addition to his legal practice, Bugbee has contributed to the legal community through his writing. He authored "The Militarization of Domestic Law Enforcement Agencies," an article published by The Save America Foundation in July 2012, reflecting his engagement with critical issues in law enforcement and civil liberties. Bugbee's office is located at 2220 Atlanta Road NW, Suite 121, Smyrna, GA 30080.
He can be contacted by phone at (678) 439-1066 or via email through his Justia profile. As of February 2026, Bugbee remains an active member of the Georgia State Bar, continuing to serve clients throughout Georgia.
