Staff

Gretchen Swensen

Biography

Gretchen Swenson has been serving as Mr. Poole’s Paralegal since 2021. She comes with over 16 years of experience in the legal field, including 8 years with the Clerk of Court Office, Criminal Division, and 6 years as a Judicial Secretary for a Superior Court Judge. Born and raised in Michigan, Gretchen spent 20 years living in England, Germany, and New Mexico while her husband served in the Air Force. Gretchen has called North Georgia her home since 2003 where she resides with her family.

Yajaira Briones

Biography

Yajaira is a highly skilled and dedicated paralegal with nearly a decade of experience in the legal field. She began her legal career in 2016 at the Hall County Public Defender’s Office, where she played a crucial role in assisting attorneys with major felony cases. Her work during this time provided her with extensive exposure to complex legal matters and helped to hone her skills in case management and legal research.

In 2022, Yajaira advanced her career by becoming the Judicial Assistant to three judges in Hall County.

Yajaira graduated from University of North Georgia, where she earned her Associate of Arts degree with Distinction.