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Judy G. Russell JD CG® CGL℠

(732)707-7118


  • Speaking / Presenting

  • Family History Research
  • Methodology & Resources
  • Available for in-person events
  • Available for virtual events

The Legal Genealogist® Judy G. Russell is a genealogist with a law degree who writes and lectures on topics ranging from using court records in family history to understanding DNA testing. An internationally-known lecturer and award-winning writer, she holds credentials as a Certified Genealogist® and Certified Genealogical Lecturer℠ from the Board for Certification of Genealogists®. Her blog is at https://www.legalgenealogist.com.

Services

Both in-person and virtual lectures are offered. Client work is confined to consultation for fellow genealogical professionals on issues of the law and its effect on genealogical issues.


Judy G. Russell, "George Washington Cottrell of Texas: One Man or Two?, " National Genealogical Society Quarterly, September 2017, 105-180. ---, "Don't Stop There! Connecting Josias Baker to His Burke County, North Carolina, Parents, " National Genealogical Society Quarterly, March 2011, 25-41. ---, "Autosomal DNA testing, " National Genealogical Society Magazine, October-December 2011, 38-43.

A complete list of lectures on topics ranging from genealogy and the law to methodology to the ethical underpinnings of DNA testing can be found at The Legal Genealogist website (https://www.legalgenealogist.com/lectures/).

CG®, CGL

Member, National Genealogical Society, the Association of Professional Genealogists, and numerous state genealogical societies.

J.D. (Law)