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Chris Beddow
Charlotte, NC Family Law Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfFamily, Criminal, DWI and Domestic Violence
University of South Carolina School of Law
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Pete McArdle
Charlotte, NC Family Law Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Campbell Law School
Mr. McArdle has lived in Charlotte since 1979. He attended Saint Gabriel Catholic School and Charlotte Catholic High School. Mr. McArdle continued his education at the University of North Carolina. At Chapel Hill, he played on the Junior Varsity Basketball Team and served on the UNC Supreme Court. He also received recognition for being an All-ACC Student Athlete. After graduating with a Bachelors Degree in Political Science, Mr. McArdle attended law school at Campbell University.
Mr. McArdle returned to Charlotte in 1995 and has been representing clients in Charlotte and the surrounding Charlotte region since. In 2015 he became a...
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David A. Concha
Charlotte, NC Family Law Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Business, Divorce and Workers' Comp
Indiana University Maurer School of Law
My main area of practice is Immigration Law. I am the son of Immigrants. However, I also, handle uncontested divorce, criminal defense for most misdemeanors, name changes and legitimation, personal injury and workers compensation.
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Jason McGrath
Charlotte, NC Family Law Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Family, Business, Foreclosure Defense and Real Estate
Partner Jason A. McGrath is licensed in Florida, North Carolina, Tennessee, & Federal Court. He’s a problem solver, a transactional attorney, a litigator, & draws on his roots as a (former) Assistant District Attorney. Jason handles a variety of matters, including but not limited to real estate matters & foreclosures; business & commercial law matters; and creditor - debtor disputes. He focuses on the practical as well as the legal, always keeping the short, medium, and long-term strategies in mind. Jason prefers a polite and professional approach; assertive as needed, but also trying to be a decent human being.
Jason...
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Valerie M. Hein Hunter
Concord, NC Family Law Attorney with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal, DWI and Divorce
Valerie grew up in Alabama and obtained her undergraduate degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. During her undergraduate studies, Valerie became interested in the study and practice of law. She went on to attend the Charlotte School of Law, where she served as the president of the Trial Advocacy Board and had the opportunity to try cases in front of attorneys and judges across the country. Valerie has furthered her experience in the practice of law through her work with the nationally recognized Cochran Firm; and she has gained perspective from the bench by clerking...
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Jeremey Poindexter
Charlotte, NC Family Law Lawyer with 17 years of experience
(704) 334-7897
301 South McDowell Street
Suite 814
Charlotte, NC 28204
Family and Divorce
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Jeremey Poindexter has been practicing law in the Upstate for more than 11 years. He has focused the majority of his practice on family law. He has handled a full range of family law cases including simple divorces, complex high net-worth divorces, custody actions, grandparents’ rights cases, DSS cases, and termination of parental rights cases. He is married to his wife, Katie, and they have two children, Calvin and Adia.
When Calvin was born, he was diagnosed with Down syndrome. This has led Jeremey to focus much of charity work on issues dealing with disabilities. He has served on the...
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Robert Nason Nye
Charlotte, NC Family Law Lawyer with 22 years of experience
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Widener University Delaware School of Law
Born in Charlotte, North Carolina, Attorney Rob Nye graduated from The Citadel with a B.A. in History (Honors) and then Widener University School of Law in Wilmington, Delaware, earning his Juris Doctorate. Before entering the private sector of practice, Rob served his country as an Infantry and JAG officer in the United States Army. He deployed with the 3rd Infantry Division in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom III and was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. While on active duty, Rob was lead counsel in over 30 trials, and gained invaluable experience zealously advocating for his clients. Rob has...
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Shawna D. Collins
Huntersville, NC Family Law Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Family, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Dealing with family law issues can be overwhelming—especially if you are looking to file for divorce. The Collins Family Law Group is a law firm committed to helping individuals file for divorce and find solutions for their other family law matters. The team has over 85+ years combined legal experience, and has the ability to take on even the most complicated cases. If you are about to file for divorce, the team can assist you; regardless of if your situation calls for mediation, negotiation, or litigation. The team understands how difficult and emotionally draining it can be to file for...
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Eric S Meredith
Charlotte, NC Family Law Lawyer with 15 years of experience
In developing my philosophy in how I practice law, I realized from the beginning that people are coming to me because they need help and they trust me to help them in their time of need. I enjoy doing what I do because it provides me with an opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives. Quick Facts about Eric Eric is a scratch golfer. Eric is an avid University of Tennessee football fan.
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Ashley A. Crowder
Charlotte, NC Family Law Attorney with 12 years of experience
(704) 370-2828
200 N McDowell St
The Historic John Price Carr House
Charlotte, NC 28204
Family, Appeals, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
Ashley Crowder is a Board-Certified Family Law Specialist who has focused her practice on Appeals, Civil Appeals, Criminal Appeals, Post Judgment Relief, Post-Conviction Relief, MAR, Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Equitable Distribution, Alimony, Post Separation Support, Prenup, Postnup, Separation Agreements, Termination of Parental Rights. She is passionate about working with clients to ensure they understand their options and actively participate in their representation.
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John D. Boutwell
Charlotte, NC Family Law Attorney with 31 years of experience
Family, Appeals, Business and Divorce
University of North Carolina School of Law
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Anna Blood
Cornelius, NC Family Law Lawyer
Family and Divorce
Charlotte School of Law
I have worked in the legal field, in several capacities for a total of nine years. I attended, and graduated from Saint Leo University in Florida, with a Bachelor’s Degree in International Studies. During and after college I worked in the legal field, in both the private and public sectors, including the United States Attorney’s Office. Then, I went on to graduate from the Charlotte School of Law and is an active member of the North Carolina Bar. While attending law school, I participated in various internships in both the private and public sectors, including the Union County District Attorney’s...
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Ronald Skufca
Charlotte, NC Family Law Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Family, Business, Construction and Divorce
Wake Forest University School of Law
Ron is the founder of Skufca Law and leads the firm’s litigation group representing businesses and individuals in the areas of business, construction, motorsports, and family law. He has substantial experience in the construction industry, NASCAR, and advising a wide range of businesses in all aspects of their legal issues. Ron currently serves as outside general counsel to several of his long-time business clients while continuing to work with individuals starting their own business or to resolve disputes that may arise. Ron is dedicated to helping both new and longtime business owners in a cost effective and efficient manner. Some...
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Ruth E. Gorman
Charlotte, NC Family Law Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Family, Criminal, DWI and Immigration
Pepperdine University School of Law
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Naja Burroughs
10.0 
(1 Peer Review)
(678) 632-1191
8936 Northpointe Executive Park Drive
Suite 240-260
Huntersville, NC 28078
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Family and Divorce
Atlanta's John Marshall Law School
I help people with the following types of cases:
• Divorces (with and without children),
• Modifications of prior court orders,
• Contempt actions (when a party is not following a court’s order),
• Father’s rights (legitimations, visitation rights, custody, and child
support),
• Grandparent visitation, and
• TPOs (Temporary Protective Orders).
I listen to my clients and work towards making their wishes a reality. I am also honest with my...
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Erik Ashman
Charlotte, NC Family Law Attorney with 12 years of experience
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Elon University School of Law
Mr. Erik Ashman’s practice primarily caters to cases involving divorce, child custody / visitation, child support, domestic violence protective orders, adoption, separation agreements, pre-nuptial agreements, post-nuptial agreements, property division, equitable distribution, alimony, post-separation support and grandparents’ rights.
While growing up, Erik was involved in Boys Scouts of America, in which he achieved the rank of Eagle Scout after many years of dedication and hard work. He attended Elkin High School and is a three-time North Carolina State Champion in Tennis. Upon graduation from high-school Erik attended the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, and earned a B.A. in Political...
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Vicki Booth Wilson
Mooresville, NC Family Law Attorney
Family, DWI, Divorce and Juvenile
California Western School of Law
Vicki Webb is a native of North Carolina. She graduated from NC State University with a B.S. in Statistics. Knowing she wanted to work with people more than numbers and with a desire to make a difference in the world, she chose to pursue law. She saw a chance to broaden her horizons and view of the world when she was accepted to California Western School of Law in San Diego.
During law school, Vicki founded the Family Law Society at CWSL. She was chosen to participate in the year long Child Abuse Interdisciplinary Program, an intense...
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Blake Caulder
Shelby, NC Family Law Attorney with 8 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Traffic Tickets
Charlotte School of Law
I am a North Carolina native who was born in Marion, but grew up in Rutherfordton. While I was truly blessed to be raised in a loving, caring, and stable home, I realized at a young age that not everyone had that opportunity and always had a heart to help my friends who were hurting. Upon graduating high school, I began working with my father who has a real estate office in Bat Cave, North Carolina, while at the same time, attending Gardner-Webb University. I was seeking what direction to go with my career. At the...
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David C. Herring
Charlotte, NC Family Law Attorney with 11 years of experience
Family, Arbitration & Mediation and Divorce
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
I grew up in the small town of Ahoskie, North Carolina, in the eastern part of the state. After I finished high school, I studied architecture at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. I developed an interest in aesthetics, form, proportion, and design. All these things are instrumental in my law practice, which, I believe, are to my clients’ advantage. After finishing college, I moved to Charleston, South Carolina, where I spent several years doing freelance architectural renderings and enjoying the beauty of the Lowcountry. After living in Charleston, I shifted gears to attend law school....
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Thomas J. Thurman
Charlotte, NC Family Law Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Family and Estate Planning
University of North Carolina School of Law
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Samantha Jackson
Mooresville, NC Family Law Lawyer
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
University of North Carolina School of Law
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Kelly J Brown
Charlotte, NC Family Law Attorney with 11 years of experience
Family, Business, Foreclosure Defense and Real Estate
Campbell University
I am licensed to practice law in North Carolina, South Carolina & Tennessee. I am an attorney with McGrath & Spielberger, PLLC, where my areas of practice include real property (including loss mitigation and foreclosure defense) and business law. I received a Juris Doctor from Campbell University School of Law and a Master of Business Administration from Campbell University Lundy-Fetterman School of Business, as part of the joint JD/MBA program. I attended North Carolina State University and graduated with a B.A. in Psychology. Currently, I am pursuing an LL.M. (Master of Laws) postgraduate law degree in...
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Thomas P Morris
10.0 (3 Peer Reviews)
Statesville, NC Family Law Lawyer
Family, Criminal, DWI and Divorce
Liberty University School of Law
Originally from Poughkeepsie, NY, Tom now calls Charlotte, NC home with his wife and four kids. A seasoned criminal defense and family law trial attorney, Tom has made a name for himself in handling extremely contentious custody cases and high-level felonies. He has handled cases in both federal and state courts.
Tom went to law school at Liberty University School of Law in Lynchburg, VA, where he graduated cum laude. While in school Tom interned at the United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of Virginia. While at the USAO, Tom helped prosecute all levels of criminal cases, from misdemeanor...
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Corey A. Noland
Charlotte, NC Family Law Attorney with 5 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
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W. Carey Parker
Statesville, NC Family Law Lawyer with 8 years of experience
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North Carolina Central University
W. Carey Parker was born and raised in Statesville, North Carolina. After law school he returned to Statesville to join his father, David P. Parker, practicing law. Carey represents clients in the areas of family law, land litigation, civil litigation and estate planning and probate. Carey is heavily involved in the community he lives in - serving on several non-profit boards and as an elder at his church.
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Shawntae R Crews
Charlotte, NC Family Law Lawyer with 8 years of experience
Family, Landlord Tenant, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
Charlotte School of Law
If there is one word to describe Shawntae Crews, it would be “fighter”. She will fight for her clients; utilizing her resources to achieve the most favorable outcome possible. On her journey to become an attorney, she has had to face several obstacles. She did not back down from any of them. She pulled herself up by her bootstraps and fought until she accomplished her goals. As an attorney, Ms. Crews now channels all that energy into representing her clients whether in court or at the negotiation table. She is a fierce advocate and will represent her clients with grace,...
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Mark Nelson Morris
Rutherfordton, NC Family Law Attorney with 19 years of experience
Family, Criminal, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
Mark Morris was voted Best Attorney of Rutherford County, North Carolina by the Rutherford County Daily Courier Readers Poll for 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015. He practices family law, automobile accidents, criminal law and civil litigation in Rutherford, Polk, Cleveland, and McDowell Counties of North Carolina. Mark has also won the Clients Choice Award through Avvo. He fights for his clients' rights to obtain the best results possible.
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Paul Ditz
Shelby, NC Family Law Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Family, Business, Criminal and Employment
Wake Forest University School of Law
Paul J. Ditz has been practicing law in Cleveland County, NC and surrounding counties for nearly 20 years. He has extensive experience in both criminal and civil courts having tried dozens of cases during that time. As a former prosecutor, he possesses the insight necessary to prepare and present your case successfully and to help you get the best result under the law.
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C. Jason Ralston
Statesville, NC Family Law Attorney with 22 years of experience
Family, Criminal, Divorce and Real Estate
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University
Jason is a 1993 graduate of Oak Ridge Military Academy. From there, he attended The Citadel, the military college of South Carolina. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in business administration in 1997. Jason attended Cumberland School of Law, at Samford University, in Birmingham, Alabama where he received his Juris Doctorate in 2000. He has been a member of the North Carolina State Bar since 2001. Jason has practiced law full time in the Iredell County and surrounding areas since 2001 and joined the firm of Gottholm, Ralston and Benton, PLLC in 2014. Jason practices primarily in...
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Bryan Alan Corbett
Statesville, NC Family Law Attorney
Family, Criminal, Divorce and Estate Planning
Bryan is the Managing Partner at Harbinson, Brzykcy & Corbett, LLP, located in his hometown of Statesville, North Carolina, and serves citizens in an around Iredell and Alexander counties. Bryan's areas of practice include traffic violations, DWI arrests, criminal defense, family law, personal injury, estate planning, and business/civil litigation. Bryan takes enormous pride in his community and looks forward to continuing to enrich the lives of friends and neighbors in the months and years ahead.
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Matthew G. Moore
Mooresville, NC Family Law Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Family, Business and Divorce
Matthew Moore was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, and attended college at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. During his undergraduate work, Matthew served as a member of the UNC Charlotte Pre-Law Society where he met his wife. He graduated on the Chancellor’s List, obtained a B.A. in Criminal Justice and Criminology and an Associate’s Degree in Spanish. While attending college, Matthew obtained a License from the North Carolina Justice Academy and became the youngest Concealed Carry Instructor in North Carolina. Upon graduation, Matthew attended law school where he served as a member of the Criminal Law Society, Family...
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Joshua Robert Valentine
Shelby, NC Family Law Attorney with 8 years of experience
Family
Charlotte School of Law
Ever since I was a young child and even through college, I have personally witnessed family members and very close friends endure divorce, child custody battles, bankruptcy, civil lawsuits and even fraudulent criminal accusations. I both saw and experienced the stress such events can place on an individual, and I realized that everyone, at some point in their life, needs hope, comfort, and encouragement. In each one of those situations, the person that was best situated to provide that vital support was their lawyer. So that’s why I became an attorney. I understand what you are going through—and...
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Katlyn Ashley Reh
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
(704) 565-9106
525 North Tryon Street
Suite 1600, Office 1602
Charlotte, NC 28202
Charlotte, NC Family Law Lawyer
Family and Divorce
University of Miami School of Law
From the time I was a young girl, I always dreamed of opening my own business. My desire to learn more about business led me to attend Manhattan College for undergraduate school, where I majored in Finance and Managerial Science with a minor in Marketing. In college, I discovered my fascination with the law and realized that I wanted to build a career where I could work with clients directly and have the opportunity to help people when they need it most. I graduated from the school of business with my bachelor's degree one year early, and I immediately went...
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Lance Edmonds
Charlotte, NC Family Law Lawyer with 4 years of experience
(704) 285-8111
8511 Davis Lake Parkway
Suite C6-138
Charlotte, NC 28269
Family, Business, Criminal and Employment
Liberty University School of Law
I am a licensed attorney in North Carolina. I graduated from Gardner-Webb University in 2014 and graduated from Liberty University School of Law in 2019. I was born and raised right here in North Carolina, and am passionate about the people of North Carolina and the needs they have. Myself, along with my two partners, started Fidelity Law Group, and our main practice areas include general business law, intellectual property law, employment law, criminal defense law, and family law. For me, I am the most passionate about criminal defense work as well as family law, but would be glad to...
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Kate Bowles Miller
Charlotte, NC Family Law Lawyer with 17 years of experience
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University of South Carolina School of Law
I am a Board Certified Specialist in Family Law, and a Certified Family Financial Divorce Mediator. My practice is intentionally focused on helping each of my Clients work through their separation, divorce, or child custody issues without having to step foot in a Courtroom. I have seen first hand the damage that is done to parents and children going through family law litigation. It is my goal to help each Client navigate their family law issues to move forward with their new, improved life.
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Regina Taylor
Gastonia, NC Family Law Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Family, Business, Divorce and Estate Planning
North Carolina Central University School of Law
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Matthew D. Byerley
Taylorsville, NC Family Law Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Family, Criminal, DWI and Traffic Tickets
Elon University School of Law
Matthew Damon Byerley was born and raised in Alexander County, graduating from Alexander Central High School in 2003. Matthew is a 2007 graduate of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, with a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology. He obtained his law degree from Elon University School of Law in 2011. While at Elon Law, Matthew concentrated his studies in general practice and litigation. He became a licensed attorney in North Carolina in August 2011, and has been practicing in Alexander and the surrounding counties since that time. Matthew and his wife, Catherine, also an attorney, reside in Conover, North...
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Ms. Kelly Frecker
Charlotte, NC Family Law Attorney with 6 years of experience
Family, Business, Foreclosure Defense and Real Estate
University of Miami School of Law
I represent clients in the states of Florida, North Carolina & South Carolina in various types of legal matters, including but not limited to business law and real estate law. My career has followed a dual trajectory in litigation and corporate practice. I’ve acted as general counsel to several small businesses with regard to business development and contract work while also representing individuals and entities in complex business litigation matters relating to contract disputes, lender and financial liability matters, and real estate transactions. at both the state and federal level. My previous experience as a judicial clerk gave me insight...
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Jamie Teague
Charlotte, NC Family Law Attorney with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal, DWI and Domestic Violence
Washington University School of Law
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Matthew Royce Myers
Charlotte, NC Family Law Attorney
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North Carolina Central University
Matthew Myers and his father Lee Myers started practicing law together in 2006 and formed the Charlotte-based Myers Law Firm, PLLC on January 1, 2007. Matt is a life-long North Carolinian. He grew up in Matthews, North Carolina, attended public schools in North Carolina from elementary through law school, and currently lives in Charlotte. Matt’s wife, Allison, is also a Charlotte native. The two have two children. When not spending quality time with the family, Matt enjoys listening to music, reading, hiking, mountain biking, and running. Matt is a member of the North Carolina Bar and is also...
