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Valeria Cesanelli
also known as Val Cesanelli
About Valeria
Biography
Valeria Cesanelli is the managing attorney at Cesanelli Law PLLC d/b/a Divorcio Latino, a bilingual family law firm based in Apex, NC. Since 2013, she has served more than 900 Latino families across all 100 North Carolina counties in divorce, legal separation, equitable distribution of marital property, child custody, child support, paternity, post-separation support, alimony, domestic violence protective orders (DVPO), and Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) custody proceedings.
The firm offers three flexible service levels — legal coaching and consulting, document preparation, and full-scope representation — designed to make quality family law accessible regardless of budget. All services are available in English and Spanish.
Divorcio Latino primarily serves clients in the Triangle area — Wake, Durham, Orange, Johnston, and Chatham counties — and offers virtual legal coaching, document drafting, and consulting services to Spanish-speaking families across all 100 North Carolina counties.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Child Custody
30%
13 years | 900 cases
Divorce and Separation
30%
13 years | 900 cases
Family
20%
13 years | 900 cases
Domestic Violence
10%
13 years | 900 cases
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Licensed in North Carolina for 12 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 2013
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Posted by Katy | August 31, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Great advocate
Valeria has been a great advocate and friend in my custody and separation journey. Very proactive.
Posted by Jennifer | August 04, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family
Excellent attorney!
Valeria is an attorney I would recommend to anyone looking for a great family lawyer. You can tell she really cares about her clients and goes above and beyond when it comes to her cases. If you are looking for someone to negotiate and fight for you and your family, please call Valeria.
Valeria Cesanelli's Lawyer Endorsements
"I highly endorse Val as lawyer in family law. She's not only highly experienced, she's passionate about helping her clients , creative in problem solving and generous with her time. She is always responding to questions from fellow lawyers and sharing the benefit of her experience and wisdom. The fact that she's bilingual is also a plus!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Valeria is a knowledgeable attorney who cares deeply about her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Valeria has a heart for her clients and does a great job!"
"I have known Valeria Cesanelli for many years now and strongly endorse her as a dedicated, smart, and effective family lawyer."
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Experience
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Founder, Managing Attorney, Divorcio Latino
Associations
2012 - Present
North Carolina Bar AssociationMember
2021 - 2022
North Carolina Advocates for Justice, Family Law SSecretary
2020 - 2021
North Carolina Advocates for JusticeVice Chair
2019 - 2021
North Carolina Advocates for Justice, CLE CommittePast Vice Chair
Education
2012
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
Universidad de Buenos Aires
Licenciada en Sociología
Speaking Engagements
2021
North Carolina Bar Association
Pro Bono Event 4ALL Statewide Service Day
2021
North Carolina Advocates for Justice
Committee Meeting
2021
North Carolina Advocates for Justice
CLE Attendee-Immigration and Family Law
2020
North Carolina Bar Association
Pro Bono Event 4ALL Statewide Service Day
2019
North Carolina Bar Association
CLE Attendee Family Law
Publications
2018
North Carolina Advocates for Justice
Representing Immigrants in Family Law Cases In North Carolina, Culturally Sensitive Best Practices
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
What can I do for USCIS to agree to detain my daughter's father when he returns back to USA?
22 Nov 2024
Q&A
What forms do I need? to file a counter sue for divorce
10 Apr 2022
Q&A
Divorce paying Alimony 15+years, believe ex spouse cohab preparing to marry, will this stop my Alimony Payments?
30 Oct 2016