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Fred M. Morelock
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Biography
Fred Morelock received his bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1974 and his law degree from UNC in 1976. He then practiced as a trial attorney for ten years in the areas of criminal defense and family law litigation before being appointed to the bench. He joined Tharrington Smith in 2001.
In 1986, Mr. Morelock was appointed by Governor James G. Martin to a Wake County district court judgeship. He was reelected three times and served for fourteen years. In 1990, Mr. Morelock became the first judge in Wake County to become a Certified Juvenile Law Specialist. During the last several years on the bench, he presided almost exclusively in domestic court, most recently in North Carolina’s first designated specialized judgeship in the area of family law.
As a district court judge, Mr. Morelock was a frequent speaker and instructor for continuing legal education seminars for attorneys (North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers and Bar Association) and for judges (North Carolina Association of District Court Judges and the Institute of Government New Judges School) on various family law issues. He has also been a seminar speaker for the North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants and the Wake County public school principals. Mr. Morelock has served on the Board of Directors of the Wake County Bar Association and its Professionalism Committee, the Raleigh Rescue Mission, and Carolina Legal Assistance.
Mr. Morelock’s practice includes the representation of clients in all areas of family law, as well as mediation and arbitration. He is admitted to practice in all state courts and the federal district courts for the Eastern and Middle Districts of North Carolina. Mr. Morelock is a member of the North Carolina Bar Association and its family law section. He is former chair of the Grievance Committee for the 10th Judicial District and most recently was appointed by the State Bar Council to the Disciplinary Hearing Commission. He is a Certified Superior Court Mediator and a Certified Family Financial Mediator. In 2016, Mr. Morelock was appointed to a three year term as Chair of the North Carolina State Bar Disciplinary Hearing Commission.
Mr. Morelock is married to Jeannie S. Morelock, and they have two teenage sons.
Tharrington Smith LLP is a North Carolina law firm regulated by the Rules of Professional Conduct, as promulgated by the North Carolina State Bar. As such, our lawyers do not and cannot ethically participate in many of Avvo's programs, including its Legal Topics, Legal Forms, or its fixed-price legal services. Tharrington Smith advises extreme caution when relying on Q&A's or use of legal forms without the guidance of a qualified lawyer.
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Licensed in North Carolina for 49 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 1976
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Location
Tharrington Smith, LLP
150 Fayetteville Street, Suite 1800, Raleigh, NC, 27601
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Posted by Cathy | September 08, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Family
Navigating the storm of a Child Custody Dispute
I highly recommend Fred Morelock of the law firm Tharrington Smith, LLP without reservation to anyone in need of a family law attorney. I became Fred’s client ten years ago at the very beginning of a separation and divorce when my children were very young. Unfortunately, the issue of a child custod...
Posted by kelly | September 04, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
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Fred has always been an advocate for me and a straight shooter. He told me risks and worst case senarios so that i could make an informed decision. It was not what I wanted to hear however I never had any surprises and knew what to expect. His expertise and knowledge was worth every penny and he h...
Fred M. Morelock's Lawyer Endorsements
"Fred has helped several of my clients through difficult domestic matters. He is an excellent lawyer and my clients were glad they went to him."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Fred. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Fred Morelock is a person of exemplary character and expertise. He has experience in many areas of the law and as a former judge he is able to impart his vast knowledge to the benefit of his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Fred for many years in his capacity as a family court judge, mediator and fellow lawyer. He knows the law well and is extremely dedicated to his work."
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Experience
Honors
2020
Best Lawyers, Family Law Section, Best Lawyers in America
2020
Best Lawyer, Family Mediation Section, Best Lawyers in America
2019
Best Lawyer, Family Mediation Section, Best Lawyers in America
2018
Best Lawyer, Family Mediation Section, Best Lawyers in America
2018
Super Lawyers, North Carolina Super Lawyers
2018
Best Law Firms, U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®
2018
Best Lawyers, Family Law Section, Best Lawyers in America
2017
Best Lawyer, Family Mediation Section, Best Lawyers in America
2017
Best Lawyers, Family Law Section, Best Lawyers in America
2017
Super Lawyers, North Carolina Super Lawyers
2017
Best Law Firms, U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®
2016
Best Lawyer, Family Mediation Section, Best Lawyers in America
2016
Best Lawyer, Family Mediation Section, Best Lawyers in America
2016
Best Lawyers, Family Law Section, Best Lawyers in America
2016
Super Lawyers, North Carolina Super Lawyers
2016
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Best Law Firms, U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®
2015
Best Lawyer, Family Mediation Section, Best Lawyers in America
2015
Best Law Firms, U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®
2015
Super Lawyers, North Carolina Super Lawyers
2015
Best Lawyers, Family Law Section, Best Lawyers in America
2014
Best Law Firms, U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®
2014
Super Lawyers, North Carolina Super Lawyers
2014
Best Lawyer, Family Mediation Section, Best Lawyers in America
2014
Best Lawyers, Family Law Section, Best Lawyers in America
2013
Best Law Firms, U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®
2013
Best Lawyers, Family Law Section, Best Lawyers in America
2013
Super Lawyer, North Carolina Super Lawyers
2012
Best Law Firms, U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®
2012
Best Lawyers, Family Law Section, Best Lawyers in America
2012
Super Lawyer, North Carolina Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyers, North Carolina Super Lawyers
2011
Best Lawyers, Family Law Section, Best Lawyers in America
2011
Best Law Firms, U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®
2010
Super Lawyer, North Carolina Super Lawyers
2010
Best Lawyers, Family Law Section, Best Lawyers in America
2010
Best Law Firms, U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®
2010
Appreciation Award, 10th judicial district bar
2009
Super Lawyers, North Carolina Super Lawyers
2009
Best Lawyers, Family Law Section, Best Lawyers in America
2009
Legal Elite, Business North Carolina
2009
Presidents Award of Excellence, Wake County Bar Association
2008
Super Lawyers, North Carolina Super Lawyers
2008
Best Lawyers, Family Law Section, Best Lawyers in America
2007
Best Lawyers, Family Law Section, Best Lawyers in America
2006
Super Lawyers, North Carolina Super Lawyers
2006
Best Lawyers, Family Law Section, Best Lawyers in America
Work Experience
2001 - Present
Partner, Tharrington Smith, LLP
2010 - 2013
Independent Counsel, NC Medical Board
1986 - 2000
District Court Judge, North Carolina District Court, 10th Judicial District
1976 - 1986
Trial Attorney, Criminal & Family Law
Associations
2014 - Present
Disciplinary Hearing CommissionVice Chair
1976 - Present
North Carolina State BarMember
North Carolina State Courts
Member
United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina
Member
United States District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina
Member
North Carolina Bar Association, Family Law Section
Member
North Carolina Bar Association, Dispute Resolution Section
Member
2005 - 2006
Wake County Bar AssociationFormer Board of Directors
Education
1976
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
JD - Juris Doctor
1974
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2008
Family Law Intensive Seminar
Recapture of Alimony
2005
Perils and Pitfalls in ADR
Arbitration and Post Hearing Matters
Languages
English