$ 325-325 per hour
Sydney Jeanene Batch
About Sydney
Biography
Sydney J. Batch, J.D., M.S.W. is one of the founding partners of Batch Poore & Williams, PC. Sydney Batch grew up in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. As a triple tarheel, Sydney received her Bachelor of Arts in English, a Master of Social Work and a Juris Doctor from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The combination of her dual degree in law and social work provide her with a unique understanding of the often intersecting worlds of law and social work. Her primary practice areas are family law and child protective services Sydney is certified as a Child Welfare Law Specialist.
Sydney is actively involved in a variety of committees and organizations involving both family law and juvenile matters. In 2007, Mrs. Batch was appointed by Justice Sarah Parker of the North Carolina Supreme Court to a three-year appointment position on the North Carolina Family Court Advisory Committee. Justice Parker appointed Mrs. Batch to another three year appointment in 2010. In 2009, Justice Sarah Parker appointed her to the North Carolina Family Court Advisory subcommittee ad hoc workgroup on disproportionate representation of minority children in the child welfare system.
In her spare time, Mrs. Batch enjoys reading, traveling, watching football, and spending time with her husband and two sons.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in North Carolina for 20 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Location
Batch Poore & Williams, PC
120 Penmarc Dr., Suite. 101, Raleigh, NC, 27603
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Sydney Jeanene Batch's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | August 20, 2020 | Hired Attorney
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Superb lawyer you can trust to get the job done
From the onset of the consultation with Sydney, I knew she was the right lawyer for my case. During the consultation she directly addressed all of the questions I had and thoroughly went through the details of the case with me. Once I retained her as my attorney, she crafted the best possible legal s...
Posted by anonymous | February 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney
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Separation Agreement and Child Custody
Sydney is a very knowledgeable attorney in her field. She provided great advice during my separation and child custody agreements. Her knowledge and guidance helped avoid litigation and provided a positive resolution. She is an attorney you can trust and someone that will focus on your best intere...
Sydney Jeanene Batch's Lawyer Endorsements
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"I endorse this lawyer. Sydney is a passionate advocate for her clients. Because I know that she will zealously fight for her client's causes I do not hesitate in referring clients to her and her very capable firm."
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"I endorse Sydney Batch for her highly skilled advocacy for family law issues as well as her work representing parents in juvenile court. Sydney combines the best qualities of an excellent lawyer and social worker: knowledgeable, skilled, compassionate, passionate, practical and hard-working. I highly recommend Sydney!"
"I endorse this lawyer. When family law and juvenile matters involving the Department of Social Services (DSS) intersect, Sydney is the attorney you want navigating you through the legal waters. Sydney is a season trial and appellate attorney in abuse, neglect and dependency cases. Her knowledge and experience allow her to competently advise clients going through exceptionally difficult times. As an MSW, representing clients involved with DSS is a passion of hers. Best of all, she genuinely cares about each and every one of her clients and will zealously advocate for them."
"I endorse Sydney. She is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. I met Sydney training in Georgia and I found her to be smart, thoughtful and informative. She would be an excellent choice for assistance in family law and now will be handling parenting coordinator cases. I am sure she will be strong and effective at that too."
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Experience
Honors
2019
Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
Work Experience
2005 - Present
Partner, Batch, Poore & Williams
Associations
2019 - Present
North Carolina House of RepresentativesNC Representative District 37
2017 - Present
North Carolina Bar Association - Grievance CommitteeBoard Member
2015 - Present
Certified Child Welfare Law Specialist by the National Association of Counsel for ChildrenSpecialist
2010 - Present
Julia Crump FoundationBoard Member
2010 - 2015
Family Court Advisory CommitteeBoard Member
Sample of Legal Cases
IN RE: J.H. No. COA15–579
VACATED AND REMANDED
Education
N/A
University of North Carolina School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
M.S.W.
N/A
University of North Carolina
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
North Carolina Child Welfare Law Trial Skills Academy Training
Discovery in Abuse, Neglect and Dependency Proceedings
2015
New Parent Defender Training
Best Interest at Termination of Parental Rights Proceedings
2012
Parent Attorney Conference
Faces of Fatherhood
2010
North Carolina Bar Association Webinar Ethic
Strategies for Building a Trauma-Informed Client-Lawyer Relationship
2010
New Parent Defender Training
Best Interest at Termination of Parental Rights Proceedings
2009
Parent Attorney Conference,
Using Discovery in Physical and Sexual Abuse Cases
2009
New Parent Defender Training
The First Sixty Days During the Abuse, Neglect and Dependency Process
Publications
2012
NC Office of Indigent Defense Services
Faces of Fatherhood
2010
New Parent Defender Training
Best Interest at TPR Proceedings
2009
NC Office of Indigent Defense Services
Using Discovery in Physical and Sexual Abuse Cases
Languages
English
Activity
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