Kristopher Joel Hilscher

Kristopher Joel Hilscher

also known as Kris Hilscher

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 16 years

Child custody Lawyer at Raleigh, NC
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Alimony ... +3 more

5511 Capital Center Dr., Suite 320, Raleigh, NC

About Kristopher

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Child Custody 30%

14 years

30%
Divorce and Separation 20%

Divorce, military divorce, military pension division, military family law

20%
Child Support 10%

14 years

10%
Family 10%

14 years

10%
Litigation 10%

14 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 375-450 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 16 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 2009

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Sullivan & Hilscher Family Law

5511 Capital Center Dr., Suite 320, Raleigh, NC, 27606

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Kristopher Joel Hilscher's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Michael | October 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Exceptional lawyer

Kris has been an exceptional lawyer guiding me through many aspects of my divorce process. During my selection process Kris quickly distinguished himself as someone who cared about coming to the best possible outcome based on the circumstances of the case and his personal moral and ethical values an...d believes. Kris has throughout the whole process fought for my best interests without ever compromising his ethical standards. He diligently pushed for a collaborative approach trying to achieve win/win scenarios for all involved. He tried his best to keep our divorce outside the courtroom and attempted to guide us to reach a mutually acceptable agreement. When eventually we ended up having to go to court, he came with clear and focused strategies for each court date. Kris was able to give me guidance based on his experience working with other families going through similar challenges, his knowledge of the court system and cases like ours, his deep knowledge of the law, and his experience in working with other stakeholders in family law. Kris has throughout the entire process been very professional while always understanding the human aspects of the challenges we were facing and has gone out of his way to accommodate my needs. With respect to all legal fees and billing, Kris has continuously informed me of benefits, risks, and costs of every aspect of our approach so I could make informed decisions. All billing by Kris and his team has been very fair and he has always been considerate of containing my costs where it was possible and made sense. I have a deep appreciations for Kris both on a personal and professional level. I would highly recommend Kris to anyone going through a separation and who doesn’t want to lose their sanity or integrity in the process.

Posted by Albert | November 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family

The consummate professional and competent attorney

Kris served me very well during my custody trial. He is very knowledgeable about the system, procedure and law. He's also a very strategic planner and the ultimate ethical professional. In the end, his level headed and reassuring demeanor proved very valuable in getting me justice for my family. ...I would unequivocally recommend Kris for anyone seeking legal representation in the often contentious realm of family law.

Posted by Pete | April 22, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Sharp, Clear and Focused

Kris Hilscher represented me in both a professional and kind manner. He was able to take on my case given short notice and absorb the information quickly. He listened to what I was looking for in my representation and provided various strategies and the pros and cons of them. He made clear and dec...isive points concerning the law and potential outcomes quickly, and advised me if something needed more research. Not only was Kris helpful in the courtroom, but he was able to handle my frustrations with the case as well. This gave me great reassurance in the strength of our case and his representation. He took an interest in the case and resolution that made me feel like more than a billable. My representation was excellent - the case was resolved quickly. Kris kept me informed and involved the whole way and followed through to ensure that everything was OK at conclusion.

Posted by Brian | October 01, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Honest, hardworking, and knowledgeable are only the tip of the iceberg when describing Kris Hilscher.

When I came to Younce & Vtipil I only needed a separation agreement, or so I thought. My life started to spin out of control with accusations of violence that were simply not true. I was introduced to Kris Hilscher and from day one, not only was he very knowledgeable, he got to know me. Kris got to... know my family and my life in a way that I wasn't expecting from a lawyer. Kris took my case head on and has saved me and family in so many ways. Kris worked through the false accusations and got my name cleared, then he moved on to my original desire of getting my son back to me and we won. Throughout it all, he has been polite, especially since I have had SO many questions, timely, honest, caring, on and on. There are't enough words to say what his work means to me. I came to Younce & Vtipil for help with my life and Kris Hilscher delivered in more ways than I could imagine.

Posted by Peyton | September 30, 2014 | Child Custody

the standard that all attorneys should strive for

Kris Hilscher should be the standard that all attorneys strive for. Not only is he trustworthy and kind, but he is a person who truly knows the legal system inside and out. Kris' work ethic is unmatched. He worked tirelessly over a weekend in order to avoid a trial that would have cost us thousands o...f dollars (thousands that would have gone into his pocket if he had just let it pan out on its own); his priority was "taking care of us" and getting us justice in the most cost-effective way possible, not draining our back account. Without Kris as our lawyer, I'm confident that we would have never gotten our little boy back as soon as we did, and we are forever grateful to him for changing all of our lives.

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Kristopher Joel Hilscher's Lawyer Endorsements

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Homer Jordan

Child custody lawyer | May 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Andrew Dickens

Unknown lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am impressed with Mr. Hilscher's thoughtful advice and answers to legal questions on Avvo. He has an in-depth understanding of the law and an ability to communicate legal concepts clearly and effectively. I endorse this lawyer!"

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Rachel Laborde

Family lawyer | Apr 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Hilscher is well respected in the community and a passionate advocate for his clients. Anyone would be lucky to have him as their attorney. I endorse this lawyer"

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Robert Gilligan

Family lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Emily Moore Tyler

Family lawyer | Sep 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Chris. He is a strong advocate for his clients, both inside and outside the courtroom."

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H. Van Smith

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. Kris is a terrific lawyer and wonderful person."

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George Nickel

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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J. Williams

Child custody lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Had the pleasure of working on a recent case with Kris. He's competent and professional and really fights for his clients."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Kristopher. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Edgar Page

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 05

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Kris is a bright, talented and driven attorney who passionately advocates for his clients."

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Michael Frickey

Criminal defense lawyer

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Emily Moore Tyler

Divorce and separation lawyer

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H. Van Smith

Divorce and separation lawyer

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J. Williams

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2023

Leader in the Law, NC Lawyers Weekly

2018

Legal Elite, Business North Carolina

2016

Top Rated Lawyer-AV® Preeminent™ Rating, Martindale-Hubbell®

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Attorney, Sullivan & Hilscher Family Law

2012 - 2018

Attorney, Younce & Vtipil

2009 - 2012

Attorney, Page Law Office, PLLC

2007 - 2008

Intern, Akins, Hunt, & Fearon

Associations

2012 - Present

10th Judicial District Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

Wake County Bar Association

Member

2005 - Present

Phi Alpha Delta

2003 - Present

Pi Sigma Alpha - Honor Fraternity

Member

North Carolina Bar Association

2011 - 2012

Lee County Bar Association

President

2010 - 2011

Lee County Bar Association

Vice President

Sample of Legal Cases

Custody

Obtained primary custody for an out-of-state Dad.

Domestic Violence

Protective Order dismissed in favor of my client.

Equitable Distribution

Obtained an unequal distribution in my client's favor of an estate valued well in excess of 1 million dollars

Alimony

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Education

N/A

Campbell University, Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Hampden-Sydney College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2019

NCBA Continuing Legal Education

Post Trial Matters in Family Court

2019

ABA Beacon Live Webinar

Military Pension Division

2017

Primetime Justice with Ashleigh Banfield

Change in NC Law

Publications

2008

Campbell Law Observer Editor-in-chief

Languages

English

Activity

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