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Daphne D. Edwards
also known as Wake County Divorce & Family Law Attorney
About Daphne
Biography
With more than two decades of experience, Daphne Edwards & her team focus exclusively on divorce and family law matters addressing the most complex issues facing divorcing couples: custody, asset division, alimony and child support, mediation and divorce arbitration, and the crafting of reliable separation agreements, as well as issues surrounding domestic violence, surrogacy, and assisted reproductive technology matters. Daphne’s approach is simple: each case is unique and each client receives personalized attention and the highest standard of care available while her team works to achieve that client’s specific goals.
Daphne has over twenty years of experience and is known to be an aggressive advocate for her clients. She is a fierce and experienced negotiator. From cases involving closely held assets to complex custody and relocation matters, she is a relentless advocate for her clients and a formidable trial attorney with experience litigating all types of family matters. She has been listed as “Legal Elite” for Family Law in Business North Carolina Magazine (less than 3% selected) and North Carolina Super Lawyers for Family Law (only 5% are selected). Daphne is an AV Preeminent Peer Rated Lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell and certified by the North Carolina Dispute Resolution Committee as a Certified Family Financial Mediator.
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Licensed in North Carolina for 28 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia
State: District of Columbia
No misconduct found
Location
Daphne Edwards Divorce & Family Law, P.C.
2301 Rexwoods Drive, Suite 118, Raleigh, NC, 27607
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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Divorce & Separation
Posted by Richard M. Balgowan | February 16, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Outstanding Family Law Firm
We have been working with Daphne, and her staff, for several months now. Daphne has been worrking on Grandparental us related to a nasty divorce my son is going through in NC. I could not have anticipated better communications and service from Daphne and her staff. Someone is always available to a...
Posted by William | September 08, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Conflict and Resolution
Divorce is always messy and emotional. No one "wins." Daphne was able to help me navigate the challenges of a divorce with speed and efficiency. I did not get everything that I wanted, but the process was fair and efficient.
Posted by anonymous | May 07, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Review for Daphne Edwards
I just went through a very difficult separation. Getting to a legal resolution required excellent prep work by Daphne and her team. When we went to mitigation, Daphne and her team were much better prepared than the other side and we were able to negotiate a settlement which was very much in line wi...
Daphne Edwards
Replied last May 07, 2020Thank you for taking the time to leave this review of your experience with our firm. We do our best to make our clients' goals and outcomes resolve to as close to the same thing as possible. We are pleased to have hit this mark. All the best, The Daphne Edwards Divorce & Family Law Team
Posted by Andrea H | October 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Custody and Child Support
I hired Daphne to represent me with my divorce and custody issues. Not only was she extremely professional, she was compassionate, extremely sensitive, and always available when I needed her. She was genuinely sympathetic and concerned with my situation. She put me at ease from the first minute I me...
Posted by Corey | February 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Divorce
Daphne was truly spectacular in helping me get a divorce when I was out of the country. She did everything she could to help me and went above and beyond even helping me to save money. She fought for my rights and I won't hesitate to have her again in the future if needed. Thank you so much for every...
Daphne D. Edwards's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Daphne is a smart and dedicated attorney who is dedicated to advancing her client's interests efficiently and effectively. She knows how to get matters settled when that is possible but is also skilled in the courtroom if a trial is necessary."
"I highly recommend Daphne Edwards for any domestic case. I routinely refer clients to her and have heard nothing but glowing reviews from those referrals. Daphne's office is down the hall from my own so I I have the opportunity to see her passion and energy for her clients at work on a regular basis."
"Daphne Edwards is a first rate lawyer in all respects: passionate about her clients, smart and savvy, knowledgeable about the system and how everything works together. She works relentlessly and digs down deep to get the absolute best result in every case. She will not settle for less. Experienced, wise, caring, committed. I could not think more highly of a lawyer."
"Daphne is a knowledgeable and dynamic family law attorney with a passion for the law. She is a savvy negotiator and a force to be reckoned with in the courtroom. Her experience as an appellate attorney gives her an edge over just about every other lawyer she faces. As a fellow family law attorney, I frequently consult with her on tough issues and she always responds with a reasoned and insightful resolution. She is committed to delivering the best representation possible and is driven to help those she serves. For all of these reasons as well as her integrity and work ethic, I highly recommend Daphne Edwards."
"I endorse this lawyer. Daphne is bright, hard-working and really cares about her clients. In family law, it is important to identify and understand the complexities of a client's total situation. Daphne has the breadth of both professional and life experience that enable her to help each of her clients accomplish his or her goals."
"I endorse this lawyer. Daphne is smart and very committed to her clients. She is a great lawyer and I refer cases to her routinely. I highly recommend her for family law and divorce cases. Alice Stubbs"
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Selected to North Carolina Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyers, North Carolina Super Lawyers / Thompson Reuters
2020
Super Lawyer, North Carolina Super Lawyers / Thompson Reuters
2020
Legal Elite, Family Law Section, Business North Carolina Magazine
2019
Super Lawyer, North Carolina Super Lawyers / Thompson Reuters
2019
Legal Elite, Family Law Section, Business North Carolina Magazine
2018
North Carolina Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2018
Legal Elite, Family Law Section, Business North Carolina Magazine
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
AV Preeminent Peer Rated Lawyer, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Legal Elite, Family Law Section, Business North Carolina Magazine
1997
Law Journal Editor, Law Review
1997
1997 Faculty Award for Academic Excellence, Faculty, Golden Gate Law School
1996
American Jurisprudence/Book Award: Family Law, Golden Gate Law School
1996
American Jurisprudence/Book Award: Solving Legal Problems, Golden Gate Law School
1995
Merit Tuition Scholarships, 1995-1996 and 1996-1997, Golden Gate Law School
1995
American Jurisprudence/Book Award: Criminal Procedure, Golden Gate Law School
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Divorce Lawyer, Daphne Edwards Divorce & Family Law
1900 - Present
Member, Daphne Edwards, Raleigh Divorce & Family Attorney
2016 - 2018
Of Counsel, Cheshire Parker Schneider & Bryan
2014 - 2016
Attorney, Daphne Edwards Family Law
2013 - 2014
Adjunct Professor, Campbell Law School
2011 - 2014
Assistant District Attorney; Assistant Attorney General, North Carolina Dept. of Justice; DA's Office
2003 - 2005
Adjunct Professor, Golden Gate University Schol Of Law
2002 - 2011
Staff Attorney; Judicial Law Clerk, Judge Proctor Hug, Jr., United States Court Of Appeals Ninth Circuit
1998 - 2002
Assistant Counsel, United States Senate Legislative Counsel's Office
1997 - 1998
Judicial Law Clerk, North Carolina Supreme Court, Justice Robert Orr
Associations
2015 - Present
North Carolina Advocates for JusticeMember
2014 - Present
American Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2012 - Present
Wake County Bar Association, Social CommitteeMember
2012 - Present
North Carolina Association of Women AttorneysMember
1997 - Present
North Carolina Bar AssociationMember
1997 - Present
North Carolina State BarMember
North Carolina Bar Association, Family Law Section
Member
2017 - 2018
Wake County Bar Association, Social CommitteeChair
Sample of Legal Cases
Child Custody
We prevailed with my client, the father, getting the visitation he sought, with additional protections. for him in the future.
Alimony, Child Custody, Property Division
We prevailed with my client receiving a strong alimony payment for about 10 years, an equitable division of property, and joint custody of her teenage child.
Child Custody Case
We prevailed with my client receiving primary physical custody of her daughter and the court placing severe restrictions on the father regarding alcohol use requiring him to maintain two forms of alcohol monitoring during his visits.
State v. Lowe, COA 14-1360
Education
1997
Golden Gate University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1991
University of Oregon
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2018
NBI Advanced Custody & Support Issues
Custody Relocation Cases & Interstate Custody Cases
2016
2016 Family Law Update
How to Obtain Electronic Discovery and Ensure It’s Admissible
2015
Legal Research and Writing for Paralegals
Legal Research and Writing
2014
Mass Appeal, 2014 Appellate Practice Section Annual CLE, Co-Planner & Moderator
Appellate Law
Publications
2014
Family Forum, Vol. 34, No. 5, June 2014
Case Summaries
2014
Family Forum, Vol. 35, No. 1, Oct. 2014
Case Summaries
2014
Family Forum, Vol. 34, No. 3, March 2014
Case Summaries
1996
Golden Gate University Law Review
Acquaintance Rape & The Force Element
Languages
English