Shawna Diane Vasilko

Shawna Diane Vasilko

4.6
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 5 years

Family Lawyer at Raleigh, NC
Practice Areas: Family, Federal Crime

276 West Millbrook Road, Raleigh, NC

About Shawna

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Family 95%

Equitable distribution, DVPO, Alimony, Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Post-separation Support. In Wake, Franklin, Vance, Granville, Harnett, Johnston, and Durham Counties.

6 years

95%
Federal Crime 5%

Defense in the Eastern District of North Carolina.

6 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 150-300 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 5 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 2020

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Vasilko & Pedersen

276 West Millbrook Road, Raleigh, NC, 27609

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Shawna Diane Vasilko's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

5 star (4)
4 star (0)
3 star (1)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by anonymous | August 25, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Disappointed

To say I was disappointed is an understatement. It’s not that she’s not a good lawyer but she clearly didn’t have the time for me. Her office didn’t either. It gave me a kickstart but that’s about it, but I wish I had gone with a different lawyer from the get go. I didn’t feel stood up for. I felt li...ke I was my own lawyer and she was the title. She copy pasted what I wrote, did not advise, and then tweaked it very very little, no wonder the other lawyer was walking all over it. The one time she did tweak and did not agree it took over three emails to understand where she was coming from, and what she was actually advising, costing me more loss of time and money. On top of that, I did not understand the process of my custody situation nor was I told about a custody orientation date or requirement, so apparently I missed it, which I only found out from the new lawyer I hired. Her front office staff was not helpful at all, nor were her paralegals, and her availability was about weekly via emails with long awaited response time about 75% of the time. She stated she had 48 hours to legally respond, but I waited well over that. She did state she was being mindful of costs. If that was the case, she would have advised better from the beginning and in a clear email. How I went thru so much cash when I wrote all of the order with very little tweaking, no advising, and very little time talking is beyond me.

Posted by Jeanette | January 16, 2021 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Defending my daughter

Can’t express how grateful I am for Ms.Vasilko for making a rough time for my daughter and our family as painless as possible. Through the support , communication and professionalism of this lawyer and her staff, we got through this. Thank you will never be enough!

Posted by Ashley | January 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Amazing attentive knowledgeable lawyer

Shawna is one of a kind she works so hard and is so passionate about her cases and clients I have had the pleasure of knowing Shawna since Last July and she has walked me patiently through a very nasty custody battle. I highly recommend Shawna if you want a lawyer that will fight and advocate for you... and your situation choose Shawna and Dobson Law Firm uou

Posted by anonymous | October 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Spectacular

I have seen Shawna be a beacon of hope to families at a time when options appeared limited and the likelihood of a satisfactory resolution seemed likely impossible. Not only was she able to defend them from an unjust accusation, her calm and empathetic demeanor offered emotional resolve. I am gratefu...l for her service and her willingness to also work with her clients to customize a workable payment plan. I hereby highly recommend Shawna Vasilko.

Posted by anonymous | October 22, 2020 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Phenomenal Lawyer

Shawna is incredibly knowledgeable of the law and is an amazing attorney. She listens to your circumstances with patience and empathy and is skilled at guiding you through some of life’s most challenging moments. If I could give her more than five stars, I would!

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Shawna Diane Vasilko's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ayeshinaye Smith

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Shawna advised me on a criminal defense case that I took for a client in need. With her help, I was able to get my client a dismissal and a clean criminal record. I will definitely send potential criminal defense clients her way."

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John Ryan

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Co-worker

"Ms. Vasilko is hardworking, and cares deeply about achieving the best result possible for her clients. I would not hesitate to hire her to represent me."

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Jeffrey Dobson

Family lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Shawna is very knowledgeable and skill in handling family law cases. She has handle from simple separation agreements matters to complex equitable distribution cases. Her clients regularly laud her efforts, attention to detail, and advocacy."

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Jessica Herring

Family lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Shawna goes above and beyond to protect and advocate for her clients. Highly recommend her for all areas of family law -- equitable distribution, child custody and support, spousal support, and absolute divorce."

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Lindsey Reedy

Family lawyer | Jan 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Shawna for all of your family law needs. She was incredibly helpful and encouraging when she advised me on my own personal matters. If you are looking for a compassionate and knowledgable attorney that will advocate for you, Shawna is the attorney for you!"

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John Ryan

Appeals lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2024 - Present

Managing Partner, Vasilko & Pedersen, PLLC

2020 - 2024

Lead Attorney, Dobson Law Firm, PLLC

2013 - 2020

Law Clerk, Law Office of David W. Venable

Associations

2019 - Present

Young Lawyers Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Maness v. Kornegay and McNair

Reversed and Remanded

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Education

2019

Campbell University

JD - Juris Doctor

2019

University of Nottingham School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

2016

University of North Carolina, Pembroke

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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