Matthew F. Stauff

PRO

Matthew F. Stauff

4.6
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 20 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Raleigh, NC
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Family ... +4 more

8394 Six Forks Road, Suite 104, Raleigh, NC

Virtual Consultation Available

About Matthew

Biography

Representing and defending spouses and parents to ensure their rights are protected.

Separating from your spouse? We can discuss your options and rights with you.

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Child Custody 25%

Representing clients in Child Custody, Child Support, Contempt, Relocation out of State, Motions to Modify, Visitation, and Grandparent's Rights

25%
Divorce and Separation 25%

Representing clients in Divorce, Separation Agreements, Equitable Distribution, Child Custody, Child Support, Contempt, Visitation, and Domestic Violence.

25%
Family 25%

Representing clients in Divorce, Separation Agreements, Equitable Distribution, Child Custody, Child Support, Contempt, Relocation out of State, Motions to Modify, Visitation, Domestic Violence, and Grandparent's Rights

25%
Uncontested Divorce 10%

Representing clients in uncontested divorces with no other issues on a flat fee.

10%
Adoption 5%

Assisting individuals throughout the adoption process.

5%
Child Support 5%

Representing clients in Child Support, Contempt, and Motions to Modify

5%
Domestic Violence 5%

Representing client with Domestic Violence Protective Orders and Civil No-Contact Orders.

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 325-325 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2019
Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2016
Silver Client Champion

Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 19 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 2007

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Massachusetts for 20 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2005

Inactive

No misconduct found

Licensed in Rhode Island for 20 years

State: Rhode Island

Acquired: 2005

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Stauff & Gross, PLLC

8394 Six Forks Road, Suite 104, Raleigh, NC, 27615

stauffgrosslaw.com

Online Presence

Other places you can find Matthew online.

Matthew F. Stauff's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

22 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Jorge | March 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Excellent work

My case was a labor related case. After hearing me, Attorney Stauff found that he could argue on my favor, and for a reasonable flat fee did all that was needed to be done. During the consulting and other meetings, he explained the law and procedure. It was carried out to a successful completion, a...nd I was satisfied with his work.

Posted by anonymous | May 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Labor dispute

I sought an employment litigation attorney for my recent labor dispute. Mr. Stauff responded to my request for a consult quickly and addressed my concerns to my satisfaction. His professional representation of my labor dispute was handled to my complete satisfaction and his firm was able to settle m...y case without a jury trial.

Posted by Heather | May 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family

Great service and compassion

Matt is great. While being my personal family law attorney, he also represented me as a gestational carrier for my friends. Major legal contracts involved in carrying another persons baby. It was personal for me and he was invested in it as well. He took time from his family vacation to make sure we ...had the contract on time and then represented me in the "birth order". It's a legal document saying i wasn't the baby's parent. That the bio parents were. Reproductive law is still a relatively new thing. He made it so easy.

Posted by Molly | October 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Easy to work with!

Matthew assisted my husband and I with our will and Health Care POA. He was very pleasant to work with and his office staff was also very friendly. He was available by email and prompt in his reply. We would recommend Matthew to anyone looking to put together their estate plan.

Posted by Ed | February 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

Professional and trustworthy

Matthew did a simple will for me and he kept it simple. In other words I had the experience and feeling that his main interest was meeting my needs and not just chasing dollars. Everybody deserves a fair profit and I have no problem with that. I'm glad I chose this firm and will continue to do busin...ess with them anytime I need their service. I was a client and will continue to be a client. Thank you for your great service

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Matthew F. Stauff's Lawyer Endorsements

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Helen O'Shaughnessy

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is practical and solution oriented."

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Steven Palme'

Family lawyer | Dec 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Matt and I have worked together on cases and we've been on the opposite side of cases. He's a good attorney who works hard for his clients. I frequently refer cases to him and recommend him."

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Nicholas Dowgul

Family lawyer | Dec 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matt is a very experienced attorney that is well versed in family law as well as employment law. I have a represented a client adverse to Matt's and found him to be a zealous advocate for those that entrust their case to his very capable hands."

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Nicholas Verna

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I highly endorse Mr. Stauff. He walked me into court for the first time and taught me how to be a professional and zealous attorney in front of the Judge and other court personnel. I am the attorney I am today because of the lessons he taught me while I worked under him at Legal Aid for a year and a half."

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Jordan Gross

Family lawyer | Aug 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have worked with Matthew for 5 years and he is a great co-worker and partner. He is very knowledgeable about the law and is an excellent advocate for his clients. He works hard on all of his cases and his dedication is reflected in the outcomes."

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Nicholas Dowgul

Family lawyer

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Steven Palme'

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Partner, Stauff & Gross, PLLC

2007 - 2014

Staff Attorney, Legal Aid Of North Carolina, Inc.

2006 - 2006

Associate, Law Offices of Dilibero & Coloian

Associations

2007 - Present

Wake County Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

North Carolina Bar Association

Member

2007 - 2019

North Carolina Advocates for Justice

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Equitable Distribution and Divorce

Settled

Defending contempt

Contempt dismissed

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Education

2005

Roger Williams University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

Providence College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

State Wide Legal Conference

Unemployment Insurance Law Practice

2011

Rebalancing Justice: Supporting Victims

Civil Remedies after the 50B (DVPO)

Languages

English

Activity

Top Contributor

Matthew earned significant contribution points in 2019.

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