$ 250-450 per hour
Susan L. Goetcheus is a partner at Sandlin Family Law Group in Raleigh. She is a North Carolina Board Certified Family Law Specialist and Certified Parenting Coordinator. Her practice is devoted exclusively to family law, including divorce, child custody, domestic violence, child support, alimony, equitable distribution, adoptions, separation agreements, pre and post-nuptial agreements and termination of parental rights.
Her law firm also has extensive experience handling appeals. She received her J.D., cum laude, from North Carolina Central University School of Law in 2006 and her B.A. in Philosophy, with a minor in Religion, from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1989. During law school, Ms. Goetcheus was a constitutional law research assistant and a member of the Law Journal. She also interned at the North Carolina Court of Appeals for the Honorable Martha A. Geer.
Ms. Goetcheus serves the community as a volunteer lawyer for The Child’s Advocate, through which she represents minor children in high conflict custody matters. She supervises law students through the Campbell University Law School’s Domestic Violence Clinic and represents victims of domestic violence through Project Together. Ms. Goetcheus also represents clients on a pro bono basis through the Volunteer Lawyers Program. Ms. Goetcheus represents individuals in Durham, Chatham, Orange, Johnston and Wake. She is an experienced, effective and zealous advocate.
Ms. Goetcheus lives in Raleigh with her husband, their three children and many pets. She and her law partner, Debbie, volunteer with Pawfect Match dog rescue.
$ 250-450 per hour
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5617 Departure Dr Ste 109, Raleigh, NC, 27616-1913
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Posted by Sigi | November 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney
I had the privilege of working with Susan Goetcheus during my divorce, and I couldn’t be more grateful for her expertise and support. She is a true professional—experienced, intelligent, and incredibly compassionate, while also being tough when it counts. Her problem-solving skills are exceptional, a...
Posted by Cindy | September 14, 2023 | Hired Attorney
I wish there were more than five stars to give Susan! Not only is she an amazing attorney, she is passionate about getting results for her clients. She’s very personable and easy to talk to and we have been amazed at her knowledge of family law. She’s very thorough and made sure we understood the pro...
Posted by Sherry | October 27, 2022 | Hired Attorney
I would like to formally commend my attorney Susan with Sandlin Family Law Group for the excellent service she provided for me in my child custody and divorce case. She is extremely knowledgeable and helped me stay on track during a very difficult time in my life. I was so impressed by the support an...
Posted by Jacob | February 7, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Susan L. Goetcheus, Esq. was an absolute professional throughout my entire separation/divorce case. I was initially referred by a colleague because of her expertise, and I now offer my highest recommendation to others seeking her services. Not only was she patient & took time to explain key concepts...
Posted by Chad | July 28, 2021 | Hired Attorney
I've been a client of Susan's for several years now and I have been very happy with the quality of her work as well as the care she has shown. Being an attorney myself (although not in the Family Law area), I know what a good attorney looks like in the how they communicate with their clients and the...
"I endorse this attorney. Susan is a smart, experienced compassionate attorney who cares about her clients and strives to achieve the best outcome for each client."
"I endorse this lawyer. Susan is a strong advocate for her clients and remains professional despite the emotional aspects of family law litigation."
"Susan is an experienced and effective advocate. She understands the sensitive and complex dynamics of representing clients involved in domestic disputes and works hard to ensure she achieves the best results."
"Susan is a zealous advocate for her clients. She is very knowledgeable about family law. She is also professional and I have enjoyed working with her on various family law matters."
"I endorse Susan as a terrific family law attorney. Susan is skillful in the courtroom, knowledgeable and compassionate with her clients. She uses her clients' money carefully, and settles cases where appropriate. She generously gives back to her community by doing pro bono work. Susan is very well versed in the law and uses the law to advocate persuasively for her clients' positions. She appreciates that family law clients are in difficult situations when they meet with her. Through a combination of good listening skills, knowledge of the law, and empathy, Susan helps her clients navigate the stresses of family law litigation."
"Susan is one of the smartest, and most compassionate lawyers I know. Anyone hiring her is in great hands!"
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2022
Board Certified Specialist - Family Law, North Carolina State Bar Board of Legal Specialization
2021
Board Certified Specialist - Family Law, North Carolina State Bar Board of Legal Specialization
2020
Board Certified Specialist - Family Law, North Carolina State Bar Board of Legal Specialization
2019
Board Certified Specialist - Family Law, North Carolina State Bar Board of Legal Specialization
2018
Board Certified Specialist - Family Law, North Carolina State Bar Board of Legal Specialization
2016
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2006 - Present
10th Judicial District
2006 - Present
North Carolina Bar Association
2006 - Present
Wake County Bar Association
Volunteer
Volunteer
Supervising Attorney
2006
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2010
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