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.
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State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NC | Active | 2006 | 01/23/2021 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Board Certified Specialist - Family Law | North Carolina State Bar Board of Legal Specialization | 2018 |
Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2016 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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10th Judicial District | N/A | 2006 - Present |
North Carolina Bar Association | N/A | 2006 - Present |
Wake County Bar Association | N/A | 2006 - Present |
North Carolina Advocates for Justice, Family Law Section | N/A | 2005 - Present |
Project Together | Volunteer | N/A |
The Child’s Advocate | Volunteer | N/A |
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Campbell Law School Domestic Violence Clinic | Supervising Attorney | N/A |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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NC Family Law Forum | Putative Fathers and the Children They Never Knew They Had | 2010 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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North Carolina Central University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2006 |
Virginia Commonwealth University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1989 |
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Daphne Edwards, Family Attorney on Sep 22, 2020
Relationship: Worked together on matter
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.
Helen O'Shaughnessy, Family Attorney on Feb 12, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Susan is a strong advocate for her clients and remains professional despite the emotional aspects of family law litigation.
Jonathan Melton, Family Attorney on Feb 12, 2019
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer. I've had several cases with Susan. She's a great negotiator and litigator.
Elijah Van Kuren, Family Attorney on May 18, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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.
Sydney Batch, Family Attorney on May 17, 2018
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
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.
Suzanne Chester, Child custody Attorney on Jan 30, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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.
Suzanne Nelson, Child custody Attorney on Sep 12, 2017
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Susan is a zealous advocate for her clients.
Shonnese Stanback, Family Attorney on Aug 1, 2017
Relationship: Friend
Susan is one of the smartest, and most compassionate lawyers I know. Anyone hiring her is in great hands!