$ 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
14 Client Reviews
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Posted by Chad | July 28, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family
Great family law 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...
Posted by G | July 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family
Compassionate and Knowledgeable
Susan has been my attorney for several years. She is professional knowledgeable and detail oriented. She remembered things about my case that I had even forgotten and was an amazing advocate for my children when they needed one. She was and continues to be an expert at what she does and is so very...
Posted by Matt | November 04, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family
Raleigh's Best Family Law Attorney
I don't normally write reviews. However, it would be a disservice for many if I didn't write this one. I hired Susan Goetcheus as my attorney and I would do it again without any reservation. Susan is the best family law attorney in the area in my opinion! She truly is an advocate for her client...
Posted by Derek | February 06, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Susan is Great!
Divorce Sucks, but Susan makes it suck a little less. She is smart and tough but most importantly she knows family law and the family court system. She will fight for you, but also educate you and stop you from making a decision that is not well thought out. She was very upfront about cost. If I ...
Posted by anonymous | July 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Very helpful parent coordinator
Susan was hired as the parent coordinator for my custody case. She helped me with some very difficult communication issues during my high conflict custody battle. Susan was very straight forward, knowledgeable and easy to talk to. I would highly recommend her as a parent coordinator and or attorney.
"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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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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