$ 250-450 per hour
Susan L. Goetcheus
About Susan
Biography
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.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in North Carolina for 19 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 2006
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Location
Sandlin Family Law Group
5617 Departure Dr Ste 109, Raleigh, NC, 27616-1913
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Susan L. Goetcheus's Reviews
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Susan L. Goetcheus's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. I've had several cases with Susan. She's a great negotiator and litigator."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. Susan is a zealous advocate for her clients."
"Susan is one of the smartest, and most compassionate lawyers I know. Anyone hiring her is in great hands!"
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Experience
Honors
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
Associations
2006 - Present
10th Judicial District
2006 - Present
North Carolina Bar Association
2006 - Present
Wake County Bar Association
Project Together
Volunteer
The Child’s Advocate
Volunteer
Campbell Law School Domestic Violence Clinic
Supervising Attorney
Education
2006
North Carolina Central University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
Virginia Commonwealth University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2010
NC Family Law Forum
Putative Fathers and the Children They Never Knew They Had
Languages
English