Susan L. Goetcheus

Susan L. Goetcheus

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 19 years

Family Lawyer at Raleigh, NC
Practice Areas: Family, Child Custody, Alimony ... +4 more

5617 Departure Dr Ste 109, Raleigh, NC

About Susan

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-450 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

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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5.0 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Melanie | February 16, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Family

Top Professional

Susan is truly exceptional. If I could give her 10 stars, I would. She is incredibly professional, child-focused, and highly skilled at navigating even the most complex family situations. Any negative reviews likely reflect the difficulty of family court outcomes rather than her professionalism or de...dication. She consistently puts children’s well-being first and handles her role with integrity and compassion. I highly recommend her — she is simply the best at what she does.

Posted by Cindy | September 14, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Family

She deserves more than five stars

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...cess all along the way. Can’t say enough good about her! If you’re looking for a topnotch, highly professional, extremely knowledgeable, and very personable lawyer, look no further, you have found her!

Posted by Sherry | October 27, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Excellent Family 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...d service she provided. Thank you so much for going above and beyond my expectations.

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...s in the courtroom. She fought for my needs and wants and was helpful in working through a very unpleasant process. She knows her area of expertise inside and out and will provide very sound advice. Her preparation is second to none. Watch her in the courtroom and you will see what I mean. There is a big difference between good attorney and a great attorney. Susan is a great attorney! Meet with her for a consultation and you will quickly realize exactly what I'm saying is spot on. You will not be dissappointed!

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 ...do X.. it will cost this much. If I do Y.. it will cost me this much. Divorce and custody cases can be expensive, but don't let cost get in the way. Susan is very fairly priced. She helped me negotiate a fair separation agreement that remains intact to this day. She has also been a great resource for family law information since my divorce (for many, the issues never go away). I would highly recommend Susan to any of my friends or family if they are ever in the unfortunate situation of a divorce or custody dispute. I don't wish it on anyone, but if it happens.. go to Susan.

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Susan L. Goetcheus's Lawyer Endorsements

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Daphne Edwards

Family lawyer | Sep 22

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."

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Helen O'Shaughnessy

Family lawyer | Feb 12

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."

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Jonathan Melton

Family lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I've had several cases with Susan. She's a great negotiator and litigator."

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Elijah Van Kuren

Family lawyer | May 18

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."

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Sydney Batch

Family lawyer | May 17

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."

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Suzanne Chester

Child custody lawyer | Jan 30

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."

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Suzanne Nelson

Child custody lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Susan is a zealous advocate for her clients."

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Shonnese Stanback

Family lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Friend

"Susan is one of the smartest, and most compassionate lawyers I know. Anyone hiring her is in great hands!"

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

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

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