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Raushanah Fadqua Rodgers

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  • Durham, NC
  • Licensed for 14 years
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About Raushanah

I was born and bred in Brooklyn, New York.  I relocated to Fayetteville, North Carolina as a teenager.  My mother's faith in me exceeded mine because she thought that I was "lawyer" material way before I was able to see law as an option for me.  I lived the typical hard knock life common amongst impoverished innercity youth.  I fought battles both physical and mental and had to overcome the visual realities that reminded me success was not possible.

 

Once in North Carolina, I fumbled a bit here and there but later blossomed into an ambitious education seeker.  With a degree in Economics, I taught high school math in both New York and Boston.  My students were young people like myself--not so certain of what their own future held.  I fought to become me, I fought to teach and be heard and I fought to have an impact on those that were too weak to fight.  

 

Teaching was fulfilling but my mother's 'cheering on' that occurred over and over again in my pre-teens were a constant reminder.  She would say, "Raushanah, you're a lawyer, Raushanah, you're jugular."  In the fall of 2004, I was sitting in a law school classroom with the intent to slay the notorious law school dragon.  

 

Being the renegade that I am, I slayed that!  I'm here!  I fight for my clients!  My reviews are real........real clients, with real legal situations, that I helped for affordable prices.  During the representation, my heart beat for their cause.  My heart still beats for their cause.  I'm honest, I'm reasonable and I shape my client's expectations.  My client's outcomes are NO surprise.  We work together and carefully craft them.  I love being able to work with my clients to solve real problems that affect their lives.  Many of their outcomes affect my life as well.  We are partners and we work together.  

 

I am an aggressive criminal defense attorney....it's in my DNA.  I'm no act.....I'm a natural!  I defend the accused and protect their rights.  I handle misdemeanors and felonies in NC, NY and VA.  

 

My areas of practice in NC include: Criminal matters (Superior & District Court), Traffic, Misdemeanor Appeals, Probation Violations, Family Law (Divorce, Equitable Distribution, Alimony, Child Support, Child Custody) Juvenile Court matters, Civil (Evictions, Breach of Contract, Land Disputes) Personal Injury, DMV hearings, Domestic Violence Protective Order Hearings (DVPO's), Wills & Trusts, Guardianship/ and Civil Commitment Proceedings

 

I also handle the following types of specific legal issues:  

 

  • Driving While Impaired
  • Driving While License Revoked
  • Speeding and other Moving Violations
  • Tag, Registration and Insurance Violations
  • Limited Driving Privilege
  • Drivers License Restoration (legal help with getting your DL back)
  • Larceny
  • Assaults (Affray, Simple, Assault on a Female, Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Battery)
  • Domestic Violence Charges
  • Injury to Real or Personal Property
  • Resisting a Police Officer (Resist, Delay or Obstruct/ RDO)
  • Protective Order representation (50-B/ Restraining order) Plaintiff or Defendant
  • Sexual Assault matters
  • Possession of marijuana & other drugs
  • Probation Violations
  • Carrying concealed and a host of other misdemeanor and felony criminal charges

 

I'm committed to providing you with the highest level of legal representation and doing everything in my power to successfully defend you.  We offer free criminal law consultations. 

 

I am a member of the NC, NY and VA state bars.  I am also licensed and authorized to practice in the United States Circuit Court of Veterans Appeals, The Department of Veterans Affairs, The United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina and the Middle District of North Carolina.  

Practice areas

  1. Criminal defense: 50%

    Misdemeanor, Felony, Traffic, Probation Violations, Juvenile Matters, License Restoration (getting your drivers license back), First Offender.

    14 years, 4,000 cases

  2. Family: 20%

    Represent Plaintiff or Defendant in Divorce, Child Support, Child Custody, and Visitation matters.

    14 years, 1,600 cases

  3. Business: 10%

    Business Creation/Filing, Civil & Criminal Business Representation in Small Claims, District and Superior Court, Contract review, Contract drafting, Contract Negotiation/ Term selection, Lease Review, Drafting, Judgement Enforcement.

    14 years, 800 cases

  4. DUI and DWI: 10%

    Driving while impaired charge representation

    14 years, 800 cases

  5. Domestic violence: 10%

    Represent Defendants charged with assaults on female, simple assault, emergency interference, strangulation and other violent charges wherein the Defendant has a familial, romantical or boarder relationship with the alleged victim. Represent Petitioner to secure a domestic violence protective order Represent Respondent (Defendant) to avoid issuance of a DVPO

    14 years, 800 cases

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

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Contact

807 E. Main Street
Bldg 4, Ste 4-131
Durham, NC, 27701

    Resume

    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    NYCurrently registered 201302/25/2022
    VAAuthorized to Practice Law200803/27/2022
    NCActive200804/28/2022
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
    Avvo Contributions
    Legal answers332
    Legal guides5
    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate Granted
    Best LawyerExpertise2020
    Parent Coordinator CertificationThe Center for Cooperative Parenting2016
    Top Contributor AVVOAVVO2014
    AVVO Client's Choice AwardAVVO2014
    2011 Felony Defender Course CompletionUNC School of Government2011
    Spes Bona AwardNCCU School of Law2007
    work experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    Parent CoordinatorParent Coordinator Service Provider2016 - Present
    AttorneyProject Will Power Raleigh2015 - Present
    ArbitratorNC Administrative Office of the Courts2015 - Present
    Manager/ MemberLaw Offices of Raushanah F. Rodgers, PLLC2008 - Present
    Judicial Ethics AnalystIndependent Contractor2016 - 2016
    Contract AttorneySynergy Legal Professionals2008 - 2009
    Assistant Restitution CoordinatorDurham County Teen Court and Restitution Program2007 - 2008
    Legal InternLegal Aid Of North Carolina, Inc.2006 - 2006
    associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    United States District Court for the Middle District of North CarolinaAdmitted to Practice2014 - Present
    US Court of Appeal for Veteran's ClaimsAdmitted to Practice2014 - Present
    New York State Bar AssociationAttorney Member2013 - Present
    Department of Veterans AffairsAdmitted to Practice2013 - Present
    United States District Court for the Eastern District of North CarolinaAdmitted to Practice2012 - Present
    BAOK FoundationBoard Member2009 - Present
    Durham County Bar AssociationAttorney Member2008 - Present
    Virginia State BarMember2008 - Present
    North Carolina State BarMember2008 - Present
    14th Judicial District Bar AssociationMember2008 - Present
    National Criminal Defense CollegeGraduate2015 - 2015
    publications
    Publication nameTitleDate
    News LetterDriving While License Revoked2013
    education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    Center For Cooperative ParentingCertificate2016
    National Criminal Defense CollegeCertificate2015
    North Carolina Central University School of LawJD - Juris Doctor2007
    Fayetteville State UniversityBS - Bachelor of Science1999
    speaking engagements
    Conference nameTitleDate
    Advanced Custody and Support IssuesAlienating and Abuse Allegations in Custody Proceedings2018
    Spring 2014 Criminal Justice Panel“You can have it all- Exploring the Dynamic Careers of Women in Criminal Justice"2014
    Wake County Public SchoolBeing a Lawyer2013
    The History of Saint Patricks DayHistory of Saint Patricks Day2011
    legal cases
    Case nameOutcome
    H v. DDad awarded 50/50 joint custody, alternating full weeks.
    State v. HowardDismissed
    State v. EubanksBoth Charges Dismissed
    State v. McCallDismissed
    Plaintiff v. HarrisDVPO dismissed, Custody restored back to the custodial parent

    Reviews

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    Lawyer Dana G. Jones

    Dana Jones, Family Attorney on Jan 26, 2015
    Relationship: Worked together on matter

    Zealous, is a common adjective used by lawyers to describe the devotion and fight of an attorney. I have personally witnessed Atty. Rodgers, devotion, compassion and fight as she champions her client's causes. I highly endorse Atty. Rodgers and her commitment to making her client's lives better by their interaction with an exceptional fighter.

    Lawyer Marie-Jacques Marilyn Ambroise

    Marie-Jacques Ambroise, Unknown Attorney on May 30, 2014
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I have known Attorney Rodgers for almost 10 years. She is an outstanding lawyer. When it comes to pursuing justice for her clients, Attorney Rodgers is passionate and hard-working. Apart from possessing solid legal skills, Attorney Rodgers is kind and compassionate. I have witnessed her going out of her way to help others succeed, never expecting anything in return. No wonder Attorney Rodgers is so well-respected and well-liked by her peers in the legal community. As an attorney and friend, I endorse Attorney Rodgers with enthusiasm!

    Lawyer Chimere Chisolm-Trimble

    Chimere Chisolm-Trimble, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 5, 2017
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Attorney Rodgers is an outstanding Attorney that continues to keep her client's best interest as her main focus. Not only is she a phenomenal litigator she is a passionate advocate for justice. Her impeccable results favoring her clients further evidences such commitment. I highly recommend her!

    Lawyer J. Patrick Williams

    J. Williams, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 3, 2017
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Raushanah is an experienced and trial ready attorney. I endorse her work.

    Lawyer Julian Michael Hall

    Julian Hall, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 19, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. She is very thorough, diligent and hardworking.

    Lawyer John Daniel Treleven

    John Treleven, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 30, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Raushanah is both passionate and compassionate when it comes to representing clients in regards to criminal matters. She has a commanding presence in any setting and knows how to achieve results. I highly recommend her for any criminal defense matter.

    Lawyer Kevin Eugene Jones

    Kevin Jones, Divorce and separation Attorney on Sep 5, 2015
    Relationship: Worked together on matter

    Attorney Rodgers is an excellent advocate for her clients. She brings intelligence and wisdom to every case she handles. I had the pleasure of working with her recently. She amazed me with her ability to summarize the conflict and come up with potential solutions for our clients. Attorney Rodgers has an uncanny ability to think outside the box when developing strategies to assist her clients. I fully endorse Attorney Rodgers as one of the top Lawyers in our region.

    Lawyer Kaveh Noorishad

    Kaveh Noorishad, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 30, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    When you find yourself in need of a criminal defense attorney, you want one that is experienced and knowledgeable. Attorney Rodgers is both of those. Just read her client reviews and you will see why she is well respected in the legal community.

    Lawyer Jonathan Pierre Lacour

    Jonathan Lacour, DUI and DWI Attorney on Apr 28, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Keen attention to detail with exceptional client service. I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Maria Teresa Singleton

    Maria Singleton, General practice Attorney on Feb 16, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Rodgers is a no nonsense, tough as nails lawyer who will not back down in representing your interests to the best of her abilities. Although tough, she is ethical and trustworthy as well as knowledgeable about her areas of practice. From seeing her in action over the years, I know that she prioritizes going the distance for her clients and so highly recommend her.

    Lawyer Jeffrey Nicholas Ivashuk

    Jeffrey Ivashuk, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 2, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. A well admired lawyer in the legal community.

    Lawyer Dana G. Jones

    Dana Jones, Family Attorney on Jan 26, 2015
    Relationship: Worked together on matter

    Zealous, is a common adjective used by lawyers to describe the devotion and fight of an attorney. I have personally witnessed Atty. Rodgers, devotion, compassion and fight as she champions her client's causes. I highly endorse Atty. Rodgers and her commitment to making her client's lives better by their interaction with an exceptional fighter.

    Lawyer Dana S. Fleming Allen

    Dana Fleming Allen, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 18, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Jill L Rogers

    Jill Rogers, Unknown Attorney on Jan 16, 2015
    Relationship: Other

    This lawyer does a great job with the community. I endorse this lawyer

    Lawyer Douglas MacMillan Borthwick

    Douglas Borthwick, Business Attorney on Jan 15, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. She is tenacious and shrewd as they come, yet very cooperative. You can depend on her.

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    Judd Nemiro, Unknown Attorney on Jan 14, 2015
    Relationship: Other

    This attorney goes above and beyond to get the best results for clients. I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Giacomo Jacques Behar

    Giacomo Behar, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 2, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A top-notch attorney, highly respected in the legal community.

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    Charles Reese, Unknown Attorney on Jan 1, 2015
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    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Christian K. Lassen II

    Christian Lassen, Unknown Attorney on Dec 31, 2014
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.

    Lawyer Taejin Christina Pendleton

    Taejin Pendleton, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 16, 2014
    Relationship: Other

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Edward David Johnson III

    Edward Johnson, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 25, 2014
    Relationship: Worked together on matter

    I endorse this lawyer because of the expertise and professionalism she exhibited while working with her on a legal matter.

    Lawyer Marie-Jacques Marilyn Ambroise

    Marie-Jacques Ambroise, Unknown Attorney on May 30, 2014
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I have known Attorney Rodgers for almost 10 years. She is an outstanding lawyer. When it comes to pursuing justice for her clients, Attorney Rodgers is passionate and hard-working. Apart from possessing solid legal skills, Attorney Rodgers is kind and compassionate. I have witnessed her going out of her way to help others succeed, never expecting anything in return. No wonder Attorney Rodgers is so well-respected and well-liked by her peers in the legal community. As an attorney and friend, I endorse Attorney Rodgers with enthusiasm!

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