Jennifer Mcilmail Hames

Jennifer Mcilmail Hames

3.7
Rating: 6.9

Licensed for 17 years

Child custody Lawyer at Lincolnton, NC
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence

1446 East Gaston Street, Suite 104, Lincolnton, NC

About Jennifer

Biography

Practice Areas

4

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Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
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  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 17 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 2008

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Jennifer M. Hames

1446 East Gaston Street, Suite 104, Lincolnton, NC, 28093

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Jennifer Mcilmail Hames's Reviews

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3.7 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Professionalism

Posted by anonymous | March 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Terrible lawyer

I would not recommend working with Jennifer Hames. Throughout my experience, she was completely unresponsive, often going weeks without replying to messages or providing updates. Her lack of communication made the entire process frustrating and unnecessarily difficult. Not only was she unresponsiv...e, but she was also extremely careless and not thorough in her work. It was clear that she did not take the time to pay attention to details or ensure things were done correctly. I constantly had to follow up and double-check everything myself. Overall, it felt like she did not care whatsoever about providing quality service or assisting her clients. If you’re looking for someone who is reliable, communicative, and actually invested in helping you, I strongly suggest looking elsewhere.

Posted by anonymous | March 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family

Inept and Dishonest

Do not hire this attorney if you have any high conflict or abuse issues. She is inept to the point of helping the other side. She will bill you for things she never did, then make lame excuses. Her cross examination skills are non-existent and she cozies up with the opposition. She will ignore you in... public and neglect her duties if your bill is not paid in full. She is the reason attorneys have a bad name. Do not hire her.

Posted by anonymous | September 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Lawyer works for oposing party and befriends the other lawyer

Lawyer never acknowledged or asked what outcome we wanted. Handled herself with hardly any communication. Allowed oposing party to file legal paperwork incorrectly and never fixed this for us. We got stuck with having to hire another attorney to fix what was incorrect. Also got stuck with the bill. H...ire another attorney! Reviews do Matter!

Jennifer Hames

Replied last September 29, 2020

Thank you for the review of your step father's case. Unfortunately, attorney client privilege does not allow for me to respond appropriately. I only handle family law matters. I do not handle any other areas of law, such as property transfers, estates, criminal or civil matters. If your step father would like to make an appointment and discuss his case, I am more than happy to do the same.

Posted by Mary | May 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Traffic Violation

I received a traffic violation in another county and thanks to the excellent service I received I did not have to take any time from work to appear in court and she was able to get the violation reduced which my insurance company loved greatly. Definitely a class act and a very professional attorney....

Posted by anonymous | February 24, 2015 | Criminal Defense

a disappointing lawyer

She was my public defender and she didn't do anything she was suppose to do I tried calling her multiple times with no success she didn't even show up to court to defend when she was suppose the judge had to have his clerk call to even show up she never spoke on my behalf and when I complained to her... and about her she became hostile, rude and angry the officer in the court room had to come outside and tell her to stop yelling! Because she was yelling at me trying to blame me as to why she was not doing her job. Would never recommend her to anyone who needs a lawyer if you want a lawyer who is going to defend you, do the job there suppose to do this is the lawyer you don't pick! She is a prime example of what you don't want in a lawyer!

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Jennifer Mcilmail Hames's Lawyer Endorsements

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James Champion

Family lawyer | Aug 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Experienced litigator that works hard for her clients."

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Emily Moore Tyler

Family lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jennifer is a terrific attorney."

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James Champion

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Experience

Rating:  6.9 (Good)

Honors

2012

Volunteer Lawyer Program Lincoln County Recipient, Legal Aid of North Carolina

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Owner, Lincolnton Family Law

2008 - 2015

Associate, The Jonas Law Firm

Associations

2014 - Present

Lincoln County Red Cross Board

Board Member

2012 - Present

Lincoln County Juvenile Crime Prevention Counsel

Board Member

2011 - Present

Legal Aid of North Carolina, Gaston Office

Board Member

2008 - Present

North Carolina Bar Association

Member

2010 - 2014

27b Judicial Bar

President

Sample of Legal Cases

Emergency Custody

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Education

2008

Campbell University, Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

North Carolina State University

B.A.

Languages

English

Activity

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