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

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Practice Areas

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Retainer

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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

Avvo Review Score

3.7 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Responsiveness

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 | September 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Harassment Problems

We were being legally harassed by some individuals and were extremely frustrated with this system. Jennifer listened to us, we told her the backstory and she felt like she could help us. She did just that as well as returning our calls in a timely matter. She’s very direct. So be honest with he...r about everything up front and she will do her best to simplify the process. She has integrity and she’ll fight the good fight. She’s a bulldog so don’t make her mad! Let’s save that for the ring, er, I mean the courtroom!

Posted by Mandy | April 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Excellent Attorney

Jennifer is an amazing attorney! She listens thoroughly, takes her time, understands your needs and shows empathy & compassion. Jennifer has represented me with child custody issues on more than one occasion. (Unfortunately, just because you think it's over, doesn't mean that it is.) Jennifer is a le...gal "bull dog" and she doesn't back down. Her level of knowledge, service and expertise provides comfort, knowing that I'll be taken care of. She always works hard to keep me informed of the legal process and helps me understand each step along the way. She truly is wonderful at her job and I am proud to have her by my side throughout legal matters.

Posted by Kellie | August 03, 2015

Goes Above and Beyond

Working with Jennifer was wonderful. I felt so overwhelmed and she took all that burden off of me. She was/is helpful, answered all my questions (and continues to do so), and extremely knowledgeable. I would recommend her services to anyone!

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

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