Barbara Jane Rynne

Barbara Jane Rynne

4.3
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 31 years

Domestic violence Lawyer at Charlotte, NC
Practice Areas: Domestic Violence, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +2 more

301 S. McDowell Street, Suite 602, Charlotte, NC

About Barbara

Biography

Practice Areas

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 19 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 31 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1994

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 31 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1995

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Goodman, Carr, Laughrun, Levine & Greene, PLLC

301 S. McDowell Street, Suite 602, Charlotte, NC, 28204

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Barbara Jane Rynne's Reviews

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4.3 /5.0

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Posted by S. Myers | July 08, 2024

Get another person to represent you!!!

I am writing to share my experience with Barbara Rynne. Unfortunately, my experience was less than satisfactory for several reasons. Firstly, Despite numerous attempts to reach out, I often found myself waiting days for a response. This caused a lot of unnecessary stress and confusion during an alr...eady difficult time. Secondly, This not only delayed the process but also made me question the level of attention to detail and professionalism. I did not feel that my case was being handled with the seriousness it deserved. Overall, I regret to say that I cannot recommend Barbara based on my experience. I hope this feedback helps improve their practice.

Posted by anonymous | September 17, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence

Passionate Advocate.

Barbara got my case resolved before I even went to court. She is compassionate and extremely knowledgable in the dynamics of domestic violence. I woulsnt trust anyone else with these matters.

Posted by anonymous | March 25, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Personable and highly knowlegable

She impressed me with how responsive and quick she was to get things accomplished. Fought very hard for her client.

Posted by Tim | February 22, 2013

A trusted advisor...

If you are looking for an attorney with unmatched legal prowess then look no further than Barbara Rynne. She had handled my legal affairs for the past 3 years with steadfast diligence, accuracy and a level of determination that has always resulted in my favor. I would highly recommend Barbara for a...ll your legal matters.

Posted by Jeffrey | February 14, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Professional and Steady

Ms. Rynne is a fantastic attorney. She is everything you would want in legal representation - Fair, level-headed and strong, incredibly knowledgeable of the respective case-law, yet also treated me as a human being who needed guidance and counsel during an obviously tense time in my life. She advis...ed me what the best course of defense would be, and communicated with me often by phone call and email as the case was put on a 10 day continuum. I would recommend Barbara to anyone in need of strong and confident legal representation.

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Barbara Jane Rynne's Lawyer Endorsements

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Vincent Filliben

Criminal defense lawyer | May 28

Relationship: Co-worker

"A truly phenomenal attorney, Barbara Rynne is one of the best attorneys I know. A consummate professional, Barbara devotes the time, energy, and preparation to ensure that her clients receive the best possible legal defense. One of the best trial attorneys I have ever seen, Barbara is fierce and thorough in the courtroom. If you are charged with a serious offense, hands down, you want to have Barbara Rynne by your side."

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Tonya Graser Smith

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Barbara Rynne is a top tier attorney. Her former work as an ADA gives her an upper hand in defending her clients, as she was once on the other side and knows how the other side works. She is an aggressive litigator in the courtroom, but takes a personal caring approach in working with her clients."

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Charles Mellies

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ms. Rynne will fight for you no matter what the circumstances. She has a unique ability to battle every issue in the courtroom and remain one of the nicest people you will ever meet. I highly recommend hiring Ms. Rynne if you are ever in trouble."

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Ernest Dummit

Criminal defense lawyer | May 24

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Rynne is a certified Criminal Law Specialist."

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John Hufham

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Very well respected and admired by both clients and fellow lawyers!"

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Michael Stading

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Barbara is a former prosecutor and among a select group of criminal attorneys who are Board Certified Specialists. She is professional, knowledgeable, experienced, diligent and successful."

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Michael Fradin

Domestic violence lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse Barbara Rynne. Her tremendous experience as both a defense attorney and a former prosecutor shine through in her strong trial skills. I highly recommend Ms. Rynne."

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Carilyn Ibsen

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Great lawyer with a great deal of experience in North Carolina."

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Barbara Cini

Domestic violence lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Co-worker

"Barbara Rynne is a fantastic trial litigator whose courtroom skill is outmatched only by her professionalism. Having worked with Ms. Rynne, I have seen first hand the excellent outcomes she is able to achieve for her clients. I have learned a great deal from Ms. Rynne and would recommend her wholeheartedly to anyone who asked."

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Walter Schoenewolf

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I am familar with her performande in the Monmouth County Prosecutors office in New Jersey. She was extremely professional and very knowledgable as to the law. She brings many years of criminal law experience from both the prosecution and the defense side to her practice."

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Dustin Branham

Unknown lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Barbara and I were on opposing sides of a case that could have turned ugly without need. Fortunately, she treated the matter with professionalism and a problem solving attitude rather than a problem creating attitude. As a result, she and I were able to resolve the case without the parties having to spend months in ugly litigation."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Barbara. She is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Erica Jackson

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Charles Mellies

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David McCleary

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Selin Roberts

Criminal defense lawyer

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Vincent Filliben

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Michael Stading

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Michael Fradin

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Carilyn Ibsen

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Legal Elite, Business North Carolina

2014

Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates

2014

Top 10 Attorneys, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys

2012

State Criminal Law Specialist, NC Board of Legal Specialization

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Trial Attorney, Dummit Fradin

2006 - 2009

Assistant District Attorney, Mecklenburg County District Attorney's Office

1995 - 2002

Assistant Prosecutor, Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office

Associations

2007 - Present

Girl Scouts of America

Troop Leader

2006 - Present

Mecklenburg County Bar Association

Member

1995 - 2001

National District Attorneys Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. GL

Not Guilty after jury trial

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Education

1990

Colgate University

BA

1988

University of Manchester

visiting student

N/A

Seton Hall University School of Law

JD

Speaking Engagements

2013

DWI, Criminal and Traffic Update

Domestic Violence Update

2012

Advanced Trial Tactics

Direct Examination

2012

Advanced Trial Tactics

Opening Statements

2010

Criminal Defense Trial from Start to Finish

Closing Arguments

2010

Criminal Defense Trial from Start to Finish

Presentation of Defense Evidence

2010

Basics of Criminal Practice

Plea Bargaining and Negotiation

2009

Domestic Violence Pro Bono Attorney Training

Impact of DVPO on Criminal DV cases

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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