Timothy D. Edwards

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Timothy D. Edwards

5.0
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 30 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Fayetteville, NC
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support ... +2 more

300 dick street, Fayetteville, NC

About Timothy

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Alimony 20%

31 years

20%
Child Custody 20%

31 years

20%
Child Support 20%

31 years

20%
Divorce and Separation 20%

31 years

20%
Family 20%

31 years

20%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2017
Gold Client Champion
Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 30 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 1995

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Blackwell & Edwards, P.A.

300 dick street, Fayetteville, NC, 28301

blackwellandedwards.com/

Timothy D. Edwards's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

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Posted by Thomas | January 20, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Fayetteville's Best

Attorney Tim Edwards at Blackwell & Edwards guided me through one of the most complex and emotionally devastating chapters of my life with professionalism, clarity, and genuine compassion. My case involved a multi-state divorce layered with military regulations and power imbalances, and Tim never fli...nched—he mastered every angle with precision and confidence. He was always honest with me, even when the truth was hard to hear, and I trusted him because he never sugar-coated reality. What sets Tim apart is that he combines sharp legal strategy with real empathy; he treated me like a human being, not just a case file. In moments when I felt overwhelmed or lost, he anchored me with calm, straight-shooting advice and helped me make grounded decisions in the middle of chaos. The Paralegal Gina was exceptional—quick with every document, meticulous, and always clear with instructions when things felt overwhelming. Administrative assistant Tessa brought genuine warmth and steadiness to every panicked, anxiety-ridden phone call; she was a small light on very hard days. Together, this team made me feel supported, respected, and protected. I cannot recommend Attorney Tim Edwards and the Blackwell & Edwards team highly enough.

Posted by anonymous | April 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family

Great Attorney!

Mr. Edwards gave me excellent representation! I always felt he was available to listen to me and answer all of the questions that I had. He seemed to care about my individual case, and I could always count on him to be prepared and ready for our appointments. Mr. Edwards was extremely knowledgeabl...e and obviously has had a ton of experience with family law. His staff is also wonderful. Diane (his front office person) was so kind and pleasant every time I was there. She always greeted me with a smile and helped ease my nerves and anxiety. I was happy with the outcome of my case, and I will refer any friends or family that are in need of a family law attorney. You can't go wrong with Blackwell & Edwards.

Posted by Reshma | April 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Adoption

THE ATTORNEY TO HIRE FOR POSITIVE RESULTS!

My husband wanted to adopt my daughter to make our family complete. We met with Tim Edwards and hired him immediately. He talked us through the process and made sure we were in the loop during each step. Our case was more complicated since my daughter was born abroad. I was told it could take up to a... year but but in less than 6 months we just the stamp of approval right before Christmas. Since then, my husband and I have referred friends who have needed the best attorney to help with issues regarding divorce, custody, and adoption. All of my friends who hired Tim Edwards had positive outcomes. Long story short, if you want an attorney who will fight for you and get you results, Tim Edwards is your lawyer.

Posted by Stacie | April 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Best Lawyer for the best Results

I retained Tim Edwards for my case. I knew I was going to need someone on their A game and extremely skilled also full of knowledge of the laws for what and who I was going to be dealing with. My ex husband was a former detective and had been in law enforcement for 12 years at the time of our separat...ion. My ex let me know real quick that he knew his way around a court room and I would get what he saw fit to give me. Tim Edwards had his hands full when I came in to his office with my case. Tim has went above and beyond for me and my daughter. He made sure we were given what we needed and deserved after the hell my ex put us through time and time again. He was always there when I had new incidents pop up. Weather it was late at night or on the weekends his office and him handled it. He knew exactly what we needed to do next to stop further things from happening. We were in court immediately and Tim has always been there and ready to move forward. After a journey with my EX and some long days in trial. Tim did his job and more. He was on point with what we needed to get custody of my daughter and my divorce and the restraining orders i needed so my daughter and I could feel safe. I was awarded SOLE PERMANENT CUSTODY and I am beyond pleased with Tim and his office. I constantly refer people to him and everyone calls me and thanks me because they get the results desired and deserved. He's the best and has been for several years. When people refer to him in court they say "he's a bulldog ". I will continue to use him and always tell people my story and how and what he did for my daughter and I. I am grateful that he was willing to take my case. Dealing with law enforcement can be a bit of a challenge.

Posted by Debra | April 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Phenomenal Attorney

I am writing this review on my experience with Tim Edwards as my attorney in an extremely difficult divorce case. It would be an understatement on my part to just say Tim did a great job..... he was absolutely incredible. His attention to detail, his knowledge of the law and most importantly his lega...l strategy were top notch! He made sure my interests were fully protected. Tim was great at communicating with me and made sure I knew what to expect during the entire process. I would recommend Tim to anyone seeking an extremely talented, dedicated, professional attorney. He is absolutely the best!!!!

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Timothy D. Edwards's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kevin Vidunas

Family lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Tim Edwards provides excellent representation for all of his clients. Mr. Edwards zealously advocates for clients and is able to think of creative resolutions to solve tough problems. I highly recommend Mr. Edwards. He is an Attorney you can trust."

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Sarah Miranda

Family lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Laura Devan

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tim is an excellent Family Law Attorney and he is one of the top Attorneys in our community. I have known him since 1995 and we have tried many cases against each other and I have seen him try many cases. He is always prepared and he is extremely knowledgeable. Tim is on the short list of attorneys who I refer clients to if I have a conflict. His ethics and integrity are beyond reproach. Most importantly, Tim is respected and trusted not only by his fellow lawyers but Judges. He is very compassionate and has won local awards and a prestigious statewide award. Tim is also extremely generous and gives back to those in need in our community and works hard with many nonprofits in our town volunteering his time."

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Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

America's Most Honored Professionals top 5%, American Registry

2017

Distinguished Attorney Legal Ability and Ethics, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Best Divorce Attorney, Up and Coming Weekly

2016

Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Citizen Lawyer Award, NC Bar Association

2014

Ruth Peters Award, Better Health of Cumberland County

2014

Best Divorce Attorney, Up and Coming Weekly

2013

Best Divorce Attorney, Up and Coming Weekly

Work Experience

1995 - 2017

Attorney, Blackwell & Edwards, p.a.

Associations

1995 - Present

North Carolina Bar Association

Member

1995 - Present

North Carolina Advocates for Justice

Member

2016 - 2017

Cumberland County Bar Association

Vice President (2nd)

Education

1995

Campbell University, Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

Liberty University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Publications

1995

Campbell Law Review Member

Languages

English

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