Angela M. Hatley

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Angela M. Hatley

4.5
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 32 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Fayetteville, NC
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support, Alimony

912 Hay Street, Fayetteville, NC

About Angela

Biography

When You Need the Best to Represent You.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Child Custody 30%

Angela Hatley has the knowledge, experience and proven track record to handle complex child custody cases through both negotiation and/or trial. She has represented mothers, fathers, grandparents and other relatives seeking custody of children.

28 years

30%
Divorce and Separation 30%

Whenever you are facing a family law issue, it’s essential you work with an experienced attorney who will advocate on your behalf and protect your rights. Angela Hatley is experienced with military divorce.

28 years

30%
Child Support 25%

Angela Hatley is dedicated to helping you reach a successful resolution of your child support case and will provide the personalized, attentive service you deserve.

28 years

25%
Alimony 15%

During divorce, alimony and property division can be contentious. Angela Hatley has the expertise to provide the support and attention you deserve.

28 years

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-300 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2017 2016

Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 32 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 1993

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Hatley Law Firm, PLLC

912 Hay Street, Fayetteville, NC, 28305

hatleylawfirm.com

Online Presence

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Angela M. Hatley's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.5 /5.0

41 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 13 of 13 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by Andy | February 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Will not find better

Attorney Hatley and her staff are amazing. My experience was absolutely five stars! My ex was difficult, to say the least and Attorney Hatley knew exactly what to do at every turn. I live out of state and was a bit skeptic if a lawyer would really be invested in my case. Not only was she vested in my... case, I felt she was vested in me as a person. She was always available by either phone or email. Many times I would email in the evenings thinking she would get to it the next work day and she would email me back quickly. I don't think she ever stops working. My ex has been manipulating the system for years, making it difficult to see my kids and making my life miserable. I did not think there was much I could do. I am so glad I made the phone call to speak with Attorney Hatley. She was honest and upfront with me. She told me what she could do and how much it would cost and she honored her word, every bit of it. A rare find in today's world. I now get to see my kids more often and the custody agreement is bullet proof! I have seen many active duty military get the short end of the stick when it comes to custody. If you are going through a divorce or custody issues, you need to hire Attorney Hatley.

Angela Hatley

Replied last February 11, 2018

Thank you for such a complimentary review. We were happy to serve you and glad for the final outcome. We appreciate all you do for our country.

Posted by Lissa | April 12, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Overbooked and careless

I nearly lost custody of my two daughters due to this attorney's carelessness. Underwent an entire staff change inn the middle of my highly contested case, no contact for weeks at a time, incorrect billings, and a NASTY attitude. 0 stars if I could.

Posted by Matthew | December 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

I would not use this Attorney

I was a client of Angela Hatley. What is negative about my experience with this lawyer is she took over 20 months to get permanent child support and 9 months to get temporary child support. Also in contract to try to have defendant pay lawyer fees. Instead of finishing her job like it stated in contr...act she filed a motion to withdraw as our attorney. She didn't even try if she would have filed paper work and fees were not paid by defendant I would have no issues. She did not answer my messages and phone calls for 6 months then she removed her self as our lawyer with a motion of withdrawal. She did not submit motion to have defendant pay lawyer fees.. If you want a long drawn out case pick her then have her not complete the job. The front office staff is also unprofessional the secretary will not let you know you have a court date. Are call you 5 min before court and say you have a court date or it has been canceled due to Mrs. Hatley having a more important court case. If you are a single parent and need the money for your kids. I would not use this lawyer you will go broke before you see a single penny from the other partner who owes child support. I hope this review helps other people and heed warning using this attorney.

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"I endorse this lawyer. Angela is an excellent attorney and is a very good advocate for her clients. Very ethical and well thought of"

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Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Honors

2025

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Client's Choice Award, Avvo

2016

Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2016

Client's Choice Award, Avvo

2016

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers

2015

Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2015

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers

2014

Fayetteville's Best Lawyer Award, Fayetteville Observer

2014

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Attorney, The Hatley Law Firm

1993 - 2006

Attorney, Armstrong and Armstrong, P.A.

Associations

2007 - Present

North Carolina Advocates for Justice

Member

2007 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

2007 - Present

North Carolina Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

Cumberland County Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

Better Business Bureau

Member

2000 - Present

The Governor Morehead School for the Blind

Advocate

2014 - 2016

Fayetteville Christian School

Board Member

Sample of Legal Cases

15 Years of Marriage Client Testimonial

I got custody of my children and justice was served.

Deployed Soldier Client Testimonial

Got all my belongings: vehicles, clothes, bank accounts

Out-of-state Military Father Testimonial

I now get to see my kids more often and the custody agreement is bullet proof!

Keeping Custody Client Testimonial

Awarded Child Custody

Receiving Child Support Client Testimonial

Received Custody & Child Support

Top-Notch Representation Client Testimonial

Awarded Child Custody

Divorce Help Client Testimonial

won

Protecting Rights Client Testimonial

Divorce Representation

Custody Change Client Testimonial

Awarded Child Custody

Real Help Client Testimonial

Resolved

I Would Give 10 Stars Client Testimonial

Awarded Child Custody

5 Years of Representation Client Testimonial

won

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Education

1993

Campbell University, Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Nursing

Speaking Engagements

2018

Non-Applicable

Non-Applicable

Publications

2018

Non-Applicable Non-Applicable

Languages

English

Spanish

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