Emily Sutton Dezio

Emily Sutton Dezio

4.6
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 23 years

Child custody Lawyer at Candler, NC
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Child Support ... +3 more

P.O. Box 2594, 9 Asbury Road, Suite 202, Candler, NC

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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 23 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 2003

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Emily Sutton Dezio, P.A.

P.O. Box 2594, 9 Asbury Road, Suite 202, Candler, NC, 28715

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Emily Sutton Dezio's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

19 Client Reviews

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Posted by Sean | January 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

The best family law attorney I have ever met

As an attorney I knew I needed an expert attorney to handle my bitter divorce; I did not know Emily at the time but she came highly recommended by attorneys I know. Emily obtained all of my initial goals and charged me 1/3rd what opposing counsel charged my ex. In other words she absolutely won my ca...se as she is an expert. I was unsure of the judge assigned to my case and of opposing counsel but Emily kept everything on tract to move the case and get it over with, being a bulldozer or a charmer, whatever she needed to do for me. 5 stars and a whopping high 5. Whatever Emily does she will do it in an exemplary fashion.

Posted by Tracry | March 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Excellent attorney

We used Emily for a custody case and she was awesome! She always pushes for what is best for the child, gave great sense advice, dod no charge us a fortune. Honest, Intelligent, caring, well respected in the court system, communicated very well and dod not nickel and dime us.

Posted by Kylie Hansard | July 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Emily is a Power Attorney- make no mistake about it. The best representation you will find.

I had an incredibly complicated case that nobody in the local legal community was willing to touch. Emily not only took my case, but won my case- against nearly insurmountable odds. Not only is Emily in possession of impeccable legal knowledge but her ethics are beyond compare. She advocates fiercely... for her clients and her and her staff sincerely care about the very serious issues they handle for the people they serve. Emily and her assistant went out of their way to make themselves available whenever I had a question or concern and met every challenge with dedication and finesse. A true star in the legal community, I can't speak highly enough of this woman or what she did in order to help my family and I. AAA+++

Posted by Jennifer | January 25, 2016

Top notch Attorney and genuine person!

Emily Dezio is a wonderful caring person. I recently had a consult with her, but unfortunately she was unable to take my case because she did not deal in the type of case I needed. She was honest and upfront with me and made several recommendations of good attorneys she felt could help me with my nee...ds. She even contacted an attorney about my case without me even having to ask her. She went above and beyond and I wasn't even her client. I can only imagine what she would do for you if you were an actual client she could help! Emily Dezio is the type of attorney and person I would want in my corner. Thank you Emilly for being so compassionate and helping me the best way you could! I wish you all the best in the future!

Posted by anonymous | February 23, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

1st Class Lawyer, Knows Her Stuff

Emily has been representing me in post divorce land/property settlement, along with getting the ex-wifes demands for life long alimony agreement reduced to reasonable time limit through great negotiation skills, knowledge of the law, and she can stealthily go toe-to-toe with any lawyer out there! Sh...e can and will get to the gritty, and appropriately keep a fair and balanced set tone, and cleverly turn the tides when dealing with the 'less than scrupulous'. She is very communicable, keeps me completely informed and stays on course. You'll never go wrong with Emily Sutton Dezio!

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Rhonda Moorefield

Family lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Emily has a good legal knowledge and is a worthy opponent in cases. I enjoy working with her."

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Tony Rollman

Family lawyer | Aug 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have observed Emily in court frequently and she is an excellent lawyer that works very hard for her clients. I highly recommend her."

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Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Associations

2004 - Present

28th Judicial District Bar

2004 - Present

North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys

North Carolina Bar Association

Member

American Bar Association

Member

Education

2002

Vermont Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

North Carolina State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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