$ 350-350 per hour
Arlaine Rockey is a national trial and appellate attorney, with over 30 years of experience, who practices family and criminal law. She also handles appeals. She represents clients, including protective parents, all over NC and FL, as well as in other states with local co-counsel, in complex child custody cases involving issues of child physical or sexual abuse, domestic violence and mental illness. Her office is near Asheville, NC; however, she will do her two-hour consultations by phone. Free criminal defense phone consultation (email to request). She reads up to 100 pages including your detailed history, court documents, and evidence, prior to your consultation, which allows her spend more time to discuss strategies with you. Ms. Rockey sets pre-paid flat fees for most cases, which frequently saves clients money. She will accept payment plans depending on the situatio. She cannot tell you the amount until she learns more about your case in the consultation. To see her resume, click on . You can also read her free legal advice articles, Protecting Your Child from Sexual Abuse in Custody Cases, and Win Child Custody: How to Help Your Lawyer Help You (includes How to Prepare for Your Consultatlon & How to Gather Evidence), on her website, which include practical advice for any custody case.
$ 350-350 per hour
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Chat withState: North Carolina
Acquired: 1991
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State: Florida
Acquired: 1989
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State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Po Box 656, Marshall, NC, 28753
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Posted by anonymous | November 23, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Child Abuse
She's in it for the kids
At first the flat fee seemed huge to me, but her fees ended up being actually extremely reasonable, considering how much time she took to work on my case. She spent hours on the phone with me, met with me, and went to trial several times until it was over. I had three other attorneys before her and...
Posted by Daniel | October 30, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Family
Great Lawyer, Great Experience
I have hired Arlaine multiple times and would recommend her to anyone, and have in fact recommended her to family that all had great experiences. She is extremely knowledgeable in family law and I would not hesitate to hire her again. I had an awesome experience, and truthfully have never had an atto...
Posted by Natasha O. | September 23, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Abuse
Hands down the BEST to protect your children.
I had the privilege of working with Arlaine Rockey as my attorney, and I cannot praise her enough for her outstanding support and dedication. Arlaine played a pivotal role in securing a restraining order against my abusive ex-husband and ensuring my children's safety. What truly sets Arlaine apart...
Posted by Matt | August 04, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
Compassion when it counts
Arlaine represented me and my wife in the adoption of my children. Despite how difficult our case was, despite being told by every other attorney that it could not be done, Arlaine saw us and helped us fight to become a family!
Posted by Susan | August 04, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Wonderful Attorney
I hired Arlaine back in 2016 because she came highly recommended for high conflict custody cases. I am so grateful that I found her because, in addition to being a wiz in navigating a very frustrating family law system, she had extensive knowledge in dealing with parental alienation. She powered thr...
"I endorse Arlaine. She is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
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1989
JD - Juris Doctor
1984
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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