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Wake County Has 135 Child Custody Attorneys with 861 Reviews

Wake County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: Rachel Beard is a board certified family law specialist. She joined Wake Family Law Group in 2020. She is also a certified family financial mediator and a parenting coordinator. Rachel graduated from the Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law at Camp...

Rating: 7.8

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Wake County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Alimony and more

Bio: Mr. McNeil has considerable experience in litigation, non-litigation and mediation surrounding all aspects of family law and is a NCDRC Certified Mediator.

Rating: 7.4

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Child Custody Lawyers in Wake County, NC

Child custody lawyers represent parents in establishing physical and legal custody arrangements, parenting time, and visitation schedules. They advocate for the child’s best interests, draft parenting plans, negotiate agreements or mediate disputes, and present evidence in family court. When circumstances change, these attorneys seek modifications or enforcement of custody orders.

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Child Custody

Child custody lawyers represent parents in establishing physical and legal custody arrangements, parenting time, and visitation schedules. They advocate for the child’s best interests, draft parenting plans, negotiate agreements or mediate disputes, and present evidence in family court. When circumstances change, these attorneys seek modifications or enforcement of custody orders.

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Wake County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: Stephanie Jenkins is a partner at Parker Bryan Family Law, having joined the firm in 2020. Prior to joining Parker Bryan, she practiced family law for more than twenty years, mostly in Raleigh. Practicing family and divorce law is a sensitive topi...

Rating: 9.8

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Wake County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 3 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Alimony, Domestic Violence and more

Bio: For Amy, practicing family law means helping individuals and families through some of life’s most challenging legal matters with compassion and empathy. Born and raised in Raleigh, North Carolina, she draws on personal and professional experiences...

Rating: 6.3

Call for a consultation(844) 410-9173

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Wake County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 8 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Adoption, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: For Cheyenne, family law is a personal matter. Drawing from her childhood experience, she knows that her clients are going through what could be described as the most emotional, stressful, and overwhelming part of their lives. Keeping that in mind...

Rating: 8.7

Call for a consultation(855) 814-3633

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Wake County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 3 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: Alicia Ferrante joined Marshall & Taylor PLLC after serving her clients zealously in her home state of New Jersey. A 1995 graduate of Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law, she brings 29 years of experience in family law. Born and rais...

Rating: 5.6

Call for a consultation(984) 520-6722

Alicia Maria Saavedra Ferrante's Website

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Wake County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Criminal Defense, Family and more

Rating: 6.5

Call for a consultation(833) 915-2754

C. Caleb Decker's Website

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Wake County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Domestic Violence and more

Bio: With over 28 years of family law experience, Anna Worley combines extensive legal expertise with a genuine commitment to client well-being at Gantt Family Law. She served as a District Court Judge for 16 years, where she made a significant impact—...

Rating: 8.2

Call for a consultation(855) 512-7958

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Wake County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 1 year

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family

Bio: Attorney Elisa Sturkie joined Raleigh Divorce Law Firm in September 2025. Elisa is a graduate of the University of North Carolina School of Law. Prior to joining Raleigh Divorce Law Firm, she worked as a child welfare attorney in New York City. He...

Rating: 6.4

Call for a consultation(888) 275-5409

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Wake County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 8 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: Attorney Jennifer Sinclair Simpkins joined Raleigh Divorce Law Firm in September 2018. As of 2024, she is a Board-Certified Family Law Specialist. She has also been recognized as a North Carolina Super Lawyers Rising Star.Jennifer attended Campbel...

Rating: 8.3

Call for a consultation(919) 500-7951

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Wake County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 9 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation and more

Rating: 7.0

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Wake County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 7 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Child Support and more

Bio: Liana Orta had a decision to make when she graduated from Florida International University – pursue an MBA or go to law school. On paper, it looked like an easy choice: she majored in Finance and International Business. She spent part of her junio...

Rating: 6.4

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Wake County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Child Support and more

Bio: Jeffrey R. Russell is a Board Certified Specialist in Family Law. A Western North Carolina native, he is a member of the Family Law section at Tharrington Smith, LLP. Mr. Russell earned his undergraduate degree in political science from Furman Uni...

Rating: 8.3

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Wake County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: Melanie Pfeifer joined the Daphne Edwards Divorce & Family Law team as an associate in 2020. She is a graduate of University of North Carolina School of Law at Chapel Hill, where she served as a staff member for the North Carolina Law Review and s...

Rating: 7.5

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Wake County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 9 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: Matt Farr is a native of Bradenton, Florida. He is a 2013 graduate of the University of North Carolina-Asheville and holds a B.A. with distinction in Political Science. He received his J.D. in 2016 from the UNC Chapel Hill School of Law where he w...

Rating: 7.2

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Wake County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Litigation, Business and more

Bio: Terrell joined Kirk, Kirk, Howell, Cutler & Thomas, L.L.P. in 1994. His general practice includes civil litigation, general business representation, family law and workers’ compensation, as well as wills, estate planning, estate administration, an...

Rating: 6.9

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Wake County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 5 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Rating: 7.2

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Wake County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: Tee Leitner received his undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and received his Juris Doctrate Degree from the University of Mississippi School of Law. Tee spent time in Private Practice and at the Union County ...

Rating: 7.1

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Wake County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Family, Divorce and Separation, Wills and Living Wills and more

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Wake County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Estate Planning and more

Rating: 6.6

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