North Carolina Domestic Violence Lawyers | Compare & Review

Domestic Violence law in North Carolina covers protective orders, restraining orders, safety planning, criminal defense for DV charges, and child custody in DV situations. When these legal matters arise, having the right attorney can make a significant difference in the outcome. North Carolina has its own statutes, court procedures, and legal standards that apply specifically to domestic violence cases, and attorneys who practice in Superior Court regularly understand the nuances that affect how these matters are resolved.

The statute of limitations for domestic violence matters in North Carolina is generally 3 years, though specific deadlines vary by case type. Cases proceed through Superior Court, and North Carolina's state laws may provide protections or requirements that differ from federal standards. The North Carolina State Bar sets the professional standards for practitioners, and attorneys who focus on domestic violence in North Carolina bring jurisdictional expertise that general practitioners often lack.

Choosing the right domestic violence attorney in North Carolina means evaluating more than just qualifications — it means finding someone who understands the local legal system and has handled similar cases. Use the profiles on this page to compare attorney experience, read client reviews, check office locations, and identify lawyers who offer free initial consultations. Taking the time to compare options can significantly affect your outcome.

Want to understand your legal rights before contacting an attorney? Read our complete guide to domestic violence law in North Carolina for an in-depth look at North Carolina's statutes, court procedures, and what outcomes are possible. When you're ready, use the profiles below to compare attorneys and schedule a consultation.

Samuel  Spagnola - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
441-B Battleground Avenue Greensboro, NC
(336) 373-8469
Southern Methodist University School of Law (1998)
Georgia Bar
Unknown Status
Divorce Domestic Violence Family Law
Howard Kurtz - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Kurtz & Blum, PLLC
 434 Fayetteville Street Suite 710 Raleigh NC 27601
(919) 832-7700
University of North Carolina School of Law
English
U.S. District Court Eastern District of North Carolina Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
L. Bryan Smith - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Law Group
 611 Princess Street Wilmington NC 28401
(910) 251-6088
English
North Carolina Bar
Unknown Status
Arbitration & Mediation Criminal Law Divorce
Michael S. Litrenta - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Litrenta Law, PLLC
 6000 Fairview Rd, Suite 1200 Charlotte NC 28210
(704) 800-4220
Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law (2007)
English
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation Cannabis & Marijuana Law
Melissa Gott - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Law Group, Lawyers and Counselors at Law
 611 Princess Street Wilmington NC 28401
(910) 251-6088
Campbell University (2001)
English, Spanish
U.S. Supreme Court Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation Business Law
Colby Tilton Berry - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Kurtz & Blum, PLLC
 434 Fayetteville St Suite 710 Raleigh NC 27601
(919) 832-7700
Thomas Jefferson School of Law (2003)
English
North Carolina Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
Shahzad Khan - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Khan Law Office
 502 South Scales Street Reidsville NC 27320
(336) 905-4705
Elon University School of Law (2015)
English, Urdu
North Carolina Bar
Active License
Animal & Dog Law Criminal Law Divorce
Lloyd Thomas Kelso - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 128 East Garrison Boulevard, Suite A Gastonia NC 28054
(704) 865-8684
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (2003)
English
U.S. Supreme Court Bar
Active License
Divorce Domestic Violence Family Law
Tommy Kellis - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 610 Arendell Street Morehead City NC 28557
(252) 772-9999
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School (2001)
English, Spanish
North Carolina Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Cannabis & Marijuana Law Criminal Law
William W. Phipps - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Phipps Law Firm, PLLC
 905 Pireway Rd. P. O. Box 35 Tabor City NC 28463
(910) 653-7770
Bar #8459
South Carolina Bar
Active License
Verified
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
Rachel Stariha - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Khan Law Office
 502 South Scales Street Reidsville NC 27320
(336) 905-4705
Elon University (2015)
English, Spanish
North Carolina Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
Taylor G. McCallman - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Beaver Courie Law Office
 77 Cherokee Rd #2A Pinehurst NC 28374
(910) 323-4600
Campbell Law School (2016)
English
North Carolina Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
Raymond Allen Hayes II - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Ray A. Hayes II, P.A.
 227 N Talbert Blvd Lexington NC 27292
(336) 425-2929
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill (1995)
North Carolina Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
Donald B. Ford - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Ford Law Firm
 360 Lake Dornoch Drive Pinehurst NC 28374
(919) 414-7063
Bar #44669
North Carolina Bar
Active License
Verified
Arbitration & Mediation Civil Rights Criminal Law
Jonathan George Connor - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 107 N. Court Square Suite 22 Lumberton NC 28358
(910) 827-6030
University of North Carolina - Pembroke
North Carolina Bar
Unknown Status
Arbitration & Mediation Business Law Collections
Ryan M. Stowe - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Stowe Law Office, PLLC
 129 N. Main St. Salisbury NC 28144
(704) 856-9502
North Carolina Central University School of Law (2013)
English
North Carolina Bar
Unknown Status
Cannabis & Marijuana Law Criminal Law Domestic Violence
Edwin M. Hardy - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Edwin M. Hardy, P.C.
 2011 W 15th St Washington NC 27889
(252) 975-3010
Gardner-Webb University (2009)
French
North Carolina Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Consumer Law Criminal Law
Worth Timothy Haithcock II - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Haithcock, Barfield, Hulse & Kinsey, PLLC in Goldsboro, North Carolina
 P.O. Drawer 7 231 E. Walnut Street Goldsboro NC 27533
(919) 735-6420
Campbell Law School (2005)
North Carolina Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
David Joseph DiMaggio - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Beyer & Lippert, Lawyers at Law
 301-A South Green Street Morganton NC 28655
(828) 433-4800
Elon University School of Law (2020)
English
North Carolina Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
David T. Courie - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Beaver Courie Law Office
 77 Cherokee Rd #2A Pinehurst NC 28374
(910) 323-4600
Campbell Law School (1994)
English, Spanish
North Carolina Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
Thomas Roupas Jr - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Roupas Law Office, PLLC
 119 N Greene St. Suite 100 Greensboro NC 27401
(336) 272-7272
University of Florida (1994)
English
U.S. District Court Western District of North Carolina Bar
Active License
Business Law Criminal Law Divorce
Edward Lawrence Hedrick V - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Law Offices of Edward L. Hedrick, V, PLLC
 22 W. Main Ave. 2nd Floor Taylorsville NC 28681
(828) 228-2398
North Carolina Central University School of Law (2014)
North Carolina Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
John Fitzpatrick Jr - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of John C. Fitzpatrick, P.C
 3329 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd Durham NC 27707
(919) 683-9500
University of North Carolina School of Law
English, Spanish
North Carolina Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
Kirk R Lundell - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Lundell Law Office
 211 N Main St, Ste C Monroe NC 28112
(704) 288-4096
Charlotte School of law (2010)
North Carolina Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
Marsha C. Kennedy - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Kennedy Law Associates
 14835 Ballantyne Village Way #225 Charlotte NC 28277
(704) 369-5600
Bar #21864
North Carolina Bar
Active License
Verified
Arbitration & Mediation Divorce Domestic Violence
Kathy Williams Richardson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 2310 S. Miami Blvd Suite 134 Durham NC 27703
(919) 680-2300
Wake Forest University School of Law (1988)
English, French
North Carolina Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
Daniel Krchnavek - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Plekan Law, PLLC
 1051 Pemberton Hill Road Suite 101-E Apex NC 27502
(919) 653-1976
Baylor Law School (2019)
English
North Carolina Bar
Unknown Status
Divorce Domestic Violence Estate Planning
Mario Krueger - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Carolina Law Group
 1723 S. Glenburnie Rd. New Bern NC 28562
(252) 636-3737
North Carolina Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
Leah Marie Shellberg - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Garrett, Walker, Aycoth & Altamura LLP
 515 West Salisbury Street Suite C Asheboro NC 27203
(336) 405-8080
Elon University School of Law (2010)
English, Spanish
North Carolina Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
Whitney Young - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Law Office of Whitney A. Young, PLLC
 104 S. McMorrine St. Elizabeth City NC 27909
(252) 621-1011
Regent University School of Law
English
North Carolina Bar
Unknown Status
Divorce Domestic Violence Elder Law
Mr. Ron Cooley - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 2203 Rhonda Road www.cooleylaw.com Hillsborough NC 27278-7087
91924513009192451300
University of Rochester (1984)
North Carolina Bar
Unknown Status
Agricultural Law Construction Law Criminal Law
David Douglas Moore - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of David D. Moore, P.C.
 596 W Main St Sylva NC 28779
(828) 339-3900
University of Memphis School of Law (2000)
English
Tribal Court for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Bar
Active License
Divorce Domestic Violence Family Law
Kristen Dewar - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Minick Law, P.C.
 5940 Monroe Rd., Ste. 203 Charlotte NC 28212
(704) 893-8053
Charlotte School of Law (2012)
English
North Carolina Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
John D. Pritchard - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Pritchard Firm, PLLC
 47 North Market Street Asheville NC 28801
(828) 518-6007
Wake Forest University School of Law (1997)
4th Circuit Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
Kevin Heckart - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 112 Old Bridge Street Jacksonville NC 28540
(910) 455-4065
Drake University Law School (1985)
English
North Carolina Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
Scott Lippert - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Beyer & Lippert, Lawyers at Law
 301-A South Green St Morganton NC 28655
(828) 433-4800
Case Western Reserve University School of Law (2010)
English
North Carolina Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
Barbara I. Jones - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Law Office of Barbara I. Jones
 2822 Cashwell Dr. #272 Goldsboro NC 27534
(919) 617-1519
North Carolina Central University School of Law (2013)
English
North Carolina Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
Mark Bachara - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Bachara & Essey, LLP
 200 Country Club Drive Suite A Oak Island NC 28465
(910) 457-4577
North Carolina Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Criminal Law Divorce
Stephanie Goldsborough - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Garrett, Walker, Aycoth & Altamura LLP
 515 West Salisbury Street Suite C Asheboro NC 27203
(336) 405-8080
Campbell Law School (1999)
English, Spanish
Active License
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
John J. Barrow - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Offices of John Barrow, P.A.
 118 West Mountain Street Kernersville NC 27284
(336) 996-5900
Campbell University (1988)
English
North Carolina Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
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