Top Family Lawyers Near Me in Jacksonville Area

Trevor J. Avery is a partner and leading criminal defense attorney at Welch and Avery in Jacksonville, NC. Having been born and spent much of his life in Onslow County, Mr. Avery has a wide network of professional contacts in health, academic, and construction industries that often serve as expert witnesses or valuable information resources for his legal work. In addition to criminal defense, Mr. Avery also practices family law and serves as a parent and guardian Ad Litem attorney in DSS court. He has represented many clients during divorce, separation, and child custody cases. He has also been called on to resolve landlord/tenant disputes and consumer affair matters.

Since 1992, I have been serving the Ft. Myers and Jacksonville communities with all their legal needs.  My firm helps families with divorce and bankruptcy in both Federal and State court.  Mr. Slama appears on the radio FM 91.7 during the morning show with Theresa Ross, and frequently lectures on the topics of family finances and foreclosure defense.. Mr. Slama has also appeared on the Montel Williams Show when he represented Brenton L. Butler following his wrongful arrest, which led to the Academy Award Winning Documentary "Murder One Sunday Morning.". Mr. Slama is also available to provide churches and their members with a seminar entitled "Freedom Road: A Roadmap for Reclaiming Middle Class Prosperity.". Mr. Slama has served on the Jacksonville Human Rights Commission, was appointed by the Attorney General Robert Butterworth as lemon law arbitrator, and co-hosts "A Christian Call to Action" and The Lawyers Edge on WBOB 600 on Tuesdays at 2:00-3:00 p.m.. Call us today for a free consultation.

Sarah graduated from Texas A&M University in 2000 with a BA in Communications.  She received her law degree from the University of Dayton School of Law in Ohio.  Sarah was licensed in the state of North Carolina to practice law in 2004.  She received her specialization in family law in 2015.

Ms. Sholar is a graduate of North Carolina State University, Class of 2009, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science.  She attended the Charlotte School of Law, graduating in 2012.  During law school, Ms. Sholar was a recipient of the Charlotte School of Law Merit Scholarship and the Charlotte School of Law Academic Achievement Scholarship.  She was also the Senior Executive Editor of the Charlotte Law Review.  Ms. Sholar interned with McNamara Law Firm in the summer of 2011 and began practicing with the firm after passing the bar in the summer of 2012.. Ms. Sholar’s practice is devoted to Family Law in the 4th Judicial District (the counties of Onslow, Jones, Duplin, and Sampson).  She is a member of the NC State Bar, the NC Bar Association – Family Law Section, and Onslow County Bar Association.. Ms. Sholar was born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina, but relocated to Jacksonville, North Carolina upon marrying her husband, a Duplin County native and hog farmer.  The Sholar’s enjoy travelling on the weekends, scuba diving with the McNamara’s, and spending time with their large families.  Ms. Sholar is also an active member of the local CrossFit gym and likes to spend her free time in the summer at the beach.

I am a graduate from Campbell law school now practicing Family Law with Mewborn & DeSelms, Attorneys at Law in the burgeoning cultural mecca of Jacksonville, North Carolina. Jacksonville is the seat of Onslow County, the fifth fastest growing-growing small city in the United States, and the youngest city in United States with an average age of 22.8 years. As an unforeseen consequence of my relocation, I am now officially middle-aged.

Hurman Sims received his B.A. and J.D. from the University of Texas at Austin in 1966 and 1969.  He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1969 to 1989 and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel while serving as a general court-martial judge at Camp Lejeune, N.C.  His military awards include the Meritorious Service Medal.  He was admitted to the Texas Bar in 1968 and the North Carolina Bar in 1988 and has been in private practice in Jacksonville, North Carolina since 1989.  He is a member of the North Carolina Bar Association with section memberships in Family Law, Criminal Law, and Bankruptcy.  He is a member of the Onslow County Bar Association and served as President in 2010.  He has been peer rated since 2012 and has received the highest possible rating in legal ability and ethical standards.  He is also a family financial mediator certified by the North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission.  The law office is a federally defined debt relief agency helping people file for bankruptcy relief.

Attorney Brian K. Woodruff earned his bachelor's degree in Political Science in 2000 from Arkansas State University in Jonesboro and his law degree in 2005 from the University of Arkansas School of Law in Fayetteville. Prior to attending law school, Attorney Woodruff worked as the Jury Clerk for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas in Little Rock.. Attorney Woodruff joined Rice, Adams & Woodruff in 2005 and has a general practice which allows him to effectively serve his clients in a wide variety of areas. He is licensed in all Arkansas Courts as well as the Eastern and Western Districts of the United States District Court. He is certified for appointment as an Attorney Ad Litem in domestic relations cases, has served as special judge in Jacksonville District Court on several occasions and has previously served as President and Vice President of the Lonoke County Bar Association as well as served on the Board of Directors for the Jacksonville Senior Wellness and Activity Center. Currently, Attorney Woodruff serves as a member of the Lonoke County Law Library Board.

At Britt Law, my role is above all to put my client's interest first.  I am devoted to providing experienced legal advice so I can aggressively defend you against any and all accusations, something I take very seriously.  It's my responsibility to openly communicate with my clients and to ensure that they are aware of all the issues in their case as well as the risks and rewards that are present with each possible course of action.  We strive to make sure our clients know about the status of their case and what their next course of action may be.  Ulitmately, we do everything that we can to ensure that they are never caught off guard or surprised with how their case is progressing.. We provide compassionate, knowledgeable and vigorous representation designed to secure results.  We are here to work for you.

As a family law specialist in Onslow County, I have wide ranging experience in representing military clients and spouses while continuing to represent non-military clients as well. I have appeared extensively in the courts of Onslow County and surrounding counties. This experience gives me the opportunity to provide invaluable insight to clients involved in negotiations or in litigation regarding issues of child custody, child support, spousal support, the division of property (including military pensions) and the many other issues that can arise when spouses decide that they can no longer live together.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Jacksonville and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Jacksonville and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Jacksonville and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Jacksonville and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Jacksonville and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Jacksonville and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Jacksonville and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Jacksonville and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Jacksonville and surrounding areas.