Top best Family Lawyers in ZIP 28540 | 31 available

31 Family lawyers are available in ZIP code 28540 in Jacksonville, Delaware. Average rating of these lawyers is 3.7/5 and 62% provide free consultation with average fees of $356 per hour.

Family Lawyers Nearby Jacksonville 28540 (by distance)

Within 50 miles near you

(Kinston Area) 28501 34.2 miles

(Newport Area) 28570 35.2 miles

(New Bern Area) 28560 40.0 miles

(Morehead City Area) 28557 42.7 miles

(Lumberton Area) 28538 46.7 miles

(Snow Hill Area) 28580 50.0 miles

Greater than 50 miles near you

(Goldsboro Area) 27530 54.1 miles

Active Lawyers

18 - 31

Hourly Fees

$173 - $539

Free Consultations

42% - 82%

Average Rating

3.5 - 3.9 ★


FAQs - Family Lawyers in 28540 city Jacksonville How many Family lawyers actively serve residents of Jacksonville, North Carolina? Approximately 58 licensed attorneys focus on Family across Jacksonville, North Carolina. Most matters are filed through the North Carolina District Court, where local rules shape timelines and filing steps. What is the typical hourly fee for Family lawyers in Jacksonville, North Carolina? In Jacksonville, typical rates range from $193-$316 per hour for Family. End-to-end case budgets frequently land between $4057 and $7067, depending on hearings and discovery. How long do Family matters usually take in courts near Jacksonville? Family cases in Jacksonville, North Carolina usually take around 3-12 months depending on complexity and the North Carolina District Court docket. Which local court most often hears Family cases for people living in Jacksonville, North Carolina? Residents of Jacksonville typically see Family filings handled by the North Carolina District Court. Proximity to helps with quick submissions and clerk communications. Do attorneys around offer a free first consultation for Family? About 41% of firms near ZIP offer a free first consultation for Family, so you can compare strategy and fit before committing.

31 Family Lawyers Found Near You

Avvo Rating: Rated 3.5 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.0 out of 5

Location: Jacksonville 28540
Firm: The Trevor J. Avery Law Firm

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.

Avvo Rating: Rated 1.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.5 out of 5

Location: Jacksonville 28540
Firm: McNamara, Lycans & Sholar, P.C.

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.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5

Location: Jacksonville 28540
Firm: McNamara, Lycans & Sholar, P.C.

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.

Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.5 out of 5

Location: Jacksonville 28540
Firm: Mewborn & DeSelms, Attorneys at Law

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.

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.4 out of 5

Location: Jacksonville 28540
Firm: Law Office of Hurman R. Sims

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.

Avvo Rating: Rated 3.7 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.6 out of 5

Location: Jacksonville 28540
Firm: Lee E. Britt, Attorney at Law

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.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Location: Jacksonville 28540
Firm: Attorney At Law

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.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.1 out of 5

Location: Jacksonville 28540

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5

Location: Jacksonville 28540
Firm: Collins & Maready

Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.0 out of 5

Location: Jacksonville 28540
Firm: Gaylor, Edwards, Vatcher & Humphrey, LLP

Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.8 out of 5

Location: Jacksonville 28540
Firm: The Law Offices of John Drew Warlick Jr., P.A.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Jacksonville and surrounding areas.

Avvo Rating: Rated 2.6 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5

Location: Jacksonville 28540
Firm: Timothy R. Oswalt, Atty. At Law, PLLC

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Jacksonville and surrounding areas.

Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.0 out of 5

Location: Jacksonville 28540
Firm: The Castle Law Firm

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Jacksonville and surrounding areas.


Location: Jacksonville 28540
Firm: George Collins, P.A.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Jacksonville and surrounding areas.

Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.5 out of 5

Location: Jacksonville 28540
Firm: The Law Offices of John Drew Warlick Jr., P.A.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Jacksonville and surrounding areas.

Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.2 out of 5

Location: Jacksonville 28540
Firm: The Law Offices of John Drew Warlick Jr., P.A.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Jacksonville and surrounding areas.

Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Location: Jacksonville 28540
Firm: The Law Offices of John Drew Warlick Jr., P.A.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Jacksonville and surrounding areas.


Location: Jacksonville 28540
Firm: The Law Offices of John Drew Warlick, P.A.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Jacksonville and surrounding areas.

Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.0 out of 5

Location: Jacksonville 28540
Firm: Gaylor, Edwards & Vatcher, P.A.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Jacksonville and surrounding areas.


Location: Jacksonville 28540
Firm: Lana S. Warlick

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Jacksonville and surrounding areas.


Location: Jacksonville 28540
Firm: Thomasine E. Moore & Associates

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Jacksonville and surrounding areas.

Avvo Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5

Location: Jacksonville 28540
Firm: McNamara & Smith, P.C.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Jacksonville and surrounding areas.

Avvo Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5

Location: Jacksonville 28540
Firm: Lanier & Fountain

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Jacksonville and surrounding areas.

Avvo Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5

Location: Jacksonville 28540
Firm: Lanier & Fountain

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Jacksonville and surrounding areas.

Avvo Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5

Location: Jacksonville 28540
Firm: Lanier & Fountain

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Jacksonville and surrounding areas.

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