Top Family Lawyers Near Me in Raleigh Area

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—including expanding legal protections for all dating couples through inclusive domestic violence orders. Anna is a DRC-Certified Family Financial Mediator and a board-certified family law specialist, expertly handling matters involving divorce, child custody, equitable distribution, child support, and alimony. Her judicial background enables her to approach each case with empathy and insight, ensuring clients receive patient and individualized support during difficult times. Anna is recognized for her focus on mediation and creative problem-solving, helping families move forward when court resources are limited. Beyond the courtroom, she is actively engaged in community outreach to raise awareness on issues like domestic violence. At Gantt Family Law, Anna is dedicated to guiding clients through life’s most challenging transitions with compassion, clarity, and skilled advocacy.

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 topic and matters such as custody, child support, spousal support, complex equitable distribution, and domestic violence issues require competent, focused, and dedicated representation, both for the parties and any children involved. Stephanie is an example of a legal professional that possesses all of those qualities and more. As one of the most skilled domestic relations, family, and divorce attorneys in North Carolina, she has been selected by her peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America in the specialty of Family Law repeatedly since 2010. She has been named a Super Lawyer every year since 2012 and has been selected as one of the Top 50 Female Lawyers in North Carolina. She has been named in the Business North Carolina Legal Elite.. Stephanie was admitted to the North Carolina Bar in 1992. She received her B.A. from Davidson College and her J.D. from the University of North Carolina. She is a member of the North Carolina Bar, the Wake County Bar, the Tenth Judicial District Bar, and the American Bar Association. She has practiced in District and Superior Courts, mainly in Raleigh and Durham, though she has also had cases as far east as Brunswick and New Hanover counties. She is also admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina.. Family law is Stephanie’s main practice focus; however, she was a prosecutor in Wake County for six years. During her time as prosecutor, she started the then-innovative and controversial Criminal Domestic Violence Court, earning her the U.S. Department of Justice Certificate of Appreciation. She was also a prosecutor on the Dangerous Offenders Task Force, prosecuting defendants with the worst records for violent felonies. Her time as a prosecutor gives Stephanie a unique perspective and experience base. Her criminal background bolsters the firm’s ability to represent clients in family law criminal matters. She has tried dozens of jury trials, again setting her apart from most family lawyers. Stephanie prosecutes and defends alienation of affection and criminal conversation cases. In fact, she obtained the largest verdict ever in one of these cases, in excess of $30 million. Many of these cases are tried before a jury, which again makes her trial experience invaluable.. Stephanie is a regular speaker to other lawyers on family law-related issues, on topics ranging from “Is My Spouse Cheating?” to “The 10 Most Critical Equitable Distribution Cases” to “Prosecution and Defense of Alienation of Affection and Criminal Conversation Cases.” She participated in a seminar entitled “War of the Roses,” dealing with electronic evidence in family law cases, which won the Award of Professional Excellence, an international award; she also presented at the sequel to this program.. You can find Stephanie at the YMCA most days, toiling with all the other “50 somethings.” She loves to spend time with her teen-aged son, her husband, and her German Shepherd, Lexi.

My goal is to make the law more accessible to everyone and easier to understand, and to achieve my clients' legal goals. Most people are not meeting with a lawyer because they have received some great news, and I keep in mind that while this is just one of many cases for me, for the client, this is their life.. Whether you are seeking a simple divorce or need to untangle complex assets and relationships as part of your separation, I have the skill and determination to help you navigate the journey that is divorce. If you are having issues related to child custody or child support, I will help you reach an outcome that protects you and your family, whether that means litigation or settling the case outside of the courtroom.. As a professional, I pride myself on:. Bio: Daniel Swain was born and raised in Plymouth, NC. After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from North Carolina State University, he attended law school at North Carolina Central University and graduated cum laude. At NCCU School of Law, Daniel distinguished himself as a member of the Moot Court Team, served as the Student Bar Association Secretary, and was a judicial intern in the chambers of Justice Ervin IV on the North Carolina Supreme Court. He also helped clients achieve their legal goals as a participant in the law school’s Civil Litigation Clinic.

J. Patrick Williams,  J.D. is one of the founding partners of Batch & Williams, PC. His practice is focused in Family law, divorce, domestic violence and related claims.  Patrick has over 17 years experience litigating family law matters ranging from simple custody cases to high asset and high conflict equitable distribution matters.  He also is active in the legal community and is a member of the North Carolina Bar Grievance Committee, which investigates disputes between clients and attorneys, as well as a member of State Bar Ethics Committee.. Mr. J. Patrick Williams received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Engineering from North Carolina State University. Mr. Williams worked as a System Administrator/Programmer for several years prior to entering the legal field.. Mr. Williams received his Juris Doctor from the Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law at Campbell University. While attending Campbell University, Mr. Williams was a member of the American Trial Lawyers Association trial team for two years, Notes and Comments Editor for the Campbell Law Review.. Areas of Practice:. Familly Law. Criminal/Traffic. Education:Campbell University Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law,Buies Creek, North : Order of the BarristersHonors: Who's Who Among American Law StudentsLaw Review: Campbell Law Review, Notes, Comments EditorNorth Carolina State :  Computer Engineering

I am an experienced litigator with hundreds of hours in the courtroom handling domestic and civil matters. My practice is focused on helping individuals and business understand and address the legal problems they did not ask for. I will give you an honest read of your case, even if the best course of action is not to hire me.

Gregory S. Connor, Attorney at Law. B.A. History, B.A. Political Science – Boston College J.D. – Duke University School of Law. 2004-2010 – General Counsel, Chapel Hill Chamber of Commerce. 1995 – North Carolina State Bar 2001 - U.S. District Court, Middle and Eastern District of North Carolina 2010 - United States Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. Business Law Section, NCBA and ABA Bankruptcy Law Section, NCBA and ABA Estate Planning Section, NCBA and ABA

Gracie Glover is a North Carolina native originally from Swansboro, North Carolina. Gracie graduated from East Carolina University in 2017 with a degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting. While at ECU, Gracie was involved in several on-campus activities and received state-wide recognition for her leadership within those organizations. She spent the following year after graduation traveling to campuses across the United States, providing assistance and programming to student leaders.. Gracie attended law school at Campbell Law in Raleigh. While at Campbell, Gracie was the head of the Campbell Law Innocence Project and a Campbell Community Law Clinic member. In the community law clinic, Gracie served clients in various matters, including record expunction, driver’s license restoration, title repair, and domestic violence protection orders. After graduating from Campbell, Gracie was an associate attorney at a civil litigation firm representing clients in real property, municipal, and business litigation matters.. Gracie represents clients in all aspects of family law, including divorce, equitable distribution, premarital agreements, separation agreements, child support, child custody, spousal support, and domestic violence.. When she is not at the office, Gracie enjoys spending time trying new recipes and cheering on the East Carolina Pirates!

Carrie Tortora grew up in Louisiana and earned a degree in accounting from Louisiana State University. After attending the UNC School of Law, she settled in Raleigh.. Carrie is a board-certified family law specialist with nearly fifteen years of experience as a divorce and family law attorney. After working in a boutique family law firm for many years, Carrie made the decision to launch Tortora Family Law because she is passionate about supporting people through some of the most stressful and difficult events in their lives.. Carrie’s background in accounting provides her a unique skill set to handle the financial issues involved in divorce, including valuing and dividing business interests and calculating support. She also clerked at the North Carolina Court of Appeals following law school, which experience provided her insight into the inner workings of the court system.. When Carrie is not practicing law, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Frank, and juggling the joy and chaos that comes with having three young children and one old beagle. She also enjoys traveling and learning about new places and cultures, and watching standup comedy.

As a Board Certified Family Law Specialist by the North Carolina State Bar Board of Legal Specialization, Max brings proven legal acumen and a results-driven approach to every client he serves. He is consistently recognized among North Carolina Super Lawyers and Business North Carolina’s Legal Elite. Max is a Double Deacon, having earned both his undergraduate degree in business and his law degree from Wake Forest University. His comprehensive family law practice covers divorce, child custody and support, alimony, equitable distribution, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, separation agreements, and alienation of affection claims. Max has significant experience in litigation, mediation, and arbitration, navigating both family law and broader civil disputes. His thorough preparation, strategic insight, and commitment to client advocacy distinguish him as a trusted advisor through all stages of family law matters.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Raleigh and surrounding areas.