Ellis Family Law
“She was also very open to my suggestions about the direction of the case, and as a team, we were able to successfully come out of the process better.”
Best Adoption Lawyers in Durham, NC
14 firms listed · 10 in Durham · 11 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
McKissick & McKissick
“Grateful for the opportunity to have him help navigate family court & my family reach our goals.”
Payne Family Law & Mediation, PA
“I was always up to date with everything that was going on and she talked me through it all.”
Julie Woodmansee, Durham Family Law Specialist
“She and her team helped to guide me through the divorce process - something which would have been immensely more stressful and painful without their hard work and kindness.”
Two Families Law
“I sought them out when I needed help with family legal issues, and they really listened, made space for me, and did so much to accommodate my needs.”
Law Office of Martha McKee
“I appreciated her patience, straight-forwardness, and kindness, starting with our Zoom video consult, with each email communication, and throughout the mediation process.”
The 14 firms listed for Durham, NC do adoption and assisted reproduction work for families. Practice areas, consultation arrangements and hours are as each firm describes them on its own website; ratings and quoted lines are drawn from public reviews.
Area overview: Durham, NC
Of the 14 firms we list here, 10 are in Durham itself and 4 come from Chapel Hill (2, 8 mi), Cary (1, 14 mi) and Raleigh (1, 18 mi). 13 of the firms on this page have a rating, from 3.9 to 5.0 across 476 reviews; 3 have 50 or more reviews and 11 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "knowledge" and "understanding". The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are divorce (4), family law (3), separation agreements (3), alimony (2) and child custody (2). 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 11 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 24 years. We have a website on file for all 14 of the firms on this page; all 14 publish a contact page; 5 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. We count these figures across the firms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.
Why are adoption firms outside Durham included here?
10 of the 14 firms have an address in Durham, and the page is completed with listed practices from other towns. Adoption is specialized enough that families often travel for it, so a firm a little further away is worth considering.
Ann M. Credle
“Ann was fast, accurate, knowledgeable, and aggressive in her defense and put a cabash on the opposing councils ridiculous claims and motions rooted in delusion.”
Law Offices of Catherine Pavur
“For a small case that then turned dramatic and vindictive, she was right by my side every single step of the way.”
Marion Law Office
Jill E Burton & Associates
“Highly recommend, professional with touch of kindness.”
Raleigh Divorce Law Firm
“The Raleigh Divorce Law Firm has been my only salvation during the divorce process, child custody issues and ongoing child support obstacles that I have encountered over the past 11 years.”
Chapel Hill Family Law
“Brian and Rebecca were great to work with for my divorce process.”
Alexander Law
“I have had the privilege of working with Ana Alexander and Jessica Alfonso-Baez over the past three years, and I cannot speak highly enough of the exceptional legal services provided.”
Daphne Edwards Divorce & Family Law
“They suggested the best course of action, in terms of results and cost, for my custody, property, and personal matters and executed everything in a timely manner.”
Why these companies made our list
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