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Best Family Law Attorneys in Chapel Hill, NC

14 firms listed · 7 in Chapel Hill · 10 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 18, 2026

Village Law Group

Village Law Group

5.0 57 reviews
“Jennifer and Amy (her assistant) did an amazing job handling our stepparent adoption for our two mom family.”
Coupons & offersSince 2019
101 Glen Lennox Dr Ste 300
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Chapel Hill Family Law

Chapel Hill Family Law

5.0 41 reviews
“His extensive knowledge and experience were invaluable in providing the guidance and recommendations I needed for my personal situation.”
Serves Orange County, Chatham County, Durham CountySince 2010
107 Conner Dr suite 210
FAQs
What sets Chapel Hill Family Law apart from other family law attorneys?
Brian and Chellie focus only on family law matters. They have successfully represented hundreds of clients and have gained a wide breadth of experience through their work on unique and challenging cases. Brian and Chellie care about their clients and work to find the best possible outcome for each client under each unique set of circumstances. Brian and Chellie are committed to being accessible to their clients and to providing clear, straightforward guidance. At the conclusion of every matter, Brian and Chellie want their clients to not only feel satisfied with the outcome, but also with the process.
If I suspect that my spouse is cheating on me, what should I do?
Consult with a family law attorney as soon as possible. You may need to obtain evidence of the affair, and you may need professional assistance to obtain that evidence. In North Carolina, evidence of an affair is most relevant if it is obtained before a couple separates. So, as difficult as it may be not to immediately confront your spouse when you have good cause to suspect an affair, your interests may be best-served by first consulting with a family law attorney and obtaining the necessary evidence before giving your spouse any reason to believe you are aware of the affair.
How much will my divorce cost?
The resolution of family law matters is almost entirely personality-driven. If the two parties to any family law matter are reasonable and motivated to find a resolution, the matter may be resolved quickly and for relatively limited expense. If, however, either party to a family law issue is unreasonable and motivated by something other than a desire to resolve the issues at hand, the matter may not be resolved quickly, and the cost of resolving the matter may be greater. It is also not uncommon for individuals directly involved in family law matters to begin the process with the best of intentions but to harden their positions as the issues are more fully explored. For these reasons, it is impossible to predict at the outset how easily any given family law matter will be resolved and, therefore, how much the resolution will cost. Nevertheless, Brian and Chellie never take the expense of divorce for granted and always seek to achieve cost-effective results for their clients.
Do you charge for initial consultations?
Yes. Unlike personal injury attorneys who work on a contingency fee basis, it is common practice for all other attorneys who work on an hourly basis to charge for time spent during initial consultations. Brian and Chellie provide a valuable service to their clients, and they charge their clients for their knowledge and experience by billing for their time, including time spent during initial consultations. Brian and Chellie bill for initial consultations at their regular hourly rates, and any prospective clients will be informed of their regular hourly rates at the time they schedule their first appointment.
This information can be found on the FAQ page on our website.
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Alexander Law

Alexander Law

5.0 38 reviews
“Ana did not ignore them, but worked with them to extract the situation, analyzed it, and came with the right approach to solve the case.”
Since 2018
1340 Environ Way Ste 300
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Donna Ambler Davis

Donna Ambler Davis

4.4 27 reviews
“They are always putting their client's best interest to heart and focus on every aspect of your case in detail.”
BBB A+Since 2013
127 Kingston Dr #105b
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Averett Family Law

Averett Family Law

4.5 33 reviews
“Austin took the time to explain the legal terms/conditions that we were unfamiliar with, which allowed us to make sound decisions moving forward.”
Serves Chatham County, Orange County +2Since 2011
101 Conner Dr #402
Featured

Recently, all three Averett Family Law attorneys had the pleasure and privilege of being able to attend the North Carolina Annual Family Law Meeting in Charleston, South Carolina. The team at Averett Family Law is always excited to pursue new learning opportunities, and this conference allowed our attorneys to deepen their knowledge and collaborate with other family law professionals from across the state. They had a great time in Charleston and are looking forward to putting what they’ve learned into practice at the firm!

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Bagwell Holt Smith P.A.

Bagwell Holt Smith P.A.

4.7 16 reviews
“Straightforward, efficient and easy closing with Tom Holt.”
Serves North Carolina, South CarolinaSince 1984
400 Market St # 202
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This page gathers the 14 family law firms listed for Chapel Hill, NC. Practice areas, consultation terms and hours are what each firm publishes on its own website; ratings and quoted lines come from public reviews.

Area overview: Chapel Hill, NC

Of the 14 firms we list here, 7 are in Chapel Hill itself and 7 come from Durham (4, 8 mi), Hillsborough (2, 10 mi) and Cary (1, 16 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 678 reviews; 3 have 50 or more reviews and 10 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "communication", "knowledge" and "price". The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are family law (5), divorce (4), child custody (3), civil litigation (3) and personal injury (3). 5 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 11 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2001. 1 offers a free initial consultation and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 14 of the firms on this page; 13 publish a contact page and 8 list a public email. 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 some listed family practices outside Chapel Hill?

An office in Chapel Hill is held by 7 of the 14 firms. The rest come from other towns. Family matters are usually heard where you live, so ask a firm from further out how it handles hearings in your area.

Stephenson & Fleming

Stephenson & Fleming

5.0 1 review
“Angie and Jamie are wonderful to work with.”
Serves Orange County, Chatham CountySince 2016
109 Conner Dr #208
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Ellis Family Law

Ellis Family Law

4.7 132 reviews
“Autumn as well as the rest of the team at Ellis Family Law will always go the extra mile to do the right things for your family.”
Same-day responseVirtual consultationsSince 2008
Durham, NC · 8 mi from Chapel Hill
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The Law Offices of Eric M. Williams

The Law Offices of Eric M. Williams

4.6 30 reviews
“Garcia was my lawyer for my case and I'd like to say he handled it with professionalism and expertness.”
Free phone consultationSe habla españolServes Durham, Morrisville +6Since 2017
Durham, NC · 8 mi from Chapel Hill
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McKissick & McKissick

McKissick & McKissick

4.5 12 reviews
“It was a pleasure to work with Attorney Floyd McKissick.”
Serves North CarolinaBBB A+Since 2002
Durham, NC · 8 mi from Chapel Hill
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Ann Marie Vosburg Law

Ann Marie Vosburg Law

4.3 21 reviews
“I would strongly recommend her to anyone needing representation in civil cases.”
BBB A+Since 2014
Hillsborough, NC · 10 mi from Chapel Hill
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Coleman, Merritt, Murphy & Rainsford

Coleman, Merritt, Murphy & Rainsford

4.4 19 reviews
“Never in my life have I encountered someone in the legal profession with such aptitude, a sense of responsibility and a duty to help his clients, as well as their families.”
BBB A+Since 1952
Hillsborough, NC · 10 mi from Chapel Hill
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Judy Tseng, Attorney at Law

Judy Tseng, Attorney at Law

4.8 43 reviews
“She was willing to work on holidays and weekends and was extremely quick in responding.”
Assessment $325Serves eastern North Carolina, Raleigh, CarySince 2006
Cary, NC · 16 mi from Chapel Hill
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Richardson Law Firm

Richardson Law Firm

4.3 51 reviews
“It took me a little time to get all the money together for my case but she waited and didn't harass me.”
Since 2005
Durham, NC · 8 mi from Chapel Hill
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Why these companies made our list

What clients say about firms in and near Chapel Hill

  • “Brian and Rebecca were kind and understanding; very knowledgeable about family law; incredibly helpful; followed through in a timely fashion and made me feel so valued during a difficult time in my life.” — client of Chapel Hill Family Law
  • “I highly recommend Ana Alexander. Very professional and prompt in handling a very complex family law situation.” — client of Alexander Law
  • “Significantly, the staff at Ellis Family Law were friendly, supportive, and timely in making sure all the important details of our plan were dealt with.” — client of Ellis Family Law

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