team-member

Danya Vanhook

Waynesville, NC

Licensed for 17 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Child custody

Language

English

About

Practices Areas

Criminal Defense

Child custody

Divorce and separation

DUI and DWI

Speeding and traffic ticket

Language

English

Contact

28 Walnut St Ste 9Waynesville, NC, 28786-324628 Walnut St Ste 9Waynesville, NC, 28786-3246

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

MENA
April 3, 2018

I hired Danya to help get custody of my three children, and she fought hard for me. The divorce process is tough, and not only is it emotionally difficult and physically draining. The actual legal process itself is simply unchartered territory for for me. My divorce was one of the most painful and grueling experience of my life, and Danya help me successfully navigate this nightmare! I felt as though Danya genuinely cared about me, and the fate of my children. She listen to my perspective, and my opinions, and incorporated that into her thinking for the case, if it was appropriate. Danya didn't sugar coat anything, and she got me through making tough choices that would be best for me and my children. My case was complicated or that I made it complicated because, I was in playing shocked by my my ex-husband's ridiculous unjustified financial demands! Danya has the experience and is knowledgeable of the law. She worked my child custody case in the most cost-effective possible. Danya does not implify the attorney stereotype of those seeking only to make a profit. She is a good person and someone, I also consider to be a friend!

Shawna
March 20, 2018

We hired Danya to represent our son with a difficult case involving many charges. The entire process was long through the court system, Danya stayed by our side through the whole thing. She represented us well and all charges were dropped. I could not be happier with her service and dedication to our son. Would recommend 100%. Thank you Danya

anonymous
March 17, 2018

I used Danya for a civil litigation between 2 businesses with 1 of them being out of state and using an attorney in Atlanta. She did a fantastic job while not charging me a fortune and settling the case out of court and before costly depositions and mandatory mediation. Even though the opposing attorney’s law firm worked non-usual hours mostly nights and weekends, Danya always answered her phone and contacted me immediately so that a settlement was able to be reached. I would definently recommend and use again should the need arise.

Miryana
March 17, 2018

I hired Danya for a very difficult custody case. She was very effective in assessing the situation and getting to the point without wasting time. She stroke me as very intelligent and passionate about her job and justice. My ex-husband, with whom I have domestic violence history and I've been divorsed for 5 1/2 years now, left town 2 years ago and got married, leaving our daughter in my care, which I was very grateful to see happen and fully supported his decision. However, that move had a negative impact on our daughter. Recently he showed up with false allegations and police at our door, and took her into custody, under false allegations. His lawyer is a very questionable character, with whom I dealt with in the past. Five years ago, he was able to trick meinto agreeing to things that were not to my benefit, but to the benefit of his client, despite the facts of the matter. I was scared, without money and with a free lawyer that was doing the best she could. This time around, I had Danya. She came very highly recommended by another fiend lawyer. I was proven right in my choice to trust her. Danya delivered fast and furious. She did exactly what she promised the first time. She was very effective in hearing my points, assessing the situation and delivering under high stress and limited time. I don't know how she pulled that rabbit out of the hat, but his lawyer was destroyed. She was cutthroat no matter how lowd this guy got. His clients (my ex and his very rich family) were left extremely disappointed. She didn't give-in to the pressure and delivered flawlessly. I am so thankful for having her on my side. God bless Danya and I will continue to pray for her and her future successes. Thank you God, thank you Danya and the judge, for serving justice and getting me my daughter back.

anonymous
March 17, 2018

Danya was a lifesaver when I found myself as a young, single mother. She scheduled a consultation with me within the same week I called and gave me her undivided attention. She was extremely thorough with my separation papers and my divorce, bringing up many requests that I hadn’t thought of. She step by step helped me set up child support with DSS and even guided me through new insurance options. I feel like she went above and beyond my expectations. She answered my emails and phone calls within 24 hours. Everything was done in a timely manner. Danya is very intelligent and trustworthy! Going through a divorce wasn’t an ideal situation I wanted to find myself in but I knew I was in good hands with Danya. The overall outcome of my divorce and child custody was in my favor and I know it was because of how hard Danya fought for my child and I. I highly recommend her to everyone!

Beth
March 17, 2018

Danya expertly guided us through a complicated child custody case. She brought up issues that could present a problem and gathered information that we hadn't even thought of. She met with not only us, but our grandson several time, getting his input and wishes. We gained temporary custody and will go for the final disposition next month. This has brought comfort and security to a stressed out, anxious child.

anonymous
March 16, 2018

Thank you alot. For being there for us i really apreshate you very much. Thanks again for helping us getting everything care of

Barbara
March 16, 2018

Mrs. Vanhook was my lawyer and was awesome with my case! Extremely professional and helped me so much! Great person and a great lawyer!!!!

anonymous
March 16, 2018

She handled my child custody case very professionally and Timely, most importantly she got results and got them fast for the protection of my child and my family. I would recommend her to anyone.

Bryan
March 16, 2018

After having Danya in a case where I was the plaintiff, she met me immediately and got down to business and even allowed for multiple payments since I didn’t have it all immediately. I hired her in quickly learned that it is good to have someone within the local court system who knows everyone, especially other attorneys, and I learned that she once was a judge herself - what I personally discovered is that when the case suddenly became about five different types of cases from child support to custody to divorce to criminal, to being a plaintiff in a criminal case as well as terrible DEPOSITIONS-immediately, she was on -the- ball and working with me in a type of war-room situation - I will say that the courts and everyone took me a little bit more serious, then graduated into way more serious when I had an attorney handling things. But, she seemed to know everyone in the system and really did her homework to develop her own take on the situation. Ultimately, I got exactly what I asked for on day-one. She even answered my call in an erroneous arrest situation, and discovered a key point in that a warrant was issued without a judges signature - I have her on standby even to this day, and the cool thing was is that she handled all of this while I was living in another state. I love Danya. I would highly recommend her, she will keep you honest and follow the law, and she really knows the law . She will work with you and anyone who has ever left her a negative rating, more-than likely did something to warrant the law to make the proper decision

MENA
April 3, 2018

I hired Danya to help get custody of my three children, and she fought hard for me. The divorce process is tough, and not only is it emotionally difficult and physically draining. The actual legal process itself is simply unchartered territory for for me. My divorce was one of the most painful and grueling experience of my life, and Danya help me successfully navigate this nightmare! I felt as though Danya genuinely cared about me, and the fate of my children. She listen to my perspective, and my opinions, and incorporated that into her thinking for the case, if it was appropriate. Danya didn't sugar coat anything, and she got me through making tough choices that would be best for me and my children. My case was complicated or that I made it complicated because, I was in playing shocked by my my ex-husband's ridiculous unjustified financial demands! Danya has the experience and is knowledgeable of the law. She worked my child custody case in the most cost-effective possible. Danya does not implify the attorney stereotype of those seeking only to make a profit. She is a good person and someone, I also consider to be a friend!

Shawna
March 20, 2018

We hired Danya to represent our son with a difficult case involving many charges. The entire process was long through the court system, Danya stayed by our side through the whole thing. She represented us well and all charges were dropped. I could not be happier with her service and dedication to our son. Would recommend 100%. Thank you Danya

anonymous
March 17, 2018

I used Danya for a civil litigation between 2 businesses with 1 of them being out of state and using an attorney in Atlanta. She did a fantastic job while not charging me a fortune and settling the case out of court and before costly depositions and mandatory mediation. Even though the opposing attorney’s law firm worked non-usual hours mostly nights and weekends, Danya always answered her phone and contacted me immediately so that a settlement was able to be reached. I would definently recommend and use again should the need arise.

Miryana
March 17, 2018

I hired Danya for a very difficult custody case. She was very effective in assessing the situation and getting to the point without wasting time. She stroke me as very intelligent and passionate about her job and justice. My ex-husband, with whom I have domestic violence history and I've been divorsed for 5 1/2 years now, left town 2 years ago and got married, leaving our daughter in my care, which I was very grateful to see happen and fully supported his decision. However, that move had a negative impact on our daughter. Recently he showed up with false allegations and police at our door, and took her into custody, under false allegations. His lawyer is a very questionable character, with whom I dealt with in the past. Five years ago, he was able to trick meinto agreeing to things that were not to my benefit, but to the benefit of his client, despite the facts of the matter. I was scared, without money and with a free lawyer that was doing the best she could. This time around, I had Danya. She came very highly recommended by another fiend lawyer. I was proven right in my choice to trust her. Danya delivered fast and furious. She did exactly what she promised the first time. She was very effective in hearing my points, assessing the situation and delivering under high stress and limited time. I don't know how she pulled that rabbit out of the hat, but his lawyer was destroyed. She was cutthroat no matter how lowd this guy got. His clients (my ex and his very rich family) were left extremely disappointed. She didn't give-in to the pressure and delivered flawlessly. I am so thankful for having her on my side. God bless Danya and I will continue to pray for her and her future successes. Thank you God, thank you Danya and the judge, for serving justice and getting me my daughter back.

anonymous
March 17, 2018

Danya was a lifesaver when I found myself as a young, single mother. She scheduled a consultation with me within the same week I called and gave me her undivided attention. She was extremely thorough with my separation papers and my divorce, bringing up many requests that I hadn’t thought of. She step by step helped me set up child support with DSS and even guided me through new insurance options. I feel like she went above and beyond my expectations. She answered my emails and phone calls within 24 hours. Everything was done in a timely manner. Danya is very intelligent and trustworthy! Going through a divorce wasn’t an ideal situation I wanted to find myself in but I knew I was in good hands with Danya. The overall outcome of my divorce and child custody was in my favor and I know it was because of how hard Danya fought for my child and I. I highly recommend her to everyone!

Beth
March 17, 2018

Danya expertly guided us through a complicated child custody case. She brought up issues that could present a problem and gathered information that we hadn't even thought of. She met with not only us, but our grandson several time, getting his input and wishes. We gained temporary custody and will go for the final disposition next month. This has brought comfort and security to a stressed out, anxious child.

anonymous
March 16, 2018

Thank you alot. For being there for us i really apreshate you very much. Thanks again for helping us getting everything care of

Barbara
March 16, 2018

Mrs. Vanhook was my lawyer and was awesome with my case! Extremely professional and helped me so much! Great person and a great lawyer!!!!

anonymous
March 16, 2018

She handled my child custody case very professionally and Timely, most importantly she got results and got them fast for the protection of my child and my family. I would recommend her to anyone.

Bryan
March 16, 2018

After having Danya in a case where I was the plaintiff, she met me immediately and got down to business and even allowed for multiple payments since I didn’t have it all immediately. I hired her in quickly learned that it is good to have someone within the local court system who knows everyone, especially other attorneys, and I learned that she once was a judge herself - what I personally discovered is that when the case suddenly became about five different types of cases from child support to custody to divorce to criminal, to being a plaintiff in a criminal case as well as terrible DEPOSITIONS-immediately, she was on -the- ball and working with me in a type of war-room situation - I will say that the courts and everyone took me a little bit more serious, then graduated into way more serious when I had an attorney handling things. But, she seemed to know everyone in the system and really did her homework to develop her own take on the situation. Ultimately, I got exactly what I asked for on day-one. She even answered my call in an erroneous arrest situation, and discovered a key point in that a warrant was issued without a judges signature - I have her on standby even to this day, and the cool thing was is that she handled all of this while I was living in another state. I love Danya. I would highly recommend her, she will keep you honest and follow the law, and she really knows the law . She will work with you and anyone who has ever left her a negative rating, more-than likely did something to warrant the law to make the proper decision

MENA
April 3, 2018

I hired Danya to help get custody of my three children, and she fought hard for me. The divorce process is tough, and not only is it emotionally difficult and physically draining. The actual legal process itself is simply unchartered territory for for me. My divorce was one of the most painful and grueling experience of my life, and Danya help me successfully navigate this nightmare! I felt as though Danya genuinely cared about me, and the fate of my children. She listen to my perspective, and my opinions, and incorporated that into her thinking for the case, if it was appropriate. Danya didn't sugar coat anything, and she got me through making tough choices that would be best for me and my children. My case was complicated or that I made it complicated because, I was in playing shocked by my my ex-husband's ridiculous unjustified financial demands! Danya has the experience and is knowledgeable of the law. She worked my child custody case in the most cost-effective possible. Danya does not implify the attorney stereotype of those seeking only to make a profit. She is a good person and someone, I also consider to be a friend!

Shawna
March 20, 2018

We hired Danya to represent our son with a difficult case involving many charges. The entire process was long through the court system, Danya stayed by our side through the whole thing. She represented us well and all charges were dropped. I could not be happier with her service and dedication to our son. Would recommend 100%. Thank you Danya

anonymous
March 17, 2018

I used Danya for a civil litigation between 2 businesses with 1 of them being out of state and using an attorney in Atlanta. She did a fantastic job while not charging me a fortune and settling the case out of court and before costly depositions and mandatory mediation. Even though the opposing attorney’s law firm worked non-usual hours mostly nights and weekends, Danya always answered her phone and contacted me immediately so that a settlement was able to be reached. I would definently recommend and use again should the need arise.

Miryana
March 17, 2018

I hired Danya for a very difficult custody case. She was very effective in assessing the situation and getting to the point without wasting time. She stroke me as very intelligent and passionate about her job and justice. My ex-husband, with whom I have domestic violence history and I've been divorsed for 5 1/2 years now, left town 2 years ago and got married, leaving our daughter in my care, which I was very grateful to see happen and fully supported his decision. However, that move had a negative impact on our daughter. Recently he showed up with false allegations and police at our door, and took her into custody, under false allegations. His lawyer is a very questionable character, with whom I dealt with in the past. Five years ago, he was able to trick meinto agreeing to things that were not to my benefit, but to the benefit of his client, despite the facts of the matter. I was scared, without money and with a free lawyer that was doing the best she could. This time around, I had Danya. She came very highly recommended by another fiend lawyer. I was proven right in my choice to trust her. Danya delivered fast and furious. She did exactly what she promised the first time. She was very effective in hearing my points, assessing the situation and delivering under high stress and limited time. I don't know how she pulled that rabbit out of the hat, but his lawyer was destroyed. She was cutthroat no matter how lowd this guy got. His clients (my ex and his very rich family) were left extremely disappointed. She didn't give-in to the pressure and delivered flawlessly. I am so thankful for having her on my side. God bless Danya and I will continue to pray for her and her future successes. Thank you God, thank you Danya and the judge, for serving justice and getting me my daughter back.

anonymous
March 17, 2018

Danya was a lifesaver when I found myself as a young, single mother. She scheduled a consultation with me within the same week I called and gave me her undivided attention. She was extremely thorough with my separation papers and my divorce, bringing up many requests that I hadn’t thought of. She step by step helped me set up child support with DSS and even guided me through new insurance options. I feel like she went above and beyond my expectations. She answered my emails and phone calls within 24 hours. Everything was done in a timely manner. Danya is very intelligent and trustworthy! Going through a divorce wasn’t an ideal situation I wanted to find myself in but I knew I was in good hands with Danya. The overall outcome of my divorce and child custody was in my favor and I know it was because of how hard Danya fought for my child and I. I highly recommend her to everyone!

Beth
March 17, 2018

Danya expertly guided us through a complicated child custody case. She brought up issues that could present a problem and gathered information that we hadn't even thought of. She met with not only us, but our grandson several time, getting his input and wishes. We gained temporary custody and will go for the final disposition next month. This has brought comfort and security to a stressed out, anxious child.

anonymous
March 16, 2018

Thank you alot. For being there for us i really apreshate you very much. Thanks again for helping us getting everything care of

Barbara
March 16, 2018

Mrs. Vanhook was my lawyer and was awesome with my case! Extremely professional and helped me so much! Great person and a great lawyer!!!!

anonymous
March 16, 2018

She handled my child custody case very professionally and Timely, most importantly she got results and got them fast for the protection of my child and my family. I would recommend her to anyone.

Bryan
March 16, 2018

After having Danya in a case where I was the plaintiff, she met me immediately and got down to business and even allowed for multiple payments since I didn’t have it all immediately. I hired her in quickly learned that it is good to have someone within the local court system who knows everyone, especially other attorneys, and I learned that she once was a judge herself - what I personally discovered is that when the case suddenly became about five different types of cases from child support to custody to divorce to criminal, to being a plaintiff in a criminal case as well as terrible DEPOSITIONS-immediately, she was on -the- ball and working with me in a type of war-room situation - I will say that the courts and everyone took me a little bit more serious, then graduated into way more serious when I had an attorney handling things. But, she seemed to know everyone in the system and really did her homework to develop her own take on the situation. Ultimately, I got exactly what I asked for on day-one. She even answered my call in an erroneous arrest situation, and discovered a key point in that a warrant was issued without a judges signature - I have her on standby even to this day, and the cool thing was is that she handled all of this while I was living in another state. I love Danya. I would highly recommend her, she will keep you honest and follow the law, and she really knows the law . She will work with you and anyone who has ever left her a negative rating, more-than likely did something to warrant the law to make the proper decision