team-member

Daphne Edwards

Raleigh, NC

Licensed for 24 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Child support

Language

English

About

With more than two decades of experience, Daphne Edwards & her team focus exclusively on divorce and family law matters addressing the most complex issues facing divorcing couples: custody, asset division, alimony and child support, mediation and divorce arbitration, and the crafting of reliable separation agreements, as well as issues surrounding domestic violence, surrogacy, and assisted reproductive technology matters. Daphne’s approach is simple: each case is unique and each client receives personalized attention and the highest standard of care available while her team works to achieve that client’s specific goals.Daphne has over twenty years of experience and is known to be an aggressive advocate for her clients. She is a fierce and experienced negotiator. From cases involving closely held assets to complex custody and relocation matters, she is a relentless advocate for her clients and a formidable trial attorney with experience litigating all types of family matters. She has been listed as “Legal Elite” for Family Law in Business North Carolina Magazine (less than 3% selected) and North Carolina Super Lawyers for Family Law (only 5% are selected). Daphne is an AV Preeminent Peer Rated Lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell and certified by the North Carolina Dispute Resolution Committee as a Certified Family Financial Mediator.

Practices Areas

Child custody

Child support

Divorce and separation

Family

Domestic Violence

Language

English

Contact

Daphne Edwards Divorce & Family Law, P.C.2301 Rexwoods DriveSuite 118Raleigh, NC, 27607 Office (919) 838-7160 Fax (919) 882-1325 2301 Rexwoods DriveSuite 118Suite 118Raleigh, NC, 27607 Office (919) 838-7160(919) 838-7160 Fax (919) 882-1325(919) 882-1325

Office: (919) 336-0420

Website: N/A

Reviews

anonymous
July 14, 2014

Daphne put me at ease from the first meeting. She did what she promised in a timely manner and always kept me informed. She was compassionate for me and my child and expressed kindness but diligent throughout.

anonymous
May 6, 2020

I just went through a very difficult separation. Getting to a legal resolution required excellent prep work by Daphne and her team. When we went to mitigation, Daphne and her team were much better prepared than the other side and we were able to negotiate a settlement which was very much in line with my original offer. She kept me closely appraised of all developments along the way. Daphne did an outstanding job and I would highly recommend her to anyone that is going through a separation or divorce.

Sarah
October 23, 2020

I strongly recommend Daphne and Melanie! I've had a very difficult case related to domestic violence, UCCJEA and interstate custody. Daphne was the top of all. Daphne and her team are extremely professional, motivated to really help people, attend each aspect of the case promptly, kind and courteous and most importantly really keep on focus of the needs of the client.

anonymous
September 20, 2020

My wife and I made an informed decision earlier this year to go after primary custody of my children from a previous marriage. We researched and chose Daphne and her team based on reviews from multiple sources. Needless to say, the positive reviews have been on point! Unfortunately, our case was disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, but Daphne and her team have stayed in continuous contact and made sure they captured our concerns. Before we made it to the initial hearing, one of my kids had a serious issue which warranted a emergency hearing for custody. Daphne not only responded immediately, but quickly gathered all need information and prepared the case. At this point, Daphne's poise, expertise, and tenacity came to bear in court as we encountered unexpected circumstances. Instead of the judge looking over the order and making a decision, we instead had an impromptu hearing. Daphne's ability to improvise, adapt, and overcome a difficult situation, which we had not fully prepared for, was on full display. She not only helped me stay calm and collected, but used testimony from multiple sources to develop a rock solid case for our side. At the end of the day, her efforts led to a temporary custody win. Not one to rest on an initial victory, Daphne immediately began developing strategy for the next hearing as soon as we walked outside the courtroom. I cannot say enough about Daphne's expertise and tenacity, and would not have had the same result with a lesser lawyer. My wife and I highly recommend Daphne to anyone looking for an outstanding family law attorney. She is highly effective, and very open and honest when discussing the case with you. We are extremely happy with our decision and would hire Daphne and her team again with no hesitation!

Amy
September 7, 2020

Daphne and all of the members of her staff have treated me with upmost kindness and respect every time that I have visited their office. I have seen how much Daphne cares about her clients and would trust her with any of my legal issues.

William
September 7, 2020

Divorce is always messy and emotional. No one "wins." Daphne was able to help me navigate the challenges of a divorce with speed and efficiency. I did not get everything that I wanted, but the process was fair and efficient.

Kelly
February 19, 2020

I hired Daphne to assist me with my a custody modification case. She was so caring and knowledgeable. I never once felt like I wasn't a priority. She knows how to get the job done. If you're looking for a great family law attorney to assist you, Daphne is the way to go.

jason luszcak
January 12, 2018

Daphne was amazing for me. my son's mother took him several states away and I thought it was going to be nearly impossible to get him back. I left her a voicemail on a Saturday and didn't expect to hear anything till Monday at the soonest. to my surprise within an hour of leaving her a voicemail she called me back. threw the entire process of building our case I was devastated but she constantly re assured me that it was going to be ok and she was going to do everything she could to get him back to me. I truly felt that I was in great hands and that she seen and felt the pain I was in. she was amazing swift and efficient at threading threw everything we needed for the case with constant double checking everything especially because of the differences in the 2 states laws. she was always in great contact with me with every step of the way even when I was out of the state to retrieve my son after the emergency custody was awarded to me. when we went to court I was truly ready for anything with her at my side. she so efficient and direct it made court seem like it was over in just a few minutes. after winning my case she followed up with me several times to make sure things were going well for me and my son. she truly felt like my guardian Angel in my darkest of times and she brought the light back into my life. I would absolutely recommend Daphne to anyone.

Chris
October 25, 2017

I met with Daphne at an initial consultation and instantly felt comfortable with her knowledge and compassion in my case. I provided her with the requested documentation and she handled it from there. At the hearing her professionalism and confidence stood out to me and it got the job done. I would highly recommend Daphne!

Andrea H
October 18, 2017

I hired Daphne to represent me with my divorce and custody issues. Not only was she extremely professional, she was compassionate, extremely sensitive, and always available when I needed her. She was genuinely sympathetic and concerned with my situation. She put me at ease from the first minute I met her and I felt like I had known her for years. She was very knowledgeable and got the job done!

anonymous
July 14, 2014

Daphne put me at ease from the first meeting. She did what she promised in a timely manner and always kept me informed. She was compassionate for me and my child and expressed kindness but diligent throughout.

anonymous
May 6, 2020

I just went through a very difficult separation. Getting to a legal resolution required excellent prep work by Daphne and her team. When we went to mitigation, Daphne and her team were much better prepared than the other side and we were able to negotiate a settlement which was very much in line with my original offer. She kept me closely appraised of all developments along the way. Daphne did an outstanding job and I would highly recommend her to anyone that is going through a separation or divorce.

Sarah
October 23, 2020

I strongly recommend Daphne and Melanie! I've had a very difficult case related to domestic violence, UCCJEA and interstate custody. Daphne was the top of all. Daphne and her team are extremely professional, motivated to really help people, attend each aspect of the case promptly, kind and courteous and most importantly really keep on focus of the needs of the client.

anonymous
September 20, 2020

My wife and I made an informed decision earlier this year to go after primary custody of my children from a previous marriage. We researched and chose Daphne and her team based on reviews from multiple sources. Needless to say, the positive reviews have been on point! Unfortunately, our case was disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, but Daphne and her team have stayed in continuous contact and made sure they captured our concerns. Before we made it to the initial hearing, one of my kids had a serious issue which warranted a emergency hearing for custody. Daphne not only responded immediately, but quickly gathered all need information and prepared the case. At this point, Daphne's poise, expertise, and tenacity came to bear in court as we encountered unexpected circumstances. Instead of the judge looking over the order and making a decision, we instead had an impromptu hearing. Daphne's ability to improvise, adapt, and overcome a difficult situation, which we had not fully prepared for, was on full display. She not only helped me stay calm and collected, but used testimony from multiple sources to develop a rock solid case for our side. At the end of the day, her efforts led to a temporary custody win. Not one to rest on an initial victory, Daphne immediately began developing strategy for the next hearing as soon as we walked outside the courtroom. I cannot say enough about Daphne's expertise and tenacity, and would not have had the same result with a lesser lawyer. My wife and I highly recommend Daphne to anyone looking for an outstanding family law attorney. She is highly effective, and very open and honest when discussing the case with you. We are extremely happy with our decision and would hire Daphne and her team again with no hesitation!

Amy
September 7, 2020

Daphne and all of the members of her staff have treated me with upmost kindness and respect every time that I have visited their office. I have seen how much Daphne cares about her clients and would trust her with any of my legal issues.

William
September 7, 2020

Divorce is always messy and emotional. No one "wins." Daphne was able to help me navigate the challenges of a divorce with speed and efficiency. I did not get everything that I wanted, but the process was fair and efficient.

Kelly
February 19, 2020

I hired Daphne to assist me with my a custody modification case. She was so caring and knowledgeable. I never once felt like I wasn't a priority. She knows how to get the job done. If you're looking for a great family law attorney to assist you, Daphne is the way to go.

jason luszcak
January 12, 2018

Daphne was amazing for me. my son's mother took him several states away and I thought it was going to be nearly impossible to get him back. I left her a voicemail on a Saturday and didn't expect to hear anything till Monday at the soonest. to my surprise within an hour of leaving her a voicemail she called me back. threw the entire process of building our case I was devastated but she constantly re assured me that it was going to be ok and she was going to do everything she could to get him back to me. I truly felt that I was in great hands and that she seen and felt the pain I was in. she was amazing swift and efficient at threading threw everything we needed for the case with constant double checking everything especially because of the differences in the 2 states laws. she was always in great contact with me with every step of the way even when I was out of the state to retrieve my son after the emergency custody was awarded to me. when we went to court I was truly ready for anything with her at my side. she so efficient and direct it made court seem like it was over in just a few minutes. after winning my case she followed up with me several times to make sure things were going well for me and my son. she truly felt like my guardian Angel in my darkest of times and she brought the light back into my life. I would absolutely recommend Daphne to anyone.

Chris
October 25, 2017

I met with Daphne at an initial consultation and instantly felt comfortable with her knowledge and compassion in my case. I provided her with the requested documentation and she handled it from there. At the hearing her professionalism and confidence stood out to me and it got the job done. I would highly recommend Daphne!

Andrea H
October 18, 2017

I hired Daphne to represent me with my divorce and custody issues. Not only was she extremely professional, she was compassionate, extremely sensitive, and always available when I needed her. She was genuinely sympathetic and concerned with my situation. She put me at ease from the first minute I met her and I felt like I had known her for years. She was very knowledgeable and got the job done!

anonymous
July 14, 2014

Daphne put me at ease from the first meeting. She did what she promised in a timely manner and always kept me informed. She was compassionate for me and my child and expressed kindness but diligent throughout.

anonymous
May 6, 2020

I just went through a very difficult separation. Getting to a legal resolution required excellent prep work by Daphne and her team. When we went to mitigation, Daphne and her team were much better prepared than the other side and we were able to negotiate a settlement which was very much in line with my original offer. She kept me closely appraised of all developments along the way. Daphne did an outstanding job and I would highly recommend her to anyone that is going through a separation or divorce.

Sarah
October 23, 2020

I strongly recommend Daphne and Melanie! I've had a very difficult case related to domestic violence, UCCJEA and interstate custody. Daphne was the top of all. Daphne and her team are extremely professional, motivated to really help people, attend each aspect of the case promptly, kind and courteous and most importantly really keep on focus of the needs of the client.

anonymous
September 20, 2020

My wife and I made an informed decision earlier this year to go after primary custody of my children from a previous marriage. We researched and chose Daphne and her team based on reviews from multiple sources. Needless to say, the positive reviews have been on point! Unfortunately, our case was disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, but Daphne and her team have stayed in continuous contact and made sure they captured our concerns. Before we made it to the initial hearing, one of my kids had a serious issue which warranted a emergency hearing for custody. Daphne not only responded immediately, but quickly gathered all need information and prepared the case. At this point, Daphne's poise, expertise, and tenacity came to bear in court as we encountered unexpected circumstances. Instead of the judge looking over the order and making a decision, we instead had an impromptu hearing. Daphne's ability to improvise, adapt, and overcome a difficult situation, which we had not fully prepared for, was on full display. She not only helped me stay calm and collected, but used testimony from multiple sources to develop a rock solid case for our side. At the end of the day, her efforts led to a temporary custody win. Not one to rest on an initial victory, Daphne immediately began developing strategy for the next hearing as soon as we walked outside the courtroom. I cannot say enough about Daphne's expertise and tenacity, and would not have had the same result with a lesser lawyer. My wife and I highly recommend Daphne to anyone looking for an outstanding family law attorney. She is highly effective, and very open and honest when discussing the case with you. We are extremely happy with our decision and would hire Daphne and her team again with no hesitation!

Amy
September 7, 2020

Daphne and all of the members of her staff have treated me with upmost kindness and respect every time that I have visited their office. I have seen how much Daphne cares about her clients and would trust her with any of my legal issues.

William
September 7, 2020

Divorce is always messy and emotional. No one "wins." Daphne was able to help me navigate the challenges of a divorce with speed and efficiency. I did not get everything that I wanted, but the process was fair and efficient.

Kelly
February 19, 2020

I hired Daphne to assist me with my a custody modification case. She was so caring and knowledgeable. I never once felt like I wasn't a priority. She knows how to get the job done. If you're looking for a great family law attorney to assist you, Daphne is the way to go.

jason luszcak
January 12, 2018

Daphne was amazing for me. my son's mother took him several states away and I thought it was going to be nearly impossible to get him back. I left her a voicemail on a Saturday and didn't expect to hear anything till Monday at the soonest. to my surprise within an hour of leaving her a voicemail she called me back. threw the entire process of building our case I was devastated but she constantly re assured me that it was going to be ok and she was going to do everything she could to get him back to me. I truly felt that I was in great hands and that she seen and felt the pain I was in. she was amazing swift and efficient at threading threw everything we needed for the case with constant double checking everything especially because of the differences in the 2 states laws. she was always in great contact with me with every step of the way even when I was out of the state to retrieve my son after the emergency custody was awarded to me. when we went to court I was truly ready for anything with her at my side. she so efficient and direct it made court seem like it was over in just a few minutes. after winning my case she followed up with me several times to make sure things were going well for me and my son. she truly felt like my guardian Angel in my darkest of times and she brought the light back into my life. I would absolutely recommend Daphne to anyone.

Chris
October 25, 2017

I met with Daphne at an initial consultation and instantly felt comfortable with her knowledge and compassion in my case. I provided her with the requested documentation and she handled it from there. At the hearing her professionalism and confidence stood out to me and it got the job done. I would highly recommend Daphne!

Andrea H
October 18, 2017

I hired Daphne to represent me with my divorce and custody issues. Not only was she extremely professional, she was compassionate, extremely sensitive, and always available when I needed her. She was genuinely sympathetic and concerned with my situation. She put me at ease from the first minute I met her and I felt like I had known her for years. She was very knowledgeable and got the job done!