team-member

Laura Devan

Fayetteville, NC

Licensed for 27 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Criminal Defense

Language

English

About

Former Judge Laura A. Devan attended Lafayette College in Pennsylvania where she was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa and graduated with honors with a BA in History and French. She received her law degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Law. While in law school, Judge Devan volunteered with the Orange-Durham Coalition for Battered Women and the UNC Law Domestic Violence Project. She was a research assistant for Professor Patricia Bryan and interned at Atlanta Legal Aid Society in Georgia.Her long term goal of doing poverty-impact work was realized with her first job at East Central Community Legal Services where she worked in the areas of housing and education law. Judge Devan moved to Fayetteville in 1995 where she went into private practice specializing in the area of Family Law and continued her nonprofit work. She has served on the Dogwood Festival Committee, the Cape Fear Regional Theater Board, in the Junior League of Fayetteville, and was a founding member of the Women’s Giving Circle. She currently serves on the boards of Better Health of Cumberland County, the Child Advocacy Center, and Fayetteville Animal Protection Society. Laura  previously served as a Commissioner on the State Rules Review Commission, on the State Criminal Justice Partnership Board and on the Local Domestic Relations Steering Committee for Family Court. In 2008, Laura was appointed by Governor Easley to a newly created 10th District Court Judgeship in Cumberland County. She won a contested election in 2008 and ran unopposed in 2012. Laura served as one of the five Family Court Judges and sat primarily in Family Court, Domestic Violence Court and Child Support Enforcement Court. In her free time, Laura enjoys her volunteer work, and is an avid runner who loves competing in races. Most of all, she loves spending time with her family: her husband of 20 years, Attorney Jeffrey D. Null and their daughter Rachel.

Practices Areas

Criminal Defense

Family

Language

English

Contact

Devan & Null, PLLC103 Fountainhead LaneFayetteville, NC, 28301 Office (910) 486-6855 Fax (910) 486-6858 103 Fountainhead LaneFayetteville, NC, 28301 Office (910) 486-6855(910) 486-6855 Fax (910) 486-6858(910) 486-6858

Office: (910) 672-7083

Website: N/A

Reviews

Sunnydale
August 19, 2020

Mrs. Devan is an incredibly professional, hard-hitting straight shooter. It became clear early on she knew what she was doing and had ample knowledge of the area. It helps that she is a retired judge. She doesn’t over charge and is worth every penny. She sees through the garbage and is able to bring out the heavy hitters. She (and her partner) is well respected in the community. I found her through a Father’s Rights group and came highly recommended. I see why now and echo the same sentiment.

Barbbie
September 3, 2019

Laura is an amazing lawyer. She was extremely understanding and answered all of my questions in a timely matter. She was able to get the results that were best for my child! I would highly recommend her!!

Berthony
June 6, 2019

Its mention that there is seven (7) qualities every good lawyer should have: Good Communication, Judgement, Analytical, Research, Perseverance, People and Creativity skills. Attorney Devan has all those skill and more, concisely, she is AMAZING. ATTORNEY LAURA A. DEVAN has provided and still providing an exceptional services, and putting all her years of experience and excellent knowledge into my case. I am currently overseas; Attorney Devan and her staff always find time to assist (thanks guys).... I am so happy that I found her and most definitely recommend using Laura A. Devan as your attorney...

Jamekia Acosta
March 26, 2018

I hired Mrs. Devan for my custody case. I went to her crying because I didn't know what to do. I felt lost and defeated by the lies my former spouse had accused me of. What I liked about Mrs. Devan is she will not stroke your ego and make you face reality. Even though I wanted to cry everyday she made me get it together for my daughter, that this wasn't the time to cry but the time to fight. I also liked the fact she doesn't take on a lot of cases because she was able to give my case the same attention as her others. She's very knowledgeable about the law. Her being a family law judge prior to opening up her law firm was a added bonus because I knew she would know what to look for. The staff was also welcoming! Pat and Crystal. They worked with me as far as scheduling because I had more kids than the 1 I was fighting for. Always smiling and lending a hand if I wanted them to just look over something before I turned it in. I definitely would rehire Mrs. Devan again and again and again. I believe I even told her she was a beast. She's definitely a force to be reckoned with! Thanks again Mrs. Devan for making my family whole again.

Tisha
April 26, 2017

I hired Laura Devan for my divorce attorney. I was scared, clueless, and didn't know which way to turn. I have to say after the first appointment I could tell that she knew what she was doing and that I was in good hands. It felt good leaving, knowing that I was going to be ok. She fought a good fight, was very confident, and extremely knowledgeable! Most importantly, WE WON!

Sunnydale
August 19, 2020

Mrs. Devan is an incredibly professional, hard-hitting straight shooter. It became clear early on she knew what she was doing and had ample knowledge of the area. It helps that she is a retired judge. She doesn’t over charge and is worth every penny. She sees through the garbage and is able to bring out the heavy hitters. She (and her partner) is well respected in the community. I found her through a Father’s Rights group and came highly recommended. I see why now and echo the same sentiment.

Barbbie
September 3, 2019

Laura is an amazing lawyer. She was extremely understanding and answered all of my questions in a timely matter. She was able to get the results that were best for my child! I would highly recommend her!!

Berthony
June 6, 2019

Its mention that there is seven (7) qualities every good lawyer should have: Good Communication, Judgement, Analytical, Research, Perseverance, People and Creativity skills. Attorney Devan has all those skill and more, concisely, she is AMAZING. ATTORNEY LAURA A. DEVAN has provided and still providing an exceptional services, and putting all her years of experience and excellent knowledge into my case. I am currently overseas; Attorney Devan and her staff always find time to assist (thanks guys).... I am so happy that I found her and most definitely recommend using Laura A. Devan as your attorney...

Jamekia Acosta
March 26, 2018

I hired Mrs. Devan for my custody case. I went to her crying because I didn't know what to do. I felt lost and defeated by the lies my former spouse had accused me of. What I liked about Mrs. Devan is she will not stroke your ego and make you face reality. Even though I wanted to cry everyday she made me get it together for my daughter, that this wasn't the time to cry but the time to fight. I also liked the fact she doesn't take on a lot of cases because she was able to give my case the same attention as her others. She's very knowledgeable about the law. Her being a family law judge prior to opening up her law firm was a added bonus because I knew she would know what to look for. The staff was also welcoming! Pat and Crystal. They worked with me as far as scheduling because I had more kids than the 1 I was fighting for. Always smiling and lending a hand if I wanted them to just look over something before I turned it in. I definitely would rehire Mrs. Devan again and again and again. I believe I even told her she was a beast. She's definitely a force to be reckoned with! Thanks again Mrs. Devan for making my family whole again.

Tisha
April 26, 2017

I hired Laura Devan for my divorce attorney. I was scared, clueless, and didn't know which way to turn. I have to say after the first appointment I could tell that she knew what she was doing and that I was in good hands. It felt good leaving, knowing that I was going to be ok. She fought a good fight, was very confident, and extremely knowledgeable! Most importantly, WE WON!

Sunnydale
August 19, 2020

Mrs. Devan is an incredibly professional, hard-hitting straight shooter. It became clear early on she knew what she was doing and had ample knowledge of the area. It helps that she is a retired judge. She doesn’t over charge and is worth every penny. She sees through the garbage and is able to bring out the heavy hitters. She (and her partner) is well respected in the community. I found her through a Father’s Rights group and came highly recommended. I see why now and echo the same sentiment.

Barbbie
September 3, 2019

Laura is an amazing lawyer. She was extremely understanding and answered all of my questions in a timely matter. She was able to get the results that were best for my child! I would highly recommend her!!

Berthony
June 6, 2019

Its mention that there is seven (7) qualities every good lawyer should have: Good Communication, Judgement, Analytical, Research, Perseverance, People and Creativity skills. Attorney Devan has all those skill and more, concisely, she is AMAZING. ATTORNEY LAURA A. DEVAN has provided and still providing an exceptional services, and putting all her years of experience and excellent knowledge into my case. I am currently overseas; Attorney Devan and her staff always find time to assist (thanks guys).... I am so happy that I found her and most definitely recommend using Laura A. Devan as your attorney...

Jamekia Acosta
March 26, 2018

I hired Mrs. Devan for my custody case. I went to her crying because I didn't know what to do. I felt lost and defeated by the lies my former spouse had accused me of. What I liked about Mrs. Devan is she will not stroke your ego and make you face reality. Even though I wanted to cry everyday she made me get it together for my daughter, that this wasn't the time to cry but the time to fight. I also liked the fact she doesn't take on a lot of cases because she was able to give my case the same attention as her others. She's very knowledgeable about the law. Her being a family law judge prior to opening up her law firm was a added bonus because I knew she would know what to look for. The staff was also welcoming! Pat and Crystal. They worked with me as far as scheduling because I had more kids than the 1 I was fighting for. Always smiling and lending a hand if I wanted them to just look over something before I turned it in. I definitely would rehire Mrs. Devan again and again and again. I believe I even told her she was a beast. She's definitely a force to be reckoned with! Thanks again Mrs. Devan for making my family whole again.

Tisha
April 26, 2017

I hired Laura Devan for my divorce attorney. I was scared, clueless, and didn't know which way to turn. I have to say after the first appointment I could tell that she knew what she was doing and that I was in good hands. It felt good leaving, knowing that I was going to be ok. She fought a good fight, was very confident, and extremely knowledgeable! Most importantly, WE WON!