team-member

Watsi Sutton

Washington, NC

Licensed for 21 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Child custody

Language

English

About

As a solo practicing attorney, Watsi has concentrated her practice primarily in the criminal and civil District Courts, representing clients in traffic, criminal and domestic matters. Among her colleagues and court personnel, Watsi is an astute attorney who is well respected for her diligence and passionate advocacy on behalf of her clients.Before opening the office of Watsi M. Sutton, P.A., Watsi served as a former prosecutor in the role of Assistant District Attorney for the 2nd Judicial District of North Carolina, comprising Beaufort, Hyde, Martin, Tyrrell and Washington County. In addition, Watsi worked as the Managing Attorney for the New Bern office of Legal Aid of North Carolina, a nonprofit law firm serving 80,000 low-income citizens of northeastern North Carolina, facing foreclosure, domestic violence, family disputes, unemployment claims and tenant evictions. Watsi has also worked in large and mid-sized Raleigh area firms, handling civil disputes on behalf of large corporate clients.Watsi was a General Election Nominee for District Court Judge, winning the May 2010 primary, and was endorsed by the North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys for a seat on the District Court of the Second Judicial District. Though she did not prevail in the General Election, Watsi’s candidacy helped to expand the local electorate by engaging first-time, young and diverse voters around the cause for justice for all. Watsi was again nominated for District Court Judge in February 2018. 

Practices Areas

Criminal Defense

Child custody

Divorce and separation

Speeding and traffic ticket

Language

English

Contact

Watsi M. Sutton, Attorney at Law, PAPost Office Box 459249 N. Market StreetWashington, NC, 27889-0459Post Office Box 459249 N. Market Street249 N. Market StreetWashington, NC, 27889-0459

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Derek
April 17, 2020

The law firm of Watsi M. Sutton is a compassionate company that really cares about you, your family and the legal issues that you present to them. Watsi and her staff are excellent listeners and exceptional communicators. Some legal matters span multiple years and it will clearly show if your selected law firm loses interest and enthusiasm for your case the longer that it takes to fully resolve it. I can honestly attest that Watsi and her firm will maintain a very high level of dedication for all your legal issues no matter how long it takes. Team Watsi will be by your side every step along the way! Watsi and her staff will not leave you and your family standing alone once you retain their services. Watsi and her team will continue to work extremely diligently towards full resolution of all legal matters presented to them. I have full confidence in the expert abilities of Watsi M. Sutton and her dedicated team!

Pierre
May 31, 2019

Watsi defended very successfully my speeding ticket in Tyrell County, I ended up with just a fine and her fee was the most competitive. Very good service and the result was better than what was announced. Thank you !

John
February 27, 2019

We hired Watsi to represent us for a custody modification matter. She tried to get it settled out of court but when that didn’t work she did an excellent job fighting for us in court. Thanks to Watsi I have a substantially larger amount of time with my son!! Thank you Watsi will we always be grateful!! Her mom who works with huer is also so sweet!! They are truly caring people here!

anonymous
November 11, 2017

Attorney Sutton is EXCELLENT! I was charged by District Attorney Seth Edwards with obtaining property under false pretense when my former employer noted a charge made on the employer’s credit card that I was completely unaware of until after being indicted by a grand jury. I was arrested in Missouri, about to be extradited back to NC, until Attorney Sutton arrived on the scene. She was able to have my bond reduced from $75000 to $5000 and I was released and was able to travel on my own recognizance to NC to appear in court. I must mention that when I showed up in Washington County, the deputies (one of which recognized me from him working with the local schools) tried to arrest me again unsuccessfully because of Attorney Sutton. I returned the card to my former employer but did not realize the card information remained on my PriceLine account when I made travel reservations when charging what I thought was my own personal credit card. Because I pay my card off at the end of the month, I had few charges on my card that month and paid all the charges in full, not realizing the minimal charge was not on my card. After my arrest and release--thanks to Attorney Sutton, I was able to better understand what and why I was charged. I did not know the details of the charges until after my release from jail. I was arrested on August 16, 2017, remained all day on the 17th and released on the 18th. Attorney Sutton and I discussed the details after my release. She did a THOROUGH job on my case and did an investigation of my Priceline account and the charges made on the district's card back in January 2017. She uncovered where the district's card they issued me was still active, and it auto populated when I clicked on their card thinking it was mine. I did not realize their card remained in my Priceline profile. I deleted their information from my profile. I was able to make proper reimbursement of the nominal travel charges soon after learning the details as it was never my intent that this would happen. I am grateful that Attorney Watsi Sutton proved my innocence. After presenting these finding to the DA, all charges were dropped. I was cleared as I knew all along as I would never do such a thing intentionally. I don't worry about the public scrutiny as there was much, I rest in my faith in Jesus Christ and knowing that HE knew my intent all along. Thank you Attorney Sutton for your skilled and precise legal mind and your tenacity in making my case and my liberty a priority. I recommend you to anyone needing help in your field of preparation. You represented UNC Chapel Hill Law School, and more importantly Jesus Christ, Well! Great is your reward!

anonymous
June 16, 2017

She went above and beyond with everything. She didn't let us down. She kept us updated in every step of the way. If you want someone who cares but also gets the Jone done, she's the one.

Brandy
February 21, 2017

In January Watsi represented my family and I in a child custody case. From the very beginning I felt like we were in good hands. She was always knowledgeable in case law and offered the needed reassurance when I was in doubt. In the court room she was outstanding! During our 2 day trial she never backed down. From the minute she presented opening arguments I knew she was going to win. We won our case hands down and I credit that to my attorney. Her office staff is also very friendly and helpful. I hope that I never need an attorney again, but if I do, it will definitely be Ms Sutton!

Della
October 2, 2016

Thank you Attorney Sutton! Your professionalism and devotion to the child custody case which you were hired to represent me will always be appreciated. You gave hope to a child and her grandmother, family and friends.

Penny V
September 13, 2016

Years ago I had issues with my little family. Me, my daughter, and my unborn daughter. Ms. Sutton represented me then, and most recently. She has the best skills as a attorney I have experienced. When I was forced to hire other attorneys after the first time she represented us. These other attorneys made it so much more complicated and did not have the hospitality and professionalism Ms. Sutton has. It's priceless. She did everything as fast as possible and efficiently. She knows what she is doing. She will listen with out interruption and actually hear what you just said. If you want a woman with a great ear and skills you need, don't hesitate to hire her. Thank you Ms. Sutton for everything you did for my family! God Bless You

Tasha
August 11, 2016

Watsi Sutton represented me very well. She exceeded my expectations. I had no clue on how to proceed with my divorce, but her expertise filled in all of the blanks. She met with me early in the process and walked me through each step. Whenever I had a question/concern, she took care of it promptly. I would recommend her services to ANYONE. She and her staff truly have a heart to serve to meet the need! I am forever grateful and fully satisfied.

Karen
July 12, 2016

If your looking for a lawyer who will be there with you all the way, Watsi Sutton is your choice to make. She is a hard worker, does all the necessary homework and fights for what is right under the law. When you have a question or concern she is only a phone call away and if she is not in, she will call you back. If you need to come in and see her, while she is very busy, still finds the time for you. Her closing arguments really showed me that she went above and beyond her job duties to cover all aspects of the law to get the best results. Overall I can say that while this was my first experience in court, I wouldn't have wanted anyone else to represent me, Watsi really changes my perception of the justice system. She has a great staff that is also willing to go above and beyond, whether it is making appointments or photo copies, they are always there to make sure your taken care of and will get the information to Watsi. I can't thank her enough for all that she has done for me and will be forever grateful and if a time comes when I need a lawyer again, she will be my first and only choice. If you want a quality professional lawyer, she is your choice.

Derek
April 17, 2020

The law firm of Watsi M. Sutton is a compassionate company that really cares about you, your family and the legal issues that you present to them. Watsi and her staff are excellent listeners and exceptional communicators. Some legal matters span multiple years and it will clearly show if your selected law firm loses interest and enthusiasm for your case the longer that it takes to fully resolve it. I can honestly attest that Watsi and her firm will maintain a very high level of dedication for all your legal issues no matter how long it takes. Team Watsi will be by your side every step along the way! Watsi and her staff will not leave you and your family standing alone once you retain their services. Watsi and her team will continue to work extremely diligently towards full resolution of all legal matters presented to them. I have full confidence in the expert abilities of Watsi M. Sutton and her dedicated team!

Pierre
May 31, 2019

Watsi defended very successfully my speeding ticket in Tyrell County, I ended up with just a fine and her fee was the most competitive. Very good service and the result was better than what was announced. Thank you !

John
February 27, 2019

We hired Watsi to represent us for a custody modification matter. She tried to get it settled out of court but when that didn’t work she did an excellent job fighting for us in court. Thanks to Watsi I have a substantially larger amount of time with my son!! Thank you Watsi will we always be grateful!! Her mom who works with huer is also so sweet!! They are truly caring people here!

anonymous
November 11, 2017

Attorney Sutton is EXCELLENT! I was charged by District Attorney Seth Edwards with obtaining property under false pretense when my former employer noted a charge made on the employer’s credit card that I was completely unaware of until after being indicted by a grand jury. I was arrested in Missouri, about to be extradited back to NC, until Attorney Sutton arrived on the scene. She was able to have my bond reduced from $75000 to $5000 and I was released and was able to travel on my own recognizance to NC to appear in court. I must mention that when I showed up in Washington County, the deputies (one of which recognized me from him working with the local schools) tried to arrest me again unsuccessfully because of Attorney Sutton. I returned the card to my former employer but did not realize the card information remained on my PriceLine account when I made travel reservations when charging what I thought was my own personal credit card. Because I pay my card off at the end of the month, I had few charges on my card that month and paid all the charges in full, not realizing the minimal charge was not on my card. After my arrest and release--thanks to Attorney Sutton, I was able to better understand what and why I was charged. I did not know the details of the charges until after my release from jail. I was arrested on August 16, 2017, remained all day on the 17th and released on the 18th. Attorney Sutton and I discussed the details after my release. She did a THOROUGH job on my case and did an investigation of my Priceline account and the charges made on the district's card back in January 2017. She uncovered where the district's card they issued me was still active, and it auto populated when I clicked on their card thinking it was mine. I did not realize their card remained in my Priceline profile. I deleted their information from my profile. I was able to make proper reimbursement of the nominal travel charges soon after learning the details as it was never my intent that this would happen. I am grateful that Attorney Watsi Sutton proved my innocence. After presenting these finding to the DA, all charges were dropped. I was cleared as I knew all along as I would never do such a thing intentionally. I don't worry about the public scrutiny as there was much, I rest in my faith in Jesus Christ and knowing that HE knew my intent all along. Thank you Attorney Sutton for your skilled and precise legal mind and your tenacity in making my case and my liberty a priority. I recommend you to anyone needing help in your field of preparation. You represented UNC Chapel Hill Law School, and more importantly Jesus Christ, Well! Great is your reward!

anonymous
June 16, 2017

She went above and beyond with everything. She didn't let us down. She kept us updated in every step of the way. If you want someone who cares but also gets the Jone done, she's the one.

Brandy
February 21, 2017

In January Watsi represented my family and I in a child custody case. From the very beginning I felt like we were in good hands. She was always knowledgeable in case law and offered the needed reassurance when I was in doubt. In the court room she was outstanding! During our 2 day trial she never backed down. From the minute she presented opening arguments I knew she was going to win. We won our case hands down and I credit that to my attorney. Her office staff is also very friendly and helpful. I hope that I never need an attorney again, but if I do, it will definitely be Ms Sutton!

Della
October 2, 2016

Thank you Attorney Sutton! Your professionalism and devotion to the child custody case which you were hired to represent me will always be appreciated. You gave hope to a child and her grandmother, family and friends.

Penny V
September 13, 2016

Years ago I had issues with my little family. Me, my daughter, and my unborn daughter. Ms. Sutton represented me then, and most recently. She has the best skills as a attorney I have experienced. When I was forced to hire other attorneys after the first time she represented us. These other attorneys made it so much more complicated and did not have the hospitality and professionalism Ms. Sutton has. It's priceless. She did everything as fast as possible and efficiently. She knows what she is doing. She will listen with out interruption and actually hear what you just said. If you want a woman with a great ear and skills you need, don't hesitate to hire her. Thank you Ms. Sutton for everything you did for my family! God Bless You

Tasha
August 11, 2016

Watsi Sutton represented me very well. She exceeded my expectations. I had no clue on how to proceed with my divorce, but her expertise filled in all of the blanks. She met with me early in the process and walked me through each step. Whenever I had a question/concern, she took care of it promptly. I would recommend her services to ANYONE. She and her staff truly have a heart to serve to meet the need! I am forever grateful and fully satisfied.

Karen
July 12, 2016

If your looking for a lawyer who will be there with you all the way, Watsi Sutton is your choice to make. She is a hard worker, does all the necessary homework and fights for what is right under the law. When you have a question or concern she is only a phone call away and if she is not in, she will call you back. If you need to come in and see her, while she is very busy, still finds the time for you. Her closing arguments really showed me that she went above and beyond her job duties to cover all aspects of the law to get the best results. Overall I can say that while this was my first experience in court, I wouldn't have wanted anyone else to represent me, Watsi really changes my perception of the justice system. She has a great staff that is also willing to go above and beyond, whether it is making appointments or photo copies, they are always there to make sure your taken care of and will get the information to Watsi. I can't thank her enough for all that she has done for me and will be forever grateful and if a time comes when I need a lawyer again, she will be my first and only choice. If you want a quality professional lawyer, she is your choice.

Derek
April 17, 2020

The law firm of Watsi M. Sutton is a compassionate company that really cares about you, your family and the legal issues that you present to them. Watsi and her staff are excellent listeners and exceptional communicators. Some legal matters span multiple years and it will clearly show if your selected law firm loses interest and enthusiasm for your case the longer that it takes to fully resolve it. I can honestly attest that Watsi and her firm will maintain a very high level of dedication for all your legal issues no matter how long it takes. Team Watsi will be by your side every step along the way! Watsi and her staff will not leave you and your family standing alone once you retain their services. Watsi and her team will continue to work extremely diligently towards full resolution of all legal matters presented to them. I have full confidence in the expert abilities of Watsi M. Sutton and her dedicated team!

Pierre
May 31, 2019

Watsi defended very successfully my speeding ticket in Tyrell County, I ended up with just a fine and her fee was the most competitive. Very good service and the result was better than what was announced. Thank you !

John
February 27, 2019

We hired Watsi to represent us for a custody modification matter. She tried to get it settled out of court but when that didn’t work she did an excellent job fighting for us in court. Thanks to Watsi I have a substantially larger amount of time with my son!! Thank you Watsi will we always be grateful!! Her mom who works with huer is also so sweet!! They are truly caring people here!

anonymous
November 11, 2017

Attorney Sutton is EXCELLENT! I was charged by District Attorney Seth Edwards with obtaining property under false pretense when my former employer noted a charge made on the employer’s credit card that I was completely unaware of until after being indicted by a grand jury. I was arrested in Missouri, about to be extradited back to NC, until Attorney Sutton arrived on the scene. She was able to have my bond reduced from $75000 to $5000 and I was released and was able to travel on my own recognizance to NC to appear in court. I must mention that when I showed up in Washington County, the deputies (one of which recognized me from him working with the local schools) tried to arrest me again unsuccessfully because of Attorney Sutton. I returned the card to my former employer but did not realize the card information remained on my PriceLine account when I made travel reservations when charging what I thought was my own personal credit card. Because I pay my card off at the end of the month, I had few charges on my card that month and paid all the charges in full, not realizing the minimal charge was not on my card. After my arrest and release--thanks to Attorney Sutton, I was able to better understand what and why I was charged. I did not know the details of the charges until after my release from jail. I was arrested on August 16, 2017, remained all day on the 17th and released on the 18th. Attorney Sutton and I discussed the details after my release. She did a THOROUGH job on my case and did an investigation of my Priceline account and the charges made on the district's card back in January 2017. She uncovered where the district's card they issued me was still active, and it auto populated when I clicked on their card thinking it was mine. I did not realize their card remained in my Priceline profile. I deleted their information from my profile. I was able to make proper reimbursement of the nominal travel charges soon after learning the details as it was never my intent that this would happen. I am grateful that Attorney Watsi Sutton proved my innocence. After presenting these finding to the DA, all charges were dropped. I was cleared as I knew all along as I would never do such a thing intentionally. I don't worry about the public scrutiny as there was much, I rest in my faith in Jesus Christ and knowing that HE knew my intent all along. Thank you Attorney Sutton for your skilled and precise legal mind and your tenacity in making my case and my liberty a priority. I recommend you to anyone needing help in your field of preparation. You represented UNC Chapel Hill Law School, and more importantly Jesus Christ, Well! Great is your reward!

anonymous
June 16, 2017

She went above and beyond with everything. She didn't let us down. She kept us updated in every step of the way. If you want someone who cares but also gets the Jone done, she's the one.

Brandy
February 21, 2017

In January Watsi represented my family and I in a child custody case. From the very beginning I felt like we were in good hands. She was always knowledgeable in case law and offered the needed reassurance when I was in doubt. In the court room she was outstanding! During our 2 day trial she never backed down. From the minute she presented opening arguments I knew she was going to win. We won our case hands down and I credit that to my attorney. Her office staff is also very friendly and helpful. I hope that I never need an attorney again, but if I do, it will definitely be Ms Sutton!

Della
October 2, 2016

Thank you Attorney Sutton! Your professionalism and devotion to the child custody case which you were hired to represent me will always be appreciated. You gave hope to a child and her grandmother, family and friends.

Penny V
September 13, 2016

Years ago I had issues with my little family. Me, my daughter, and my unborn daughter. Ms. Sutton represented me then, and most recently. She has the best skills as a attorney I have experienced. When I was forced to hire other attorneys after the first time she represented us. These other attorneys made it so much more complicated and did not have the hospitality and professionalism Ms. Sutton has. It's priceless. She did everything as fast as possible and efficiently. She knows what she is doing. She will listen with out interruption and actually hear what you just said. If you want a woman with a great ear and skills you need, don't hesitate to hire her. Thank you Ms. Sutton for everything you did for my family! God Bless You

Tasha
August 11, 2016

Watsi Sutton represented me very well. She exceeded my expectations. I had no clue on how to proceed with my divorce, but her expertise filled in all of the blanks. She met with me early in the process and walked me through each step. Whenever I had a question/concern, she took care of it promptly. I would recommend her services to ANYONE. She and her staff truly have a heart to serve to meet the need! I am forever grateful and fully satisfied.

Karen
July 12, 2016

If your looking for a lawyer who will be there with you all the way, Watsi Sutton is your choice to make. She is a hard worker, does all the necessary homework and fights for what is right under the law. When you have a question or concern she is only a phone call away and if she is not in, she will call you back. If you need to come in and see her, while she is very busy, still finds the time for you. Her closing arguments really showed me that she went above and beyond her job duties to cover all aspects of the law to get the best results. Overall I can say that while this was my first experience in court, I wouldn't have wanted anyone else to represent me, Watsi really changes my perception of the justice system. She has a great staff that is also willing to go above and beyond, whether it is making appointments or photo copies, they are always there to make sure your taken care of and will get the information to Watsi. I can't thank her enough for all that she has done for me and will be forever grateful and if a time comes when I need a lawyer again, she will be my first and only choice. If you want a quality professional lawyer, she is your choice.