Atty. Cindy Ellis

Atty. Cindy Ellis

A Davie County native, Cindy Ellis has never desired to stray far from home. She attended Catawba College in Salisbury and later received her Juris Doctor from Charlotte School of Law.

Mocksville Mocksville 10 yrs experience 10 year
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Profile Summary

About Cindy Ellis at a glance

Cindy Ellis is an Attorney based in Mocksville, North Carolina, practicing at Martin, Van Hoy & Raisbeck, LLP. They have 10+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2016. Their practice focuses on criminal defense and family law. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (2016). Educated at Charlotte School of Law J.D. (—). Serands clients in Mocksville, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • A Davie County native, Cindy Ellis has never desired to stray far from home
  • She attended Catawba College in Salisbury and later received her Juris Doctor from Charlotte School of Law
  • Cindy has extensive experience in a variety of areas of law
  • Most notably, she is the only attorney in the county that serves as a capital defender
  • Cindy is also the juvenile defender for all children facing charges of delinquency in Davie County
  • For any criminal issue you or your loved ones may be facing, Cindy is equipped to offer her experience, expertise and support
  • In addition to criminal law, Cindy’s practice also focuses on matters related to family law
  • Cindy represents parents in abuse and neglect cases in court involving the Department of Social Services (DSS) and general custody disputes as well
  • For custody, child support, or governmental involvement in your family, Cindy will zealously advocate on your behalf
  • Cindy truly loves the law and being in a courtroom
  • Cindy met her husband, also an attorney, in a courtroom
  • Soon after they met, they became law partners, then life partners
  • They live in Advance and are foster parents to (currently) three beautiful children
  • Both she and her husband are active in their church, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Salisbury

Practice Areas Explained

Cindy Ellis's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Cindy Ellis handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

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Family Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Mocksville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Cindy Ellis

Where is Cindy Ellis's law office located?
Cindy Ellis's law practice is located in Mocksville, North Carolina. The firm is Martin, Van Hoy & Raisbeck, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Cindy Ellis handle?
Cindy Ellis focuses on criminal defense, family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Cindy Ellis practiced law?
Cindy Ellis has 10+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2016.
Where did Cindy Ellis go to law school?
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Practice Areas

Education

Charlotte School of Law J.D.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 2016

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