Atty. Justin Mauney
Justin L. Mauney, a partner at Wake Family Law Group, was admitted to the practice of law in North Carolina in 2007 and focuses his practice on all aspects of North Carolina family law litigation and negotiation.
Family Law & More Attorney · Serving Raleigh, NC
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About Justin Mauney at a Glance
Justin Mauney is a family law and adr attorney based in Raleigh, North Carolina, practicing at Wake Family Law Group. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Family Law Arbitration (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Family Law Mediation (2026). Serves clients in Raleigh, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Justin Mauney
- Justin L. Mauney, a partner at Wake Family Law Group, was admitted to the practice of law in North Carolina in 2007 and focuses his practice on all aspects of North Carolina family law litigation and negotiation
- Justin received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2004
- In 2007, he received his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law at Campbell University
- He has been certified as a Family Financial Mediator by the North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission and frequently serves as a mediator in family law cases
- While in law school, Justin served as the Executive Editor of the Campbell Law Review and represented Campbell Law at several trial competitions throughout the country
- Justin was also inducted as a member of the Order of Barristers and received the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Award for outstanding scholastic achievement in Family Law
- Justin was certified as a Specialist in Family Law by the North Carolina State Bar Board of Legal Specialization in 2012
- He was recognized by Business North Carolina magazine as one of the Legal Elite in Family Law in 2013 and 2015-2017, a distinction awarded to less than 3% to 5% of lawyers statewide
- A native of Cary, North Carolina, Justin currently resides in Cary with his wife, Sarah, and their twin children
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Justin Mauney's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Justin Mauney handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Raleigh.
Family Law in Raleigh
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Mediation & Arbitration in Raleigh
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Justin Mauney is one of 73,315 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in North Carolina →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Raleigh
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 Raleigh 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 venue, 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.
Raleigh Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Raleigh-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Raleigh Choose Justin Mauney
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Justin Mauney's practice in the field of family law and adr.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering family law and adr, Justin Mauney can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Raleigh
A Raleigh-based practice means Justin Mauney attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Justin Mauney Handles in Raleigh
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