Daphne Edwards

Daphne Edwards focuses her practice exclusively on matters surrounding divorce and custody litigation, as well as family law appeals. Daphne has more than two decades of experience in state and federal court. She is committed to helping each client through each stage of the divorce process. She is dedicated to client service, to achieving the best legal remedy for each client at the most affordable cost, through negotiation, mediation, and litigation. Daphne is first and foremost a trial attorney. Daphne is a staunch advocate for her clients' significant goals and long-term interests. An experienced and empathetic counselor, Daphne ensures you understand the laws and rules governing your North Carolina divorce. She can illuminate the pros and cons specific to your unique circumstance and help create the most strategic course of action toward recognizing your stated goals. Daphne knows that divorce is a difficult and stressful time for her clients and that part of advocacy is offering support while championing their rights. She helps divorce to be viewed as a transition to possibility and potential for each person. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Daphne Edwards included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell, 2016 - Present North Carolina Super Lawyers, 2018 Business North Carolina Legal Elite – Family Law, 2016, 2018 Super Lawyers, 2019 Legal Elite, 2019 Other Sources of Feedback About Daphne Edwards Included on the 2026North Carolina Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2025 North Carolina Super Lawyers list 2024 North Carolina Super Lawyers list 2023 North Carolina Super Lawyers list 2022 North Carolina Super Lawyers list 2021 North Carolina Super Lawyers list 2020 North Carolina Super Lawyers list 2019 North Carolina Super Lawyers list 2018 North Carolina Super Lawyers list

• Founding Attorney

• North Carolina Department of Justice, Assistant Attorney General, 2013 - 2014
• District Attorney’s Office for Alamance County, Assistant District Attorney, 2011 - 2012
• United States Court Of Appeals Ninth Circuit, Judge Proctor Hug, Jr., Judicial Law Clerk, 2002 - 2011
• United States Court Of Appeals Ninth Circuit, Staff Attorney, 2002 - 2007
• United States Senate Legislative Counsel's Office, Assistant Counsel, 1998 - 2002
• North Carolina Supreme Court, Justice Robert Orr, Clerk, 1997 - 1998
• Cheshire, Parker, Schneider & Bryan, 2016 - 2018

• Advanced Custody and Support Issues,” 09/20/2018
• Presenter: Family Law Update, “How to Obtain Electronic Discovery and Ensure It’s Admissible”, Wake County Bar, 08/24/2016
• Speaker, HalfMoon Seminars, “Legal Research and Writing Workshop for Paralegals, 07/28/2015
• Program Co-Planner, Mass Appeal, Appellate Practice, 10/10/2014
• Co-Program Planner and Program Moderator, NC Cary Bar Center, Appellate CLE Program, 10/10/2014
• Adjunct Professor, Campbell Law School, Raleigh, NC, 2013 - 2014
• Adjunct Professor, Golden Gate University School of Law, San Francisco, CA, 2003 - 2005

• National High School Mock Trial Competition, Volunteer

• North Carolina, 1997
• U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit, 2003
• Specialties and Certifications
• Dispute Resolution Commission , Family Financial Mediator

• North Carolina Bar Association, Family Law Section, Appellate Practice Section
• American Bar Association, Family Law Section
• Wake County Bar Association, Social Committee, Alimony Committee, Legislative Committee, and Continuing Legal Education Committee, 2017 - Present (Member)
• North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys
• Wake County Bar Association (Social Committee Chair, 2017)
• North Carolina State Bar