Alice C. Stubbs, Family Law Attorney in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC
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Alice C. Stubbs is an attorney based in Raleigh, NORTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Family Law. Currently practicing at Tharrington Smith LLP.
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- Handles Family Law matters from Raleigh, NORTH CAROLINA.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026).
About Alice C. Stubbs: Alice C. Stubbs is an attorney based in Raleigh, NORTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Family Law. Currently practicing at Tharrington Smith LLP.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Alice C. Stubbs
Alice concentrates on family law. Each area below outlines the kind of case Alice handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Family Law cases in Raleigh, North Carolina
Alice takes family law matters in Raleigh, North Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Alice agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Alice C. Stubbs — Attorney of North Carolina family law experience
Alice C. Stubbs is an attorney based in Raleigh, NORTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Family Law. Currently practicing at Tharrington Smith LLP.
Alice C. Stubbs is a partner in the firm. She joined Tharrington Smith in 2006 after completing eight years as a Wake County District Court judge. First appointed in 1997 by Governor Jim Hunt, she was elected to the judgeship in 1998 and 2002. During her time on the bench, Ms. Stubbs presided in domestic court; was certified as a juvenile judge in 2001; and was designated as a family court judge from 2002 through 2005.
Ms. Stubbs is a native of New Bern. She graduated from Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts in 1985, from Davidson College in 1989 with a major in economics, attended University College in London, and received her law degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1992. She then clerked for Chief Judge James B. Wolfe, Jr., of the United States Bankruptcy Court in the Middle District of North Carolina, followed by a litigation practice with Stubbs and Perdue, P.A.
Long active in bar association activities, Ms. Stubbs has served on the Board of Directors for the Wake County Bar Association. In 2008, she served as the vice chairman of the Continuing Legal Education Committee for the Wake County Bar Association. She is a member of the Family Law Section of the North Carolina Bar Association. She has served on the Litigation Section Council of the North Carolina Bar Association, the Board of Directors of Meredith College's Paralegal School, the Board of Directors of the Carolina Ballet, and the Women's Executive Mentoring Coalition. She is a North Carolina State Bar family court mediator and was appointed by Governor Mike Easley to serve on the North Carolina Ethics Commission, effective October 2006. She was reappointed to the Ethics Commission by Governor Perdue in January of 2010. She was recently recognized by Business North Carolina magazine as one of the "Legal Elite" family law attorneys in North Carolina.
Ms. Stubbs is married to Tex Barrow and has two young sons. She is a runner and a good tennis player.Alice's approach to family law cases
Alice C. Stubbs is a partner in the firm. She joined Tharrington Smith in 2006 after completing eight years as a Wake County District Court judge. First appointed in 1997 by Governor Jim Hunt, she was elected to the judgeship in 1998 and 2002. During her time on the bench, Ms. Stubbs presided in domestic court; was certified as a juvenile judge in 2001; and was designated as a family court judge…
The kind of cases Alice takes
Alice reviews new inquiries case-by-case for family law matters in Raleigh and the surrounding North Carolina area.
Credentials
Alice C. Stubbs's legal education and bar admissions
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
J.D. · 1992
Davidson College
BA · 1989
Jurisdictions
Alice's state bar admissions
North Carolina, Nort
ACTIVE
Alice studied at J.D. in The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and BA in Davidson College.
Law school and academic background
Alice completed J.D. in The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and BA in Davidson College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Alice runs in North Carolina is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Alice C. Stubbs
Alice has received 12 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Family Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Family Law Arbitration
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Family Law Mediation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — North Carolina Board of Legal Specialization, Board Certified Specialist in Family Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Certified Family Financial Mediator
2026
Best Lawyers in America — North Carolina Super Lawyers (Since 2010)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Selected for inclusion in the Family Law section of Best Lawyers in America (Since 2010)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed among the "Legal Elite" by Business North Carolina Magazine (2009, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated Lawyer, Martindale Hubbell
2026
Best Lawyers in America — American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Fellow (2016)
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Family Law Arbitration (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Family Law Mediation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — North Carolina Board of Legal Specialization, Board Certified Specialist in Family Law (2026).
Locations
Alice C. Stubbs's office in Raleigh
Alice's primary office is at 150 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27602. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Tharrington Smith LLP
150 Fayetteville Street
Raleigh, North Carolina 27602
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How to hire Alice C. Stubbs — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new family law attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Alice usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Alice charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Alice's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Alice will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a family law attorney in Raleigh, North Carolina
A short list to run through before you commit: How many family law matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Alice
Alice discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in family law practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every family law matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Alice confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Alice's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many family law practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Alice C. Stubbs
How much does it cost to hire Alice for a family law case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Alice walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Alice offer a free consultation?
Alice charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Alice's office. Some family law attorneys offer free consults — check Alice's current terms during booking.
How long do family law cases in North Carolina typically take?
Simple family law matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Alice gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Alice take my case if I'm outside Raleigh?
Alice is licensed in North Carolina. Matters governed by North Carolina law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Alice will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Alice?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Alice will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Alice accepting new family law clients right now?
Alice's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Family Law attorneys serving Raleigh, Charlotte and Durham in North Carolina
Alice handles family law matters throughout North Carolina. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified family law attorneys in that community.
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