Cindy Ellis, Criminal Defense Attorney in Mocksville, North Carolina
Over 10 years of legal practice · focused on Criminal Defense and Family Law
AttorneyatMartin, Van Hoy & Raisbeck, LLP
Mocksville, NC
Practicing criminal defense in Mocksville since 2016.
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Cindy Ellis is an attorney based in Mocksville, NC. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense and Family Law. Cindy has over 10 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Martin, Van Hoy & Raisbeck, LLP.
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- Mocksville, NC
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- over 10 years
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- Criminal Defense · Family Law
- Handles Criminal Defense and Family Law matters from Mocksville, NC.
- Over 10 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Cindy Ellis: Cindy Ellis is an attorney based in Mocksville, NC. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense and Family Law. Cindy has over 10 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Martin, Van Hoy & Raisbeck, LLP.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Cindy Ellis
Cindy concentrates on criminal defense and family law. Each area below outlines the kind of case Cindy handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Criminal Defense cases in Mocksville, North Carolina
Cindy takes criminal defense matters in Mocksville, 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 Cindy agrees to represent you.
Family Law cases in Mocksville, North Carolina
Cindy takes family law matters in Mocksville, 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 Cindy agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Cindy Ellis — Over 10 years of North Carolina criminal defense experience
Cindy Ellis is an attorney based in Mocksville, NC. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense and Family Law. Cindy has over 10 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Martin, Van Hoy & Raisbeck, LLP.
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.
Working with Cindy on a criminal defense matter
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…
Clients Cindy works with
Cindy reviews new inquiries case-by-case for criminal defense and family law matters in Mocksville and the surrounding North Carolina area.
Credentials
Cindy Ellis's legal education and bar admissions
Charlotte School of Law J.D.
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Jurisdictions
Cindy's state bar admissions
North Carolina
2016 · ACTIVE
Cindy studied at — in Charlotte School of Law J.D..
Law school and academic background
Cindy completed — in Charlotte School of Law J.D.. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Cindy runs in North Carolina is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Cindy Ellis's office in Mocksville
Cindy's primary office is at 10 Court Square, Mocksville, NC, 27028. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Cindy Ellis — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new criminal defense attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Cindy usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Cindy charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Cindy'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; Cindy will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a criminal defense attorney in Mocksville, North Carolina
A short list to run through before you commit: How many criminal defense 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 Cindy
Cindy discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in criminal defense practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every criminal defense 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. Cindy confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Cindy's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many criminal defense practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Cindy Ellis
How much does it cost to hire Cindy for a criminal defense case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Cindy walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Cindy offer a free consultation?
Cindy charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Cindy's office. Some criminal defense attorneys offer free consults — check Cindy's current terms during booking.
How long do criminal defense cases in North Carolina typically take?
Simple criminal defense 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. Cindy gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Cindy take my case if I'm outside Mocksville?
Cindy 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 — Cindy 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 Cindy?
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. Cindy will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Cindy accepting new criminal defense clients right now?
Cindy's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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