Dan O'Malley, Family Law Attorney in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC
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Dan O'Malley is an attorney based in Raleigh, NORTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Family Law. Currently practicing at Raleigh Divorce Law Firm.
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- Raleigh, NORTH CAROLINA
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- Family Law
- Handles Family Law matters from Raleigh, NORTH CAROLINA.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026).
About Dan O'Malley: Dan O'Malley is an attorney based in Raleigh, NORTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Family Law. Currently practicing at Raleigh Divorce Law Firm.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Dan O'Malley
Dan concentrates on family law. Each area below outlines the kind of case Dan handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Family Law cases in Raleigh, North Carolina
Dan 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 Dan agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Dan O'Malley — Attorney of North Carolina family law experience
Dan O'Malley is an attorney based in Raleigh, NORTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Family Law. Currently practicing at Raleigh Divorce Law Firm.
Attorney Daniel “Dan” O’Malley joined Raleigh Divorce Law Firm in September 2025. Dan has been practicing family law since 2010 and is a Board-Certified Family Law Specialist. He has also been recognized as Best Lawyers in America for Family Law.
Dan joins Raleigh Divorce Law Firm with over a decade of Wake County family law experience. At Raleigh Divorce Law Firm, Dan continues to exclusively practice in all aspects of North Carolina family law including divorce, child custody, child support, equitable distribution, alimony, separation, mediation, and alienation of affection. Dan represents clients in complex litigation cases. Many of his cases involve high assets, businesses, long-term alimony, and complex and high conflict child custody cases. Dan guides and educates his clients through the legal process from the initial consultation through trial. Dan endeavors to provide his clients with knowledge of the law and all avenues and options to resolve their case.
Dan values mediation and the settlement process and is willing to reach an amicable resolution to a case when and if it benefits his clients. However, Dan’s true domain and what sparked his desire to practice family law is the courtroom. Dan is an experienced and seasoned litigator, prepared to vigorously represent his clients’ interest in court.
Dan was born in Houston, Texas and lived in Illinois, Maryland, and Pennsylvania before making Raleigh, North Carolina his home. Dan graduated from Juniata University with a B.A. in Political Science. He went on to attend and graduate cum laude from Duquesne University School of Law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dan practices primarily in Wake County but also regularly appears in Johnston, Harnett, Lee, Durham, Chatham, Orange and Franklin County.
Dan is a member of the North Carolina Bar Association, Wake County Bar Association, and 10th Judicial District Bar.
How Dan handles family law matters
Attorney Daniel “Dan” O’Malley joined Raleigh Divorce Law Firm in September 2025. Dan has been practicing family law since 2010 and is a Board-Certified Family Law Specialist. He has also been recognized as Best Lawyers in America for Family Law. Dan joins Raleigh Divorce Law Firm with over a decade of Wake County family law experience. At Raleigh Divorce Law Firm, Dan continues to exclusively…
The kind of cases Dan takes
Dan reviews new inquiries case-by-case for family law matters in Raleigh and the surrounding North Carolina area.
Credentials
Dan O'Malley's legal education and bar admissions
Duquesne University
J.D. · 2010
Dan studied at J.D. in Duquesne University.
Law school and academic background
Dan completed J.D. in Duquesne University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Dan runs in North Carolina is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Dan O'Malley
Dan has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Family Law
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026).
Locations
Dan O'Malley's office in Raleigh
Dan's primary office is at 8341 Bandford Way, Suite One, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27615. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Raleigh Divorce Law Firm
8341 Bandford Way, Suite One
Raleigh, North Carolina 27615
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How to hire Dan O'Malley — 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 Dan usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Dan charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Dan'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; Dan 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 Dan
Dan 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. Dan confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Dan'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 Dan O'Malley
How much does it cost to hire Dan for a family law case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Dan walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Dan offer a free consultation?
Dan charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Dan's office. Some family law attorneys offer free consults — check Dan'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. Dan gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Dan take my case if I'm outside Raleigh?
Dan 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 — Dan 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 Dan?
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. Dan will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Dan accepting new family law clients right now?
Dan'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
Dan 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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