About

Fred Morelock is a pretty experienced attorney in Raleigh, North Carolina, with a heritage in circle of relatives regulation and criminal defense. Fred Morelock graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1974 with a bachelor's diploma, and in 1976, he acquired his regulation degree from UNC. He spent ten years as a tribulation lawyer that specialize in crook protection and circle of relatives law litigation before transitioning to the bench. In 2001, he joined Tharrington Smith, a prestigious law firm in Raleigh. In 1986, Governor James G. Martin appointed Mr. Morelock to a district court judgeship in Wake County. He turned into reelected 3 times and served for a complete of fourteen years. During his tenure, he became the first judge in Wake County to gain certification as a Juvenile Law Specialist. In his later years on the bench, he centered often on home courtroom instances, sooner or later keeping North Carolina's first specialized judgeship in circle of relatives regulation. As a district courtroom decide, Fred Morelock was a sought-after speaker and trainer for criminal training seminars, addressing both attorneys and judges on numerous circle of relatives regulation topics. He also shared his understanding with other experts, which include certified public accountants and public faculty principals in Wake County. Additionally, he has served on the forums of several businesses, inclusive of the Wake County Bar Association and the Raleigh Rescue Mission. In his modern-day exercise, Fred Morelock represents clients in all elements of circle of relatives regulation, presenting services in mediation and arbitration as well. He is certified to exercise in all kingdom courts and the federal district courts for the Eastern and Middle Districts of North Carolina. A member of the North Carolina Bar Association, Mr. Morelock is actively worried in its own family regulation phase. Outside of his legal profession, Fred Morelock is a committed husband to Jeannie S. Morelock and a proud father of teenage sons.

Legal Issues

Family Law

Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father s Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

Divorce

Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce

Arbitration & Mediation

Business Arbitration, Consumer Arbitration, Family Arbitration

Certificates

No Certifications

Languages

• English

Accepted Jurisdictions

Experience

• Partner
  Tharrington Smith, LLP
  2001
• Independent Counsel
  NC Medical Board
  2010
• District Court Judge
  North Carolina District Court, 10th Judicial District
  1986
• Trial Lawyer
  Criminal & Family Law
  1976

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