Johnston County Lawyers

Why choose DWLS for you need the best lawyers in Johnston County, North Carolina?

Our legal team at Daughtry, Woodard, Lawrence & Starling delivers unmatched legal services to Clayton, Benson, Wilson’s Mills, Smithfield, and surrounding Johnston County communities. 

Here’s why Johnston County residents trust our lawyers:

• Highly Experienced: We’ve serviced the needs of county residents for over 50 years.
• Full-Service Expertise: With 15+ practice areas, we can handle even the most complex cases with ease. Our lawyers and extended team works in all key legal areas most locals residents need, from family law, divorce, and child custody, to agricultural disputes, to criminal defense law.
• Deep Local Knowledge: With lawyers born and raised in Eastern NC, we understand Johnston County courts, judges, and community needs better than out-of-town firms.
• Bilingual Support: English and Spanish services ensure clear communication for all clients.

Schedule your free consultation today and discover why generations of locals choose DWLS Law for life’s most critical moments.

Family Law

At Daughtry, Woodard, Lawrence, and Starling, we are proud to be recognized as leading family lawyers in Smithfield and Johnston County, NC.

If your relationship status changes and your family’s needs require attention, we are here to represent your interests when you need it. Our goal is to provide you and your family with  compassionate legal representation and straightforward advice. We aim to find a solution that works for you, your family, and your future.

Top services:

• Child Custody Agreements
• Property Division
• Domestic Violence Protection

Divorce Lawyers

We handle all types of divorce cases, whether contested or uncontested. To obtain a divorce in North Carolina, a particular series of legal steps and considerations is required. Our team of divorce lawyers can ensure you get through the process as smoothly as possible. 

Top related services:

• Alimony or spousal support
• Division of property and assets
• Military divorce and family law issues
• Custody
• Child support

Wills, Estates, Trusts And Elder Law

Are you planning ahead for your future, or your family’s future? Do you need to handle legal matters involving your elderly loved ones? 

Personal and family legal matters can be difficult and tedious. Whether you need competent advice about drafting a will or more aggressive legal representation due to issues surrounding contested wills or trusts, the lawyers at Daughtry, Woodard, Lawrence, & Starling will provide the advocacy you need.

Specialized Support:

• Drafting a will
• Amending an existing will
• Creating a guardianship or trust
• Estate planning with a business
• Probate and estate administration
• Asset protection

Personal Injury Attorney Johnston County

Accidents caused by negligent actions occur every day, and if you’ve been injured, you must have a strong advocate on your side. The experienced personal injury lawyers at Daughtry, Woodard, Lawrence, & Starling represent victims in personal injury claims throughout North Carolina, including Johnston County and Sampson County. Regardless of how severe your injuries are, we will aggressively pursue your claim and ensure you get the maximum benefits you deserve.

Criminal Defense Law

We have a comprehensive criminal defense practice at Daughtry, Woodard, Lawrence, & Starling. Our team offers years of experience handling county, state, and federal offenses and we have maintained a proven track record in the criminal law area since our firm’s inception.

We are highly aggressive in representing our clients and provide straightforward advice about what legal defense options are available. Our defense attorneys handle the entire spectrum of criminal cases and represent clients from all walks of life. From the moment our team meets you, you will have a strong advocate. It’s our priority to keep our clients informed and to provide ongoing assistance, while also helping you understand what’s at stake in your case.

Key Services:

• DWI/DUI Defense
• Traffic Ticket Resolution
• Probation Violation Hearings
• Felony Charges

Commercial and Business Law

Do you have a business faced with complex issues? Our legal team can help you reach issue resolution quickly, with the goal of minimizing disruption to your business.

Our attorneys at Daughtry, Woodard, Lawrence, & Starling maintain an established business law practice. We have a wealth of experience representing business owners, other professionals dealing with disputes, those who want to form a business, and more.

Key Services:

• Administrative Law
• Debt Collections
• Commercial/Business Litigation

Business and Agricultural Law

When a business or business professional faces complex legal issues, it is important that they are resolved promptly with minimal disruption to the business. The attorneys at Daughtry, Woodard, Lawrence, & Starling maintain an established business law practice and have a wealth of experience representing local Johnston County, North Carolina, agriculatural business owners, other professionals dealing with disputes, those who want to form a agricultural business, and more.

Specialized Support:

• Farm Succession Planning
• Crop Contract Disputes
• Business Formation
• Land Use/Zoning

Johnston County Courthouse Experience You Can Trust 

Our attorneys regularly handle cases within the Johnston County court system and understand how local court procedures work. This experience helps us prepare cases properly, stay on schedule, and represent our clients with confidence.

We handle a wide range of matters, including family law, criminal defense, estate issues, and civil cases. By working closely with local court staff and following Johnston County requirements, we help ensure filings are accurate and deadlines are met, giving our clients peace of mind throughout the legal process.

Areas We Serve in Johnston County

Contact Us Today

At Daughtry, Woodard, Lawrence, & Starling we aim to reach the best possible outcome for each and every client. Benefit from our skills in the areas of negotiation and litigation. Plus, as business owners ourselves, we recognize the importance of providing hands-on legal representation and solid communication. Work with a firm that you can trust to treat your legal issues as our own.

Schedule your free consultation today and discover why generations of locals choose DWLS Law for life’s most critical moments.