Cordell & Cordell
Charlotte Office

4.5 rating based on 185 ratings
Average Client Rating
4.5 out of 5 Stars

Based on 185 Client Reviews

8:30 am - 5:30 pm

704-668-0000

6701 Carmel Road
Suite 110
Charlotte, NC 28226

Schedule Your Initial Consultation Online

We offer phone and online scheduling. Initial consultations last one hour and provide an opportunity to address your specific questions and goals with an attorney.

Please be advised consultations are limited to yourself and the attorney (no other person may be present in the consultation).

This appointment will be contingent upon a conflict check. We will email an appointment confirmation after the review is complete.

If you have already met with a Cordell & Cordell attorney,
please call 1-866-DADS-LAW to schedule your appointment.

A consultation fee is due at the time of your appointment.

Cordell & Cordell Family Law Practice Areas

Child Custody

Cordell & Cordell family attorneys fight to maintain and maximize your role in your children’s lives.

Child Support

Our attorneys work to preserve your financial interests and the interests of your children.

Collaborative Divorce and Mediation

Collaborative divorce and mediation enable couples to dissolve their relationship in a flexible manner that avoids going to court altogether.

Contempt Proceedings

Held when there has been a violation of a court order.

Declaration of Paternity

Ensure you receive all your paternity rights by filing for a declaration of paternity.

Divorce

Our family law attorneys work with you to outline your divorce goals and prepare you for your case.

Legal Separation

A court process designed to define the rights and obligations between spouses who are living apart while still legally married.

Military Family Law

When a couple decides to end their marriage while one spouse is serving in the military, divorce tends to get more complicated.

Modification of Decrees

If you find yourself earning less income, or your ex has a larger earning potential, we can help you file a modification to adjust past decrees.

Prenuptial Agreements

Done right, these agreements allow couples to plan their future with more security.

Asset Division and Property Division

The process of dividing assets during divorce and determining who gets what.

Protection Order

An order used by the court to protect against a situation involving alleged domestic violence, harassment, stalking, or sexual assault.

Spousal Support, Spousal Maintenance and Alimony

Money paid to your ex to maintain a standard of living they were used to during your marriage.

Frequently Asked Charlotte, NC Divorce Questions

Client Testimonials

Anonymous

5 Stars

“John was knowledgeable about what was going on in my situation and provided very good input & advice. I would work with John again and found his staff very friendly and knowledgeable as well.”

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J.M.

5 Stars

“For being in such a sucky situation, John has made the best of it. John does very good work and is easy to get along with. I wish I could have met John under better circumstances. That being said, I’m glad he’s on my side.”

A.S.

5 Stars

“John has been very supportive in the decision making that I have had to do so far. The decisions have not been easy ones, but they have been good ones with John’s assistance and support.”

Rick S.

5 Stars

“I’ve been really impressed with his quick analysis and thoughtful follow up questions. They indicate that he’s not only smart, but that he’s thinking about overall strategy rather than getting too mired in the details.”

Matthew

5 Stars

“I have nothing but great things to say about not only John, but the entire staff in the Raleigh office. Everyone is genuinely friendly and has helped me through this difficult time in my life so far. John is an excellent attorney.”

R.S.

5 Stars

“Everything has been absolutely wonderful. I could not have asked for a better attorney. Especially [the attorney that] covered my case one day – she was very personable and put me at ease. That was huge for me. She’s super and so is John. You all have good people in the Raleigh Office.”

Carlos M.

5 Stars

“John has been very helpful and supportive of me. John is easy to speak with and is very professional. I am very impressed with his work. Everyone in John’s office is friendly as well.”

A.P.

5 Stars

“John has been very helpful letting me know what’s going on in my case at all times. John has also been very good at explaining the law in layman’s terms. This helps me in turn explain to him things that could be useful or beneficial in my case.”

Adam S.

5 Stars

“John was very responsive. John took the time to explain things to me. I don’t know what half the firm policies are or what the legal processes are, but John always explained those to me [and] gave what amounted to be sound legal advice. John offered a strategy that made sense and worked and was better than what I could come up with on my own.”

Garrett W.

5 Stars

“John gives me sound recommendations. John tells the truth without sugar-coating. John also stays on task, and his team moves things along and does what they say they will do.”

T.G.

5 Stars

“John was thorough, very knowledgeable of the law and quick to respond to my questions. John worked very hard to get a fair outcome for my case.”

John

5 Stars

“… I thought John did such a good job with my separation and custody, I wanted to use him again to handle my other legal issues. John and his office work as a team. For a big firm, you get a small firm feel. It’s the way they talk and treat you that made me want to return.”

Anonymous

5 Stars

“John has been very thorough. John is very friendly and you can tell he cares. I also like the Client Portal. It cuts down on me having to call John for updates on my case, and I can track what’s going on! It’s easy to upload documents to as well.”

John B.

5 Stars

“John is an amazing attorney and an incredibly gifted and friendly person. I got quality representation and wonderful service [from] John, his staff and corporate support staff. I could not have gotten a better result either – I have no complaints. …”

George

5 Stars

“I couldn’t have found a better guy. John not only informs me but guides me to better decisions. Your staff has always come through with anything I have asked for.”

John

5 Stars

“What strikes me most about my experience with Cordell & Cordell so far is its team concept. Everyone [in the Raleigh office], including John, … have been my team. I check the Client Portal and see my goals listed and the steps being taken to get me there. Everything is transparent, professional, timely and friendly. If John doesn’t know an answer, he finds one by asking a teammate. If John is out of the office, he finds time to somehow speak to me. The staff is incredibly helpful and responsive. John balances what he feels my priorities are with what he knows the case’s priorities are, because I know they’re not always the same. I am very happy and confident in John and the Raleigh team.”

Ryan

5 Stars

“My case with your firm turned out a lot better than I expected it would. Communication was top-notch. I always appreciated the follow up from John, his assistants and Client Care. Well-run firm with bright, energetic attorneys.”

John S.

5 Stars

“I like the way John operated throughout the entire process. John was very good at explaining things. John asked me what my goals were at the beginning of the process and kept those at the forefront of my case the entire time. I could not be happier.”

Dave T.

5 Stars

“I can’t say anything needs improvement now that the experience is over. John Machuca was extremely helpful throughout my entire divorce. He always communicated promptly, honestly, and compassionately. …”

R.K.

5 Stars

“… John has been on the front-end of things the whole time and is very patient with me despite the fact that I am sometimes curt and speak my mind. We’ve had some spirited debates, but John always works with me.  We’re a good team.”

Brandon

5 Stars

“John was real good at keeping in touch with me and keeping me informed about the ins and outs of my case, especially since I live in another state; that was huge. I can’t say enough things about how that made me feel.”

J.B.

5 Stars

“… I truly valued him as an attorney. … His quality of communication and responsiveness cannot be beaten.”

Richard

5 Stars

“John is communicative, aggressive, and not your typical stiff-shirt lawyer. I can tell that John really works hard for me.”

Robert

5 Stars

“John is straightforward, doesn’t sugarcoat anything and is honest and intelligent. I really am grateful to be working with John and your firm.”

Rob

5 Stars

“I’ve been very pleased with the time and attention John has given my case. Divorce is without a doubt very stressful, so having someone who has seen all kinds of cases and knows the law inside and out on your side is a huge reassurance. John was able to advise me on things like equitable distribution, child support and other topics I misunderstood at first, and I was grateful for that. Without his guidance and expertise, I could have come out of mediation with a major loss instead of making an important step forward.”

Rob

5 Stars

“Every time we talk, I don’t have to refresh John’s memory on the case – he knows exactly what I am talking about. He is really passionate and such a straight shooter. You guys are fantastic!”

Anonymous

5 Stars

“​Bennita was extremely professional. She was there for me and guided me through my case from day one. Everything worked out pretty perfect and that is all because of Bennita’s knowledge and how well prepared she was. I think she did an excellent job!”

H.A.

5 Stars

“​I was confident in having great representation by my attorney Bennita.”

Bill F.

5 Stars

“​She is doing a great job and has been articulate and been able to develop a good methodology going forward with things. She has been spot on with everything so far.”

Rob

5 Stars

“​I truly do not see a way John can do anymore. He truly is amazing at his work and very acute to keeping me in the loop. He makes sure that I am comfortable with all preceding’s before taking any action. I have nothing but great things to say about Mr. Machuca. I would recommend him and Cordell & Cordell to anyone that in need of a attorney.”

Scott N.

5 Stars

“​I couldn’t be more satisfied with John Machuca. He’s a great attorney and a great person. His sense of humor and personality is unreal. I came into this matter blind, not knowing anything about your firm, but I’ve never been more confident about my case and John Machuca’s knowledge of the law and ability to win for me. I recommend a promotion and a healthy pay raise for him!”

Christopher M.

5 Stars

“​From my very first meeting with Stephanie I left feeling confident in moving forward and that a huge burden had been lifted. This is a very stressful situation and being so worried about it has affected other things in my life. Now that I have Stephanie I feel at ease and I have even been taking better care of myself and able to focus on other things in my life that need attention.​”

Anonymous

5 Stars

“My case resulted in a dismissal and I think Bennita did well getting us to that point. I connected with Bennita almost instantly due to our shared interest in diversity and equality, so I believe it was divine intervention that she was assigned to my case. She is very friendly, frank and her diverse background in family law was very helpful in my case. In different circumstances I would include her in my circle of friends and I hope that she would do the same.”

Anonymous

5 Stars

“​He did a really good job at making a stressful time with putting things in perspective and showing he was on my side. It was a good feeling to know that.”

Anonymous

5 Stars

​”She’s really been there, is down to earth and straight forward. I’m definitely impressed. She’s very knowledgeable and direct. She gave me all the facts, even if I didn’t want to hear it.”

Eric W.

5 Stars

“Bennita was excellent.  Client also stated that her paralegal Derek Warner was awesome as well.  Client stated they both always returned calls quickly and were wonderful to work with.​”

Anonymous

5 Stars

“John was open to long conversations to clarify things and develop a strategy for the path forward.”

David

5 Stars

“​John and Derek are the best!! Everything done quickly and both are very good at their job!!”

Anonymous

5 Stars

“Cordell and Cordell has been wonderful! Allister, the supervisors, and everyone has been wonderful. I am happy with everyone, and they have handled my case with the utmost respect. My case has been very unique, and the firm has provided everything I need. We are happy. “

Wiliam K.

5 Stars

“You all have exceeded my expectations. Despite the situation, it’s been a good experience so far.” – William K.

* Rating based on internal client satisfaction surveys. Review Policy.

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The experienced divorce lawyers at Cordell & Cordell provide intelligent, aggressive divorce representation to fathers. We are a community of talented legal professionals that prioritize growth and success in all our life roles. Together we assure our clients the quality of representation we would expect for ourselves.