About Athina Hinson-Boyte, Litigation Attorney
Before pursuing her legal education, Athina served as a court advocate for victims of domestic violence — work that gave her an intimate understanding of how deeply the legal system can impact the lives of vulnerable individuals and families. That experience was the foundation for her decision to attend law school and ultimately shaped the kind of attorney she set out to become.
Athina is drawn to family law because of the meaningful connections she builds with her clients. Athina understands that those who come to her are often navigating one of the most emotionally challenging periods of their lives, and she is committed to guiding each person through that process with compassion, clarity, and steadfast advocacy.
Outside the office, Athina is an avid reader — most often found with a good book and a cat nearby.
Licenses
North Carolina – 2021
Education
University of North Carolina School of Law, Juris Doctor, 2021 (with Honors)
University of North Carolina at Charlotte, B.A. in Philosophy and Anthropology, 2014 (Summa Cum Laude)
Holderness National Moot Court Team (2020 – 2021)
First Amendment Law Review, Notes Editor (2020 – 2021)
Pro Bono Work: 200 Hours throughout law school
North Carolina Federal Defender Externship (January 2021 – April 2021)
Domestic and Sexual Violence Clinic (August 2020 – November 2020)
Professional Experience
Family Law in Mecklenburg and surrounding Counties (October 2024 – Present)
Highly contentious custody cases in Wake and Durham Counties (September 2022 – September 2024)
DVPOs, Landlord/Tenant, Consumer cases in Robeson, Hoke, and Scotland Counties September 2021 – September 2022)
Associations
North Carolina Bar Association (2023 – present)
Mecklenburg County Bar Association (2025 – present)
Publications
The Zealous Advocate: Objection to Discretionary Supervised Release Conditions, Summer 2021
Blog Post for First Amendment Law Review: Book Bans: First Amendment Violation of Prisoners
