David Michael McCleary
Dozier Miller Law Group, LLC • Charlotte, NC
Child CustodyEmployment LawPersonal Injury
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Contact
Email
dmccleary@doziermillerlaw.com
Phone
(888) 609-5693
Address
525 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC, 28202, US
Professional
About
Mr. McCleary joined Dozier Miller Law Group after spending five years at a firm serving the Piedmont and Triad areas in North Carolina. He currently practices in Dozier Miller's family law department, focusing his practice on issues surrounding divorce, separation, and child custody. Prior to being admitted to the North Carolina Bar, David spent two years in Duquesne University School of Law Federal Civil Litigation Clinic and Bill of Rights Clinics. He was also selected for a public interest fellowship with the Allegheny County Solicitor’s Office and Family Law Court. Mr. McCleary has experience in both Federal and State Courts. Mr. McCleary graduated with honors with a B.A. in History and a B.A. in Political Science from The University of Pittsburgh. He attended law school at Duquesne University School of Law in Pittsburgh, PA. While attending Duquesne Law, Mr. McCleary was awarded Outstanding Oral Argument during his first year and Certificates of Distinction in Clinical Work for the Federal Civil Litigation and Bill of Rights Clinics. David is an active member of the Mecklenburg County Bar Association and currently serves as Co-Chair of the Family Law Section of the Bar. Mr. McCleary currently serves on the Charlotte Civil Service board after being appointed by Charlotte City Council in 2018. The Civil Service Board evaluates and potentially approves applicants for employment, promotions and demotions recommended by the Chiefs of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police and Charlotte Fire Depatments.
About Child Custody Law
Child custody attorneys help parents establish and modify custody arrangements. They advocate for the best interests of children in custody disputes. Common matters include custody disputes, visitation rights, custody modifications, parenting plans.
Credentials
Education
2013 Duquesne University School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 2010 University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2021 Rising Star, SuperLawyers 2014 Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers 2013 Pro Bono Program Certificate of Recognition, Duquesne University School of Law 2013 Certificate of Distinction-Federal Civil Litigation, Duquesne University School of Law 2012 Certificate of Distinction in Clinical Work-Bill of Rights, Duquesne University School of Law
Publications
2016 National Business Institute Seminar Concluding the Trial 2016 National Business Institute Seminar NEGOTIATING THE FINAL SETTLEMENT AND TRIAL 2015 National Business Institute Seminar Constitutional Components of Firearms Law
Associations
2015 - Present Mecklenburg County Bar, Family Law Section Member 2014 - Present North Carolina Advocates for Justice Member 2014 - Present Gaston County Bar Association Member 2013 - Present Mecklenburg County Bar Association Member 2013 - Present North Carolina Bar Association Member
Speaking
2016 The Criminal Defense Trial from Start to Finish Concluding the Trial 2016 Divorce Law Boot Camp Negotiating the Final Settlement and Trial 2015 North Carolina CLE Gun Law in North Carolina 2013 National Business Institute Plaintiff's Personal Injury 2013 Continuing Legal Education Sedona Discovery Principles
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Updated: May 29, 2026