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Contact
Email
Phone
(757) 347-8136
Address
150 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601, US
Professional
About
Fred M. Morelock is a seasoned attorney based in Raleigh, North Carolina, specializing in personal injury law. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1974 and his Juris Doctor from the same institution in 1976. With a robust legal career spanning several decades, Mr. Morelock initially practiced as a trial attorney for ten years, focusing on criminal defense and family law litigation before transitioning to the bench. In 1986, he was appointed by Governor James G. Martin to serve as a district court judge for Wake County, where he was subsequently reelected three times, dedicating fourteen years to this role. Notably, he made history as the first judge in Wake County to achieve certification as a Juvenile Law Specialist in 1990. During his tenure, Mr. Morelock presided primarily over domestic court matters, including serving in North Carolina's first designated specialized judgeship in family law. In addition to his judicial responsibilities, Mr. Morelock has been an active educator, frequently speaking and instructing at continuing legal education seminars for both attorneys and judges. His contributions have reached organizations such as the North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers, the North Carolina Association of District Court Judges, and the Institute of Government New Judges School. Furthermore, he has extended his expertise as a seminar speaker for the North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants and local educational leaders. Mr. Morelock's commitment to the legal community is evident through his involvement with the Wake County Bar Association, where he served on the Board of Directors and its Professionalism Committee. He has also contributed to the Raleigh Rescue Mission and Carolina Legal Assistance. Currently, he brings his wealth of experience and knowledge to Tharrington Smith, where he continues to advocate for clients in personal injury cases with dedication and professionalism.
About Divorce Separation Law
Divorce attorneys guide couples through the legal process of ending their marriage. They handle property division, custody, support, and other divorce-related matters. Common matters include contested divorce, uncontested divorce, property division, alimony.
Credentials
Education
1976 University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill JD - Juris Doctor 1974 University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2020 Best Lawyers, Family Law Section, Best Lawyers in America 2020 Best Lawyer, Family Mediation Section, Best Lawyers in America 2019 Best Lawyer, Family Mediation Section, Best Lawyers in America 2018 Best Lawyer, Family Mediation Section, Best Lawyers in America 2018 Super Lawyers, North Carolina Super Lawyers
Associations
2014 - Present Disciplinary Hearing Commission Vice Chair 1976 - Present North Carolina State Bar Member North Carolina State Courts Member United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina Member United States District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina Member
Speaking
2008 Family Law Intensive Seminar Recapture of Alimony 2005 Perils and Pitfalls in ADR Arbitration and Post Hearing Matters
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Updated: Jul 20, 2026