Sarah Bennett

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**Attorney Sarah Bennett** Located in Huntersville, NC, Attorney Sarah Bennett is a dedicated legal professional at Adkins Law PLLC, where she specializes in Family Law, Personal Injury, and White Collar Defense. With a strong commitment to her clients, Sarah focuses 80% of her practice on Family Law, encompassing divorce, separation, child custody, child support, spousal support, and equitable distribution. She also handles traffic matters, including DWI/DUI cases and other DMV-related issues, alongside a robust criminal defense practice. Sarah has deep roots in Huntersville, having moved to North Carolina from Richmond, Virginia, in 1991. She graduated from North Mecklenburg High School in 2004 as part of the International Baccalaureate program, before earning her Bachelor’s degree in Cultural Anthropology and Spanish from North Carolina State University. Her ambition to pursue a legal career led her directly to the University of North Carolina School of Law, where she obtained her Juris Doctor (J.D.) in 2011. During her time in law school, Sarah honed her advocacy skills through internships with the Mecklenburg and Wake County Public Defender’s Offices and gained valuable experience at a general practice firm in Charlotte. As a former staff member of the First Amendment Law Review and vice-president of the American Constitution Society, she demonstrated leadership and a passion for justice. Sarah also completed over 100 hours of pro bono work with various organizations, including the University of North Carolina’s Divorce Clinic and the North Carolina Center on Actual Innocence, reflecting her commitment to serving the community. With her extensive background in family and criminal law, Sarah Bennett is well-equipped to guide clients through complex legal challenges in Huntersville and the surrounding areas. Her dedication to client advocacy and community service sets her apart as a trusted attorney in North Carolina.

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