Family Law Services in Sylva

Our attorneys understand the unique challenges families in Sylva, NC face. Whether it’s navigating a divorce, protecting your children, or securing financial support, we provide strong representation in:

• Adoption
• Alimony & Post-Separation Support
• Child Custody
•  Modifications
• Emergency Custody Orders
• Divorce (Contested and Uncontested)
• Domestic Violence Protective Orders (50B/50C)
• Equitable Distribution of Assets & Debts
• Father’s Rights & Paternity Actions

Our Criminal Defense Practice Areas:

Our lawyers have over 10 years of courtroom experience representing clients in Jackson County District and Superior Court

Drug Charges

• Possession of marijuana, cocaine, heroin, meth, or prescription drugs
• Trafficking and Distribution offenses
• Possession with intent to sell or deliver (PWISD)
• Drug Manufacturing Charges
• Maintaining a vehicle or dwelling for controlled substances

Assault & Violent Crimes

• Simple assault & assault on a female
• Assault with a deadly weapon
• Domestic violence & protective order violations (DVPO)
• Manslaughter & homicide charges
• Kidnapping & unlawful restraint

Traffic Violations & Driving Offenses

• DWI / DUI (driving while impaired)
• Driving While License Revoked (DWLR)
• Speeding & reckless driving
• Hit and run accidents
• Habitual DWI cases

Sexual Offenses

• Sexual battery
• Statutory rape & sexual offense
• First-degree rape & sexual assault
• Indecent liberties with a minor
• Internet and computer-based sex crimes

Property Crimes

• Robbery (armed robbery, common law robbery)
• Breaking and entering (residential & commercial)
• Burglary Charges
• Larceny & Shoplifting
• Possession of stolen goods

Financial & White-Collar Crimes

• Embezzlement & larceny by employee
• Identity theft & credit card fraud
• Forgery & uttering forged instruments
• Tax evasion & financial fraud
• Wire fraud & internet-based schemes

 Expungements & Record Clearing

• Clearing dismissed charges from your record
• Expungement of certain nonviolent misdemeanors and felonies
• Juvenile record expungements

Results Matter – See Some Of Ours Here!

Our attorneys have extensive experience representing clients in Jackson County District and Superior Court, right here in Sylva. Whether you’re dealing with a criminal charge or a family law matter, we provide aggressive representation tailored to the needs of Sylva residents and Western Carolina University students.

If you are facing a criminal charge or family law dispute in Sylva or Jackson County, reach out to the attorneys at Nielsen Legal.

Josh Nielsen is a Board-Certified Specialist in Criminal Law.

At Nielsen Legal, we listen, we strategize, and we fight for the best possible outcome in your case.

Call 828-246-9360 or contact us online.