Biography
Susan L. Goetcheus is a partner at Sandlin Family Law Group. She received her B.A. in philosophy and religion from Virginia Commonwealth University. She graduated, cum laude, from North Carolina Central University School of Law in 2006, where she was a member of the Law Journal, a constitutional law research assistant and interned at the North Carolina Court of Appeals for the Honorable Martha A. Geer. Prior to becoming a lawyer, Susan owned and operated Vertigo Diner/Poole's Diner. Susan is a Board-Certified Family Law Specialist, as well as a Certified Parent Coordinator. She is recognized by Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers.
Susan's practice focuses on all aspects of family law, including child custody, child support, alimony, equitable distribution, absolute divorce, domestic violence, separation agreements, appeals, property settlements and postnuptial and prenuptial agreements. She prides herself on being both an effective advocate and a compassionate guide for her clients, ensuring their needs are addressed with a personal touch. Susan is responsive to her clients and attentive to all aspects of her clients' matters. She returns calls promptly, manages billing efficiently, and litigates strategically to achieve the best outcomes. Susan litigates in Wake, Durham, Orange, Johnston and Chatham counties. She is as comfortable in the courtroom as in mediation.
During her legal career, Susan has devoted herself to various pro bono cases and causes. She is also dedicated to dog rescue, having fostered and placed approximately seventy dogs in their forever homes. In her free time, Susan enjoys spending time with her husband and three adult children. She is a passionate women's soccer fan, an artist and an avid traveler.