For Jeff, practicing family law means helping clients navigate life’s most challenging transitions with clarity, compassion, and strength. He believes that family law is not just about resolving disputes — it’s about guiding people toward a future they can build with confidence.
Jeff’s approach to family law is focused on building a relationship with each client on a foundation of trust, aimed at achieving their individual goals in a manner that is both thorough and efficient.
Jeff is a North Carolina Board-Certified Specialist in Family Law, a distinction held by fewer than 250 attorneys statewide. Since 2009, he has dedicated his entire practice to divorce and family law, bringing both experience and balance to every case. As a certified Family Financial Mediator and trusted arbitrator, Jeff is known for his ability to resolve complex disputes fairly and efficiently. His peers regularly call on him for advice, and he has shared his knowledge as a speaker and educator for the North Carolina Bar Association and other legal organizations.
Originally from Rochester, New York, Jeff has called North Carolina home since beginning his legal career. Away from the courtroom, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Becky, and their two daughters, Harper and Josie. His roots in both family and community fuel his commitment to helping clients protect what matters most.
Professional Associations
Member of the North Carolina State Bar
Member of the Tenth Judicial District Bar
Member of the Wake County Bar Association
Wake County Family Committee
North Carolina Bar Association
Member of the Family Law Section of the North Carolina Bar Association
Co-Chair of the ADR Committee of the North Carolina Bar Association
Member of the North Carolina Advocates for Justice (NCAJ)
Executive Committee Leadership for Family Law Section of NCAJ
Co-Chair of the CLE Committee for the NCAJ
Vice-Chair of the Family Law Section of the NCAJ
The Child’s Advocate (Past President and Current Board Member; also served as Vice-Chair 2009–2010)
Courts Admitted
North Carolina State Courts
Board Certifications
North Carolina Board Certified Specialist in Family Law
Certified Family Financial Mediator and Trusted Arbitrator
Awards
Avvo Client’s Choice Award: 2014, 2015
Superb Avvo Rating
Rated AV Preeminent® by Martindale-Hubbell®
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2015 – 2026
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2022. Jeffrey E. Marshall is recognized in the following practice area in Raleigh, North Carolina: Family Law
Business North Carolina’s Legal Elite (top 3%)
North Carolina Lawyers Weekly Power List for Family Law
Lawyers Weekly Top 250 Lawyers in North Carolina 2026
Presentations
2012 Divorce Litigation from Start to Finish, Speaker
2022 Family Law Specialist Conference, Course Planner
2024 Essentials of Family Law, Course Planner
2025 Family Law Specialization Exam Review, Planner, Moderator and Speaker
2025 Family Law ½ Day CLE with NCAJ, Planner and Speaker
2025 What About the Children?, Speaker, The Custody Cases You Need to Know From the Last 10 Years
2026 Family Law Specialization Exam Review, Planner and Moderator
