Attorneys and Staff
Stephanie J. Gibbs
Partner
Stephanie J. Gibbs is a Board Certified Family Law Specialist and former investigative reporter. Stephanie has been with Gailor Hunt Jenkins Davis & Taylor PLLC since June 2005. In 2013 she was named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers. Before joining Gailor Hunt Jenkins Davis & Taylor PLLC, Stephanie was a criminal defense attorney in private practice with G. Bryan Collins, Jr., now Wake County’s chief public defender. She also served as a law clerk to the Honorable Martha A. Geer at the North Carolina Court of Appeals. Before and during law school, Stephanie served as a guardian ad litem in Wake County, looking out for the best interests of abused and neglected kids. She is a member of the board of directors of The Child’s Advocate, a non-profit organization of attorneys and mental-health professionals who seek to give voice to children caught up in the legal system.
In addition to representing clients in family law matters, Stephanie offers representation in criminal cases, which may arise in domestic matters. Her ability to address both civil and criminal matters ensures that clients’ needs are fully met. Stephanie has represented clients in criminal and civil (social services) child abuse and neglect cases, and has represented minors in juvenile cases. She also has served as a guardian ad litem for injured children in medical malpractice cases.
Stephanie was admitted to the North Carolina Bar in 2003. She received her B.A. in English and Written Communication from the State University of New York College at Brockport, graduating magna cum laude in 1980. In 2003, after working more than 20 years as an award-winning newspaper journalist – a career that included numerous investigative stories, as well as on-location coverage of the first Gulf War – Stephanie received her law degree from the University of North Carolina Law School at Chapel Hill. Stephanie was a member of the National Moot Court Team during law school and was recognized upon graduation for her pro bono service. You may reach Raleigh Divorce Lawyer Stephanie Gibbs at SGibbs@ghfamilylaw.com.
