Barbara Szombatfalvy - Durham, NC
Attorney at Szombatfalvy Law, PLLC - Durham Family Law Firm
Family Law Lawyers in Durham, NC
3001 Academy Road Suite 120 Durham, NC 27707
Durham Family Law Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Family Law
Attorney Information
Overview
Barbara Szombatfalvy graduated with honors from North Carolina Central School of Law in 2005. Since then, she has practiced family law as an associate with a Chapel Hill law firm, and from 2012 to 2025 as a partner of Woodmansee & Szombatfalvy, PLLC. As of July 2025, Barbara continues to provide family law services as part of Szombatfalvy Law, PLLC - Durham Family Law Firm.
Barbara works to establish strong, positive relationships with her clients and helps them navigate the emotional upheavals of divorce, achieve financial stability, and reduce the stress that divorce places on children. Whether in negotiation or litigation, she is a tough and determined advocate working to protect the best interests of her clients. In 2013, she gained certification as a Guardian Ad Litem and Parenting Coordinator.
Barbara is a member of the North Carolina State Bar, the North Carolina Bar Association, the Durham County Bar Association, the Orange County Bar Association, and the 16th Judicial District Bar and is recognized by Best Lawyers in America.
Barbara enjoys photography, hiking, and reading, and has been active rescuing and fostering stray and neglected dogs in the Triangle area. She takes great pleasure in exploring all of the great activities that Durham has to offer.
Education
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Legal Education
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North Carolina Central University School of Law,
Durham,
North Carolina, 2005
Juris Doctor
Honors: cum laude
Honors: With Honors
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North Carolina Central University School of Law,
Durham,
North Carolina, 2005
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Non Legal Education
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Western Washington University, 1992
B.A.
Honors: magna cum laude
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Western Washington University, 1992
Past Positions
- Law Office of Donna Ambler Davis, P.C., Associate Attorney, 2005 - 2008
- Woodmansee & Szombatfalvy PLLC, Partner, 2008 - 2017
- Barbara Szombatfalvy, Attorney at Law, 2008 - 2011
- Law Office of Anne Page Watson, Legal Assistant, 2003 - 2005
- Washington State Department of Corrections, Probation Officer, 2000 - 2002
Languages
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English
Bar Admissions
- North Carolina, 2005
Other Affiliations
- North Carolina State Bar (Member)
- North Carolina Bar Association (Member)
- Durham County Bar Association (Member)
- 16th Judicial District Bar Association (Member)
- Center for Cooperative Parenting- Member, Board of Directors
Reviews
Customer Reviews for Barbara Szombatfalvy
Highlights
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5.0 Value
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5.0 Quality of Service
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5.0 Professional Competence
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Hired Attorney 2023-2024Barbara is an excellent lawyer. She is responsive and brilliant. I was in a very tough situation. She not only represented me well, she helped me personally. She created a plan for safety. She validated how challenging the situation was and developed an effective communication plan for the other party. She is very smart, very well spoken, and very attentive to the client and to detail. I would strongly recommend her to others.
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Contact
3001 Academy Road
Suite 120
Durham, NC 27707
Phone: 919-551-7205
Fax: 919-403-0988
Email: Send a message
Website: https://durhamfamilylawfirm.com/
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