Elisa Sturkie - Raleigh, NC
Attorney at Raleigh Divorce Law Firm
Family Law Lawyers in Raleigh, NC
8341 Bandford Way Suite 1 Raleigh, NC 27615
Raleigh Family Law Lawyer
Updated: 02/28/2026
Areas of Practice
- Family Law
- Child Protection
- Child Custody
Attorney Information
Overview
Attorney Elisa Sturkie joined Raleigh Divorce Law Firm in September 2025.
Elisa is a graduate of the University of North Carolina School of Law. Prior to joining Raleigh Divorce Law Firm, she worked as a child welfare attorney in New York City. Her experiences serving New York City families in court informed and solidified her interest in family law, child protection, and child custody.
While in law school, Elisa was a staff member and contributing editor on the North Carolina Law Review. She also served on the Helga Pedersen international law moot court team, where she argued before the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg, France.
A native of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Elisa attended Tufts University and graduated as a triple major in English literature, Spanish literature, and Peace and Justice Studies. In her free time, she enjoys reading, traveling, and cooking.
Education
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Legal Education
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University of North Carolina School of Law,
Chapel Hill,
North Carolina
Honors: Helga Pedersen International Law Moot Court Team
Law Review: North Carolina Law Review, Staff Member and Contributing Editor
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University of North Carolina School of Law,
Chapel Hill,
North Carolina
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Non Legal Education
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Tufts University
Major: English Literature
Major: Peace and Justice Studies
Major: Spanish Literature
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Tufts University
Contact
8341 Bandford Way
Suite 1
Raleigh, NC 27615
Phone: 919-926-1943
Fax: 919-256-3971
Email: Send a message
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