Lawyers in Winston Salem, NC

223 law firms. Choose a practice area to narrow the list.

Browse law firms in Winston-Salem by practice area, verify any attorney with the North Carolina State Bar, and contact firms directly.

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Finding a lawyer in Winston-Salem

Winston-Salem is the seat of Forsyth County in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, long known for its banking, tobacco and textile industry history. Cases arising in the city are generally heard in Forsyth County's district and superior courts. That business heritage has built a legal market with a strong corporate and banking practice, alongside the personal injury, family law and criminal defense firms found in any mid-sized regional city.

This page lists Winston-Salem law firms by practice area. Open a listing to see contact details and confirm the attorney's status before reaching out.

Practice areas people search for in Winston-Salem

  • Business — company formation, contracts and disputes, an active area given the city's banking and corporate history.
  • Family & Divorce — separation, divorce and child custody matters heard in Forsyth County's district courts.
  • Personal Injury — car accidents, falls and other injuries caused by negligence, filed in Forsyth County courts.
  • Employment — wrongful discharge, wage claims and discrimination cases under state and federal law.
  • Estate Planning & Probate — wills, trusts and estate matters filed in Forsyth County.
  • Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI — representation in Forsyth County's courts, from arraignment through trial.

How to choose a lawyer in Winston-Salem

Confirm the attorney is licensed and active through the North Carolina State Bar, the mandatory regulatory agency, and check for any public discipline. Do not confuse it with the North Carolina Bar Association, which is a voluntary professional group.

Ask how often the firm has handled cases like yours specifically in Forsyth County, and who will actually be working on your file rather than just the attorney you met first. Clarify billing before signing anything — contingency fees are typical for personal injury cases, while business and family matters tend to be hourly or flat fee — and get the arrangement in writing before work begins.

Free and low-cost help

Legal Aid of North Carolina provides free civil legal help to low-income residents of the Winston-Salem area in housing, family and benefits matters. The Forsyth County Bar Association runs a lawyer referral service for a reduced-cost consultation, and Wake Forest University's law school operates clinics that take on supervised cases. Anyone facing criminal charges who cannot afford a lawyer may ask the court to appoint one.

For specific help, see business lawyers in Winston-Salem, or compare with lawyers in Durham.

See also Lawyers in North Carolina for the rest of the state.

This page is general information, not legal advice. Laws change and every case is different — talk to a licensed North Carolina attorney about your situation.

Updated 2026-09-28.