Anna E. Worley

Committed to justice with compassion and experience, Anna E. Worley brings deep insight to Gantt Family Law in Raleigh, North Carolina. Serving clients across Raleigh, Apex, Durham, Sanford and Cary, she skillfully handles sensitive domestic issues, including divorce, property division, alimony, child custody and support. A proficient mediator, she guides families through alternative dispute resolution while fearlessly advocating in complex matters like alienation of affection and domestic violence to protect her clients’ futures.

As a board-certified family law specialist by the North Carolina State Bar since 2005 and a North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission-certified family financial mediator, Ms. Worley elevates her practice through a specialized focus on mediation. These certifications shape a strategic approach grounded in creative problem-solving and practical solutions. By favoring collaborative resolution over costly court battles, she leverages her in-depth knowledge to craft tailored financial and personal agreements, guiding families toward equitable outcomes with minimal conflict.

Understanding that family law matters trigger intense emotional friction, Ms. Worley approaches every case with empathy, steady leadership and structured guidance. She creates a calm environment where clients feel truly heard, helping strip away anger and anxiety so they can focus on long-term goals. By pairing strategic clarity with compassionate support, she defuses high-stakes conflict, transforming stressful legal disputes into balanced, sustainable resolutions for families navigating difficult transitions.

Holding a Juris Doctor from Wake Forest University School of Law and having been licensed in North Carolina since 1996, Ms. Worley brings unmatched depth to her practice. Her 16-year tenure as a district court judge following her 2008 election fundamentally shapes her advocacy today. Having presided over thousands of disputes, she anticipates judicial thinking, evaluates case strengths with judicial objectivity and crafts courtroom strategies anchored in real-world insight, offering clients authoritative and highly effective representation.