Practice Areas

  • Family Law
  • Education

  • Campbell University School of Law, J.D., 2018
  • Stephen F. Austin State University, B.S. Psychology, 2015
  • Jessica Hester focuses her practice in all areas of divorce and family law, including the litigation and negotiation of pre-marital agreements, child custody, child support, spousal maintenance and support, division of property and equitable distribution, complex financial issues, relocation, orders of protection, and adoptions. Practice encompasses Mecklenburg, Gaston, Union, Iredell, Cabarrus and the surrounding North and South Carolina counties.

    Jessica is dedicated to being a zealous advocate for her clients, all while approaching each case with compassion. This approach allows her to understand her client’s needs on a personal level, advising them through an inherently complex and emotional time in their lives.

    While originally from East Texas, Jessica now happily lives in Charlotte with her husband, Scott, and two dogs, Lainey and Lottie. In her free time, Jessica enjoys traveling, exploring local restaurants and dog parks, and spending time with her family.

    Honors + Activities

    • American Bar Association, Member
    • North Carolina Bar Association, Member
    • North Carolina Bar Association, Family Law Section
    • North Carolina Bar Association, Family Law Council, Young Lawyer’s Division Co-Chair (2023 – Present)
    • North Carolina Bar Association, Young Lawyer’s Division, Foundation and Development Committee Co-Chair (2023 – Present)
    • South Carolina Bar Association, Member
    • Mecklenburg County Bar Association, Member
    • Mecklenburg County Bar Association, Family Law
    • Mecklenburg County Bar, Young Lawyers Division Member
    • North Carolina Bar Foundation, Member
    • Women in Law, Member
    • Young Professionals of Charlotte, Member

    Admissions

    • North Carolina State Bar
    • South Carolina State Bar
    • Texas State Bar (pending)