Krista was born and raised in Dayton, Ohio but has called the Carolinas home for over 25 years. Following her graduation from Penn State University, Krista lived briefly in Cincinnati before moving to the Charlotte area. She worked in information technology at one of the city’s big banks for several years before embarking upon a legal career.
While attending law school, Krista worked as a research assistant for the school’s Director of Legal Writing and spent time as an educator in the Mecklenburg County Family Court Self Serve Center and as a case reviewer for the North Carolina Center on Actual Innocence. She was a member of the Law Review, Order of the Crown, Order of the Scribe, and a six-time recipient of the CALI Excellence for the Future Award (given to the highest scoring student in each law school class). Krista graduated 5th in her class, magna cum laude.
Following graduation, Krista conducted legal research for a consulting company and practiced for a few years at a small firm in Matthews. Krista has spent the last twelve years practicing primarily family law, assisting clients with separation, divorce, custody, child and spousal support, and property distribution. She is trained in the practice of collaborative divorce and is a certified family financial mediator. Krista also assists with probate/estate administration matters.
In her spare time, Krista enjoys domestic and international travel, snow skiing, spending time on the lake, and watching her husband and son play ice hockey.
Bar Admissions
- North Carolina
Certifications
- NCDRC Certified Family Financial Mediator
Education
- The Pennsylvania State University, B.A. International Politics, Business minor
- Charlotte School of Law, J.D. magna cum laude
Associations
- North Carolina Bar Association
- Mecklenburg County Bar – Family Law Section Member
- Women Lawyers of Charlotte
Publications
- April 16 is National Healthcare Decisions Day – Do You Have a Health Care Directive in Place?
- My ex and I have a child custody order – can I relocate?
- Ready to Divorce? 6 Reasons You Shouldn’t Pack Your Bags and Leave Right Away…
- What is Common Law Marriage?
- How old do my kids need to be before I can leave them home alone?
- How is negotiation in a legal dispute different from other negotiations?
- Does North Carolina recognize and authorize Collaborative Law?
- What is the difference between prospective and retroactive child support?
- How does the court calculate retroactive child support in North Carolina?
- Can your spouse’s personality impact your own occupational success?
- What factors should I consider when selecting the business structure for my new company?
- Can I afford to get divorced?
- How long does the divorce process take in North Carolina?
- What is the legal effect of reconciliation?
- Do you need an attorney in court, or can you do it yourself?
- Could your temporary custody order become permanent simply by the passage of time?


