Steven B. Ockerman
A Charlotte Family Lawyer with Over 25 Years of Experience
Steven B. Ockerman is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and Washington University School of Law. He has practiced law for over 25 years, concentrating on family law matters for over 16 years, and is a Board Certified Specialist in Family Law since 2009.
Centered on Family Law Matters
He focuses on all family law matters, including separation and divorce, child custody, grandparent rights, child and spousal support, property and debt distribution, business family law matters, premarital agreements, enforcement of orders and agreements, domestic violence, and military family law. He is experienced and knowledgeable in resolving family law disputes, whether through litigation, negotiation, mediation, or the collaborative law process. He practices in numerous counties throughout North Carolina.
A Commitment to the Local Community
Steve has a strong belief in the value of public and community service. He is active in the Mecklenburg County Bar Association, serving on committees and volunteering to mentor new attorneys, and is active in the Mecklenburg County Collaborative Law Practice Group. He is an Attorney Volunteer for the Domestic Violence Legal Representation Project representing victims of domestic violence, and volunteers as a Children’s Advocate with the Council for Children’s Rights, representing children in high-conflict custody disputes. Steve has wide-ranging experience and knowledge in family law matters and enjoys speaking to groups about the law and his experiences in this important practice area.

Areas of Practice
- 90% Family Law
 - 10% Criminal Law
 
Litigation Percentage
- 90% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
 
Certified Legal Specialties
- Board Certified Specialist in Family Law, North Carolina, 2009
 
Bar Admissions
- North Carolina, 2003
 - Missouri, 1991
 
Education
- J.D., Washington University School of Law, St. Louis, Missouri, 1991
 - B.S., U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, 1983 
- Major: English
 
 
Professional Associations & Memberships
Past Employment Positions
- U.S. Marine Corps, Communications Officer, 1983 - 1987
 - U.S. Marine Corps, Judge Advocate, 1991 - 2004
 - Wishart Norris, 2003 - 2014
 
Pro Bono Activities
- Domestic Violence Legal Representation Project, 2005 - Present
 - Council for Children's Rights, 2003 - Present