N. Todd Owens
Contact Information
Phone: (704) 372-6373
Fax: (704) 347-0674
Email: towens@dmpm.com
Profile
Todd Owens, a highly regarded Mecklenburg County District Court Judge, joined the Family Law Group when he left the bench to become a member of the firm. As a jurist, Todd presided honorably in criminal, civil, child support enforcement and, most prominently, in family court. Todd now represents clients in all aspects of family law litigation, while continuing to lend his judicial experience and temperament to outside counsel as a private mediator and arbitrator. While Todd’s significant courtroom experience is effectively used in litigation, Todd strives to resolve domestic matters with minimal court proceedings. He is also a Certified Family Financial Mediator.
Prior to his years on the bench, Todd primarily practiced criminal law and regularly appeared in cases at all levels of state court as well as federal district court. He continues to be available for representation in criminal law matters on a limited basis. Todd volunteers his time by presiding over a Charlott-Mecklenburg School System Truancy Intervention Court. During his tenure on the bench, Todd expanded the reach of that program by bringing Truancy Intervention Court to two previously underserved schools.
Professional Activities
- North Carolina Bar Association (Family Law Section; Dispute Resolution Section; Criminal Law Section)
- Mecklenburg County Bar Association (Family Law Section; Alternative Dispute Resolution Section; Criminal Law Section)
- North Carolina Advocates for Justice
- North Carolina Association of District Court Judges (2004-2008)
- Truancy Intervention Court (2007-present)
Bar Admissions
- North Carolina
- 26th Judicial District
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Education
- J.D., 1994, University of Georgia, School of Law
- B.A., 1989, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
