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Christi Stem has been representing individuals in Johnston County North Carolina in every aspect of family law since 1993. Through her highly developed advocacy skills and intimate knowledge of the law, she has earned a reputation as a highly competitive and professional attorney. Christi is a DRC Certified Family Law Mediator.

With over 30 years of experience, Christi strives for quick resolutions to the difficulties that arise when dealing with family law situations. She handles these situations not only with professionalism but also with compassion and empathy. Christi is also experienced in all matters of mediation, arbitration, domestic relations, and equitable distribution.

Christi earned her undergraduate degree from East Carolina University and her law degree from Campbell University. She has been certified by the North Carolina Dispute Resolution Committee as a Family Law Mediator and is a member of the North Carolina Bar Association and the Johnston County Bar Association.

Christi is a native of Beaufort County, North Carolina. In her free time, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her family.

Areas of Practice

• Family Law
  • Separation Agreements
  • Divorce
  • Child Support
  • Custody and Visitation
  • Property Division
  • Post-Separation Support & Alimony
  • Equitable Distribution
  • Adoption
  • Prenuptial Agreements
  • Paternity and Legitimation Actions
  • DRC Certified Family Law Mediator & Arbitration

Sarah officially joined the firm in 2021 after working as Christi’s summer law clerk while she was in law school.

Sarah is a Johnston County native. She completed her undergraduate studies in political science at North Carolina State University. She then attended law school at North Carolina Central University School of Law, where she graduated cum laude and served as the Articles Editor for the Environmental Law Review.

In her free time, she enjoys photography and outdoor activities with her husband and children.

Areas of Practice

• Family Law
  • Separation Agreements
  • Child Support & Custody
  • Post-Separation Support & Alimony
  • Equitable Distribution
  • Adoption
  • Termination of Parental Rights
  • Paternity and Legitimation Actions
  • Name Changes
• Domestic Violence
• Child Support Enforcement
• Divorce

Education

• 2018: North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina, B.A. Political Science
• 2021: North Carolina Central University School of Law, Durham, North Carolina, Juris Doctorate, Cum Laude
  • Environmental Law Review, Articles Editor

Berenice Caballero has been Christi’s paralegal for over 20 years and is available to address our clients’ concerns and answer questions. She is fluent in both English and Spanish and has extensive knowledge of Christi’s clients and is a trusted source of information and compassion to our clients. Berenice regularly attends family law continuing education courses to ensure she is current on family law changes to assist clients with prompt answers to their questions.


Berenice is a native of California and a Johnston County resident for over 30 years. In her free time, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her husband and three children.