Arlene Colon

Arlene Colon is the founder of her law practice and an accomplished trial attorney known for principled advocacy and client-focused representation. Her professional approach is shaped by service, discipline, and a strong belief in fairness, dignity, and accountability within the legal system. She represents clients with determination, respect, and a commitment to meaningful results.

Arlene earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Northwestern State University, graduating magna cum laude. She later completed her Juris Doctor at Campbell University’s Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law in 2001, balancing her legal studies with work and family responsibilities while building a strong foundation in advocacy and legal analysis.

Originally from Manila, Philippines, Arlene later moved to Japan, where she attended Zama American High School at Camp Zama and graduated as Salutatorian. She went on to serve honorably in the United States Army from 1990 to 1994, an experience that reinforced leadership, resilience, and a lifelong commitment to service.

During law school, Arlene was selected to clerk for the Honorable Sidney S. Eagles, Jr., Chief Judge of the North Carolina Court of Appeals. She also volunteered and worked with the Franklin County Guardian ad Litem program, gaining early, hands-on experience advocating for vulnerable individuals within the legal system.

After graduating from law school, Arlene practiced with the Rosen Law Firm in Raleigh before opening her own firm in Wake Forest in 2002. She has extensive trial experience in family law, personal injury, and civil litigation, and has trained with nationally recognized attorneys, including Gerry Spence and Howard Nations.

Arlene Colon is admitted to practice before all North Carolina state courts, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court. Her philosophy is rooted in treating all people with dignity and challenging the system when justice requires it.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder, The Law Office of Colon & Associates
• Member, North Carolina Bar Association

Licensed State

• North Carolina

Education

• Campbell University’s Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Northwestern State University
  BS in Business Administration & Graduated Magna Cum Laude

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