Athina Hinson-Boyte

Athina Hinson-Boyte is a Charlotte, North Carolina, litigation attorney who focuses on family law. She represents clients facing divorce, child custody, support, and other domestic disputes. Her practice is grounded in clear communication, compassionate guidance, and strong advocacy for people navigating emotionally difficult transitions. She helps clients understand the legal process, assess their options, and pursue practical solutions that protect their interests and family relationships.

Hinson-Boyte earned her J.D. with honors from the University of North Carolina School of Law in 2021. She received a B.A. in philosophy and anthropology, summa cum laude, from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 2014. During law school, she served on the Holderness National Moot Court Team and as notes editor for the First Amendment Law Review. She also completed 200 hours of pro bono service, building practical research, writing, and advocacy skills that continue to support her family law work.

Before law school, Hinson-Boyte served as a court advocate for victims of domestic violence, an experience that shaped her commitment to helping vulnerable individuals and families. Her legal training included an externship with the North Carolina Federal Defender and work in the Domestic and Sexual Violence Clinic. Since entering practice, she has handled family law matters in Mecklenburg and surrounding counties, highly contentious custody cases in Wake and Durham counties, and matters involving domestic violence protective orders, landlord-tenant disputes, and consumer issues in other counties.

Athina Hinson-Boyte is admitted in North Carolina and participates in the North Carolina Bar Association and Mecklenburg County Bar Association. Her published writing has addressed supervised-release conditions and First Amendment issues involving book bans in prisons. She brings a thoughtful, service-oriented perspective to family law, combining courtroom experience with sensitivity to the personal consequences of each case. Her goal is to give clients clarity, steady support, and focused advocacy during significant legal and family challenges.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney/Owner, The Mendini Law Firm
• Member, North Carolina State Bar
• Member, Mecklenburg County Bar Association

Licensed State

• North Carolina

Education

• University of North Carolina School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD) with Honors
• University of North Carolina
  BA in Philosophy & Anthropology, Summa Cum Laude

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