Carla Vestal

Carla Vestal is an attorney who focuses on fairness and equal treatment under the law. Her work centers on protecting legal rights for individuals and families facing complex government processes. She approaches every matter with determination, clear strategy, and steady advocacy rooted in respect, diligence, and accountability for every client.

Carla built her legal foundation through focused academic training. She earned a B.A. from Lenoir Rhyne University, graduating magna cum laude in 2012. She later completed her J.D. at Charlotte School of Law, achieving dean’s list honors in 2015. Her studies included departmental honors in Political Science and Sociology.

Carla is licensed to practice law by the Washington Supreme Court. She is an active member of the America Immigration Lawyers Association, The Federal Bar, the Catawba County Bar Association, and the North Carolina Advocates for Justice. These roles allow her to represent clients before key federal immigration authorities in nationwide complex immigration matters.

Carla gained early courtroom experience with the Mecklenburg County Public Defenders Office, where she worked on demanding criminal matters. During law school, she represented clients through the Immigration and Criminal Defense Clinic and the Civil Rights Clinic, strengthening her advocacy skills across intersecting legal systems.

Carla also brings more than 20 years of experience in human resources, business management, and strategic planning. This background supports practical problem solving and clear communication. She applies organizational insight to legal strategy, helping clients navigate procedures efficiently while staying focused on long-term stability and lawful outcomes for diverse modern organizational environments.

Carla has been recognized for her professional impact, including selection to Business North Carolina Legal Elite 2021. She is also a member of the Washington Bar and serves as an Adjunct Professor of Criminal Justice at Widener University, sharing practical insight with students entering public service roles.

Carla Vestal continues to advocate for equal treatment under the law while protecting the rights of those navigating complex systems. Her approach emphasizes preparation, accountability, and steady guidance. Clients benefit from her balanced perspective, strategic focus, and commitment to lawful outcomes that support security, dignity, and due process for families and individuals seeking lawful resolution.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Vestal Immigration Law
• Member, Washington Bar
• Member, The Federal Bar
• Member, America Immigration Lawyers Association
• Member, Catawba County Bar Association
• Member, North Carolina Advocates for Justice

Licensed State

• Washington

Education

• Charlotte School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Lenoir Rhyne University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Awards & Badges