Lauren Arizaga-Womble

Lauren Arizaga-Womble is a native of South Mills, North Carolina and has remained local to the community, graduating from Elizabeth City State University in 2006 and Regent University School of Law in 2009. While at Regent, Lauren served in a variety of positions to increase her industry knowledge and pursue her passion for litigation. She interned with local family law attorney, Frank P. Hiner, IV, where she assisted in the representation of clients facing issues of divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support and equitable distribution. She was a research assistant with the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation where she assisted faculty with civil litigation regarding employment policy. Lauren also interned with the District Attorney's Office for the 1st District, where she assisted in the preparation and litigation of criminal cases.

Lauren was admitted to the North Carolina State Bar in 2009 and was immediately hired by the Public Defender's Office as an Assistant Public Defender. While in the Public Defender's Office Lauren gained valuable litigation experience trying cases in both district and superior court in all seven counties of the 1st Judicial District. In 2012, Lauren was asked to join the District Attorney's Office for the 1st District. As an Assistant District Attorney, Lauren's primary responsibility was Dare County Superior Court, where she gained valuable jury trial experience.

Lauren’s extensive courtroom experience transitions well to becoming a Civil Litigator for the Twiford Law Firm. Her passion and enthusiasm for the law brings an unparalleled opportunity for area citizens in need of representation to work with an excellent attorney, familiar with the law and how it is applied in the courtroom.

Education

• Regent University School of Law (J.D., 2009)
• Elizabeth City State (B.A., 2006)

Admissions

• North Carolina State Bar
• U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina