Erin Woodrum

About Erin

Erin Woodrum, Family Law Attorney in Winston-Salem

Erin Woodrum is a dedicated family law attorney with over a decade of experience, proudly serving clients at Brazil Family Law. She handles child custody, child support, equitable distribution, spousal support, divorce, domestic violence, adoptions, termination of parental rights, and third-party custody cases for grandparents and stepparents.

Erin is known for being incredibly prepared. She analyzes every angle, anticipates every argument, and prepares for every possible contingency before stepping into court or negotiations. Her creative, detail-driven approach has led to memorable courtroom moments—like bringing giant jars of marbles and an 8-foot spreadsheet to make complex issues clear and drive home her point.

She has earned a reputation as the kind of “bulldog” attorney many people say they want. She is relentless in her preparation, sharp in her strategy, and fully capable of going toe-to-toe in high-conflict litigation. That reputation is well-earned—and it is a tool she knows how to use. But over time, she has come to understand that not every case benefits from that approach, even if a client initially believes that is what they need. In family law, the goal cannot be just to fight—it is to resolve deeply personal issues in a way that allows people to move forward with their lives.

She approaches each case with both strength and perspective. She is direct, honest, and completely nonjudgmental. Erin is clear with her clients that role is not to simply validate or escalate conflict. Her job is to help clients step out of the chaos, focus on what actually matters, and move toward a resolution that serves them long-term. She does not believe in blindly litigating every issue or taking a scorched-earth approach for the sake of it. Instead, she guides her clients toward smart, strategic decisions—while always remaining ready to advocate fiercely when it is warranted.

A North Carolina State and Wake Forest Law graduate who began college at 16 and entered law school as the youngest in her class, she found her calling fighting for real people—not corporations. Her background in criminal defense and innocence work continues to shape her commitment to fairness and justice in every case.

Clients trust her because she truly sees them—their fears, their priorities, and the future they are trying to build. She carries the legal burden so they don’t have to, guiding them through one of the most difficult times in their lives with both strength and compassion.