Vega Law Office

02/01/2026

Rutherford County Courthouse closed 2/2/26 due to weather

01/26/2026

Our office will be closed today due to icy conditions. Stay safe ❄️

12/03/2025

WE HAVE MOVED!

Our new office is located at 312 N. Main Street in Rutherfordton!

Our main office number is 828-278-3513.

09/30/2025

Vega Law Office is excited to welcome Maëva Hassani as an Associate Attorney!

Maëva was sworn in earlier today by Chief District Court Judge Robert Martelle in Rutherford County District Court.

Maëva was raised in Rutherford County from the age of 12 and is a proud graduate of Chase High School (2018). She earned her bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Spanish from Western Carolina University in 2021. She received her Juris Doctor, summa cm laude, from North Carolina Central University School of Law in 2025, graduating in the top 10% of her class.

While in law school, Maëva served as Law Review Symposium Editor and Class Vice President. She was also a member of the Client Counseling team, where her dedication and skill were recognized when she and her teammate won the American Bar Association’s National Client Counseling Competition, advancing to the international semi-final round in Scotland.

Over the years, Maëva has gained valuable practical legal experience through internships and clinic work, handling cases involving criminal defense, property, family, and local government law. Additionally, she has worked for the past two years as a courtroom liaison specializing in jury selection for personal injury trials.

Maëva returns home to Rutherford County to begin her legal career under the mentorship of Attorney Alicia G. Vega.

Contact us to schedule your consultation with Maëva!

03/17/2025

Huge congratulations to Maeva Hassani and her student partner, both third-year students at NCCU Law, for winning the ABA's national Client Counseling Competition for law students yesterday! They are heading to the international competition!

Maeva worked with Vega Law Office as a student intern during Summer 2024 - and she grew up in Rutherford County. Her drive, compassion, and intelligence will make her a great lawyer!

is proud to announce third-year law students, Cortnei Cooks and Maëva Hassani, WON the American Bar Association National Client Counseling Competition on Sunday, March 16!

Competing against 89 teams from 47 schools, Cortnei and Maëva displayed outstanding skills in employment law. After placing second in the ABA Regional Competition at Drexel Law in February, they advanced to the national finals at the University of Missouri School of Law.

This competition reflects vital attorney skills in interviewing, counseling, and supporting clients. A judge remarked that showcased remarkable empathy and genuine concern for the client, while also being recognized for their innovative and effective solutions across practice areas.

Thank you faculty, staff, and students: Sheila Padron 3L, Rodriguez, Katelyn Riddle 3L, Professor Lisa Kamarchik '06, Professor Taylor Jones, Professor Dorothy Nachman, Professor Gonder-Stanley, Gennell Curry, Dean Nakia Davis ‘01, Dean Don Corbett, Dean Alicia Flowers '08, and Dean Patricia Timmons-Goodson. Your support made this achievement possible!

09/30/2024

Chief Justice Paul Newby Issues Order for Certain Western North Carolina Counties Due to Hurricane Helene. https://buff.ly/4emyOFL

09/12/2024

Congratulations to local attorney Bob Wolf on this well-deserved honor!

04/09/2024

Happy ! The legal profession is one of the oldest professions in world history and today’s recognition attempts to raise awareness about the constructive and important role lawyers play in ensuring that our society functions smoothly.

09/08/2023

September FAB is tomorrow in Rutherfordton!

TOMORROW sooo much fun is coming to Central St!! 🤩 It’s all compiled here on the handy dandy map! 🗺📍

Three live music performances, two stages, a huge variety of vendor booths, activities, and the FOOD COURT!! 🚚🍽🎨🎵

We can’t wait to see you all starting at 6pm ⏰💜 September FAB Friday

12/08/2022

We are excited to announce that Attorney Alicia G. Vega has returned to work with Vega Law Office in private practice. Alicia has been practicing law in Western North Carolina for over 16 years - and she looks forward to providing legal services to Rutherford County, NC and the surrounding area.

Contact us for your legal needs.