About Patricia Maggio
Patricia Maggio Homa is an attorney based in Hampstead, North Carolina, specializing in criminal law and estate planning. With over 35 years of legal experience, she provides comprehensive legal services to clients in Pender County and the surrounding areas. Her office is conveniently located at 410 Lakeview Drive, P.O. Box 1310, Hampstead, NC 28443 — Clients can reach her directly at (910) 616-5195 for consultations and legal inquiries. Ms. Homa earned her Juris Doctor from George Mason University School of Law in 1980, laying a strong foundation for her legal career. Prior to her law degree, she completed a Bachelor of Arts in American Government and French at the University of Virginia in 1976.
Admitted to practice law in both the District of Columbia and North Carolina, she has maintained her good standing in North Carolina since 2008. This dual admission enhances her ability to serve clients, navigating both state and federal legal fields. Throughout her career, Ms. Homa has managed many cases in criminal law. Her expertise includes criminal appeals, drug crimes, expungements, fraud, gun crimes, internet crimes, sex crimes, theft, and violent crimes. In the realm of estate planning, she assists clients with guardianship and conservatorship, estate administration, health care directives, trusts, and wills. This broad spectrum of legal services allows her to address the complex needs of her clients, ensuring they receive tailored legal solutions.
Before establishing her own practice, Ms. Homa served as a Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) from 1984 to 2008. This role provided her with inexperience in federal criminal investigations, which significantly informs her legal practice today. Her affiliation with the Society of Former Special Agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Inc. highlights her commitment to the legal profession and her ongoing connection to law enforcement. Community involvement is a cornerstone of Ms. Homa's professional philosophy.
She has served as the past president of the North Carolina Bar Association, demonstrating her leadership within the legal community. Additionally, her active participation in the Kiwanis Club of Hampstead includes serving as the race director for the Hampstead Kiwanis Park Turkey Trot. As the vice-president of the Coastal North Carolina Alumni Association of the University of Virginia, she fosters connections among alumni while supporting local initiatives. For individuals seeking legal assistance in criminal law or estate planning in the Hampstead area, Ms. Homa offers experienced and dedicated representation, underscoring her commitment to serving both her clients and the broader community.
