Top Criminal Defense Lawyers From North Carolina

In North Carolina, being charged with a crime—whether it’s DUI, drug offenses, theft, or assault—can have serious and lasting effects. In a state that values justice, community, and second chances, you deserve a defense that’s honest, dependable, and fully in your corner. Whether you’re in the mountains or by the coast, the right attorney matters. Explore a handpicked list of top-rated criminal defense attorneys across North Carolina—trusted advocates known for strong representation, clear guidance, and unwavering support when it counts.

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Ryan M. Watson
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Speeding & Traffic Tickets
Meredith Hubbard
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Federal Crime, Juvenile, Sex Crimes, Speeding & Traffic Tickets, Violent Crime, ...
Bradley J. Bannon
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Appeals, Assault & Battery, Class Action, Constitutional, Discrimination, Drug Crime, Violent Crime, ...
Tia H. Taylor
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, Commercial Real Estate, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Elder Law, Equipment Finance & Leasing, ...
Michael J. Reece
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Expungement, Speeding & Traffic Tickets
Mary McCullers Reece
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Expungement, Speeding & Traffic Tickets
Jerry Grimes​
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Child Custody, Child Support, Construction Accidents, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, Drug Crime, ...
Chad Garrett
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, Drug Crime, Federal Crime
Robb A. Leandro
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Employment, Government, Health Care
Practice Areas: Administrative, Appeals, Contracts & Agreements, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime, Government Contracts, Government Finance, ...
Justin C. Olsinski
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Adoption, Assault & Battery, Birth Injury, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Child Custody, Child Support, ...
Howard W. Long, II
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Gun Law, Speeding & Traffic Tickets
Elliot Sol Abrams
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Appeals, Assault & Battery, Drug Crime, Federal Crime, Gun Law, Homicide, White Collar Crime, ...
Kevin Marcilliat
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Federal Crime, Speeding & Traffic Tickets, White Collar Crime
Dustin B. Pittman
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal & Dog Bites, Assault & Battery, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, ...
Leslie S. Robinson
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Expungement, Identity Theft, Speeding & Traffic Tickets, Violent Crime, ...
Matthew L. Benton
Legal Specialization: Business, Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Brain Injury, Business Litigation, Car Accidents, Litigation, Motorcycle Accidents, Railroad Accidents, Slip & Fall Accidents, ...
Darlene Harris
Legal Specialization: Business, Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Intellectual Property
Practice Areas: Appeals, Asylum, Contracts & Agreements, Copyright, Litigation, Patent, Trademark, ...
Jake Kruger
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Alimony, Assault & Battery, Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, ...
Mark A. Jones
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal & Dog Bites, Business Litigation, Car Accidents, Construction & Development, DUI & DWI, Expungement, Motorcycle Accidents, ...
William K. Goldfarb

William K. Goldfarb

  • The Law Offices of William K. Goldfarb
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Medical Malpractice, Speeding & Traffic Tickets, Workers' Compensation, Wrongful Death
David Denninger
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Driver's License Suspension, Drug Crime, Expungement, Juvenile, Parole & Probation, ...
Jason H Reece
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Expungement, Speeding & Traffic Tickets
Nicholle “Nic” Parsons
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Expungement, Sex Crimes, Speeding & Traffic Tickets
Bennita P. Bullett
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Drug Crime, Litigation, Marriage & Prenuptial Agreements, ...
Blair E. Cody III
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, Drug Crime, Juvenile, Parole & Probation, ...
Chris Fialko
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Federal Crime, Sex Crimes, Speeding & Traffic Tickets, Tax Fraud & Tax Evasion, ...
Jeffrey J. Berg
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Commercial Real Estate, Corporate & Incorporation, DUI & DWI, Land Use & Zoning, Probate, Residential Real Estate, Speeding & Traffic Tickets, ...
David A. Concha
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family, Immigration
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Probate, Sex Crimes, Speeding & Traffic Tickets, Visa & Permits, White Collar Crime
Stacy D. Fulcher
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Assault & Battery, Car Accidents, Child Custody, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, ...

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