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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Blair E. Cody III
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, Drug Crime, Juvenile, Parole & Probation, ...
Ryan T. Smith
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Gun Law, Sex Crimes, Speeding & Traffic Tickets, White Collar Crime
Leslie S. Robinson
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Expungement, Identity Theft, Speeding & Traffic Tickets, Violent Crime, ...
William O. Richardson
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal & Dog Bites, Appeals, Birth Injury, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Constitutional, Construction Accidents, ...
Eric S. Ellison
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Child Support
C. Todd Browning
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Child Custody, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, 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
Robert Cayll
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Expungement, Speeding & Traffic Tickets, Violent Crime
Beau Wilder
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Spinal Cord Injury, Trucking Accidents, Violent Crime, Workers' Compensation, Wrongful Death
T. Michael Lassiter Jr.
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Speeding & Traffic Tickets
David C. Driscoll
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Sex Crimes, Speeding & Traffic Tickets, White Collar Crime
Samuel J. Randall IV
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Federal Crime, Motorcycle Accidents, Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect, Sex Crimes, ...
Harold J. Eustache, Jr.
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Juvenile, Sex Crimes
Aden Wilkie
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Appeals, Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, ...
Stefan Latorre
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Asylum, Car Accidents, Citizenship & Naturalization, Construction & Development, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Gun Law, ...
Chandan Shankar
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Appeals, Car Accidents, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Motorcycle Accidents, Sex Crimes, ...
Brittany S. Pierce
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Immigration
Practice Areas: Appeals, Asylum, Citizenship & Naturalization, Deportation, Family-Based Immigration, Immigration Appeals, Temporary Protected Status (TPS) & Humanitarian Relief
John T. Carter, III
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Expungement, Identity Theft, Juvenile, Litigation, ...
Harry B. Crow, Jr.
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning
Practice Areas: Power of Attorney, Probate, Trusts, Wills & Living Wills
Tartt B. Thomas
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Cannabis Law, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Expungement, Identity Theft, Speeding & Traffic Tickets, White Collar Crime
Nichóle B. Greene
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Alimony, Car Accidents, Child Custody, Child Support, Domestic Violence, Marriage & Prenuptial Agreements, Motorcycle Accidents, ...
C. Melissa “Missy” Owen
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Federal Crime, Sex Crimes, Speeding & Traffic Tickets, Violent Crime, ...
Allen G. Thomas, Sr.
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Corporate & Incorporation, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Motorcycle Accidents, Property Disputes, ...
Evan Rowe

Evan Rowe

  • King & Rowe, Attorneys at Law
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Estate Planning
Practice Areas: Appeals, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Expungement, Gun Law, Sex Crimes, Violent Crime, ...
Jennifer Chandler
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Administrative, DUI & DWI, Expungement, Speeding & Traffic Tickets

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