Noell P. Tin

Noell P. Tin is a highly accomplished criminal defense attorney known for his unwavering dedication to protecting individuals targeted by government prosecution. Since beginning his legal career in 1994, he has practiced in more than fifty North Carolina counties and across multiple federal districts nationwide. Through tireless advocacy, he has built a distinguished record of acquittals, reversals, and successful petitions before the United States Supreme Court.

Educated at Northeastern University School of Law, where Noell earned his Juris Doctor in 1993, and at Miami University, where he completed his Bachelor of Arts in 1990, he developed a strong foundation in justice and constitutional law. His early commitment to defending the rights of the accused set the stage for a career that has since spanned both trial and appellate courts, including the Fourth Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court.

Noell’s practice encompasses criminal defense, professional liability, and white-collar crime representation. He has successfully defended public officials, educators, business executives, and individuals wrongfully accused of serious offenses. His work has drawn national media coverage from The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, CBS Sixty Minutes, and ABC’s 20/20. Among his notable achievements are multiple Supreme Court victories, exonerations of wrongfully convicted clients, and high-profile federal acquittals.

In recognition of his exceptional skill, Noell was named the 2024 Lawyer of the Year in Criminal Defense: White-Collar by Best Lawyers in America. He has maintained an AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell since 2003, signifying the highest ethical and professional standards. His consistent inclusion in Super Lawyers, Business North Carolina’s Legal Elite, and the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in North Carolina further underscores his standing among the state’s most respected litigators.

Beyond the courtroom, Noell P. Tin contributes to the legal community as a senior fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America and as a past co-president of the Mecklenburg County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. His enduring mission remains clear—to ensure fairness, protect liberty, and uphold the constitutional rights of every client he represents.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Tin Fulton Walker & Owen, PLLC
• Member, North Carolina Bar Association
• Member, Mecklenburg County Bar
• Member, Mecklenburg Country Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
• Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Senior Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America

Licensed State

• North Carolina

Education

• Northeastern University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Miami University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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