Robert H. Hale Jr.

Robert H. Hale Jr. is a Raleigh criminal defense lawyer who represents clients in federal and state criminal matters. His practice includes federal crimes, traffic infractions, DWI, felonies, misdemeanors, drug offenses, financial crimes, and serious violent charges. He has represented defendants facing cases ranging from traffic matters to murder charges. His work focuses on reviewing evidence, protecting constitutional rights, and preparing defense strategies for clients facing significant criminal consequences.

Hale earned his J.D. from the University of North Carolina School of Law. He received his B.A. in Political Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His education provided a strong foundation in legal research, writing, criminal procedure, and courtroom advocacy. This training supports his work on complex criminal matters involving federal statutes, constitutional issues, appellate questions, and substantial evidentiary records.

Hale began his legal career as a Research and Writing Specialist with the Office of the Federal Public Defender for the Eastern District of North Carolina. He later served as an Assistant Federal Public Defender, representing hundreds of clients in federal criminal cases. His work included proceedings in U.S. District Court, the Fourth Circuit, and petitions for certiorari to the U.S. Supreme Court. He entered private practice in Raleigh in 1999 and continued handling federal and state criminal defense matters.

Robert H. Hale Jr. is admitted to all North Carolina state courts, the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Middle Districts of North Carolina, the Fourth Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court. He belongs to the North Carolina State Bar, North Carolina Tenth Judicial District Bar, and Wake County Bar Association. His background combines federal public defense experience, appellate advocacy, and decades of criminal courtroom work.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Hale Law Firm, PC
• Member, North Carolina State Bar
• Member, North Carolina Tenth Judicial District Bar
• Member, Wake County Bar Association

Licensed State

• North Carolina

Education

• University of North Carolina School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of North Carolina
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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