North Carolina criminal defense attorneys
Charged in North Carolina? Talk to us before you talk to anyone else.
DWI, assault, domestic violence, drug charges, theft, weapons, probation violations. Tell us what happened and we'll tell you what comes next, in plain terms.
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Ariana WrightCriminal defense attorney, Charlotte
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Serving all of North Carolina
Criminal cases in district and superior courts across the state.
NC State Bar licensed
A North Carolina criminal defense attorney handles your case through its resolution.
Available 24/7
Phones and chat answered around the clock, with bilingual intake.
Former Superior Court judge
Jesse Caldwell III, 28 years on the North Carolina Superior Court bench, is Of Counsel and mentors our attorneys.
Charges we defend
Misdemeanors and felonies in North Carolina district and superior courts, from the first appearance to the final disposition.
DWI / DUI
A DWI charge in North Carolina comes with a license revocation that starts before you ever see a judge, mandatory sentencing levels if you're convicted, and insurance consequences that last for years.
Assault
Assault charges in North Carolina range from a Class 2 misdemeanor for a shove to serious felonies when a weapon or serious injury is involved.
Domestic Violence
A domestic violence arrest in North Carolina moves faster and hits harder than almost any other misdemeanor: a mandatory hold before bond, a no-contact order that can put you out of your own home, and a conviction that bars you from owning a firearm for life.
Drug Charges
Drug charges in North Carolina run from a Class 3 misdemeanor for a small amount of marijuana to trafficking charges with mandatory prison time triggered by weight alone.
Theft & Larceny
Theft charges follow you. Employers, landlords and licensing boards read a larceny conviction as a statement about honesty, which is why even a misdemeanor shoplifting charge is worth fighting.
Weapons Charges
Weapons charges in North Carolina range from a misdemeanor for carrying concealed without a permit to serious felonies for possession by a felon or using a firearm in another offense.
Sex Offenses
An accusation alone can cost you your job, your reputation and your family before any evidence is heard.
Criminal Traffic
Some traffic charges in North Carolina are crimes, not tickets: driving while license revoked, reckless driving, speeding to elude, street racing, hit and run.
Probation Violations
A probation violation in North Carolina can put you in front of a judge with the full suspended sentence on the table, on a lower burden of proof than your original case and often with no bond until the hearing.
Expungement
A dismissed charge still shows up on a background check until it's expunged. So does an old conviction.
What happens when you call
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Call or send a message, any time.
We ask a few short questions: what the charge is, which county, and whether there's a court date or a bond to deal with.
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Talk with our intake team.
Our Director of Client Engagement walks through your situation, explains how North Carolina courts handle it, and discusses fees plainly. The consultation is free. If we're not the right fit, we tell you.
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Your attorney gets to work.
We pull the discovery, challenge the stop, the search and the evidence, and prepare every case as if it will go to trial. That's what produces dismissals, reductions and acquittals.
What clients say
"Calm, patient, and professional throughout. I felt heard, supported, and never rushed, and we had an appointment scheduled the same day."
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"Quality and professionalism were evident from the first call. They turned my case around significantly and kept me up to date on everything."
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Meet your North Carolina defense team
Leads the NC criminal defense practice. DWI, assault, drug and weapons cases across the Charlotte region.
Misdemeanor and felony defense in district and superior courts across the Charlotte region.
DWI, assault, drug and weapons defense across the Triangle, prepared for trial from day one.
28 years on the Superior Court bench. Mentors our attorneys and reviews case strategy.
Where we handle cases
We handle criminal cases in district and superior courts across North Carolina. Tell us the county on your paperwork and we will confirm.
Common questions
What happens at my first court date?
For a misdemeanor in district court, the first date is usually an administrative setting: the judge confirms you have a lawyer and the case is continued. If we're retained, we can often appear for you. For a felony, there's a first appearance within 72 hours of arrest where bond is reviewed and counsel is addressed.
Should I talk to the police to explain my side?
No. Politely decline to answer questions and ask for a lawyer. Anything you say will be used to build the case, not to close it. We can present your side when and how it helps.
Can I get my charge dismissed?
Often, yes. Dismissals come from suppressed evidence, witness problems, deferred prosecution for first offenders, and negotiations backed by trial preparation. We tell you on the first call where your case realistically sits.
Is the consultation really free?
Yes. The first call with our intake team costs nothing, and we quote fees plainly before you decide anything. Most criminal cases are handled for a flat fee.
Do you handle cases in my county?
We handle criminal cases in district and superior courts across North Carolina from offices in Charlotte, Raleigh, Cary and Belmont. Tell us the county on your paperwork and we'll confirm.