Criminal Defense Lawyers in Charlotte, NC

26 lawyers listed. Defence against state or federal criminal charges, from traffic misdemeanours to felonies.

Listings are a starting point, not a ranking of legal ability. Imported details may be outdated. Check official licensing records and ask the office about your specific matter and availability.

Scott Ames

Moore & Van Allen · Charlotte, NC
Unclaimed profileEnvironmentalGovernment and AdministrativeProduct LiabilityWhite Collar Crime

Kenneth Bell

Hunton & Williams LLP · Charlotte, NC
Unclaimed profileCriminal DefenseBusiness and CorporateHealth CareEnvironmental

Paul Javier Peralta

Moore & Van Allen · Charlotte, NC
Unclaimed profileEmploymentWorkers' CompensationGovernment and AdministrativeWhite Collar Crime

Karin McGinnis

Moore & Van Allen · Charlotte, NC
Unclaimed profileEmploymentBusiness and CorporateWorkers' CompensationGovernment and Administrative

Bradley Kutrow

McGuire Woods · Charlotte, NC
Unclaimed profileBusiness and CorporateConsumer ProtectionAppealsCommunications and Internet

James Richard Yandle

Fed Tax Controversy - Fed Tax Litigation - IRS Criminal Investigation Defense · Charlotte, NC
Unclaimed profileCriminal DefenseIRS Disputes

Peter McGrath Jr

Moore & Van Allen · Charlotte, NC
Unclaimed profileReal EstateBusiness and CorporateConsumer ProtectionEnvironmental

Jack Knight Jr

Hunton & Williams LLP · Charlotte, NC
Unclaimed profileCriminal DefenseBusiness and CorporateEnvironmentalWhite Collar Crime

John Cobb

McGuire Woods · Charlotte, NC
Unclaimed profileBusiness and CorporateWhite Collar Crime

About these 26 listings

18 of the 26 listings show a year of admission. Of those, 67% were admitted more than 25 years ago and 6% within the last 10 years; the range runs from 1972 to 2016.

The firms and organizations that appear most often are Moore & Van Allen (11), McGuire Woods (4) and Hunton & Williams LLP (4).

The law schools named most often are University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (4) and Duke University (3).

These figures describe the criminal defense lawyers listed in this directory for Charlotte, NC, not every lawyer there. Many listings come from older public records and have not been confirmed by the lawyer. Counts in brackets are numbers of listings.

How do I check that a criminal defense lawyer in North Carolina is licensed?

Start with the official attorney lookup linked on this page. Match the lawyer’s full name and bar number, and read the current status and any restrictions. Ask the lawyer to confirm authorization for your matter; a directory listing does not establish eligibility.

What does a criminal defense lawyer in North Carolina typically charge?

Ask the lawyer whether the work is billed hourly, at a flat rate, on contingency, or another basis. Request a written explanation of the scope, consultation charge, expenses, and payment terms. Published profile information may be incomplete; confirm fees directly.