Recognized by
★★★★★4.3 on Google250+ reviews
Recognized by
North Carolina criminal defense attorneys · free consultation, answered 24/7
DWI, assault, drugs, theft, a felony. Tell us what happened and we'll tell you what comes next, in plain terms. The consultation is free.
Answered now, 24/7 · Bilingual intake · North Carolina State Bar licensed attorneys
Cynthia SmithCriminal defense attorney, former assistant district attorney
5 taps, about 30 seconds. Then our intake team calls you.
Or call (704) 842-3411 Answered now
Criminal defense consultations are free. Your consultation is with our Director of Client Engagement, not an attorney. If you hire us, a North Carolina attorney handles your case. Do not send confidential information; submitting this form does not create an attorney-client relationship.
Misdemeanors and felonies in courts across the state, from the first appearance through trial.
A North Carolina criminal defense attorney handles your case, not a call center.
Phones and chat answered around the clock, with bilingual intake.
Jesse Caldwell III, 28 years on the North Carolina Superior Court bench, is Of Counsel and mentors our attorneys.
Criminal cases in North Carolina courts, from a first arrest to a felony trial.
The license case and the criminal case, handled together.
Charges that follow you for life unless they're fought early.
Possession to trafficking, and the search that led to it.
Many first offenses can stay off your record.
Unlawful carry, possession, and enhancements.
Serious charges prepared from day one as if going to trial.
Responding to one, and the hearing that comes within days.
Getting ahead of a violation before the warrant does.
Clearing a record once the case is behind you.
"Calm, patient, and professional throughout. I felt heard, supported, and never rushed, and we had an appointment scheduled the same day."
Google review
"Quality and professionalism were evident from the first call. They turned my case around significantly and kept me up to date on everything."
Google review
"Excellent service, outstanding professionals. I highly recommend them, they are the best."
Google review
We ask a few short questions: what happened, which county, and whether there's a court date.
Our Director of Client Engagement walks through your situation, explains how North Carolina courts handle this charge, and discusses fees plainly. If we're not the right fit, we tell you.
We pull the police report, video and lab work and look for what the state got wrong. Every case is prepared as if it will go to trial.
Cynthia Smith is a North Carolina criminal defense attorney and a former assistant district attorney in Gaston County, so she has prosecuted the same charges she now defends and knows how the other side builds a case. J.D., North Carolina Central University School of Law, 1996. She works alongside Ariana Wright, Karsen Wright (also a former prosecutor) and Jonathan Garnett, with former Superior Court judge Jesse Caldwell III as Of Counsel.
Your consultation is free and is with our Director of Client Engagement. If you hire us, a North Carolina defense attorney handles your case.
Speak with our intake team
Ariana WrightCriminal defense attorney
Karsen WrightCriminal defense attorney, former prosecutor
Jonathan GarnettFamily and criminal defense attorney, Raleigh
Jesse Caldwell IIIOf Counsel, former Superior Court judgeMartine Law attorneys handle criminal cases in courts throughout North Carolina.
CharlotteRaleighGreensboroDurhamWinston-SalemFayettevilleCaryWilmingtonHigh PointConcordGastoniaHuntersvilleAshevilleJacksonvilleChapel HillMooresville+ all NC counties
No. You must identify yourself, and nothing more. Politely say you want a lawyer and stop talking. Anything you say, even to explain, is evidence.
A 30-day civil license revocation starts at the arrest, and a limited driving privilege is possible after 10 days. The criminal case follows, with sentencing levels that depend on aggravating and mitigating factors we can start building right away.
Dismissals and not-guilty verdicts can usually be expunged. Many first-time misdemeanor and some felony convictions become eligible after a waiting period. DWI convictions cannot be expunged. We tell you the realistic record outcome on the first call.
Misdemeanors are handled in district court with up to 150 days in jail; felonies go to superior court and carry prison time under structured sentencing. Reducing a charge is often the real fight.
Sometimes. Illegal stops and searches, unreliable tests, missing witnesses and weak evidence all lead to dismissals or reductions. Deferred prosecution and conditional discharge are available for many first offenses.
Not before a lawyer reviews the evidence. First offers are rarely the best offers, and some pleas carry consequences for licenses, immigration status and jobs that prosecutors don't mention.
The consultation is free. Fees depend on the charge and the court, and we explain them plainly before you decide. Most cases are flat fee, so you know the number up front.
Phones are answered 24/7. Tell us what's happening and we'll tell you what comes next.