Burke County Criminal Lawyers

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David Joseph DiMaggio
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David Joseph DiMaggio
Burke County, NC Criminal Law Lawyer
(828) 433-4800 301-A South Green Street
Morganton, NC 28655
Criminal, DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Elon University School of Law
I am an attorney at Beyer & Lippert in Morganton, North Carolina, representing clients primarily in Burke, Caldwell, and Catawba Counties. I primarily practice criminal defense (felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic violations), family law (custody, child support, divorce, etc.), juvenile law (DJJ/DSS), small claims (evictions, monies owed, etc.), & domestic law (DVPO/50(c), victim representation). I am a Charlotte native who graduated from Elon University School of Law summa cum laude. Prior to law school, I attended Appalachian State University where I received a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. After graduating, I began my legal career as a superior court legal assistant with...
Scott Lippert
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Scott Lippert
Burke County, NC Criminal Law Lawyer with 11 years of experience
(828) 433-4800 301-A South Green St
Morganton, NC 28655
Criminal, DWI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Scott Lippert was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio. He and his wife moved to North Carolina to start practicing law in 2013. He began his career in private practice before becoming a prosecutor in Burke, Caldwell, and Catawba Counties. Scott left the District Attorney's Office to partner with his wife and Richard Beyer to form Beyer & Lippert. Scott has served on several local boards and committees within the North Carolina 25th Judicial District. He is a State Board-Certified Specialist in North Carolina Criminal Law. Scott lives in Morganton with his wife, kids, and dogs.
Steven Cheuvront
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Steven Cheuvront
Burke County, NC Criminal Law Lawyer with 36 years of experience
(828) 413-4720 PO Box 25
Jonas Ridge, NC 28641
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
West Virginia University
I am married with 3 children. I was raised in WV by two wonderful parents. My dad worked in a glass factory, and later after it closed, an aerospace manufacturer. I know the value of a hard earned dollar and maintain low fees to help everyone. I have experience in all aspects of criminal law including DWI, Speeding, various misdemeanors and felonies. I also handle employment law, personal injury and worker's compensation. I enjoy mediating divorce/custody cases and doing adoptions. I have vast experience with Domestic violence cases all over the western part...
Steven C Back
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Steven C Back
Burke County, NC Criminal Law Lawyer
(828) 221-2444 204 South Green Street
Morganton, NC 28655
Criminal, DWI, Family and Traffic Tickets
Mark Alan LeCroy
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Mark Alan LeCroy
Burke County, NC Criminal Law Attorney
(828) 438-9327 207 E Union St
MORGANTON, NC 28655
Criminal
Timothy J. Rooks
Burke County, NC Criminal Law Lawyer with 31 years of experience
(828) 438-8802 122 W Union St
Morganton, NC 28655
Criminal, DWI and Real Estate
Wake Forest University School of Law
Victor N. Yamouti
Burke County, NC Criminal Law Attorney with 31 years of experience
(828) 438-1166 218 Riverside Dr
Morganton, NC 28655
Criminal, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
Keith W. Rigsbee
Burke County, NC Criminal Law Attorney with 34 years of experience
(828) 437-3335 118 N. St
erling St
Morganton, NC 28655
Criminal, Business, DWI and Divorce
Mary R. McKay
Burke County, NC Criminal Law Lawyer with 29 years of experience
(828) 433-8404 111A White St
Morganton, NC 28655
Criminal, DWI, Divorce and Family
Charles M. Bostian
Burke County, NC Criminal Law Attorney with 29 years of experience
(828) 439-8667 116 S Sterling St
Morganton, NC 28655
Criminal, DWI and Personal Injury
Richard W. Beyer
Burke County, NC Criminal Law Lawyer with 48 years of experience
(828) 433-4800 PO BOX 2100
MORGANTON, NC 28680
Criminal, DWI and Real Estate
William Hawn
Burke County, NC Criminal Law Lawyer
(828) 433-0103 239 N Anderson St
Morganton, NC 28655
Criminal and DWI
James Simpson
Burke County, NC Criminal Law Attorney
(828) 437-6501 112 Metcalf Trail
Morganton, NC 28655
Criminal, Business, DWI and Estate Planning
A. Michael Edwards
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A. Michael Edwards
McDowell County, NC Criminal Law Attorney with 39 years of experience
(828) 652-8011 137 Logan St
Marion, NC 28752
Criminal
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
35 years experience in Traffic, DWI, Criminal Defense and Child Custody law.
Chief Assistant District Attorney in Western North Carolina for 8 years. Multiple awards as District Attorney of the Year. Voted "Best Attorney" in his area.

Website presence for more information is attorney edwards.com

Office located in Marion (McDowell County, NC). Handles cases in McDowell, Buncombe, Burke, Rutherford, Mitchell, Yancey and Avery counties in WNC.

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Donald F. Coats
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Donald F. Coats
McDowell County, NC Criminal Law Attorney with 50 years of experience
(828) 659-2439 25 W. Henderson St
Marion, NC 28752
Criminal, DWI, Personal Injury and Social Security Disability
William W. Hawn
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William W. Hawn
Burke County, NC Criminal Law Attorney with 27 years of experience
(828) 403-5503 239 N Anderson St
Morganton, NC 28655
Criminal, DWI and Traffic Tickets
University of Arkansas School of Law
Richard C. Avery
Burke County, NC Criminal Law Attorney with 31 years of experience
(828) 443-2687 504 Riverside Dr
Morganton, NC 28655
Criminal, DWI, Personal Injury and Real Estate
Timothy J. Rohr
Caldwell County, NC Criminal Law Lawyer with 30 years of experience
(828) 758-9110 606 College Ave SW
Lenoir, NC 28645
Criminal, DWI, Divorce and Family
Steve B. Potter
Caldwell County, NC Criminal Law Lawyer with 36 years of experience
(828) 758-1238 622 West Ave
nue, NW
Lenoir, NC 28645
Criminal, DWI, Divorce and Family
Michael D. Correll
Caldwell County, NC Criminal Law Attorney with 21 years of experience
(828) 754-2228 PO Box 2429
Lenoir, NC 28645
Criminal, DWI and Personal Injury
Aaron Gordon Walker
McDowell County, NC Criminal Law Lawyer with 20 years of experience
(828) 659-0644 PO Box 338
Marion, NC 28752
Criminal, DWI, Divorce and Family
Shelley Ryan Pearce
Caldwell County, NC Criminal Law Lawyer
(828) 754-0242 814 Harper Ave
Lenoir, NC 28645
Criminal, DWI, Divorce and Family
Neil D. Beach
Caldwell County, NC Criminal Law Lawyer with 57 years of experience
(828) 758-0064 226 Mulberry St NW
Lenoir, NC 28645
Criminal, DWI, Divorce and Family
Ralph Yount
Catawba County, NC Criminal Law Lawyer
(828) 322-4003 1930 1st Ave SW
Hickory, NC 28602
Criminal, DWI and Personal Injury
Kristen Dewar
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Kristen Dewar
(704) 312-1515 104 E. Main Ave.
Gastonia, NC 28052
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfGaston County, NC Criminal Law Attorney with 9 years of experience
Criminal, DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Charlotte School of Law
Originally from Toronto, Canada, Kristen has a Honors B.A. in Political Science from the University of Toronto, and a J.D. and Certificate in Criminal Advocacy from Charlotte School of Law. Kristen has a passion for details and trivia - she brings that same passion to each client she zealously represents. Her focus is on DWI, criminal defense and traffic law.
James Minick
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James Minick
(828) 333-5024 30 Orchard Street
Asheville, NC 28801
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfBuncombe County, NC Criminal Law Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Criminal, DWI and Traffic Tickets
Charlotte School of law
James Minick is the NC DWI Guy. James works relentlessly to hold officers accountable in their DWI investigation process. When he meets with his clients, he will review all the potential consequences, criminal, driving and otherwise, and come up with a comprehensive game plan for obtaining the best possible outcome on the case. Find more information at www.minicklaw.com or call (828) 333-5024 for a free consultation.
Dustin S.  McCrary
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Dustin S. McCrary
Burke County, NC Criminal Law Lawyer with 14 years of experience
(828) 475-1511 203 E Union St
Suite 200
Morganton, NC 28655
Criminal, DWI, Divorce and Family
North Carolina Central University
Divorce is tough. There’s no way around it. Divorce is stressful, intensely emotional, and overwhelming. It is the perfect storm of problems, from determining child custody arrangements, divvying up assets, and untangling previously tangled lives.

There’s where I come in. I’m Dustin McCrary, a divorce lawyer focusing on the needs of divorce and separation, child custody, child support, alimony and spousal support, property distribution, and domestic violence. And I’m here to help.

My clients would tell you that I have the natural ability to put them at ease. I have a calming presence and genuinely care about every person I meet. I’m...
Lance Williams
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Lance Williams
(704) 323-8485 104 E. Main Ave
Gastonia, NC 28052
Free ConsultationGaston County, NC Criminal Law Attorney with 12 years of experience
Criminal, DWI, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
Lance is a graduate of the Charlotte School of Law. He spent 12 years as a Deputy Sheriff in Harvey, LA. During his tenure there he worked in the Street Crimes Division as well as being a Team Leader of the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team. During law school, Lance interned at the Mecklenburg County District Attorney’s Office. Lance is certified in DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (24 hour training) and Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (16 hour training) by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Mr. Ronald J Shook II
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Mr. Ronald J Shook II
Gaston County, NC Criminal Law Attorney with 13 years of experience
(704) 671-2390 121 E. Main Ave.
Gastonia, NC 28052
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfCriminal, DWI, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
Charlotte School of Law
Ron was raised in Gaston County. He is a graduate of North Gaston High School and UNC Charlotte. He earned his law degree from The Charlotte School of Law. Ron currently lives in Belmont, NC with his wife and two children. After graduating from law school, Ron founded The Law Offices of Ronald J. Shook where he advises clients on all aspects of criminal defense including DWI/DUI and traffic law. Additionally, Ron is recognized as an authority in the area of Second Amendment law and gun rights. Over the course of his career, Ron has represented thousands of clients and tried...
Gordon Z. Langer
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Gordon Z. Langer
(828) 490-7433 1 Page Ave # 280
Asheville, NC 28801
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfBuncombe County, NC Criminal Law Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Criminal, DWI and Traffic Tickets
Nova Southeastern University
You are probably feeling stressed about receiving a Traffic Ticket or DWI/DUI. You can relax. I am the founder of Langer Law Firm Ticket Defense, and I would be happy to personally handle your case for you. In the vast majority of cases, you will NOT have to go to court, and I will do everything possible to ensure that you receive no insurance points if such an outcome is possible in your case. I successfully resolve speeding tickets, reckless driving citations, missed court dates, designated lane violations, failures to reduce speed, running stop signs and...
Scott Keegan Dillin
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Scott Keegan Dillin
Buncombe County, NC Criminal Law Attorney with 18 years of experience
(828) 333-4867 20 North Spruce Street
Suite 200
Asheville, NC 28801
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfCriminal, DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Campbell Law School
Scott Dillin grew up in Asheville, North Carolina and is a Dean's List graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He completed his Juris Doctor and MBA from Campbell University. Scott clerked for the Honorable Judge Richard Elmore of the Court of Appeals, and worked for several years as an Assistant District Attorney where he learned the policies and procedures of that office and their approach to a wide variety of criminal and traffic charges. He has personally tried hundreds of assaults, DWI, and traffic cases, and brings the benefit of this experience to his clients.
James Thomas Amburgey
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James Thomas Amburgey
Buncombe County, NC Criminal Law Lawyer with 17 years of experience
(828) 989-3210 22 South Pack Square Suite #1200
Asheville, NC 28801
Criminal, DWI and White Collar Crime
Appalachian School of Law
Thomas Amburgey is a board-certified specialist in state criminal law. As a former prosecutor with the Office of the District Attorney for Buncombe County, he handled thousands of cases, ranging from minor offenses like speeding tickets to capital offenses like first-degree murder. That experience gives him an immeasurable advantage in the courtroom.

Because pleas are often made and charges can be dismissed, many criminal law attorneys only experience a handful of trials in their entire careers. Thomas has successfully completed hundreds of bench trials and dozens of jury trials from both sides of the aisle. Regardless of your charge, Thomas Amburgey...
William Lenox Fay
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William Lenox Fay
Buncombe County, NC Criminal Law Lawyer with 19 years of experience
(828) 412-4755 1 North Pack Sq.
Suite 403
Asheville , NC 28801
Free ConsultationCriminal and DWI
Saint Louis University School of Law
I finished law school in 2005 and immediately opened my own firm in Raleigh, North Carolina. I began my practice taking criminal cases in North Carolina state courts, with matters ranging from simple speeding tickets up to high level felonies. My practice has been a success because I care deeply for my clients, I consistently get them fantastic results, and I create fee structures that people can actually afford. Over my career, I have taught several seminars to other attorneys on how to properly defend criminal and traffic cases, with a significant emphasis on teaching defense of...
Christopher Reinhardt
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Christopher Reinhardt
Buncombe County, NC Criminal Law Attorney with 21 years of experience
(828) 254-0499 160 E. Chestnut Street
Asheville, NC 28801
Criminal, DWI, Divorce and Family
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
Christopher B. "Chris" Reinhardt is a native and life long resident of North Carolina. He is a second generation attorney, his father being an accomplished real estate attorney in Durham, North Carolina. Chris was admitted to practice in 2003, North Carolina and has practiced in the Asheville area since being admitted. Community: Chris is currently the Legal Counsel for Daniel Boone Council of the Boy Scouts of America serving all of the 14 western most counties of North Carolina. Chris is a Past-President of the Brevard College Alumni Advisory Board, which he has been a member of from...
Anthony Tuorto
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Anthony Tuorto
Buncombe County, NC Criminal Law Lawyer with 14 years of experience
(828) 552-5393 20 Battery Park Avenue
Ste. 607.4
Asheville, NC 28801
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI and Traffic Tickets
Vermont Law School and Vermont Law School
Anthony Tuorto graduated from Vermont Law School and completed an externship in the Buncombe County Public Defender's Office. Anthony served for several years as an Assistant District Attorney in Henderson, Polk, and Transylvania Counties before entering private practice. His years in the public sector have given him the opportunity to try hundreds of cases, spend countless hours in the courtroom, and develop expertise in all aspects of criminal law.
Jason Craig
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Jason Craig
(919) 200-0822 46 Haywood St.
Suite 200
Asheville, NC 28801
Free ConsultationBuncombe County, NC Criminal Law Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Criminal, DWI and Traffic Tickets
Charlotte School of Law
Jason Craig is an Attorney for iTicket.law based out of Asheville and personally serves our clients in Avery, Burke, Caldwell, Polk, Rutherford, Transylvania and Watauga Counties. Prior to working with iTicket.law, Jason worked with his father in Alamance County handling criminal and civil litigation. Jason moved to Western North Carolina in 2017 where he began work as a domestic violence and family law attorney with Pisgah Legal Services. Jason continues his work with Pisgah Legal Services as a Mountain Area Volunteer Lawyer (MAVL) helping victims of domestic violence through pro bono representation.
Ana S. Nunez
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Ana S. Nunez
Buncombe County, NC Criminal Law Lawyer with 10 years of experience
(828) 477-4120 1 N Pack Square #403
Asheville, NC 28801
Free ConsultationCriminal and DWI
North Carolina Central University School of Law
Ana S. Nuñez practices in both our Criminal Defense and our Immigration practice areas. She was recruited from the Public Defender’s office in Wake County. Being an immigrant herself, she understands the importance of having an advocate in your corner when you need it the most. Fluent in Spanish, Ana serves on the Governor’s advisory council on Hispanic/Latino affairs, she has been named a Top 40 Under 40 Attorney by the National Trial Lawyers, and she was recognized with the Citizen Lawyer Award by the NC Bar Association for exemplary public service to her community. She is a graduate of...
John D. Pritchard
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John D. Pritchard
Buncombe County, NC Criminal Law Lawyer with 23 years of experience
(828) 518-6007 47 North Market Street
Asheville, NC 28801
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfCriminal, DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Wake Forest University School of Law
I represent people who need help in the criminal justice system. That help can take different forms. Sometimes you may need a champion. Sometimes, a counselor. Others, a diplomat, a strong voice, or a rock. Maybe all of the above. After more than twenty-two years as a prosecutor, first as an Assistant District Attorney and later as a fed working as an Assistant United States Attorney, I started the Pritchard Firm because I wanted to stand on my own, but also because I wanted to stand for the everyday man and woman facing what often seems like the worst situation of...
Heather E. Fox
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Heather E. Fox
(704) 218-9006 121 N. Center St.
Ste. 101
Statesville, NC 28677
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfIredell County, NC Criminal Law Attorney with 4 years of experience
Criminal, DWI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Liberty University School of Law
Heather Fox is a highly skilled and dedicated criminal defense attorney based in the heart of Iredell County, North Carolina. With a passion for justice and a commitment to defending the rights of individuals facing legal challenges, Heather has earned a reputation as a tenacious advocate both inside and outside the courtroom. For Heather, every case is an opportunity to make a difference, protect rights, and seek justice. Heather was born and raised in Statesville, North Carolina. She is a double graduate from Liberty University, having completed her Bachelor’s degree in English in 2016 and her Juris Doctor in 2020. After...
Thomas P Morris
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Thomas P Morris
(704) 218-9006 121 N. Center St.
Suite 101
Statesville, NC 28677
Iredell County, NC Criminal Law Lawyer
Criminal, DWI, Divorce and Family
Liberty University School of Law
Originally from Poughkeepsie, NY, Tom now calls Charlotte, NC home with his wife and four kids. A seasoned criminal defense and family law trial attorney, Tom has made a name for himself in handling extremely contentious custody cases and high-level felonies. He has handled cases in both federal and state courts. Tom went to law school at Liberty University School of Law in Lynchburg, VA, where he graduated cum laude. While in school Tom interned at the United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of Virginia. While at the USAO, Tom helped prosecute all levels of criminal cases, from misdemeanor...
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