Criminal Defense Lawyer North Carolina
Aggressive NC criminal defense attorneys serving Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, Durham & all North Carolina cities
North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorneys Fighting for Your Freedom
Being charged with a crime in North Carolina is terrifying - you face jail time, fines, permanent criminal record, and devastating consequences for your career and family. At Vasquez Law Firm, our NC State Bar licensed criminal defense lawyers provide aggressive representation throughout North Carolina, protecting your constitutional rights and fighting to minimize or dismiss charges.
We handle criminal cases in Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, Durham, Winston-Salem, Fayetteville, and all NC courts. From initial arrest through trial, we investigate evidence, challenge illegal searches, negotiate with prosecutors, and fight for the best possible outcome under North Carolina law.
⚠️ Protect Your Rights - Don't Talk to Police Without a Lawyer!
You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say WILL be used against you in NC court. Police are trained to get confessions - even innocent people incriminate themselves.
- • Invoke your right to an attorney immediately
- • Do NOT consent to searches of your car, home, or phone
- • Do NOT give statements or "just explain" - REMAIN SILENT
- • Be polite but firm: "I want to speak to my lawyer"
- • Contact a NC criminal defense attorney before answering questions
North Carolina Criminal Defense Practice Areas
DWI / DUI Lawyer NC
North Carolina DWI (Driving While Impaired) defense. We challenge breathalyzer tests, field sobriety tests, illegal stops, and fight license suspensions.
- • First offense DWI NC
- • Multiple DWI / habitual DWI
- • DWI causing injury/death
- • License restoration hearings
Drug Crimes NC
NC drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing charges. We challenge illegal searches, entrapment, and fight for reduced charges or dismissal.
- • Marijuana possession (still illegal in NC)
- • Cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine
- • Prescription drug crimes
- • Drug trafficking charges
Assault & Violent Crimes NC
NC assault, battery, domestic violence, weapons charges. Aggressive defense of violent crime allegations, self-defense claims.
- • Simple assault NC
- • Assault with deadly weapon
- • Domestic violence charges
- • Weapons violations
Theft & Property Crimes NC
Larceny, shoplifting, burglary, robbery, embezzlement, fraud in North Carolina. We fight to avoid felony convictions.
- • Shoplifting / retail theft
- • Felony larceny (over $1,000)
- • Burglary and breaking & entering
- • Identity theft / fraud
Sex Crimes Defense NC
Defending serious NC sex offense charges including sexual assault, indecent exposure, solicitation. Avoiding sex offender registration.
- • Sexual assault allegations
- • Indecent exposure charges
- • Solicitation of prostitution
- • Sex offender registry appeals
Other NC Criminal Charges
- • White collar crimes
- • Probation violations
- • Expungements NC
- • Juvenile defense
- • Traffic violations / misdemeanors
- • Federal criminal defense
Understanding North Carolina's Structured Sentencing
North Carolina uses structured sentencing based on offense class and prior criminal record:
Misdemeanors (Class A1, 1, 2, 3)
- • Class A1: Up to 150 days jail
- • Class 1: Up to 120 days jail
- • Class 2: Up to 60 days jail
- • Class 3: Up to 20 days jail
Felonies (Class B1-I)
- • Class B1: Life without parole
- • Class B2-E: Significant prison time
- • Class F-I: May qualify for probation
Prior record level matters! NC criminal history increases sentences significantly. An experienced NC criminal lawyer can fight to reduce charges to lower classes or get deferred prosecution.
Why Choose Vasquez Law for Your NC Criminal Defense?
Licensed NC State Bar
Authorized to practice in all NC criminal courts
Aggressive Defense
We fight every charge and explore all defense strategies
24/7 Availability
Call anytime - we're here when you're arrested
Statewide Representation
We handle cases in all 100 NC counties
Payment Plans Available
Flexible payment options for all NC criminal cases
Bilingual Services
Se habla español - serving NC's Hispanic community
Free Consultation for NC Criminal Charges
Don't face North Carolina criminal charges alone. Your freedom, record, and future are at stake. Contact us today for a free, confidential consultation with experienced NC criminal defense lawyers.
Arrested in NC?
Call NOW for immediate legal help. Available 24/7 for criminal arrests.
Free ConsultationNC Criminal Charges
- • DWI / DUI
- • Drug possession
- • Assault & battery
- • Domestic violence
- • Theft / larceny
- • Shoplifting
- • Breaking & entering
- • Weapons charges
- • Traffic violations
- • Probation violations
NC Cities We Serve
Your Rights in NC
Right to Remain Silent
Don't answer questions without a lawyer
Right to an Attorney
Request a lawyer immediately
No Illegal Searches
Don't consent to searches
Important Service Area Information
✓ Immigration Law Services
We serve clients nationwide in all 50 states. Immigration is federal law, and we are licensed to practice before USCIS, immigration courts, and federal agencies anywhere in the United States.
Other Legal Services (Personal Injury, Family Law, Criminal Defense, Workers Comp, Traffic)
Available to clients in North Carolina and Florida only, where our attorneys are licensed to practice state law. These practice areas require state-specific bar admission.
Our attorneys maintain active licenses and good standing with all required state bars and federal agencies.