Federal and State Criminal Defense Lawyers
The experienced attorneys of Barnett & Falls represent criminal defense clients in Charlotte, Asheville and the surrounding areas. We also accept a limited number of cases in other parts of North Carolina and, if necessary, we can represent clients in the federal courts of other states.
To discuss how we can help you, contact our criminal defense firm to speak with a lawyer at Barnett & Falls. Initial consultations, both in person or by telephone, are free of charge.
Skilled Representation for State Criminal Charges
Attorneys Kevin Barnett and Corey Atkins handle most of our state criminal cases. Mr. Barnett has more than 20 years of experience defending clients throughout North Carolina. In his more than two decades of practice, he has handled nearly every type of felony and misdemeanor that exists under North Carolina law.
As a former prosecutor, attorney Corey Atkins has also had success trying nearly every type of North Carolina criminal charge. He now represents clients in Western North Carolina in our Asheville office.
Both Mr. Barnett and Mr. Atkins represent clients charged with crimes in North Carolina, including:
- Drunk driving : Whether it is your first DWI or you have had multiple arrests, our attorneys can defend you from these charges. We also assist clients under the age of 21 with underage DUI, fake identification and other underage drinking charges.
- License restoration and DMV hearings : At Barnett & Falls, we guide clients through the process of license restoration. Corey Atkins has extensive experience representing clients in DMV hearings.
- Traffic violations : Our attorneys can help you contest speeding tickets and defend you from reckless driving charges.
- Drug crimes : We assist clients who have been charged with possession of drugs or paraphernalia. These charges often involve illegal searches or asset seizure. Our attorneys will investigate your arrest and defend your interests.
- Property crimes : Our attorneys help clients who have been arrested for burglary, theft, robbery or shoplifting.
- Violent crimes : We aggressively defend clients from sexual assault, domestic violence and murder charges.
Our Federal Practice
Attorney Deke Falls built his reputation as a federal criminal defense lawyer defending individuals and businesses under investigation by federal authorities. He also represents those who have already been charged with a federal crime.
He has extensive experience in all aspects of a federal case, from the initial grand jury subpoena and production process through indictment, trial, sentencing and federal appeals. Attorney Falls has successfully represented clients charged with all types of federal crimes, including:
- Drug trafficking and firearms offenses
- White collar crimes, such as mortgage fraud (link to mortgage fraud), healthcare fraud, bank fraud, wire fraud, securities fraud (link to securities fraud and Investment scams), other federal fraud charges (link to fraud), identity theft, counterfeiting, racketeering and conspiracy
- Tax evasion
- Public corruption, bribery, graft and illegal gratuities
Contact an Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney
Whether you need a federal criminal attorney, a state criminal attorney, or a DWI lawyer, we can help you. If you need effective representation in any criminal matter, contact a criminal defense attorney at our Charlotte or Asheville, North Carolina, law office to discuss your case.
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