Top best Criminal Defense Lawyers in ZIP 28401 | 22 available
22 Criminal Defense lawyers are available in ZIP code 28401 in Smithfield, North Carolina. Average rating of these lawyers is 4/5 and 56% provide free consultation with average fees of $320 per hour.
Criminal Defense Lawyers Nearby Smithfield 28401 (by distance)
Within 10 miles near you
(Wilmington Area) 28405 6.2 miles
Within 50 miles near you
(Jacksonville Area) 28540 41.3 miles
(Elizabethtown Area) 28337 43.0 miles
Greater than 50 miles near you
(Clinton Area) 28328 53.5 miles
13 - 22
$211 - $428
38% - 73%
3.8 - 4.2 ★
FAQs - Criminal Defense Lawyers in 28401 city Smithfield How many Criminal Defense lawyers actively serve residents of Smithfield, Virginia? Approximately 28 licensed attorneys focus on Criminal Defense across Smithfield, Virginia. Most matters are filed through the Virginia District Court, where local rules shape timelines and filing steps. What is the typical hourly fee for Criminal Defense lawyers in Smithfield, Virginia? In Smithfield, typical rates range from $244-$413 per hour for Criminal Defense. End-to-end case budgets frequently land between $3586 and $7258, depending on hearings and discovery. How long do Criminal Defense matters usually take in courts near Smithfield? Criminal Defense cases in Smithfield, Virginia usually take around 5-12 months depending on complexity and the Virginia District Court docket. Which local court most often hears Criminal Defense cases for people living in Smithfield, Virginia? Residents of Smithfield typically see Criminal Defense filings handled by the Virginia District Court. Proximity to helps with quick submissions and clerk communications. Do attorneys around offer a free first consultation for Criminal Defense? About 39% of firms near ZIP offer a free first consultation for Criminal Defense, so you can compare strategy and fit before committing.
22 Criminal Defense Lawyers Found Near You
Kevin Marcilliat is an award-winning state and federal criminal defense attorney who has handled criminal cases in more than 70 counties across North Carolina and all three federal districts. Known for taking on complex cases including adult and child sex crimes, financial crimes, federal white-collar crimes and investigations, Medicaid fraud, drug trafficking cases, and homicides, Mr. Marcilliat has been recognized as a leading criminal defense attorney in Wilmington and across the state.. As Managing Partner of Marcilliat & Mills, PLLC, a highly reputable statewide criminal defense firm, Mr. Marcilliat has the experience, resources, and staff to defend the most serious felony cases with uncompromising precision and tenacity. With three offices in Wilmington, Raleigh, and Charlotte and a staff including four paralegals, two Senior Trial Attorneys, and three Associate Attorneys, the firm has developed a reputation for getting results in the most serious cases all over the state.. Just a few examples of Mr. Marcilliat's success stories include:. (1) Securing a jury verdict of NOT GUILTY in a two-week long jury trial in Duplin County where our client was falsely accused of molesting his former step-daughter. Notably, the client faced a mandatory 25-year prison sentence if convicted and turned down a plea offer for time-served prior to trial;(2) Securing the outright dismissal of a charge of First-Degree Murder in a self-defense shooting in Eastern North Carolina (which received national attention in a feature article in Concealed Carry Magazine);(3) Apearing as counsel pro hac vice in a federal fraud case in the Southern District of Florida, where I ultimately secured the release of my client from federal prison after his sentence was cut in half;(4) Clearing a client from a false rape accusation in New Hanover County;(5) Earning an outright dismissal of a felony drug trafficking case in Wake County Superior Court, after a hung jury voted 9-3 in favor of acquitting my client after a week-long trial ;(6) Securing the dismissal of a Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon charge in Richmond County Superior Court, and(7) Avoiding charges for a client in a federal fraud probe.. During law school, Mr. Marcilliat developed a passion for zealously advocating for the rights of those accused with crimes while serving as an intern at both the Mecklenburg County Public Defender’s Office and the Federal Public Defender for the Eastern District of North Carolina in Raleigh.. Mr. Marcilliat joined the firm in 2014, became a partner in 2016, and took over as Managing Partner in 2023.. His awards including bring named a Super Lawyers Rising Star every year since 2019, an honor limited to the top 2.5 percent of attorneys in the state. He has also been recognized by his peers as AV Preeminent by Martindale Hubbell, the highest possible rating, as well as a member of the National Trial Lawyers Top 100.
Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Smithfield and surrounding areas.
Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Smithfield and surrounding areas.
Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Smithfield and surrounding areas.
Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Smithfield and surrounding areas.
Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Smithfield and surrounding areas.
Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Smithfield and surrounding areas.
Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Smithfield and surrounding areas.
Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Smithfield and surrounding areas.
Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Smithfield and surrounding areas.
Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Smithfield and surrounding areas.
Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Smithfield and surrounding areas.
Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Smithfield and surrounding areas.
Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Smithfield and surrounding areas.
Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Smithfield and surrounding areas.
Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Smithfield and surrounding areas.
Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Smithfield and surrounding areas.
Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Smithfield and surrounding areas.
Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Smithfield and surrounding areas.
Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Smithfield and surrounding areas.
Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Smithfield and surrounding areas.
Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Smithfield and surrounding areas.