Top Criminal Defense Lawyers Near Me in Statesville Area

Widely known for excellence in criminal defense and other legal services, Mr. Baity has been practicing law for 23 years.  Mr. Baity's areas of concentration include Criminal Defense, Serious Felonies, Misdemeanors, DWI, Traffic Matters, Wrongful Death, Serious Personal Injury, Wills, and Uncontested Divorces.  Mr. Baity is a 2019, 2018, 2017 & 2016 Member of The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers.  Mr. Baity has been awarded 10 Best Attorneys-North Carolina in 2017 and 2018 by American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys. Mr. Baity is currently the 2020 Iredell County Bar Association President.  Mr. Baity served as the 2012-2013 President of the 22A Judicial District Bar which encompasses Iredell and Alexander Counties.  Mr. Baity is a member of the N.C. State Bar, the North Carolina Bar Association, the Iredell County Bar Association, and serves on a local criminal law committee and a jail/facilities committee.  He is admitted to practice in State and Federal Court.. As a trial attorney, Mr. Baity Successfully commands attention in the courtroom.  He routinely handles cases in Superior, District and Administrative Courts.. See his website at for more information.

When you retain our talented, versatile lawyer to represent you for a criminal, personal injury or workplace accident matter, you are tapping into Michael D. Cleaves's 15 years of experience and reputation for results.. The Law Office of Michael D. Cleaves, PLLC, was established to help people just like you in North Carolina, with families just like yours and legal problems that need solving.. Mr. Cleaves ensures that your rights are protected before judge and jury, in negotiations with insurers after an accident and in the hospital after a disabling injury sidelines you from your job.

Tom Morris is a founding partner at Morris & Fox, Attorneys at Law, PLLC. Tom has spent his career focusing on protecting families and individuals in both family law and criminal cases. Experienced in both state and federal courts, Tom is ready to fight for you no matter where your case is. He is admitted to the North Carolina Bar and the United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina.

Marisa grew up in Dutchess County, New York. She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from The College of Saint Rose in Albany, New York; English major and a Criminal Justice minor. Marisa moved to Charlotte, North Carolina, where she earned her Juris Doctor Degree. Since, Marisa has been admitted to the North Carolina State Bar and practicing law in Iredell and surrounding counties since 2015. Marisa also volunteers her time as Judge and Attorney mentor with the Iredell County’s Teen Court Program and advises young adults who are litigating real cases in their community. When not at work Marisa enjoys riding horses, barrel racing, four wheeling, boating, all while spending time with family and friends.

Lee has a strong passion for helping others in need, especially those with Immigration legal issues.  Lee founded the first Immigration Law practice in Iredell County and is proud to serve the immigrant community as well as citizens who desire to bring loved ones to the United States.

I was born and raised in Iredell County and am a 1993 graduate of Oak Ridge Military Academy.  From there, I attended The Citadel, the military college of South Carolina earning his Bachelor of Arts in business administration in 1997.  I attended Cumberland School of Law, at Samford University, in Birmingham, Alabama where I received his Juris Doctorate in 2000. I have been a member of the North Carolina State Bar since 2001 and practiced law full time in the Iredell County and surrounding areas since 2001 joining the firm of Gottholm, Ralston and Benton, PLLC in 2014.  I practice primarily in the areas family law, child custody, child support, equitable distribution, divorce, criminal defense, traffic offenses and residential real estate transactions. I'm a member of the North Carolina Bar and Iredell County Bar, and serves in the Iredell County Indigent Defense Commottee. I have served as Chair of the Board of Directors for Stop Child Abuse Now, a local child abuse advocacy center, and as Vice President of the Rotary Club of Troutman, North Carolina.

Christina Clodfelter was raised in Statesville, NC, and is a graduate of Statesville High School. She received a B.A. degree in Political Science and English from the University of South Carolina in 2007. She then returned to North Carolina where she received her Juris Doctorate from the University of North Carolina School of Law. Ms. Clodfelter lives in Statesville and practices in the Statesville office. Ms. Clodfelter is excited to be practicing law in her hometown. She enjoys spending time with her family, who has strong ties to the Statesville community, and is an active South Carolina Gamecock fan.

As an attorney, my goal is to use my education and experience to provide each of my clients with excellent legal representation and to help resolve personal and business issues that happen in life.  Many times, the need for an attorney is due to a stressful or negative experience.  Having my own firm allows me to dedicate my time to your individual needs and protecting your rights.. I practice and have experience in several areas of law including: traffic, criminal, family, divorce, custody, personal injury, disability, as well as wills, trusts and estate planning.  Whether you are going through a divorce, have been injured on the job or need some assistance with planning for your future, we are here to help.. I grew up in Kings Mountain, NC where I participated in many sports and activities.  I received a scholarship from Appalachian State University to become a high school history teacher.  I graduated from Appalachian State University in 2002 and worked as a high school teacher at Hunter Huss High School in Gastonia, North Carolina.   My education and experience as a teacher allows me best serve my clients in trials and negotiations.  Many times judges and juries depend on the attorney to teach the law and present complex factual scenarios in an understandable manner.  I rely on my training and experience as a former teacher to present each case in a way that helps to educate the judge or jury.. After teaching in Gastonia, North Carolina, I decided to attend law school.  I graduated from the University Of South Carolina School Of Law in the spring of 2008.  My family and I relocated to my wife’s hometown of Statesville, North Carolina, where I enjoy many aspects of community involvement.  It is important to me to give back to the community I live in; therefore, I volunteer on many different boards including: United Way of Iredell County Board of Directors and Executive Committee, YMCA of Statesville – Local Board of Directors, Mitchell Community College Endowment Board, and the Civil Service Board.. I am a member of the Greater Statesville Rotary Club where I am a Paul Harris Member.   I attend church at First Presbyterian Church of Statesville and enjoy spending time with my children and family.  I am an avid Appalachian State University football fan and spend many Saturday afternoons in Boone, NC watching the team play.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Statesville and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Statesville and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Statesville and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Statesville and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Statesville and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Statesville and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Statesville and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Statesville and surrounding areas.