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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.

Before opening his own practice, Mike served with the Public Defenders Office in Buncombe County, where he gained in-depth experience handling a range of criminal cases.  At present, he gives back to the legal community by mentoring new attorneys.  He is also a member of the North Carolina Advocates for Justice as well as the North Carolina and Buncombe County Bar Associations.. Mike is committed to working hard to secure the results his clients need.

As a former Prosecutor and a Board Certified Specialist in Criminal Law, Dustin has extensive litigation experience in courts all over Western Carolina. He has handled cases ranging from petty misdemeanors to 1st Degree Murder and Seven Figure Traumatic Injury cases. He has tried over 50 Jury trials to verdict and is ready to help you with your legal needs, big and small.

I believe that every person charged with a criminal offense deserves a fair trial and equal treatment under the Law.  I try to treat all of my clients with the same dignity and respect that I feel the law is supposed to afford us all.  Therefore, when I represent you, it is important to me that you walk away knowing you received the best possible legal representation.. My time as an Assistant District Attorney gave me the experience and knowledge necessary to defend your rights and go to trial when appropriate.  The decision to plea, negotiate or go to trial are yours and yours alone.  However, I will give you an honest assessment of the situation from an experienced trial lawyer and the law in relation to it so that your decision is an informed one.. Call our office and come in for a free initial consultation.  When you leave, I guarantee you'll know exactly where you are in the court process, and either I or my staff will answer any questions you may have about what to expect next.”

Attorney Kristi Haddock was born and raised in Cary, North Carolina. A true hometown attorney, she knows how much central North Carolina has changed over the past 30 years. Kristi recognizes the issues her clients face in growing cities that lack good public transportation. For that reason, Attorney Haddock is committed to helping her clients restore their license.. Prior to starting her own firm, Kristi worked as a criminal defense attorney for four years and enjoyed successfully defending a wide variety of misdemeanors, felonies, and traffic offenses both in and around Wake County. Kristi also successfully represented clients at numerous DMV license restoration hearings. Prior to her time working as a defense attorney, Kristi served as a volunteer Assistant District Attorney, during which she prosecuted countless cases in Wake County. Kristi is committed to being both a zealous advocate and caring counselor for her clients. Her reviews, speak for themselves.. Kristi graduated Summa Cum Laude from East Carolina University (Go Pirates!), and went on to accept a scholarship to Campbell University School of Law, where she graduated with the award of Most Outstanding Advocate.. Kristi lives with her family in Apex, North Carolina and enjoys spending time outdoors, traveling, and being an active member of The Summit Church.

Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Raushanah Rodgers later moved to Fayetteville, North Carolina, during her teenage years. She excelled academically, graduating Magna Cum Laude from Fayetteville State University with a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Finance in less than three years. After returning to Brooklyn, Ms. Rodgers taught Math at Boys and Girls High School in Bed-Stuy for two years before relocating to Massachusetts, where she continued teaching at Madison Park High School in Roxbury. Inspired by her passion for helping others, she pursued her lifelong dream of becoming a lawyer, earning her degree from North Carolina Central University School of Law in 2007. Notably, she passed all three state bar exams without any preparatory courses. Ms. Rodgers is licensed to practice in North Carolina, Virginia, and New York, and is also admitted to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of North Carolina. As a sworn Arbitrator in Wake County Courts, she handles arbitration matters. Her legal practice encompasses business, civil, criminal, family, injury, and real estate law, and she is dedicated to responding to all legal inquiries via email.

I began practicing law when I graduated from law school and got a law license in August of 2000.  I hung up my shingle and opened a solo law office, intending that my practice would be in the trial courts -- trying cases for individual persons.  I have been trying cases and representing people charged with  serious criminal offenses for over 20 years, and have tried dozens of ciminal cases before juries, with charges ranging from misdemeanor appeals to capital murder. I began to focus exclusively on criminal cases in 2011. Jury trials are unique and challenging.  There are always valuable things to be learned from every trial, whatever the outcome. There is a saying, usually applied to warfare or other adversarial situations, that "no plan survives contact with the enemy". Maybe with jury trials the more apt saying might be, "no plan matters if the jury doesn't get it,like it, etc."  But the state prosecutor, inspite of many other built-in advantages (like having the first and last word if the defendant puts on evidence) potentially has that same problem with a jury. So the greatest opportunity (maybe the only opportunity) for an accused person to make a decision to take an action that may result in the preservation of their liberty, may be their right to demand a jury trial.. Call and schedule a free consultation.

W. Taylor Browne was born in Greensboro, North Carolina. He graduated from North Carolina State University, magna cum laude, in 2005.  Three years later he received his law degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Following law school, Taylor worked for over two years as a public defender in Greensboro.  He has successfully defended clients charged with a wide range of crimes, from complex felonies to simple traffic infractions.  He is licensed in both North Carolina and New York.

W. James Payne is a fearless criminal trial lawyer.  Mr. Payne is also a retired Colonel of United States Marines, serving his country for over 30 years as a Reserve Officer and very active trial lawyer.. Mr. Payne's practice is defending the criminally accused in the following venues:  State Court, Federal Court, and Courts-Martial (Military Justice).  Criminal charges include Felonies, Misdemeanors, DUI/DWI, murder, sex crimes, robbery, rape, larceny, computer crimes, military offenses, drug trafficking, drug conspiracy, white collar offenses.. Mr. Payne has such experience in defending the criminally accused that he is one of a very select group of attorneys in North Carolina that are qualified to defend capital (death penalty) murder cases.  Further, Mr. Payne is also qualified to represent defendants in United States District Court that are unable to afford the services of a private attorney.. In the Marine Corps, W. James Payne served as a judge advocate.  He defended Marines and officers from the rank of Private through General on a multitude of differing military justice offense.  Colonel Payne also served five years on the bench as a military judge and several years as the Staff Judge Advocate for the 4th Marine Logistics Group.. An avid Crossfitter, Mr. Payne prides himself on keeping in top physical shape to have the stamina to represent his clients with drive, energy, and enthusiasm.

I am a zealous and dedicated advocate who will work tirelessly to acheive the best result possible for you. I have over 23 years of trial experience in the North Carolina courts representing agencies, children, plaintiffs and defendants. I am especially familiar with the court systems in Union, Anson, Stanly, Richmond and Montgomery Counties. I would love to put my knowledge, experience, and skill to work for you!

Practicing since 1999, initially as a Clerk to Federal Judge George Hodges in Charlotte, NC, then practicing predominately Criminal Law, later Certified by the State Bar as a Specialist in both NC State Criminal Law and Federal Law as an expert.. Raised in Burlington, NC, attended Williams High School then later attending UNC Chapel Hill for both undergrad and law school.

Growing up as the son of a Marine Corps Aviator and a public school teacher, John W. Cox saw firsthand how his parents dedicated their lives to helping others. From defending those who can’t protect themselves, to teaching children for the betterment of themselves and society, he couldn’t help but be affected by his parent’s zeal to serve. Thanks to the support of his parents, John pursued a career defending others according to the letter of the law. He received his Juris Doctorate from North Carolina Central University in 1997. John subsequently passed the bar exam in 1997 and opened his law practice in Hickory, NC. The next year, John moved the practice to Graham, where he married Shannon, and now have three children together.. John W. Cox has practiced law in Alamance County since 1998 and has built a reputation for being a lawyer that takes your case personally and defends peoples rights with utmost integrity. He has represented thousands of clients on charges ranging from DUI/DWI and traffic law violations to juvenile law and criminal defenses including misdemeanors and felonies. In 2012, John received the designation of Board Certified Specialist Criminal Law-Juvenile Delinquency from the North Carolina State Bar Board of Legal Specialization.