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I am a North Carolina trial attorney, but began my legal career in Washington, DC, at the Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia in 2006.  In my first two years at PDS, I worked in an attorney fellowship position focused on litigating complex forensics issues in serious felony cases, and also worked in partnership with the Innocence Project to develop litigation strategies to combat the leading causes of wrongful conviction in trial courts nationwide.. After two years in that concentrated role, I moved into the trial division at PDS in DC, where I was trained by some of the best defense attorneys in the country.  In 2011, I founded Hiltzheimer Law Office, PLLC in DC, and in 2012 relocated the practice to Raleigh, NC, when my family decided to make North Carolina our home.

I am a graduate of The University of North Carolina School of Law. While working as an actor in New York City, I experienced first-hand how “powerless” non-union performers were taken advantage of by those in positions of authority. My experience organizing collective action to secure adequate health and safety conditions for his cast-mates in a particularly unacceptable production inspired me to pursue a career in law.. While in law school, I continued to advocate for those in need by providing 100+ hours of Pro Bono legal services, and by defending local tenants against eviction as a clinician in the UNC Civil Legal Assistance Clinic.. I have been practicing law in Alamance, Chatham, Durham, Granville, Johnston, Orange, Person, and Wake County. I have personally handled DWIs, assault, domestic violence, theft, and traffic charges; as well as expunctions.. I would be humbled and honored to advocate for you.

Mike Paduchowski earned his Juris Doctor from theUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill .  While attending law school Mike worked for the Orange County District Attorney's Office, was a member of the Holderness Moot Court Negotiation Team, achieved Dean's List honors, and was named to the prestigious Order of the Barristers.  Before attending law school Mike graduated from the University of North Carolina 's Kenan Flagler Business School with a degree in Business Administration then went to work for the law firm of Hedrick, Gardner, Kincheloe and Garofalo LLP.  Mike previously worked for the Maitland Law Firm in Chapel Hill where he was in charge of the firm's Criminal, Traffic, and Personal Injury section. Mike left his position at Maitland Law for an opportunity to join the Law Office of Matthew Charles Suczynski PLLC in 2011.  He has concentrated his practice areas and teamed up with Matthew Suczynski to provide the residents of North Carolina with superior legal service at affordable rates.. Mike is a skilled litigator and accomplished negotiator who utilizes his knowledge of the local court system and trial process to efficiently handle criminal, traffic, DWI, and personal injury matters. Mike and his wife, Brittney, have been members of the Chapel Hill/Durham community for over a decade.  He gives back to the community by coaching youth sports, serving as a Resident Judge in Teen Court, and volunteering as a Supervising Attorney for the NC Driver's License Restoration Project.  Mike believes that communication is key and takes pride in providing personal legal service to each and every client.

Shannon Williamson was born and raised in Hillsborough, North Carolina. She obtained her undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Law Degree from North Carolina Central University School of Law.. Shannon has dedicated her practice to Personal Injury and Workers’ Compensation since 2014. She has appeared before judges from Boone to Goldsboro, NC with a majority of her experience in the Raleigh area. She also has experience in Federal Court matters.. Strong Advocate for the Rights of Injured Victims and Workers. Shannon is a strong advocate for the rights of NC car accident victims and injured workers. She worked in the past for the North Carolina Department of Justice and is a member of the North Carolina Advocates for Justice and the North Carolina Bar Association. Shannon is admitted to practice in the Middle District of the United States District Court.. Representing Car Accident Victims and Workers’ Compensation Claimants in North Carolina. Admissions. Education. Professional Affiliations

A public servant, an individual who serves at the pleasure of the public; Sable has always felt her best when being able to help others in need. As a former Pitt County prosecutor, she has had the opportunity to tailor justice in a more progessive form, better suited to fit today's social and economic climate. She founded S.Toney Law on the basic principle of putting the "just" back into justice, which simply means helping those in need and advocating for what is right and fair. Her Grandfather was a beacon of light and she approaches every client with his words of wisdom in mind "people are prone to forget what you say, they are prone to forget what you do; But they seldom forget how you make them feel.". Call us today at and let's see how we can help you!

Jason has been practicing criminal law since 2005. Jason graduated from Charlotte Country Day School, and received his undergraduate degree from Duke University. After graduating with a J.D. cum laude from the University of Illinois, Jason began working for the Public Defender's office in Charlotte. During his 17 years there he worked every type of case imaginable, from traffic tickets to drug trafficking, from shootings to sex offenses, and from home break-ins to homicide.. Jason is not afraid to take cases to trial. He has taken over 30 cases to jury trial from misdemeanors to violent felonies and he has tried many more cases before a judge. In March of 2021, Jason secured the first Not Guilty jury verdict in Mecklenburg County in more than a year as court resumed after the pandemic.. While working at the Public Defender, Jason was hired by the Charlotte School of Law in 2009, where he worked as a professor until 2017. Jason taught many courses including Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, Counseling and Negotiations, as well as Plea Bargaining.. Jason has taught at numerous training programs at UNC School of Government in Chapel Hill for attorneys of all experience levels, and he has presented at statewide conferences as well as at Duke University. He is the former Chairman of the Mecklenburg County Criminal Justice Section. In Spring of 2023, Jason will be joining the University of Illinois College of Law as an Adjunct Professor, coaching trial teams.. When he isn't working hard on your case, Jason lives in Davidson with his amazing partner Kirstin and her three boys. Together they have as many dogs: Saul, Della, and Wrigley. He enjoys board games with a lot of rules, very loud music, and unpronounceable food.

Mr. Lee is originally from Tennessee and presently resides in Cabarrus County.  Mr. Lee received his B.S. degree in Finance and then went on to earn his Juris Doctor Degree. Since being admitted to the North and South Carolina Bar, Mr. Lee has extensively handled criminal cases in both North and South Carolina. His practice is focused on representing clients charged with serious felony offenses.. Mr. Lee is a North Carolina Board Certified Specialist in State Criminal Law.  At the time of writing this, there are only 10 other private practicing attorney in Charlotte and 2 in Concord who also have this distinction.. When not in Court, Mr. Lee enjoys spending his time riding motorcycles, running, and playing beach volleyball.

My Office Phone number is: I have practiced criminal and Traffic law in Mecklenburg County since 1992.  First as an Assistant District Attorney,  then as a defense lawyer in private practice.   Please read my reviews.  I'd be happy to assist you .

Gael Gilles is the founding attorney at Gilles Law, PLLC. Mr. Gilles is licensed in state courts in  North Carolina and South Carolina, and the Federal Courts in all of North Carolina and South Carolina.  Gael's areas of focus are criminal defense, and traffic offenses.. Gilles Law:  HABLAMOS ESPAÑOL

Chris Fialko defends the Consitution by fiercely defending one client at a time.   For more than 30 years, Fialko has counseled, represented, and defended men and women who are under investigation, accused of a crime, or somehow under the law enforcement microscope.. Fialko has been Board Certified in both State and Federal Criminal Defense since 2002.. We do not charge for an initial meeting in our office.. Chris likes his job:  fighting for one person against the powers of police and prosecutors.

Attorney Mark S. Jetton is a founding partner at Jetton & Meredith, which he helped form after graduating with a J.D. from Elon School of Law. An accomplished trial attorney, Mr. Jetton focuses his practice on criminal defense, DMV hearings, personal injury, and workers’ compensation. He has handled hundreds of cases throughout Mecklenburg County and has successfully obtained several not-guilty verdicts, high settlements, and high jury award verdicts. Mr. Jetton is known for being highly involved in his clients’ cases, doing everything in his power to pursue a favorable outcome.

I have been practicing federal and state criminal defense in Charlotte for over 20 years. Since 2010, I have been a State Bar Board Certified Specialist in State and Federal Criminal Law. Since 2012, I have been selected each year as a North Carolina Super Lawyer and have received the highest peer rating (AV preeminent) from Martindale-Hubbell. I have handled every type of criminal case and have always striven to obtain the best possible results for my clients. Unlike many criminal defense lawyers, I do not run a high volume practice where the client is expected to quickly plead guilty and move on. Instead, I studiously look for weaknesses in the prosecution's case with an eye towards winning the case in front of a jury. I am not afraid to try a case, having tried over 130 jury trials during my legal career. On the other hand, if the case appears to be one which will likely result in a guilty verdict, I use the weaknesses in the prosecution's case and the positive aspects of my client's background to try to negotiate a better plea bargain than would otherwise be offered.

There's no substitute for experience: Allen has been protecting people accused of crimes and people injured by the negligence or bad acts of others for over 30 years. He is in the courtroom almost every day and has a reputation as a strategic innovator, constantly finding new ways to use the constitution and statutes as precise weapons for his clients.. Allen has successfully handled virtually every type of criminal charge (everything from murder, drug conspiracy, embezzlement to DWI and traffic tickets, etc.) and virtually every type of civil matter (from personal injury motor vehicle crashes to breach of contract to Domestic Violence Protective Orders, etc.).. Allen also has extensive experience in handling appeals in all appellate courts.  For a recent example, see State v. Yencer, 696 S.E.2d 875 (2010), raising a First Amendment challenge to the exercise of police power by the Davidson College Campus Police.. Allen was born and raised just outside of Charlotte in Denver, NC and his distinguished undergraduate and law school career at UNC included induction into the Phi Eta Sigma honor society and being awarded the prestigious Morehead Scholarship. He is active in Mecklenburg Community Church and loves spending time with his wife, Lynn, and sons, Haynes and Gray.