Criminal Defense Lawyer

Criminal charges are not just overwhelming—they can also have long-lasting effects on your personal life and your opportunities to advance in your career and/or your community.

If you find yourself facing criminal charges in North Carolina, don’t face them alone. Contact the office to begin a defense against the accusations:

• Domestic violence protective order violations or 50-B violations
• Marijuana possession and other simple drug charges, including possession of drug paraphernalia
• Shoplifting, stealing and misdemeanor larceny
• Resisting arrest
• Assault, disorderly conduct and assault on a female
• Underage drinking
• Domestic violence and child abuse
• Robbery, theft, burglary and arson
• Loan sharking, money laundering and fraud
• Sex offenses, prostitution and child porn
• Firearm-related offenses
• Computer-related charges
• Drug dealing and trafficking
• Fraud and forgery
• Aggravated assault and homicide
• Habitual offenders and violation of probation

Criminal Defense in Durham

Durham is a diverse community resulting in varying criminal defense needs. There is always the typical citations, like speeding or failure to yield, but there are more serious criminal charges resulting from the diversity in the community.

Student as a university like Duke may be charged with drinking under-age, possession of a fake id, possession of drugs and possession with intent to sell. These student find themselves having made a mistake that will affect the rest of their lives; potentially expulsion from college or difficulty geting hiring after graduation. These student need  the best criminal defense available to minimize the damage of their criminal charges.

Chapel Hill Criminal Defense

Chapel Hill, home of University of North Carolina, has to contend with the same criminal charges as Durham like drinking under-age, possession of a fake id, possession of drugs and possession with intent to sell. All too often college student do not consider how much affect these charges can have on their future.

When you have been arrested and need help fighting criminal charges in North Carolina, choosing the right lawyer can make the difference you need to avoid jail time, heavy fines, or other penalties, such as the loss of certain privileges or community service.

The Law Office of John C Fitzpatrick represents clients who need criminal defense in Durham, Chapel Hill, Raleigh and the surrounding towns and counties, including the Triangle.