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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Chapel Hill, NC

Browse criminal defense lawyers serving Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Contact information and addresses listed below.

10 attorneys listed
Updated May 2026
Chapel Hill, NC
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Showing 10 criminal defense lawyers in Chapel Hill, NC Listings are displayed in no particular order and are not ranked by BeforeAttorney. Order does not constitute a recommendation or endorsement of any attorney.
iTicket.law - Powered by Hatley Law Office
151 E Rosemary St #101, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 200-0822 iticket.law
The Law Office of Kevin M. Kennedy PLLC
1340 Environ Way, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
(919) 960-5023 kevinkennedylaw.com
Jeffrey Allen Howard, Attorney at Law PLLC
1829 E Franklin St # 600, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 929-2992 jeffreyhowardlaw.com
Law Office of Matthew Charles Suczynski
208 N Columbia St, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 619-3242 matthewcharleslaw.com
Carolina Student Legal Services
Frank Porter, 272 Raleigh St Suite 3512, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 962-1303 uncstudentlegal.unc.edu
King Law
2 Couch Rd Suite 101, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 265-0800 kinglawoffices.com
Tripoint Law
891 Willow Dr #7, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 903-8645 tripointlaw.com
Owens & Kurz, LLC
976 M.L.K. Jr Blvd 2nd floor, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(910) 500-2854
Law Offices of Amos Tyndall - Criminal Defense Attorney
101 Glen Lennox Dr suite 300 38, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
(919) 967-0504 amostyndall.com
The Law Offices of Lynn Norton-Ramirez PLLC.
7306 Spring Vista Ct, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 448-5988 norton-ramirezlaw.com

What Does a Criminal Defense Lawyer in Chapel Hill Cost?

Typical costs for a criminal defense lawyer in North Carolina range from 1500 to 5000 dollars for a misdemeanor and 5000 to 25000 dollars or more for a felony. Some lawyers charge a flat fee while others bill hourly at 200 to 400 dollars per hour. Costs vary by case complexity and lawyer experience. This is general information not legal advice.

* Cost estimates are general ranges based on publicly available data and compiled using automated research tools. Actual fees vary by attorney and case complexity. This is not legal advice — consult directly with an attorney for fee specifics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of cases does a Chapel Hill criminal defense lawyer handle?
A lawyer handles cases such as DWI drug possession assault theft and traffic violations. They also represent clients in Orange County District Court and Superior Court for misdemeanors and felonies.
How long do I have to hire a lawyer after an arrest in North Carolina?
You should hire a lawyer as soon as possible after arrest. North Carolina law requires a first court appearance within 96 hours for most arrests. Your lawyer can attend this hearing and argue for your release.