Criminal Defense Law in New Hanover, North Carolina

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Updated October 31, 2026

Hayes Mann

Criminal Defense Law

Wilmington, NC

James Rutherford, Attorney at Law

Criminal Defense Law

Wilmington, NC

James Rutherford is a North Carolina State Bar Certified Specialist in Criminal Law with 19 years of experience serving Wilmington.

  • Wilmington criminal defense cases
  • DWI charges
  • domestic violence charges

Marcilliat & Mills PLLC

Criminal Defense Law

Wilmington, NC

Marcilliat & Mills PLLC handles state and federal criminal cases, including sex crimes and murder defense, with over 5,000 reported cases.

  • serious sex crime allegations
  • murder defense
  • child pornography and child exploitation charges

Emergency available

McGee Law Firm

Criminal Defense Law

Wilmington, NC

McGee Law Firm handles DUI/DWI and criminal defense in Wilmington-area counties, with free confidential consultations and service since 2003.

  • DUI/DWI charges in Wilmington, New Hanover, Brunswick, or Pender County
  • Boating impaired cases
  • Drug crime charges

Minick Law

Criminal Defense Law

Wilmington, NC

Minick Law focuses on North Carolina DWI defense, including habitual DWI charges, DMV hearings, and driver's license restoration.

  • North Carolina DUI/DWI defense
  • Habitual DWI felony charges
  • DMV hearings involving license suspension or revocation

The Wagoner Law Firm, PLLC

Criminal Defense Law

Wilmington, NC

The Wagoner Law Firm defends DWI, drug, domestic violence, and federal charges across New Hanover, Pender, and Eastern District of North Carolina courts.

  • DWI cases involving potential driver-license consequences
  • Federal drug conspiracy, firearm, or fraud charges
  • Drug charges ranging from possession to trafficking

Whitley Coleman

Criminal Defense Law

WILMINGTON, NC

Whitley Coleman defends DWI, felony, and traffic cases in Wilmington, backed by John Coleman’s nearly ten years as a prosecutor.

  • DWI and DUI cases
  • felony charges
  • traffic violations in Wilmington and New Hanover County

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Criminal Defense Law

Wilmington, NC

iTicket.law handles North Carolina traffic tickets online, with offices in seven cities and representation advertised from $99 per ticket.

  • North Carolina speeding tickets
  • Clients seeking online case lookup and hiring
  • Traffic citations where avoiding a court appearance may be possible

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Silva, Kiernan & Associates, Pllc

Criminal Defense Law

Wilmington, NC

Silva, Kiernan & Associates, Pllc handles DWI/DUI, criminal defense, family law, personal injury, and real estate matters through Jacksonville and Clinton offices.

  • DWI/DUI defense
  • violent crime, sex offense, or drug crime defense
  • traffic ticket and other traffic offense defense

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FAQ

Do criminal defense lawyers in Wilmington offer free consultations?

James Rutherford, Marcilliat & Mills, and McGee Law Firm advertise free initial consultations. The available listings do not state their full legal fees, retainers, or payment plans.

What should I look for when choosing a New Hanover County criminal defense lawyer?

Match the lawyer's focus to the charge: Minick Law concentrates on DWI and license matters, while Marcilliat & Mills handles federal and serious felony cases. James Rutherford is a North Carolina State Bar Certified Specialist in Criminal Law.

Which Wilmington criminal defense firms advertise 24/7 availability?

Marcilliat & Mills advertises 24/7 availability, and McGee Law Firm says contact is available 24/7. Availability does not necessarily mean an attorney will immediately appear in court or provide an after-hours consultation.