Criminal Defense
Known throughout the United States as one of the country's preeminent criminal defense firms, Tharrington Smith has been helping individuals and companies in the midst of criminal investigations for more than 40 years. Whether white-collar investigation, drunk driving, racketeering, homicide or appeals, we apply to each case a level of expertise that has earned us a spot in Best Lawyers in America every year since the publication was founded 25 years ago.
Started by Wade and Roger Smith in 1964, our criminal practice group now features eight qualified lawyers, with more than 150 years of combined experience in court. Depending upon your case, these experts can work as a team or one-on-one with you. Either way, you are assured of the highest degree of legal counsel brought to bear on your unique issues.
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F. Hill Allen
Hill Allen is a partner in the firm and handles a broad range of civil and criminal litigation. His...
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Russell D. Babb
Russell D. Babb was born in Wilson, North Carolina. He graduated from the University of North...
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Melissa Hill
Melissa Hill is a native of Asheville, North Carolina. She received her B.A. degree, magna cum...
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Douglas E. Kingsbery
Education B. A. Political Science and Religion, 1977, from Duke University's Trinity College of Arts...
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Roger W. Smith, Sr.
Roger Smith, Sr., was born in Albemarle, North Carolina, attended the Albemarle public schools...
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Roger W. Smith, Jr.
Roger W. Smith, Jr., was born in Raleigh, North Carolina and attended the Raleigh public schools. He...
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Wade M. Smith
Wade Smith has been one of North Carolina's best known and most acclaimed lawyers for nearly 50 years....
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Derick Vollrath
Derick Vollrath is originally from Tampa, Florida, and moved to the Triangle in 2007. Mr. Vollrath...