Edwards & Trenkle Trial Attorneys is a distinguished North Carolina law firm specializing in comprehensive criminal defense and personal injury representation, serving clients from the mountains to the coast since 1990. As federal and state board-certified criminal law specialists, the firm brings over 30 years of unwavering dedication to defending rights and protecting futures, combining deep legal expertise with a client-centered approach.
The firm’s attorneys tailor their strategy to each case, whether through settlement negotiation or vigorous courtroom litigation, and are equipped to handle matters in local, state, and federal courts, including appeals and post-conviction relief. They focus on safeguarding clients’ reputations, careers, financial security, and freedom, particularly representing individuals facing misdemeanor or felony charges, DWI allegations, or those in need of self-defense legal education and protection.
Services Offered
- Criminal defense
- Personal injury representation
- Drunk driving (DWI) defense
- Fraud cases
- Assault and battery defense
- Domestic violence cases
- Drug possession, trafficking, and distribution defense
- Homicide defense
- Kidnapping defense
- Theft and burglary defense
- Traffic violations
- White collar crimes defense
- Alcohol offenses
- Bond hearings
- Clemency requests
- Expungements
- Parole hearings
- Petitions for early release
- Post-conviction relief
- Appeals
- Sex offenses defense
- Self-defense legal protection and education
- Legal representation for covered self-defense events
- Marijuana-related charges defense
The firm serves clients throughout North Carolina with offices in Durham and Pittsboro, and its attorneys are members of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL), reflecting their commitment to justice and legal reform.
