Practice Areas

DUI/DWI Defense

In DUI/DWI defense, my focus is on safeguarding the legal rights of individuals charged with driving under the influence. I employ a strategic approach, scrutinizing arrest procedures, sobriety tests, and evidence to build a robust defense. My goal is to secure the best possible outcome for clients, whether through negotiating reduced charges, challenging evidence, or mounting a compelling defense in court.

Drug Crimes

In Drug Crimes defense, my primary objective is to vigorously protect the rights of individuals facing charges related to drug offenses. Employing a comprehensive strategy, I analyze the evidence, scrutinize law enforcement procedures, and challenge the legality of searches and seizures. Through skillful negotiation or courtroom advocacy, I aim to secure favorable outcomes for my clients, ensuring a fair and just resolution to their drug-related legal challenges.

Federal Crimes

There is no more experienced federal attorney in western North Carolina than John Pritchard. Federal jurisdiction is at times difficult to navigate, and sentencing is both complicated and frequently harsh. As a former AUSA and a Board Certified Specialist in Federal Criminal Law, I am well suited to seek the best possible outcome for my clients who face federal charges.

Theft and Property Crimes

In Theft and Property Crimes defense, I passionately advocate for individuals facing theft, robbery, burglary, or property offense charges. Through detailed evidence analysis, I strive to secure the best possible outcome by negotiating with prosecutors, challenging evidence admissibility, and presenting a compelling case at trial, all to protect my clients’ rights and ensure a fair resolution.

Assault and Violent Crimes

Being charged with murder means the government may literally try to take your life through the death penalty. Their next alternative may be to send you to prison for the duration of your life. Being charged with assault may mean a lengthy prison sentence or being unable to see your family. If charged with a violent crime, whether a serious felony or a domestic assault, you owe it to yourself to protect your rights with the best possible defense.

Sex Offenses

Being convicted of a sexual offense, whether rape, child abuse, or child pornography, can result in enduring repercussions. Beyond potential imprisonment and financial penalties, there’s the additional impact on your reputation through mandatory registration on the sex offender list. For certain offenses, this requirement may extend throughout your lifetime, imposing restrictions on your residence, employment opportunities, and public perception.

Tribal Offenses

As the former tribal liaison to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and Catawba Nation, I am familiar with the tribal courts and am committed to offering steadfast representation thoroughly scrutinizing case particulars to construct a compelling defense. Whether engaged in negotiating for minimized charges, contesting evidence, or presenting a robust case in court, my objective is to attain the optimal resolution for my clients, safeguarding their rights in the face of allegations related to assault or violent crimes within tribal jurisdictions.

White Collar Crimes

In White Collar Crimes defense, my paramount goal is to safeguard the rights of individuals accused of sophisticated financial offenses. With a meticulous approach, I scrutinize intricate financial transactions, corporate practices, and relevant documentation to construct a strategic defense. Whether negotiating with prosecutors, challenging evidence, or presenting a compelling case in court, I strive to provide comprehensive legal advocacy to achieve the most favorable resolution for my clients facing white-collar crime allegations.

Traffic Offenses

While the stakes in traffic court may usually seem lower than in other criminal cases, the consequences of a conviction may still be substantial. Depending on the situation, you may face high fines, increased insurance costs, the loss of your driving privilege, or even jail time. Providing the best possible outcome is my aim in defending every traffic case.