Criminal Defense

North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney

Wake County and Statewide Practice

If you have been arrested, questioned, or believe you are under investigation for a felony offense or serious misdemeanor, contact Patterson Harkavy LLP immediately. Our experienced Charlotte, North Carolina, criminal defense lawyer will fight to protect your rights and shield you from the worst consequences.

Free Consultation • 704-200-2009

We understand that your rights, your freedom, and your reputation are at stake. Ann E. Groninger applies her years of criminal law experience to achieve the most favorable result for your circumstances. Serving criminal defendants throughout North Carolina, she focuses her practice on serious felony charges:

• Murder (including capital murder)
• Armed robbery
• Rape and other sex crimes
• Aggravated assault
• Drug crimes (state and federal)
• White collar crimes (fraud, embezzlement)
• Post-conviction sentencing and appellate proceedings

Ms. Groninger will aggressively counter the accusations, seeking grounds for dismissal, negotiating favorable plea bargains, or representing you at trial or on appeal. She is attentive and compassionate, and will always explain your rights, options, and likely outcomes as she guides you through the judicial process.

Ann first worked with the North Carolina Center for Death Penalty Litigation and then with the Cumberland County Public Defender’s Office before opening her own criminal defense practice in Fayetteville in 1998. She joined Patterson Harkavy LLP in 2000 and works out of our Charlotte office.

Contact a capable criminal defense lawyer as soon as possible to preserve your constitutional rights. Call (704) 200-2009 (Raleigh) or 1 (800) 458-2541 or e-mail Ann Groninger

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