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Karen Draper Gerber
also known as Karen Draper
About Karen
Biography
Serving Winston-Salem, Greensboro, High Point and the surrounding Triad counties. I have approximately twelve years of experience practicing exclusively in the field of criminal defense in State and Federal Courts. I listen to what your needs are, have the working legal knowledge to accurately provide advice and the successful trial experience to fight for the results you need. Do not try to navigate through the criminal justice system on your own- let me do it for you.
Board Certified Specialist in Federal and State Criminal Law.
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Board Certified Specialist in Federal and State Criminal Law.
Board Certified Specialist in Federal and State Criminal Law.
Board Certified Specialist in Federal and State Criminal Law.
Board Certified Specialist in Federal and State Criminal Law.
Board Certified Specialist in Federal and State Criminal Law.
Board Certified Specialist in Federal and State Criminal Law.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
30%
21 years
DUI and DWI
10%
21 years
Domestic Violence
10%
21 years
Federal Crime
10%
Fees and Rates
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in North Carolina for 20 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Location
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Karen Draper Gerber's Reviews
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Posted by KerriL.Sigler | January 05, 2017 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Excellent legal representation.
Ms. Gerber is experienced, intelligent, and highly effective in her representation of clients. She misses no details and uses them to get the best possible results. She is fearless in the courtroom and a truly excellent advocate.
Karen Draper Gerber's Lawyer Endorsements
"Attorney Karen Gerber is a smart, fearless trial attorney. She will fight for the best result in your criminal and traffic matters!"
"Karen is a very knowledgeable and skilled attorney."
"Karen Gerber's clients have hired an excellent lawyer. She has represented criminal defendants for over a decade, and she is a successful and skilled trial lawyer. Do not hesitate to hire Karen!"
"Karen is a great attorney who zealously advocates for her clients. She genuinely cares about her clients and works hard on their behalf to get good results."
"Karen Gerber is an fantastic trial attorney who utilizes her skills and experience to get great results for her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. She genuinely cares about her clients and is prepared in the courtroom. Highly recommended."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Board Certified Specialist in State and Federal Criminal Law, NC State Bar
2017
AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review
2004
Zeliff Trial Competition Semi-Finalist, Wake Forest University School of Law Trial Bar
2002
Faculty Scholarship Recipient, Wake Forest a University School of Law
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Managing Attorney, The Law Offices of Karen D. Gerber
2013 - Present
Attorney, Forsyth County Public Defenders Office
2010 - 2013
Attorney, Karen Gerber, Attorney at Law
2006 - 2010
Attorney, Guilford County Public Defender's Office
2005 - 2006
Attorney, Private Practice
Associations
2017 - Present
Forsyth County Bar AssociationSustaining Member
2017 - Present
School BoardCommitee Chair for Annual Fundraiser
2017 - Present
Annual Run Leo Road RaceDirector
2016 - Present
Forsyth County Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers AssociationVice-President
2016 - Present
Professional Women of Winston SalemBoard of Directors
2016 - Present
Capital Trial RosterAssociate Counsel
2013 - Present
21st Judicial District Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
North Carolina State BarMember
2010 - 2013
CJA Panel Member, Federal District Court, Middle District of North CarolinaMember
Sample of Legal Cases
State v. Wilson
First Degree Murder Charge reduced to Involuntary Manslaughter
State v. Johnson
Acquitted of all felonies
State v. Ward
Acquittal of all charges
Education
2005
Wake Forest University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1999
London School of Economics and Political Science
Graduate Level Economics Course (summer coursework)
Speaking Engagements
2017
Litigation Clinic
Interviewing and Counseling Clients
2016
Litigation Clinic
Client Interviews
2014
WFU Law Public Interest Law Forum
Public Interest Law- Criminal Law Speaker
Publications
2017
2017
North Carolina State Bar
New Specialist Announced
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
If I go to court on Felony probation violation, will I be able to stay out of jail until the court date or will I be held?
15 Sep 2017
Q&A
I have a court appointed attorney and I googled him and it said he has a avvo 10.0 what does it means and is he a good attorney
12 Sep 2017
Q&A
Can a misdemeanor shoplifting charge be reduced to an infraction in North Carolina?
03 Aug 2017