Jan E. Pritchett

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Jan E. Pritchett

4.6
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 31 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Greensboro, NC
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI, Car Accidents

5709 West Friendly Avenue., Greensboro, NC

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About Jan

Biography

Your case will always be my top priority.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 45%

45%
Personal Injury 25%

25%
Car Accident 15%

15%
DUI and DWI 15%

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2025
Platinum Client Champion
Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 31 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 1995

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Schlosser & Pritchett

5709 West Friendly Avenue., Greensboro, NC, 27410-4112

schlosserandpritchettlaw.com/

Jan E. Pritchett's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by WILLIAM | October 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Best Attorney around

“I’m deeply grateful to Mr. Pritchett for his help with my DWI case and securing limited driving privileges. From the start, he was professional, responsive, and genuinely committed to helping me through a difficult chapter. His knowledge of the legal process and his calm, confident approach made eve...rything feel more manageable. Thanks to his efforts, I was able to maintain some independence and continue meeting my responsibilities. I couldn’t have asked for better representation.”

Posted by David | January 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Literally the best lawyer I could possibly ask for

Jan Pritchett has been an amazing blessing in my life. I got into some pretty serious trouble and have had to spend some time digging myself out. He was referred to me by another lawyer, and gave me a great rate based on that referral, and has treated me like family ever since. When I got sober last ...year, he would check up on me to see how I was doing, invited me to play basketball with him at church, always asks how my mom is doing, etc. He's also very quick to respond to any random questions I ever have and is very patient with explanations and advice. Oh, how did my court case go, you ask? Well, he basically got it dismissed. He knows all the judges and is friends with lots of people behind the scenes, and is a master of "judge shopping." He's got one more thing to represent me on, then I'm totally in the clear. I do not think another lawyer could have done it this well. He is a great lawyer and a great human being, and I would highly recommend him to anyone. Thanks Jan!!

Posted by Rhonda | July 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney

True Super Lawyer

I hired Mr. Pritchett to handle an extremely complicated case. He was extremely knowledgeable in the area if law. He was empathetic of my situation and was always available if I had any questions or concerns abiut my case. Jan made me feel that I was important and validated my concerns by educating... me on the facts of my case to decrease my worries and anxiety. His retainer was reasonable and well worth the money. I would highly recommend him!

Posted by Khaalid | January 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Do I even have to give them a whole star- The Worst Ever

THE ABSOLUTE WORST!!! Initially, I was advised by a bondsman, another court official to not get Jan Pritchett. Simply because they watch many of their clients who retained him get “washed up creek” by the system. Unfortunately, I put my trust in the advisement of his frat brother which I shouldn’t... have but I ultimately paid for it. Secondly, after retaining him he feed me nothing but lie after lie about my case and how things would turn out. Other lawyers I’ve consulted with agreed that my case shouldn’t have even been in superior court with me having no prior criminal record. Even Jan told me that, but his poor representation of my case allowed me to “slip thru the cracks”. Was cold for roughly three years Thirdly, My case was tucked away for roughly THREE years. I still had to report every month for roll call, but he did nothing to push my case forward. In fact, it wasn’t until I started showing at the office continuously, verbal disputes with the lawyer as to “what the heck” are you doing with my case that he just went and had them throw my case in front of jury. 1-day notice to me that this was going to happen. Lastly, this was the weakest representation in the courtroom ive ever seen. I pulled him aside a couple times and asked him to focus on the things he said he would- all the lies the prosecution used to get me there, but he didn’t and ultimately I lost that case. Under his complete advisement I lost. I will never employ this firm again, not even for the littlest of my offenses, nor will I allow anyone I know to do so. Had I listened to the bondsman in the beginning I feel I wouldn’t be in the predicament I’m in now, but I guess that’s not his job to care.

Jan Pritchett

Replied last January 14, 2021

I certainly am not happy that my services generated a complaint. However, I spent hours (as did another attorney in the office who has been practicing for 24 years) explaining to the client that the district attorney and not the defense attorney controls when jury trials are called. It certainly is better for me to move cases faster and not have cases linger in my office for two years. It is true that when the client decided he would come to my office everyday until his case was tried (even though it had been explained to him over and over that the district attorney determines which cases are tried), that I had to limit the excessive conversations about the same matter over which I had no control. He unfortunately was not the first nor the last to experience a trial delay. Furthermore, his case was with another attorney for over a year when he came to my office. The evidence in this particular case caused the client to be charged with felony child abuse. This was mainly because of the injuries that were attested to by his son, a forensic child psychologist and photographed by the police. Despite this, through my advocacy, I was able to persuade the prosecutor to try the case as two misdemeanor offenses. This indeed kept the client from being put in jeopardy of having a felony on his record for the rest of his life. After 26 years of practice and having been called upon by elected officials and court personnel who are familiar with my work (including the successful representation of the son of one of the best criminal defense attorneys in town a few months ago), I will continue to do the best that I can for all of my clients. Unfortunately in this case, it was the testimony of the client's son (who continued to be in therapy from the events that gave rise to the case), the pictures and his ex-wife, that led to his misdemeanor conviction. Upon reflection, I did all that I could in the case and received several compliments from court personnel. One even stated, " I thought you might pull another rabbit out of your hat!!!"

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Jan E. Pritchett's Lawyer Endorsements

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Patrick Apple

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I’ve been around the courthouse and have observed Jan in multiple trials and interactions with court personnel, clients, and judges. He is prepared, professional, and genuinely cares about his clients. I would confidently recommend him."

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Christon Halkiotis

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I had many cases with Jan as opposing counsel for the 15 years I was a prosecutor. He was always, professional, ethical, & did excellent work for his clients. Seven years ago, I joined the defense bar & am happy to call Jan a colleague now. He does so much for our local bar & is a wonderful lawyer. And he’s definitely on my short list of who I would call if I were ever in trouble."

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Asi Jackson

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jan is an excellent attorney. He cares about his clients and is very diligent in making sure you receive a positive outcome."

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Russell Dement

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Jan for close to 20 years. He supervised me as an intern in the Guilford County District Attorney's office while I was still in law school. I learned a lot from him in a short period of time. I think the most valuable lesson was watching how to respectfully treat your apposing counsel while still zealously doing your job. In the years that I have been in private practice, I have referred everything that I could to Jan. He does a fantastic job and gets good results. I highly recommend him for any criminal matter."

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James Borden

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Pritchett is a gifted and hard working attorney."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Jan. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Randall Howell

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jan Pritchett is easily one of the nicest human beings I have ever had the privilege to be around. He is also an incredibly talented lawyer. As a fantastic lawyer and a model citizen, he is an asset to Guilford County's legal community."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2026

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

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

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Superlawyers, SuperLawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Criminal Law, Legal Elite

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Top 100 DWI Attorneys, The National Advocacy for DUI Defense

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2000 - Present

Trial Attorney, SChlosser & Pritchett

Associations

2015 - Present

North Carolina Bar Association Board of Governors

Board Member

2014 - Present

Providence Baptist Church

Deacon Board - Vice Chair

2013 - Present

Family Services of the Piedmont

Board of Trustees

2009 - Present

Greensboro Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Board Member

2007 - Present

Guilford County Indigent Defense Committee

Board Member

2012 - 2013

North Carolina Bar Association

Past Chairman - Criminal Justice Section

2011 - 2012

North Carolina State Bar Board of Legal Specialization

Past Chairman - Criminal Law Division

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. Morris

Plead to lesser charge for a five year sentence

State v. Rico Smith

Jury trial - not guilty

State v. Murdock

Jury trial ultimately resolved for two misdemeanors

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Education

1994

Southern University Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Winston-Salem State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Spring Defender's Conference

Motions Practice in DWI Cases

2014

Public Defender's Fall Conference

Motions to Suppress

2014

North Carolina Bar Association Annual Review

Caselaw Update

2013

The ABC's of DWI

Drug Recognition Experts - The Science or Lack Thereof

Languages

English

Activity

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