Edd K. Roberts III

Edd K. Roberts III

also known as State and Federal Trial Attorney

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 25 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Raleigh, NC
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Federal Crime

5 W. Hargett St., Suite 1100, Raleigh, NC

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Fees and Rates

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Free Consultation

$0 first 20 minutes


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 25 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 2000

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Edd K. Roberts III, Attorney At Law, PA

5 W. Hargett St., Suite 1100, Raleigh, NC, 27601

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Edd K. Roberts III's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

31 Client Reviews

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Posted by Bryan | June 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Experience Counts!

Ed Roberts and his assistant Elizabeth were terrific to work with. Enough cannot be said about hiring a lawyer that has been in Raleigh / Wake County his entire career. Ed has a great reputation & is well respected by his peers. It is a definite asset to know the judges & district attorneys and how ...the Wake County court system works. My issue was something I probably could have handled on my own but there is no doubt in my mind that I came out better hiring Ed. I would not have been able to present my case nearly as effectively as Ed did. In court, it was obvious that he knew the judge & D.A and that he commanded their respect. By myself court would have been a little intimidating. I felt very confident having Ed Roberts represent me. I would definitely hire Ed Roberts again, although I hope I never need to.

Posted by Charline | August 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Excellent Attorney

I felt compelled to shout out about my experience with Edd Roberts and his staff over the past four years. Yes, 4 years! I have been treated with respect, trust and professionalism by every person in Edd’s firm. We took my case to a jury trial for DWI. I watched Edd work up close for 3 days, Thi...s man knows what he is doing. Edd was beyond prepared to defend me after 4 years passed.. The judge dismissed my case just before the jurors were to start deliberating on my case. #1 Fan!!!

Posted by anonymous | June 17, 2015 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Very professional and helpful

I have never been into any situations like this before, It was a foggy morning and it was dark outside and I was driving to work, and couldn't see much on road because of fog and suddenly I realized that there is a stopped school bus and a person on road and tried to avoid hitting the person but in s...pite of all the efforts my car got in contact with the pedestrian, everything happened in few seconds and l got out of car and made sure that the kid was OK, fortunately kid was fine without any obvious injuries and I got traffic citation for that and we met Mr. Roberts and after talking to him we understood he has realistic goals and we hired him. hiring him is the best decision we took. He is extremely professional, knowledgeable and trustworthy, he gave me instructions about what to do in preparation for court, took time to get all the things and paperwork lined up. After we have as much information we could obtain, he proceeded and I totally trusted in his judgement, he talked to DA and based on the circumstances it happened he had the running the stopped school bus violation dropped and I had to pay minimal fine for hitting the pedestrian. I am very happy with the outcome. I strongly recommend him for any one.

Posted by anonymous | April 04, 2013

I will always call Edd first!

There is no other attorney that I would ever contact before calling Edd. When initially meeting with Edd - it couldn't have been any quicker When he explained all avenues, options and possiblities - it couldn't have been more clear. When I called and spoke to his staff - they couldn't have been mo...re polite. When I requested communication - it couldn't have been returned more promptly. He took me through every step of each process in a way that I felt comfortable and at ease. At the end of it all, he delivered the results that helped me - not only save my career - but, put all of it behind me for good. Moving forward, I've had friends ask me about similar circumstances. I've referred them to Edd and they've had the same results. I trust Edd so much that, when I have anyone that talks to me about legal issues, I refer them to him. Even if it isn't something that he deals with, I trust that he will point them in the right - and BEST - direction. I don't typically refer one person/company to others. I usually refer 2-4 companies that I have dealt with, and tell people to "pick the best that works for them". When it comes to any matter involving the law, he is the only one I go to. Thank you, Edd, for everything that you've done for me!

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Edd K. Roberts III's Lawyer Endorsements

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Karl Knudsen

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer wholeheartedly. I have known Edd since his days as an Assistant District Attorney and have seen him aggressively defend his clients and achieve great results. He is a Board Certified Specialist in Criminal Law, which is a hard to come by honor well deserved."

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G. Ryan Willis

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Edd is an experienced, effective criminal defense attorney. He gets great results for clients charged in both state and federal courts."

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Douglas McClanahan

Criminal defense lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Edd for a number of years. I respect his legal experience and knowledge. His approach to legal matters is very practical, always keeping his eye on the overall goal and the bottom line. I do not hesitate to refer cases to him."

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James Little

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Having represented codefendants on a number of occasions with Mr. Roberts, I know him to be a proficient, dedicated, hard working attorney who continues to zealously advocate for his clients."

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Jason Page

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Edd. I refer Wake County criminal matters to him without hesitation."

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Matthew Black

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Edd is an excellent resource and does a wonderful job for those that I have referred to him."

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Benjamin Hiltzheimer

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Edd without reservation. Edd is knowledgeable, well respected in the community, and works hard on behalf of his clients."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Jason Tuttle

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Friend

"Edd exhibits all of the traits that you want in an attorney. He is honest, hardworking, professional, trustworthy and highly skilled. As a Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist he is also extremely knowledgeable. Over his career, he has developed relationships at the courthouse that make him particulary effective as an advocate in the courtroom."

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George Nickel

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Edd works had for his clients. I can't say enough good things about him."

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Jason Miller

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"When it comes to selecting a criminal defense attorney, it is critical to find an attorney who has skill, experience, and knowledge of the system. Edd Roberts presents a unique combination of experience as a prosecutor and defense attorney in Wake County. He understands the system and knows what it takes to get his clients the best possible outcome. Edd has over a decade of experience in Wake County courtrooms and, most importantly, a sterling reputation for honesty and integrity in the legal community. I am happy to endorse Edd Roberts in the area criminal defense."

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Jason Tuttle

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James Little

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jason Page

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Raymond Tarlton

Criminal defense lawyer

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G. Ryan Willis

Criminal defense lawyer

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Karl Knudsen

DUI and DWI lawyer

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George Nickel

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jason Miller

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2026

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2026

Legal Elite in Criminal Law, Business NC Magazine

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2022

Legal Elite in Criminal Law, Business NC Magazine

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2021

Board Certified Specialist in Federal Criminal Law, North Carolina State Bar

2019

Legal Elite in Criminal Law, Business NC

2019

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2018

Legal Elite in Criminal Law, Business NC

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Legal Elite in Criminal Law, Business NC

2016

Legal Elite in Criminal Law, Business NC

2014

Legal Elite in Criminal Law, Business NC

2011

Legal Elite in Criminal Law, Business NC

2010

Board Certified Specialists State Criminal Law, NC State Bar

Work Experience

2003 - Present

Lawyer, Roberts Law Office, PA

2001 - 2003

Assistant District Attorney, Wake County District Attorney's Office

2000 - 2001

Lawyer, Holt York McDarris & High

Associations

2011 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

Attorney Member

2007 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2003 - Present

North Carolina Advocates for Justice

Attorney Member

2003 - Present

North Carolina Bar Association

Attorney Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Larceny

Dismissed

DWI

Dimissed

DWI

Dismissed

DWI case

Dismissed

DWI in Superior Court

Dismissed

Passing a Stopped School Bus

Dismissed

Felony Domestic Violence

Dismissed

DWI

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Education

2024

Seton Hall University School of Law

LLM

2000

North Carolina Central University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

North Carolina State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts with Honors

Speaking Engagements

2013

Panel Attorneys' Q&A Seminar

Helping Recovered Substance Abusers Transition Back into Society

Publications

2019

Tenth J.D. Bar Professionalism Newsletter WHAT WILL BE YOUR STORY?

2018

Tenth J.D. Bar Professionalism Newsletter PROFESSIONALISM: MODELED BEHAVIOR

2017

Tenth J.D. Bar Professionalism Newsletter LET IT BE MORE THAN A CREED

2016

Tenth J.D. Bar Professionalism Newsletter Collaborative Help

Languages

English

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