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Emily Gladden is an accomplished criminal defense attorney. She represents individuals facing criminal charges in state and federal courts. She handles a diverse range of criminal cases from serious felony matters to complex white-collar investigations. On a limited basis, Emily represents clients in post-conviction and appellate proceedings, as well as parole hearings. She is committed to the protection of an individual’s rights at every stage of the criminal process.
Emily has a reputation for thorough preparation, persuasive courtroom advocacy, and deep compassion for her clients and their families. She has won trials in state and federal court and has negotiated favorable plea resolutions and dismissals in challenging cases.
Before joining Tin Fulton Walker & Owen in 2015, Emily worked as a staff attorney at The Bronx Defenders in New York City. There, she managed a caseload of nearly 100 clients and was in court every day, fighting for their constitutional rights and basic human dignity.
Emily earned her law degree from UC Berkeley Law School, where she received awards for academics and advocacy. Before law school, she completed a Master's Degree in Criminology at the University of Cambridge in England as a Gates Scholar. She graduated Phi Beta Kappa, Magna Cum Laude, from Williams College in Massachusetts.
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Posted by Burny | February 17, 2026 | Hired Attorney
I had more charges than I can count off the top of my head. A friend of mine put me in touch with Emily, and next thing you know the charges were all dismissed. They are very great, honest, understanding, and responsible attorneys. I could not have had a better lawyer and would only refer them. I am ...
Posted by Melissa | February 8, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Emily is an attorney who truly stands out. From start to finish, she was thorough, attentive, and deeply committed to doing things the right way. What stood out most was how much she genuinely cared — not just about the outcome, but about the person she was representing. Her communication was clear a...
Posted by anonymous | January 26, 2026 | Hired Attorney
I found Attorney Emily Gladden to be highly polished, poised, professional and no nonsense! She is thorough and thinks through every angle possible leaving no stone unturned. She makes it obvious that she cares about the clients she represents and treats them with compassion and the utmost respect...
Posted by Patrick | September 20, 2024 | Hired Attorney
We have been trying to help our son with an expungement issue for a few years. We had been told nothing could be done or no action was taken at all. After doing an extensive internet search and reading multiple bios we decided to contact Emily Gladden. This is one of the best decisions we have ever m...
Posted by Catherine | August 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Emily Gladden is the most exceptional criminal justice attorney in the Triangle. From day one, she was attentive, relentless in her pursuit of justice, and dedicated to my case like no other. Her expertise and tenacity brought about an outcome beyond my expectations. If you need a lawyer who will fig...
"Emily's skills and value have been discovered by clients and fellow attorneys! She is an outstanding advocate, guided by intelligence and compassion. She stands above many criminal defense attorneys with her extraordinary attention to detail and connection with her clients. She is a shining example of the very finest in our profession!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Emily Gladden is a sophisticated thinker and writer. She thinks about every pitfall in case, researches every legal issue thoroughly, writes beautifully, and always come up with a coherent and compelling answer to any problem. She is a relentless advocate and a gold star attorney. You cannot go wrong with her. You will always get 100 percent from her."
"Emily has a great reputation in our legal community. She is very reliable and knowledgeable in her field."
"I wholeheartedly endorse Emily. We worked together as Public Defenders and I've never seen an attorney work harder for her clients. She would doggedly get the best results for her clients, whether that meant preparing motions, preparing for trial, or otherwise just wearing down the prosecution. No one is better."
"Emily is a smart, capable, and committed attorney. She brings to bear her diverse and extensive experience to get the best outcome for her clients. Most importantly, Emily cares deeply about her clients."
"I've worked with Ms. Gladden on several complex criminal cases. She is very client centered and professional. She combines her legal expertise with a compassion that is rare among attorneys who take on such difficult cases."
"Emily is responsive to her clients' needs and works diligently on their behalf. I recently referred an acquaintance to Emily for legal assistance with a sensitive criminal matter. He was very pleased with his representation. He reported that Emily was very knowledgeable and thorough."
"Emily is a compassionate and brilliant attorney who fights hard for justice for all of her clients."
"I knew Emily when we both worked in the same public defender office in the Bronx. There are few lawyers I know with her tenacity, passion, and skill. She goes to the ends of the earth for her clients and leans no stone unturned in her search for a favorable resolution. Emily was known in our office for negotiating the best deals for her clients through persistence and sheer force of will. She is kind, reassuring, and patient with her clients, and she is experienced in a wide range of criminal matters (from petty crimes to death penalty cases). Above all else, she deeply cares."
Criminal defense lawyer
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Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2024
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2023
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2022
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2021
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2020
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015 - Present
Partner, Tin Fulton Walker & Owen, PLLC
2014 - 2015
Staff Attorney, The Bronx Defenders
2014
JD - Juris Doctor
2011
Masters in Criminology
2007
Bachelor's Degree
2020
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