Emily Damsgaard Gladden

Emily Damsgaard Gladden

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 11 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Raleigh, NC
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime

407 N Person St., Raleigh, NC

About Emily

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

All types of criminal cases from misdemeanors to capital murder.

50%
Federal Crime 50%

Eastern District of North Carolina

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 10 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 2015

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 11 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2015

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Tin Fulton Walker & Owen

407 N Person St., Raleigh, NC, 27601

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Emily Damsgaard Gladden's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

31 Client Reviews

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Posted by Burny | February 17, 2026 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

I wouldn’t take any other lawyer! Emily is the best!

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 ...eternally grateful to them for the way they helped me with my case. I wish them the utmost peace and success!

Posted by Melissa | February 8, 2026 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Expert Guidance with a Human Touch

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...nd consistent, and she took the time to explain things in a way that made a stressful process feel manageable. Emily combines strong legal skill with real humanity, which is rare and invaluable. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for an attorney who is both capable and compassionate.

Posted by anonymous | January 26, 2026 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Wise, trustworthy, reliable very thorough. Goes out of her way to obtain the best outcome! Determined to defend & win!

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.... She represented my family member in a highly sensitive case matter. She treated my family and my family member with the upmost respect and safeguarded our dignity. She is extremely reliable and is very conscientious to return phone calls and keep you informed. We had peace of mind and every confidence that she was truly working for us on behalf of my family member. Attorney Gladden really knows her way around the courtroom. I watched her fight for my family member as if her own life depended on it. She is the kind of criminal defense and appellate attorney everyone should want to have representing them in any sensitive, complex or critical situation. She is also someone you can trust. My family member experienced victory over his case because she worked hard to insure a favorable out come. I will always be grateful to her for her impeccable service. I highly recommend her. She is a extremely competent and reliable attorney. She works very hard to achieve the best outcome possible. While no one wants to find themselves embroiled in legal troubles, please run-- don't walk-- if you have an occasion to use her services. Last but not least, she is well known and highly respected in the court system. That is very important to consider when you need representation! If you secure her services, she will come through for you and your loved one to the best her ability. Thank you, Ms. Gladden; you are a true blessing.

Posted by Patrick | September 20, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Competence and professionalism personified

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...ade. She returned our email contact the same day with a personal phone call, not an office staffer. Within 24 hours she called us to let us know that she was STANDING IN THE COURTHOUSE reviewing records. From there she advised us what she thought the next steps should be and sent us the necessary contacts and paperwork. Once we had all the paperwork together we decided to deliver it personally to the office to put a face on the action. She took the time to meet us (with no appointment) and we left assured that she would do her absolute best for us. Within about six weeks we received the email that we had been waiting for for years. The expungement had been granted. This doesn’t sound like a big deal but it is absolutely life changing for our son. We cannot recommend Emily more highly for any legal concerns you may have.

Posted by Catherine | August 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

the most exceptional criminal justice attorney in the Triangle.

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...ht for you every step of the way, Emily is the one to trust. She’s not just the best—she’s in a league of her own.

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Emily Damsgaard Gladden's Lawyer Endorsements

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Lynne Reid

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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!"

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Paresh Patel

Criminal defense lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Kristi Haddock

Criminal defense lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Emily has a great reputation in our legal community. She is very reliable and knowledgeable in her field."

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Christopher Lau

Criminal defense lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Blakely Hildebrand

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Mark Kleinschmidt

Criminal defense lawyer | May 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Meredith Hubbard

Unknown lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Emily is a colleague and a friend. She’s smart, savvy, and cares about her clients."

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Carrie McMillan

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Jane Morgan

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Emily is a compassionate and brilliant attorney who fights hard for justice for all of her clients."

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Anisha Gupta

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Kristi Haddock

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2024

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2023

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2022

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2021

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2020

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Partner, Tin Fulton Walker & Owen, PLLC

2014 - 2015

Staff Attorney, The Bronx Defenders

Associations

Wake County Bar Association, Tenth Judicial District Bar

Education

2014

University of California at Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2011

Cambridge University

Masters in Criminology

2007

Williams College

Bachelor's Degree

Publications

2020

Tin Fulton Walker & Owen, PLLC Can I Get My Criminal Case Expunged?

Languages

English

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