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Emily Damsgaard Gladden
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Biography
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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Licensed in North Carolina for 10 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 2015
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 11 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2015
No misconduct found
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Tin Fulton Walker & Owen
407 N Person St., Raleigh, NC, 27601
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Posted by anonymous | September 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Excellent Attorney
I received a difficult charge due to an even more difficult and very sensitive situation. When I met Ms. Gladden, she was open and honest with me and very attentive to not only my case details but to me personally. The morning of court, I was afraid and nervous and Ms. Gladden allowed me to feel at...
Posted by anonymous | August 01, 2017 | Criminal Defense
I recommend!! Remarkably competent, and very attentive to clients.
I called the office where Mrs. Gladden works (Tin Fulton in Raleigh) and I was absolutely grateful after talking to her, and I owe a lot of my peace of mind to the conversation we had. I was in a rough state of mind. I have a complicated situation, where I have 4 different court sessions including c...
Emily Damsgaard Gladden's Lawyer Endorsements
"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 a colleague and a friend. She’s smart, savvy, and cares about her clients."
"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."
Kristi Haddock
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
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
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Languages
English
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