Emily Damsgaard Gladden

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.

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.

I highly recommend working with Emily Gladden. Her professionalism and dedication to my case was outstanding!!! She is by far the best lawyer I've ever encountered, given my case was a bit challenging (expungement) she went above and beyond and did everything in her power to make sure my case was fav...orable. I really appreciate how honest and detailed she was with me in handling my case and her communication was superb. She answered all my questions promptly and was very patient with me. If anyone is looking for a good lawyer and one that actually cares about you then Emily is the lawyer for you!! I can't Express my gratitude enough for everything she has done for me. I will always recommend you to my friends and family!

Ms Gladden provided our family with excellent representation in a criminal matter that required attentiveness, thoroughness, and encouragement. She was clear (and accurate) about the practical and logistical issues (timing, likelihood of success) of our case. She was professional and efficient throug...hout and kept us updated. She achieved the result we were hoping for - a huge relief. As a retired attorney with over 30 years of experience, I may have loftier expectations than some clients. Ms. Gladden met those expectations and then some. Wonderful experience.

There are not enough superlatives to adequately describe the extraordinary and thorough service my family received from TFWO law firm. After witnessing my nephew being convicted of a serious crime which he had not committed, and his facing 18-20 years of incarceration, I was on a mission to find the ...best legal representation to right this wrong. After a great deal of researching ratings and reviews, I called the Raleigh office for help. I was able to speak with Emily Gladden right away, who scheduled a meeting soon after. She always listened very carefully, the firm decided to take on his case, and got to work. They kept me informed constantly, and remained dedicated to work for justice for my nephew. They traveled many miles during the course of two+ years. They were consistent and prompt with responses to my phone calls or emails. Emily and Mark Kleinschmidt (no longer with the firm) worked diligently gathering every detail, resource and witness that could make his case the strongest possible before going back to court. Their conscienscious and comprehensive legal expertise in preparing and filing the MAR was outstanding. Noell also put his all into working with Emily before the MAR hearing. Now, thanks to the lead attorney Emily, and her supporting team, my nephew will be released in less than 3 months. We cannot express the genuine, heartfelt gratitude that my nephew and family have for her. She has devoted most of her career to the wrongfully convicted. She truly cares about finding justice when it has been lost on the innocent. She is one of the most personable, kind, smart and dedicated people I have ever known. This law firm is one that you can trust and depend on. I never, ever felt that money was the object--only justice. Thanks to Emily and team, my nephew will have the chance to live a productive, full life. It is no surprise that TFWO has been recognized as one of America's Best Law Firms.