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Parisa Houshmandpour
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Criminal Defense Attorney In Raleigh, North Carolina
Parisa Houshmandpour is a defense attorney in Raleigh, North Carolina. She graduated with honors from University of North Carolina at Greensboro, majoring in Criminology and minoring in Anthropology. She then went on to earn her Juris Doctor from Elon University School of Law.
Ms. Houshmandpour's training began when she interned at the District Attorney's office in Guilford County, giving her valuable insight into the strengths and weaknesses of prosecution cases. This inside experience gives her an advantage in assessing the prosecution's case against her clients. Working at Roberts Law Group and the Coolidge Law Firm, gave her tremendous amount of experience and knowlege in defending the accused.
Houshmandpour feels that her true calling is defending the accused. She is keenly aware that there are two sides in every case and spends time carefully listening and understanding her client's situation. She works zealously to protect her client's constitutional rights and, if retained early in the process, she will represent her client in dealing with the investigators, the arrest process, the preliminary hearing, and obtaining a bond. She carefully reviews the charges and facts, and analyzes potential constitutional violations. She evaluates the prosecution's burden, defenses, and potential sentencing issues. Her work ethic, compassion and devotion is recognized and appreciated by clients and colleagues alike.
She is a member of the North Carolina State Bar, NC Eastern Federal District Court, North Carolina Bar Association, Wake County Bar Association and the 10th Judicial District Bar.
Areas of Practice:
- Criminal Defense
- DWI
- White Collar Crimes
- Drug Charges
Bar Admissions
- North Carolina, 2012
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of North Carolina, 2012
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in North Carolina for 13 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 2012
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Location
Capital Law Firm
555 Fayetteville St, Suite 300, Raleigh, NC, 27601
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Posted by Daniel | September 23, 2025 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Parisa Houshmandpour
Parisa is a terrific lawyer and got me the desired results in my DWI. Would def recommend using here for any of you criminal/civil needs!!!
Posted by April | June 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Extremely Unprofessional
I found out 2 months later I had a failure to appear after she told me it was dismissed and she lied about what was included. Never provided me with any paperwork. Call me stupid amongst other things during our conversation.
Parisa Houshmandpour
Replied last June 27, 2025As you are aware, your case was dismissed on the very first court date—without you needing to appear in court or take any action—despite the seriousness of the charge. Two months later, you reached out to inform me of a “call and fail” notice, which occurred due to a clerical error made by the court when entering the dismissal into the system. This was entirely outside of my control (as the clerk of court works for the court and not for me) That said, within minutes of you bringing the issue to my attention, I took immediate action, and the error was corrected. Your case remained dismissed, and you were provided with the official documentation shortly thereafter. It is concerning that you continue to make false and damaging claims, particularly given that all records clearly show your case was resolved quickly and favorably. All communication and case information is documented and verifiable—unlike the misinformation being spread. To be clear: misunderstandings about legal procedures or fees are not an excuse to make baseless accusations. If there was confusion, the appropriate course would have been to ask for clarification—not to resort to public attacks. Your initial phone call was aggressive and disrespectful from the outset. If standing up for myself while defending the outcome I achieved for you is considered "unprofessional," then I respectfully disagree. My focus was on resolving your legal matter—which I did successfully. I ended our professional relationship because of the way you treated me throughout our interactions. Writing this review as a form of retaliation is not appropriate and only reinforces why I made that decision. I handled your case with care and urgency, and the outcome speaks for itself. You were never insulted, and documentation was provided promptly upon request. The fact that you continued to post online even after receiving the documents suggests there may be other factors at play here. Regardless, I sincerely wish you well. I hope you find peace and support, and I will keep you in my thoughts. Wishing you all the best moving forward.
Posted by Stephanie | January 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Highly Recommend to ALL!
Parisa was FABULOUS! She reached out to me over a misdemeanor, and even her letter was amazing. Reasonably priced, highly professional and attentive to all correspondence. I cannot say enough good things about her. Had my case dismissed with community service. HIGHLY recommend Ms. Houshmandpour ...
Posted by anonymous | November 26, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Expungement
Case Dismssed
I hired Ms. Houshmandpour in June of 2023 and after a year and a half with her persistence and determination my case was dismissed and record expunged. I never once appeared in court, this was extremely helpful since I never missed a day of work. She was always very professional and kept me infor...
Posted by anonymous | November 10, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Case Dismissed
Parisa was very professional! She advised me on how to be proactive for a case against me and because of her strategic legal skills and professionalism she was able to get my charge dismissed with no court fees or volunteer work.
Parisa Houshmandpour's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have known Parisa since my time in the DA's office. She works hard for her clients and gets them great results."
"Parisa is an excellent attorney. She is talented, knowledgeable, and meticulous. I endorse this lawyer."
"Aggressive and professional defense. Passionate and caring. Excellent choice for a criminal defense attorney."
"Parisa is a fearless, competent criminal defense attorney. She is always well prepared and works tirelessly to achieve the best possible outcome for the people she defends. She is effective in a courtroom. She is a skilled negotiator. She is the person you want in your corner."
"Ms. Houshmandpour is a passionate advocate for her clients' interests. She is well prepared and does not bend in the face of adversity."
"I have known Parisa for about 7 years now. We went to law school together, worked on legal projects together, shared office space together, and have helped each other out on cases. She is a very knowledgeable attorney that always puts her clients first, and she always does it with a smile. I would highly recommend her for any criminal defense cases."
"Parisa has always done an excellent job for her clients and she goes above and beyond what is expected of her as their attorney. She will often work nights and weekends on cases where she has no financial incentive to do so. She zealously represents them with a passion which is remarkable."
"Parisa's compassion sets her apart from other lawyers. She truly cares about each client, and she is wonderful at negotiating the best possible outcomes in difficult cases. Parisa is a hardworking, outstanding attorney and I wholeheartedly endorse her."
"I highly recommend Ms. Houshmandpour. She works hard, knows the law, and will get a great result for her clients. I have known Ms. Houshmandpour for a while, but I got to see how much time and detail she puts into a case when we worked on a case together."
"Parisa is a tremendous criminal defense attorney who passionately and vigorously advocates for the rights of her clients. I wholeheartedly endorse Parisa in all areas of criminal defense."
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Experience
Honors
2019
Felony Training, UNC School of Government
2017
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2014
NHTSA Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement, Drugs and Alcohol Risk Management
2014
Understanding and Defending Standardized Field Sobriety Tests, Drugs and Alcohol Risk Management
2013
Preparing and Defending Drugged Driving and DRE Cases, Drugs and Alcohol Risk Management
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Defense Attorney, Coolidge Law Firm
2013 - 2014
Defense Attorney, Roberts Law Group, PLLC
2012 - 2013
Attorney at Law, Law Offices of Parisa Houshmandpour, Esq.
2011 - 2012
Document Reviewer, Synergy Legal Professionals
2009 - 2009
Legal Intern, Legal Aid of North Carolina
2006 - 2014
Legal Intern, Smith Moore Leatherwood, LLP
2006 - 2008
Legal Intern, Guilford County District Attorney's Office
Associations
2012 - Present
North Carolina Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Wake County Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
10th Judicial District Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
United States District Court, Eastern District of NCMember
2012 - Present
WCACTLMember
Sample of Legal Cases
M Assault on Female cases
Dismissed
M Assault on Government Official
Dismissed
M Shoplifting cases
Dismissed
NCSU Hearing
Successful hearing. Client able to return back to NCSU
DMV Hearing
Successful
M False Imprisonment
Dismissed
Probation Violation
Successful
M Simple Assault cases
Dismissed
M Possession of Marijuana cases
Dismissed
P PDP's
Dismissed
Assault on Child
Dismissed
Domestic Violence Protection Hearing
Successful
M Intoxicated and Disruptive
Dismissed
Resisting Public Officer
Dismissed
Assault and Battery
Dismissed
Neglect and Abuse of Child
Dismissed
Education
2011
Elon University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2007
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
Farsi