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Attorney Robert Hale received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1990, and also received a law degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in May 1994. Mr. Hale was admitted to the North Carolina State Bar and licensed to practice in September 1994.
Following law school, Mr. Hale served as a Research and Writing Specialist with the Office of the Federal Public Defender in the Eastern District of North Carolina. Mr. Hale later served as an Assistant Federal Public Defender at the same office.
As an Assistant Federal Public Defender, Mr. Hale represented hundreds of clients charged with federal crimes in the United States District Court, in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, and on petitions for certiorari to the United States Supreme Court.
Mr. Hale left the Office of the Federal Public Defender in 1999 to open his own private law practice in Raleigh, North Carolina. Mr. Hale continues to represent defendants charged with federal crimes, and has also represented hundreds of defendants charged with state offenses ranging from traffic infractions to murder.
Mr. Hale is licensed to practice in all North Carolina State Courts. He also has been admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Eastern and Middle Districts of North Carolina, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court.
Past Positions
Office of the Federal Public Defender, Eastern District of North Carolina, Research and Writing Specialist
Office of the Federal Public Defender, Eastern District of North Carolina, Assistant Federal Public Defender
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32 years | 500 cases
32 years | 523 cases
32 years | 22,355 cases
32 years | 50 cases
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State: North Carolina
Acquired: 1994
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3801 Western Boulevard, Suite 107, Raleigh, NC, 27606
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Posted by Jazmine | August 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Great Attorney
I called the office of Mr. Hale and he walked me through the entire process of my criminal charge. I hired him and he took care of my entire case and got it dismissed. I would recommend Robert Hale to handle any criminal case you have going on. The staff is great and they help just as much as he did....
Posted by Vanessa | August 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Best lawyer in the raleigh area !
I have hired Robert hale on several occasions over twenty years . He is very knowledgeable in every aspect of criminal law in wake county and has helped me and my family on several occasions . My husband has avoided jail time due to dwi because of robs caring and professional attitude ! His staff is ...
Posted by anonymous | June 24, 2013 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Customer Service, Trust, Reasonable Fees, Honest
Mr. Hale handled two traffic cases for me, one about two years ago and one this month. His office is really convenient to the courthouse and I walked right in without an appointment. He has a way of explaining the criminal justice process that is clear and treats you with respect when you ask quest...
Posted by James | June 24, 2013 | Criminal Defense
James Long
My company was charged by federal authorities in 2004. The matter was quite serious and with the possibility of both fines and imprisonment I was understandably nervous. I contacted Mr. Hale and he quickly made me feel better about my situation. He is astutely familiar with the workings of our fed...
Posted by Jamal | August 07, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Very upset client
I’ve been dealing with these guys for the better part of a year without anything at all to show for it. Not only that but they avoid answering phone calls and completely disregard how your personal life is affected by how nonchalantly the choose to handle your case. Had huge hopes for them in the beg...
"Rob has a reputation in the legal community as an intelligent, diligent, and personable attorney. He has a wide breadth of knowledge in all aspects of criminal law. In the years that we've practiced together, Rob has always been a prime example of the devoted and determined defender of civil liberties."
"I endorse Robert. He cares about his clients, works hard, is highly skilled and respected by fellow attorneys."
"I give Rob my highest endorsement. His knowlegde of the law and his dedication to his clients is tremendous. Rob's skills, compassion and character make him an extremely effective lawyer, in both State and Federal Courts."
"Rob is an outstanding attorney. His knowledge of Federal Criminal law is unparalleled. He treats his clients they way they deserve to be treated. His clients are not just another file, but a person. He serves his clients with respect and understanding. If one of my family members was accused of a crime, I would have Rob represent them."
"Rob is a skilled and knowledgeable criminal-defense attorney with substantial experience in state and federal courts. I recommend him to anyone needing advice or representation on a criminal issue in Wake County state court or in the Eastern or Middle Districts of North Carolina."
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1999 - Present
Attorney, Robert H. Hale, Jr. & Associates
1998 - 1999
Assistant Federal Public Defender, Trial Division, Federal Public Defender's Office for the Eastern District of NC
1996 - 1998
Assistant Federal Public Defender, Appellate Division, Federal Public Defender's Office for the Eastern District of NC
1994 - 1996
Research and Writing Specialist, Federal Public Defender's Office for the Eastern District of NC
1993 - 1993
Summer Associate, Law Office of James Chapman French, Jr.
1993 - 1993
Summer Law Clerk, United States District Court For The Eastern District Of Tennessee
2003 - Present
United States Supreme Court BarMember
2000 - Present
United States District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina BarMember
1996 - Present
United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit BarMember
1996 - Present
United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina BarMember
1994 - Present
North Carolina State BarMember
1994 - Present
10th Judicial District BarMember
2000 - 2010
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2000 - 2008
North Carolina Bar AssociationMember
Murder charge dismissed
Jury Verdict - Not Guilty
1997
Certificate of Completion
1994
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2008
Federal Sentencing Guidelines
2004
Ethics of Investigation and Preparing Suppression Motions
1997
Fourth Circuit Caselaw Update
2004
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