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A. Patrick Roberts
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About A. Patrick
Biography
I have decades of experience handling criminal cases in North Carolina. There is no case that I can't handle. Call me today to discuss your issue.
Former prosecutor with 21+ years of experience. Client Focused. Available after 5pm and on weekends.
Two decades of criminal trial experience and thousands of cases handled. Let me fight for you.
Two decades of criminal trial experience and thousands of cases handled. Let me fight for you.
I defend people accused of sex crimes. No judgment, just a commitment to achieving results.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Sex Crime
18%
23 years
Criminal Defense
17%
23 years
Personal Injury
17%
Drug Crime
16%
23 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2017 2016 2015
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Licenses
Licensed in North Carolina for 23 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 2002
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2019
Location
Patrick Roberts Law PLLC
50101 Governors Drive, Suite 280, Chapel Hill, NC, 27517
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A. Patrick Roberts's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | November 15, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Mr.Robert's will dedicate time to your case
Mr.Roberts was a great attorney to work with. From the start he was confident and transparent with us. He told us he had other strategies as back up in case his main one didn't go as planned. That showed us that he was prepared for any obstacle that was coming his way. We went to the first court hear...
Posted by anonymous | October 16, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Forever Grateful!!!
Have you ever found yourself in a situation and didn’t know who to turn to? That was us when our young adult got into legal trouble for the first time in his life. As parents, we were overwhelmed and scared. We prayed for an experienced criminal defense attorney who would be honest, direct, yet com...
Posted by Iesha | June 1, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
The Best!!
Patrick Roberts represented my son and we were blessed to meet such a God send. From the first meeting until present, Mr. Roberts has been transparent and thorough about every possible outcome. With his confidence and experience in criminal law, Mr. Roberts is able to give you the best outcome poss...
Posted by Ryan | January 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
You want the best results hire him!
I was lost, frustrated, and scared after my arrest. I was falsely accused of first degree rape. After speaking with Patrick I was put at ease. He asked questions, was engaged, and very straight to the point. Some of the questions he asked, and points he made no other lawyer I had spoken to thought of...
Posted by anonymous | September 25, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
A Lifesaver in Legal Trouble: A. Patrick Roberts
I recently hired A. Patrick Roberts as my lawyer, and I couldn't be more pleased with the outcome of my case. He represented me in a domestic violence accusation, and thanks to his exceptional skills, my case was dismissed. From our first meeting, Patrick impressed me with his thorough understandi...
A. Patrick Roberts's Lawyer Endorsements
"Patrick is one of the best defense attorneys in the area. He works very hard for his clients and he gets fantastic results."
"I endorse this lawyer. Patrick is a great trial lawyer and a person who I go to for legal advice in my own practice. Patrick is dedicated to his client's and a master at criminal defense. I would not hesitate to hire him if I was in trouble and needed a lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"One hell of a criminal defense attorney. Patrick has the intellect, experience, and aggressive attitude required to excel in the most complex and challenging areas of criminal defense practice."
"I have known Patrick for years and have always been struck by his knowledge and dedication. I endorse him without hesitation or qualification."
"Patrick is a thoughtful and experienced attorney. When I have a client needing representation in the Raleigh area in his areas of practice, he would be my referral of choice."
"Patrick Roberts is a fierce advocate on behalf of his clients. He and lawyers at his firm are excellent criminal defense lawyers who work hard to aggressively defend their clients. Patrick Roberts also has an excellent command of many of the technical issues - lacking among fellow lawyers - that are implicated in cases involving technology, forensic science and the like. I've watched him dissect hostile witnesses on the stand, and argue for excellent outcomes for his clients."
"I attended the Trial Lawyers College with Patrick. If I was facing serious criminal charges anywhere in North Carolina, he would be my first call."
"Working for Mr. Roberts has been a great experience. His background and experience have provided me with a wealth of knowledge and a great model for representing clients. I endorse him wholeheartedly."
"I endorse Andy. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer without reservation. Patrick is plain outstanding. The highest remark I can give a lawyer is that I would ask him to represent me were I charged with a crime. I would ask Patrick and know that I would be in the very best of hands."
"I knew Patrick when he was an assistant Distrit Attorney, and was also impressed with his high ethical standards, and his reasoned and expereinced approcah in handling his cases. He is an exemplary attorney and I highly reccomend him."
"I endorse this lawyer. Patrick is a fantastic attorney who is dedicated to his clients' interests and truly cares for his clients. He has the experience and trial skills necessary to achieve the results his clients need. I recommend anybody in need of a criminal defense attorney use him."
"Aggressive attorney."
"I've learned a lot from working with Patrick Roberts. He's an aggressive, tireless advocate for his clients. As a former prosecutor, he has an extensive insight into the workings of the criminal justice system. Highly recommended."
"Patrick Roberts is undoubtedly one of the best attorney advocates in the Triangle area. His experience as a former prosecutor is invaluable to any client seeking an attorney who knows the ropes. His honesty, integrity, and straightforwardness are qualities every client should seek in an attorney. I would, without hesitation, strongly recommend Mr. Roberts to anyone seeking an outstanding criminal defense lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known A. Patrick Roberts for 5 years. He has always been very professional and very highly regarded in the criminal defense community. I have gotten to know Patrick over the years and come to highly respect him as a friend and an attorney."
"I have had the challenge of working with Atty Roberts when he served as Asst. District Atty in Wake Co. and have worked closely with him as fellow defense counsel. As an ADA, I found him to be professional, reasonable and fair in every regard. He represented the State of North Carolina with integrity. As private counsel, his intelligence and knowledge of procedure and law has been even more impressive. Attorney Roberts is not your "run of the mill" lawyer. While he's sharp and knows his stuff, he is also approachable and relates well with clients, colleagues, judges and courthouse personnel. He never, never walks away from a challenge. In the courtroom, his experience as both prosecutor and criminal defense attorney provides him with a unique perspective and ability to process each matter he handles quickly, efficiently and effectively. I highly recommend Attorney Roberts and place full confidence in his abilities."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have worked with Mr. Roberts as co-counsel on a number of state and federal criminal cases over the past ten months (since the summer of 2008) and I am very impressed with his legal acumen, his dedication to his clients and their cases, and his attention to detail. He is one of the best up and coming criminal defense lawyers in the Raleigh/Triangle community. I have practiced law as a trial attorney for more than 20 years and I have worked with and supervised thousands of attorneys. I can confidently state that he is in the top 5% of criminal defense lawyers I have known."
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2019.
Reprimand issued in NC, 2019
updated on 08/14/2019Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
A. Patrick’s comment:
“This bar discipline resulted from a federal trademark fraud case I resolved in 2014. In 2019, the North Carolina State Bar reprimanded me for failing to consult with an attorney experienced in federal asset forfeiture before discussing a plea agreement with my client and for failing to use a Mandarin interpreter when discussing that same plea agreement with the same client. I no longer handle federal criminal cases.”
Honors
2021
Client Champion Platinum, Martindale-Hubbell®
2021
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2020
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Client Champion Platinum, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Nation's Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2018
Client Champion Platinum, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Nation's Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2017
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Nation's Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2016
Nation's Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2016
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Nation's Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2015
North Carolina Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2015
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
North Carolina Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2014
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Clients' Choice, Avvo.com
2013
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates
2013
Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers
2013
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
2013
North Carolina Rising Stars, Super Lawyers Magazine
2012
Clients' Choice, Avvo.com
2007
Cross Examination Course Certificate, National College of District Attorneys
Work Experience
2024 - Present
Managing Partner, Patrick Roberts Law PLLC
2007 - 2023
Managing Partner, Roberts Law Group PLLC
2005 - 2007
Assistant District Attorney, Wake County District Attorney's Office
2005 - 2005
Assistant District Attorney, Johnston County District Attorney's Office
2003 - 2005
Assistant District Attorney, New Hanover District Attorney's Office
2002 - 2003
Associate Attorney, Greg Jones & Asscociates
Associations
2012 - Present
United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth CircuitMember
2010 - Present
United States Supreme CourtMember
2016 - 2017
North Carolina Ethics CommissionCommisioner
2015 - 2016
North Carolina Juvenile Justice Planning Committee, Governor's Crime CommissionCommittee Member
2014 - 2015
North Carolina Juvenile Justice Planning Committee, Governor's Crime CommissionCommittee Member
2010 - 2012
American Association for JusticePublic Affairs Committee Member
2009 - 2010
Wake County Academy of Criminal Trial LawyersVice President
2009 - 2014
National College of DUI DefenseMember
2008 - 2018
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2008 - 2012
North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers, Criminal Law SectionMember
2008 - 2012
American Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
FEDERAL MORTGAGE FRAUD
CASE DISMISSED
FIRST DEGREE MURDER
NOT GUILTY
DWI/Hit & Run Charges Dismissed
All charges dismissed.
State of North Carolina vs. G.C.
NOT GUILTY
Education
2013
White Collar Criminal Defense College
Certificate of Completion
2011
National Criminal Defense College
Certificate of Completion
2010
Trial Lawyers College
Certificate of Completion
2000
Duke University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
Johns Hopkins University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
CLE - Hot Topics for Bail Agents
Survey of the Law on Bail in North Carolina
2013
Professionalism for New Admittees
Starting and Running a Law Office
2012
Professionalism for New Admittees
Organization of Your Law Office - The Basics
2008
North Carolina Wesleyan College Course
The Legal & Regulatory Environment of Business
2007
North Carolina Wesleyan College Course
The Legal & Regulatory Environment of Business
Publications
2012
Aspatore Book publication
The Legality of Search and Seizure in DUI Cases
2008
Aspatore Book publication
Strategies for Defending Internet Pornography Cases
1999
Duke Environmental Law and Policy Forum
Editorial Staff
Languages
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
I was convicted of a dui in My for sleeping in my vehicle which I wasn't driving, how do I go about having this reversed?
01 Jul 2010
Q&A
I have been charged with my 2nd dui in NC within 2 years. What can I expect?
23 Feb 2010
Q&A
What is the punishment for felony child abuse with no prior record
13 Aug 2009