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Biography
Mr. Olsinski went to law school with one focus, to become a criminal defense attorney. Upon graduation and moving down to Charlotte North Carolina, he spoke with other attorneys in the area and decided to open his own practice. He opened the firm in January 2010 and has been growing his experience and the firm throughout the years. Mr. Olsinski has successfully defended cases from B1 Felony First Degree Sex Offenses/ First Degree Murder all the way down to Misdemeanor marijuana charges. He has been named a Top 40 under 40 Attorneys in North Carolina by the National Trial Lawyers as well as the American Society of Legal Advocates. He has been named a Super Lawyer Rising Star for several years and was recently award the 2026 Super Lawyer Award. Mr. Olsinski now focuses his workload on serious felony cases in both State and Federal Court. Mr. Olsinski has successfully defended clients
through trial in Johnston, Pitt, Gaston, Iredell, Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, Montgomery, Union, and Rowan counties. He has also had Federal trials in both Asheville and Charlotte in the Western District of North Carolina. He is licensed in the Western, Central and Eastern districts of North Carolina for federal court and enjoys traveling the State handling serious criminal cases. His primary case load is made of sexual exploitation, sex offense, statutory sex offense, indecent liberties, rape, drug trafficking and murder charges. 90% of his case load deals with sex offense related charges as his first trial in his career was an indecent liberties case where a Not Guilty verdict was entered, he has been successfully defending sex related charges his entire 16+ year career.
Mr. Olsinski is aggressive in his representation and his preparation for trial. He focuses a lot of his time in jury analysis and other trial techniques to make sure he gives his clients the best possible representation at trial, with a high percentage of his cases going to trial given the sex offender registration as a deterrent to any plea deal. Outside of court he enjoys reading about human psychology as to better understand how people think, to better serve his clients.
I don't just fight, I fight to win.
Justice. Our Job. Our Focus. Our Passion.
When the world turns their back, I stand by your side and fight to get your life back. My knowledge and experience with Sex Crimes spans State and Federal courts throughout North Carolina. Sex crimes are my primary focus and represent 90% of my caseload.
I don't just fight, I fight to win.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Sex Crime
90%
17 years | 300 cases
Criminal Defense
5%
17 years | 1,000 cases
Violent Crime
5%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2018
Licenses
Licensed in North Carolina for 16 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
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Posted by Stephen | October 01, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Traffic Citation
After receiving an out-of-state traffic citation in North Carolina, I sent several inquires out to law offices that same night, desperate to have it resolved, and with no experience in these matters. The Olsinski office responded first, and with a reasonable rate. After agreeing to hire them, the...
Posted by Russell | February 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Highly Recommended
Olsinski Law Firm (Charlotte Office) got the job done. Justin Olsinski was able to get misinformation corrected immediately and most importantly, managed to get all charges cleared. Maggie Aguirre - Legal Assistant was the perfect interface and her commitment and knowledge was unquestionably stellar....
Posted by Kevin | August 21, 2013 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Had a DWLR
Got a DWLR and Justin got it reduced to a failure to notify the DMV of an address change. Very impressed with him. I hope I never need his services again but if I do Justin will be my first phone call.
Posted by Veronica | June 21, 2013 | Criminal Defense
Awesome Attorney
After my life was ruined by false allegations and Attorneys who did not believe in me I was very fortunate to meet Justin. Not only is he very compassionate with his clients he is a very upfront honest man. He did a great job and got the justice that I deserved. I will be thankful to him for the re...
Posted by Dale | July 19, 2012 | Criminal Defense
Recomendation for Mr. Olsinski
We hired Mr. Olsinski for a case related to a felony charge. He was great to work with - knowledgeable about the charges, very good communicator, and able to find a solution that lead to the charges being dropped. It was nice having the peace of mind knowing that Mr. Olsinski was working on our beh...
Justin Christopher Olsinski's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Justin is extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of criminal defense, and he consistently achieves the best results for his clients. He is a valued and respected member of the Mecklenburg legal community."
"I endorse Justin. He has years of experience with handling complex criminal matters. He works hard to achieve the best possible outcomes for his clients."
"I have observed Justing in the courtroom and around the courthouse for years. He is always prepared, has great poise in the courtroom, and is overall a really good lawyer. I highly endorse this lawyer."
"Justin is professional, prepared, and always ready to zealously advocate for his clients every time he walks into a courtroom. I endorse Justin."
"I endorse this lawyer. Over my 25 year career as a trial lawyer, I have observed many young attorneys. I have watched Justin in court on numerous occasions in trial and arguing motions. I was genuinely impressed at his thoroughness and professionalism. His courtroom demeanor is calm and effective. I would recommend him highly. Robert Reeves"
"Justin is a knowledgeable defense lawyer. He knows what he is doing and works hard to get the best results possible for his clients."
"I have known Justin for several years and have consistently been impressed with his work ethic and dedication to his clients. He is an excellent attorney."
"Justin has a great reputation among the criminal defense bar. I fully endorse him."
"Justin is professional, courteous, and works hard to represent his clients in court. I have no reservations whatsoever in endorsing him."
"Justin is always prepared whenever I have seen him in court and does a tremendous job fighting for his clients."
"Justine is a fine young attorney who takes care in his cases."
"I endorse Justin. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"Justin is a very good attorney. I have seen him personally in the courtroom and he fights for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2026
Super Lawyer, North Carolina Super Lawyers
2015
Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
2014
Top 40 Attorney Under 40 in North Carolina, The American Society of Legal Advocates
2014
Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
Work Experience
2008 - 2009
Legal Intern, Legal Aid Society
2006 - 2006
Extern, The Law Offices Of Bruce A. Barket, PC
Associations
2015 - Present
National College of DWI/DUI DefenseMember
2012 - Present
Mecklenburg County Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationAttorney Member
2011 - Present
North Carolina Advocates for JusticeMember
2009 - Present
Mecklenburg County BarMember
Sample of Legal Cases
State of North Carolina v. Rupp
Not Guilty
Education
2009
Hofstra University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
Indiana University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Activity
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Q&A
I feel like my lawyer did not represent me well, and lost my case that I plead guilty to.
10 Mar 2026
Q&A
Can you get arrested or be charged for simple assault if you weren’t arrested at the time it happened ?
12 Mar 2019
Q&A
What do I do? My son is being punished worst then a felon?
14 Feb 2019