Michael Anthony Fiala

Michael Anthony Fiala

5.0
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 12 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Fayetteville, NC
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

315 Person Street, Fayetteville, NC

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 30%

It is important to have a skilled advocate from the start to convey your interests and stand beside you in a criminal case. It is a very tedious and tasking process. Get help! Don't go at it alone.

30%
DUI and DWI 25%

DWI law in North Carolina has become increasingly complex with a variety of potential issues. DWI can have major consequences for your employment and your license. Understanding the law and the practical application of it is vital to your case.

25%
Juvenile Law 25%

Juvenile law has its own idiosyncrasies and the procedure and the law is different. It is important that you have an attorney that understands the local procedures as well as the distinctive features of Juvenile law.

25%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 20%

It is always important, even with what may seem the like the smallest or most trivial traffic ticket that you seek legal advice. It is important to understand how certain pleas to particular charges, even if they are reduced, can affect our License.

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 12 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 2013

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Smith, Dickey, Dempster, P.A.

315 Person Street, Fayetteville, NC, 28302

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Michael Anthony Fiala's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

24 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jeff Smith | December 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Fiala the truth!!

All I’m gonna say is Mike Fiala is the honest truth. I didn’t know anything about him. For one thing I don’t ever get in trouble, so he kinda fell into my path. I was dealing with felony charges and he got all dismissed. Over the last 5 years I’ve been in trouble and I wasn’t used to it, but he gets... me cleared every time. He truly seems sincere, so ima keep hiring him for whatever trouble I get into. He knows his stuff.

Posted by anonymous | October 18, 2024 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Great Consultation

During consultation, Mike was very knowledgeable and gave great advice on my case. Even though I did not hire him, he definitely told me how to handle my case and pointed me into the right direction. I truly appreciate it. If I ever get into trouble in Cumberland County, I’ll go directly to him! Than...k you so much for the advice!

Posted by anonymous | September 30, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Custody protection order

Mr fiallo really went above and beyond to prove that the information I was providing was credible. I have been experiencing a tumultuous custody battle as a step parent for the last couple years Mr fiala was a ble to go above and beyond and help me prove my case. Our children our future generation an...d I think it's imperative to make sure that they are properly taken care of no matter what the emotional history is from the parent. Thank you so much Mr fiala for being able to help me substantiate my case to show that the allegations against our children are not substantiated. They are provoked and that does not lead to nothing but chaos within our relationship.

Posted by Reed | October 24, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Professional Attorney

Michael helped represent me in an outstanding and professional manner. He always returns calls or emails and demonstrated courtesy and professionalism in all of our interactions. If you need representation, you need to call Michael Fiala. His expertise is top notch!

Posted by Ashley | October 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

EXCELLENT ATTORNEY - 10/10 Recommend

Michael Fiala is professional, honest, and communicative. He is also extremely knowledgeable and intelligent in all legal matters. He represented me in a case and made me feel at ease through the whole process and the outcome was favorable. I highly recommend him to any family or friends for legal se...rvices.

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Allen Smith

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Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Mike is an engergetic aggressive attorney that gets great results. He has brought his experience as a Prosecutor and used it to great advantage in representing defendants in criminal and traffic matters"

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Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2016

2016 MADD Prosecutor Award, Cumberland County, MADD

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Associate Attorney, Smith, Dickey, Dempster

2014 - 2017

Assistant District Attorney, District Attorney's Office

2013 - 2014

Assistant Public Defender, Cumberland County Public Defender

Associations

2019 - Present

Juvenile Crime Prevention Council

Memeber

2017 - Present

Cumberland County Young Lawyer Division

Board Member

Education

2013

North Carolina Central University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor Cum Laude

2010

University of North Carolina, Wilmington

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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