Paul Y. K. Castle

Paul Y. K. Castle

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 21 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Jacksonville, NC
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence

502 College St, Jacksonville, NC

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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 21 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 2005

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 21 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2005

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

The Castle Law Firm, P.C.

502 College St, Jacksonville, NC, 28540-4706

Castle, Peterson & Naylor, P.C.

628 S. Main Street, Kenansville, NC, 28349

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Paul Y. K. Castle's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | February 04, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Excellent Lawyer

Paul Castle is such a talented lawyer. I truly thank him for his help and his willingness to fight for us no matter the state of our situation. Also, his front office staff are very helpful and a delight to deal with as well!

Posted by Travis | October 04, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Consistently out performed my expectations

Knowledge and level of effort that are worth worth 4x what he charges. The guy worked twice as hard as my last attorney that literally changed me a retainer 4x what Mr Castle charged me. I can't say enough good things about this group of professionals. I know some will read this glowing review and... think it to be a shill or fake review, but I dont care. I wont give this review any less than Mr Castle gave me in court. I consulted with several attorneys before choosing The Castle Law firm. Mr. Castle was the only one that was willing to do the extra work and go the extra mile to get all the charges before I turned myself in. So I knew what I was facing before hand, to properly be prepared. That set the tone for the kind of service I received through out the entire case. Because of his effort he got me bail so cheap I could pay the bond without even going to the atm, then he got me a really great deal from the ADA. But I was dead set on clearing my name so we went to trial. The staff was always helpful keeping me updated and were easy to deal with. When the trial started I was able to see why Castle is known as the best damn trial lawyer in 3 county's. He stayed cool under pressure when the pretrial motions started. All the while I'm losing faith in the justice system with every motion the judge gives the prosecution. And the jury selection didnt make it look any better. By the time the ADA was done presenting the first witness I felt beaten. But not Castle. He reminded me, in not so many words, that it's not the luck of the draw the matters it's the way you play your cards, that count. Once the state rested their case, Mr Castle began to slowly present his facts. Strategically shining a light on the holes in their case. With every question he asked you started to see a whole new picture coming to light. It was not long after that, I felt the tide begin to turn in our favor. As the fact pattern developed you could see he was in total control of everyone's attention in that court room, it was like a general leading the army to battle. The closing argument brought the different pieces together the way a conductor brings together the instruments of an orchestra. He gave the jury a chance to see and hear past the smoke and mirrors presented by a prosecutor that seemed to care more about winning than he cared about truth... the only thing I remember after that is hearing the judge say "Not Guilty"

Posted by anonymous | August 05, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family

Back Child Support [SIX STARS]

The Castle Law Firm defended me in Onslow County Family Court. Not only did we win our case, Paul Castle convinced the judge to order my ex wife to pay my legal fees. PUT the Castle Law Firm telephone number in your cellphone contacts list!

Posted by HAYDEE | January 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Knowledge, respect and professionalism

Mr. Castle is a winner. Dedicated and professional. He will give your case all his attention and will give you his honest opinion of the case. No lawyer talk, but will explain in a way that you understand. Good man and professional I endorse him fully. You will be glad you did hire his service....

Posted by kelly | November 25, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Child Custody

I was involved in a child custody case in which I had hired 2 previous attorneys. At the time of my separation I lived in Jacksonville, but moved to Maryland with my son. Being at a disadvantage of living in another state, the 2 previous attorneys did not look out for my sons best interest It was ...a horrible experience until I was referred to Mr. Castle. Mr. Castle took on my case and tried to fix the mess that was made by the previous attorneys. After months of his determination and dedication it finally was settled and my son and I can now move with our lives. Mr. Castle showed me the compassion and respect that no other lawyer attempted. He used every resource possible to help me and looked at my son as a person not a possession that I was fighting for. He was my angel sent to help me through this difficult time. I would recommend him to anyone needing any legal representation. His honesty through this whole process kept me focused. There were times when I was so upset and thought the odds were against me, but he always kept me on track. He guided me every step of the way and at the very end, he put everything he had together and we finally settled the case on my terms. He is not only an excellent attorney but a wonderful person who I am so blessed to have on my side throughout this time.

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Paul Y. K. Castle's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Ball

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have had multiple domestic cases with Attorney Castle and his associates. He is a very honorable man and an excellent attorney. He gives 100% effort in the courtroom to obtain the best possible result for his clients. He also is a great mentor for his associates setting the standard very high for them to follow."

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Joseph Peterson

Child custody lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Co-worker

"Mr. Castle has a wealth of experience in both prosecuting claims for custody and in defending them. He offers a unique skillset which has made him a superb trial attorney."

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Johnathon Naylor

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 11

Relationship: Co-worker

"Paul is a seasoned trial attorney that works night and day to craft the best defenses for all of his clients. He will fight for you in the courtroom and beyond."

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Donald Christian

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Paul is an excellent attorney. He represents his clients with skill and zeal."

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Taylor Hayes

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Co-worker

"An extraordinarily competent and fierce advocate for clients in both criminal and civil (divorce/custody) court. And he truly listens to clients to make sure he understands their goals."

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Jill Rogers

Unknown lawyer | May 08

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer for always showing dedication to clients."

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David Gross

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Castle is an extremely skilled attorney who provides the highest level of defense to his clients. I fully endorse him as a defense attorney."

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Andrew Snow

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer as a respected local attorney who represents clients with passion and zeal. Mr. Castle is approachable, listens to client concerns and always makes himself available to fellow attorneys to discuss local issues."

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Charles Taylor

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Castle has the experience and knowledge to guide client's through the toughest situations."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Dec 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Joseph Peterson

Child custody lawyer

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Donald Christian

Criminal defense lawyer

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Taylor Hayes

Child custody lawyer

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David Gross

Criminal defense lawyer

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Andrew Snow

Criminal defense lawyer

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Charles Taylor

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2014

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2005 - 2007

Assistant District Attorney, Office of the District Attorney, 4th Judicial District

Associations

2005 - Present

Onslow County Bar Association

Member

2005 - Present

District Bar Association, 4th Judicial District

Member

2009 - 2010

4th Judicial District Bar Association

President

2008 - 2009

4th Judicial District Bar Association

Vice President

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. Rodney Stokes, 10CRS 55998

Not guilty of every offense other than assault with deadly weapon inflicting serious injury

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Education

2004

Duke University School of Law

J.D.

2001

University of Chicago

Ph.D.

1991

Columbia University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2006

Law and Class in America "The Misfortunes of the Family Farm"

Languages

English

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