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Robert E Nunley
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Biography
I'm a retired Marine Corps infantry officer, judge advocate and military judge who practices criminal defense law in state and federal courts out of my law firm located in the high moutains of northwestern North Carolina. I still consult on and handle military criminal defense cases, as well. My primary focus is on felonies involving drug offenses, sex offenses, assaultive behavior offenses, fraud-based offenses, and white collar crime offenses. The great majority of my cases are in North Carolina (with 85 percent of my efforts devoted to federal matters), though I have and am still willing to travel to other states and overseas to handle criminal matters.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Federal Crime
85%
27 years | 500 cases
Criminal Defense
15%
39 years | 14,000 cases
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Licensed in North Carolina for 27 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 36 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1989
No misconduct found
Licensed in Kansas for 38 years
State: Kansas
Acquired: 1987
No misconduct found
Location
Nunley & Associates, PLLC
P.O. Box 111, Green Mountain, NC, 28740-0111
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Posted by anonymous | February 14, 2018 | Criminal Defense
The WORST lawyer ever
My young son was represented by this man if you want to call it being represented! He did NOTHING for my son, and would not answer any of our families calls or emails. He had my YOUNG son sign a plea which was not true, but yet he scared him into it. We fired him 7 days before the trial because he h...
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Replied last February 14, 2018This review by an angry mother of a federal appointed client is not accurate whatsoever. I refused to continue talking to her in mid-case because of her abusive language and lack of appreciation for the facts and reality in general, and I thereafter would only deal directly with her son, my client. This upset her. I advised her that if she wanted an attorney to talk to her, she could hire one. She did the weekend before sentencing, and I gave him all of my pertinent file. I appeared at the sentencing and was excused by the Court, and the new attorney thanked me after the sentencing because he said he used my sentencing memo and the judge went with my recommendations. A PSR is a sealed court document and I would never mail it to someone and I did not in this case. Her son could have received a life sentence and received substantially less as a result of my efforts. You cannot hold against a client his abusive mother.
Posted by Ray | October 14, 2011 | Criminal Defense
Honest, reliable and responsive attorney.
Left a message for Mr. Nunley for a second opinion regarding my son's criminal case. He responded after hours (8:00 pm) and spoke openly and at length regarding the case, refusing to charge for his services. He could have had me come to his office and charged for services, and could have promised a...
Posted by anonymous | April 05, 2011 | Criminal Defense
Always a gentleman under all circumstances
Robert Nunley is wonderful person and unequivocally the best choice in Raleigh for a criminal defense lawyer. Always a gentleman under all circumstances, he is genuinely interested in you and your case. Robert is understanding of circumstances that may lead to criminal charges. If you have dealt with...
Posted by anonymous | April 22, 2009 | Lawsuits & Disputes
No one compares...he is by far the best in North Carolina
Watch Mr. Nunley in the courtroom was like watching a man among boys. He is crafty, eloquent and has a fluency of the law only available to those lawyers that have a gift...no amount of studying or experience can compare - and he has both, so he is a triple threat. Worth every penny and more.
Robert E Nunley's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Robert E. Nunley and I have tried multiple cases together. He is a "go-to" lawyer for other lawyers in Raleigh - meaning that other lawyers will call him up or stop by his office to consult with him about difficult issues. He is widely regarded as one of the top federal criminal defense lawyers in Raleigh. He routinely gets truly outstanding results for his clients. As one client mentioned in a review on this site, he is a force to the reckoned with."
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"Robert is an excellent attorney. I would call him if I were in trouble."
"I endorse this lawyer. Robert is a brilliant trial lawyer. I would recommend him to anyone."
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"I endorse this lawyer's work. Robert Nunley is an outstanding attorney. I have known him for several years and I have always found his work to be of the highest quality. He consistently obtains superb results for his clients and his dedication to meeting his clients' needs is unmatched by any attorney I have met. I give this attorney my highest endorsement."
"Mr. Nunley works long and tireless hours in the defense of his clients. He handles federal and state cases, and I recommend potential clients to Mr. Nunley without hesitation or reserve."
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Experience
Honors
1995
Distinguished Graduate - Military Judge Course, The Judge Advocate General School, U.S. Army
1994
Robinson O. Everett Award - Legal Writing, COMA/Federal Bar Association
1987
Walter Hiersteiner Outstanding Service Award, University of Kansas School of Law
1987
Order of the Coif, University of Kansas School of Law
1987
Honor Graduate, Naval Justice School's Lawyer Course
1986
Foulston, Siefkin Scholarship Award - 2d Year Law Review, Kansas Law Review
1984
Rice Scholar, Rice Foundation/University of Kansas School of Law
1979
Phi Beta Kappa, University of Kansas
1975
Summerfield Scholar, University of Kansas
Work Experience
2004 - Present
Owner/Attorney, Nunley & Associates, PLLC
Associations
2001 - Present
North Carolina Bar AssociationMember
2001 - Present
10th Judicial District BarMember
2001 - Present
Wake County Bar AssociationMember
1999 - Present
North Carolina Advocates for JusticeMember
1999 - 2001
11th Judicial District BarMember
Sample of Legal Cases
U.S. v. D.L.G.
Defendant pled guilty and sentenced to 420 months
In the Matter of B.H.
Released from custody--all charges dropped
US v. P.T.F.
Defendant pled guilty and sentenced to 250 months
U.S. v. S.T.V.
Defendant pled guilty and sentenced to 216 months
State of N.C. v. A.E.S.
Defendant was found not guilty in jury trial
U.S. v. A.G.G.
Defendant pled guilty and sentenced to 180 months
Education
1992
The Judge Advocate General's School, U.S. Army
Masters of Law (LL.M)
1987
University of Kansas School of Law
Juris Doctorate (JD)
1979
University of Kansas
BA
Speaking Engagements
2009
Negotiations in Criminal Cases
Negotiations in Criminal Cases
2009
Immigration Issues - The Right to Remain Silent
Panel Discussion - 287(g)/Safe Communities
Publications
2008
N.C. State Bar LAMP Committe Annual CLE
North Carolina Traffic Laws--2008
1992
Military Law Review
Judicial Privilege: Does it Have a Role in Military Courts-Martial
1986
Kansas Law Review
Note, What Happens When the Cat is Out of the Bag
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Does amtrak check for arrest warrants when checking in like for minor probation violation
23 Jun 2009
Q&A
My nephew was charged with robbery and is under a 50,000 dollar bond. What type of time is he looking at.
14 Jun 2009
Q&A
How do I get a copy of the criminal complaint against me?
08 Jun 2009