Douglas H. Pearson

Douglas H. Pearson

4.8
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 26 years

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

104 1st Ave E, Hendersonville, NC

About Douglas

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

Mr. Pearson has extensive experience in criminal law, prosecuting and defending at all levels from misdemeanors to murder. When you find yourself facing criminal charges the process is often confusing, overwhelming, and can be downright frightening. Because of our experience level we know the in's and out's of the criminal justice system. We are here to walk you through the process advising you of the applicable laws and protecting your rights.

26 years

50%
DUI and DWI 25%

We represent you! We put our extensive trial and litigation experience to work to help you obtain the most favorable outcome for DWIs (DUIs), car accidents, distracted driving, and moving violations. We negotiate for you to help minimize expensive fines, points on your licenses and even jail time.

26 years

25%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 20%

Let us assist with your traffic court matter! Don't adjust your schedule or use your vacation time to go to court. Mr. Pearson will go in your place and work to minimize or eliminate DMV license and insurance points saving you money on premiums.

26 years

20%
Expungement 5%

If you were previously arrested or convicted of a crime, an expunction can help you remove those charges or seal your record from public view. This can be beneficial for both your professional and personal life, our experience with these cases can help you navigate the criteria and process for applying.

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 26 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 1999

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Location

The Pearson Law Firm, PLLC

104 1st Ave E, Hendersonville, NC, 28792

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Douglas H. Pearson's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

23 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 12 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by Isaac | March 30, 2021 | Hired Attorney

A kind and caring lawyer a real pro there are no words to describe this mans dedication

I thought I would never drive again I had give up all hope mr Pearson told me not to worry but I couldn’t help it my kids needed me to be able to drive because of school and my little girl has a medical condition which required me to take her to her appointments he called me and was seem to be only a... couple of weeks and gave me the good news and I was in the clear I got my life back thanks to this man I would highly recommend him he’s a real fighter a professional

Posted by anonymous | August 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Genuine, truly there to help!

Doug has been such a huge help to me over the past 3+ years. He is such a genuine guy, who is really there to help you out and make a difference in your life. I will always come to him when I need some advice, and help on a ticket. Truly one of a kind and I highly recommend him... he will get the job... done and done well.

Posted by david | December 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Excellent!

Mr Pearson handled my case fast, and professionally! I recommend this firm to anybody!

Posted by matthew | June 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence

not worth a penny.

Basically the most worthless lawyer I've ever had the disappointment to encounter. My wife filed a domestic violence child protective order against me trying to make sure that I never got to see my daughter again and claimed I was bipolar and off my meds and to do this you have to go in front of a j...udge and say why you feel you should get a child protective order against me and in the judges own handwriting who ever they were they said I was off my medicine regimen for being bipolar not even knowing who I was or anything about me at all. I hired this guy for just a few hours because he claimed to have done murder cases which there is no way because after I had a letter from my psychiatrist of 4 years signed saying I wasn't bipolar and never have been he didn't even bring the subject up in court but got with her lawyer who just got out of law school and decided to make a parenting plan. I tried to get him to go in front of the judge to charge her with perjury but he said its hard to prove although it was 100% beyond a doubt she had. He took $1500 from me and did absolutely nothing for me besides make my situation even worse. This guy got out classed by a lawyer doing pro bono cases right out of law school. He is worthless and I pray to God at least one person reads this and doesn't waste their money on him.

Posted by Pam | May 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Stress relief

My daughter got a speeding ticket on the way back to college from Christmas vacation. I googled attorneys in the area and found Doug Pearson (with 5 star reviews). He should have 100 stars, and his office manager Sarah was fabulous. I actually had forgotten about the ticket when he called and told ...me it had been reduced and no insurance points! It was a no stress situation for me. I turned it over to them and they took care of everything.

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Douglas H. Pearson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jason Peltz

Litigation lawyer | May 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Doug is one of the most meticulous and intelligent attorneys I know. He will always put the needs of his clients above all else. I would trust Doug with my own personal legal needs. Jason Peltz Worley & Peltz, PLLC"

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James Minick

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"As a former prosecutor, Doug has trial experience possessed by few defense attorneys. Doug is a zealous advocate and well respected in the legal community."

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Dustin Dow

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Pearson is an excellent attorney who is always knowledgable and well prepared."

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Ryan Bradley

Unknown lawyer | Jul 27

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have always found Mr. Pearson to be professional and well prepared in any matter he has. I endorse this lawyer."

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Ryan Gaylord

Criminal defense lawyer | May 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Pearson is an excellent attorney. He has extensive experience in the area of criminal law, and has a strong work ethic."

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Scott Dillin

Unknown lawyer | May 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Doug's experience as a prosecutor serves him well in private practice, and he is known in the community as a hard working and capable attorney. His significant trial experience gives him an advantage when working with with other areas of litigation as well, and he moves to lay out strategy for negotiations or trial with equal ease."

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Joshua Nielsen

Criminal defense lawyer | May 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I endorse this lawyer. Doug is a great attorney, highly skilled trial attorney and compassionate with clients and easy to work with. Very well respected attorney in the legal field in WNC. If you have civil litigation or any type of criminal, felony, misdemeanor or DWI trial work, Doug is your attorney in the Henderson, Polk and Transylvania area."

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Blake Marcus

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 30

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mr. Pearson is one of the most experienced and knowledgable attorneys I have ever worked with. He handles all of his client's cases with great care and compassion. I highly recommend his legal services. I endorse this lawyer."

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Ryan Bradley

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Scott Dillin

Criminal defense lawyer

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Joshua Nielsen

Criminal defense lawyer

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James Minick

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Blake Marcus

DUI and DWI lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2016

Top 100 Trial Lawyer, The National Trial Lawyers

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Attorney, The Pearson Law Firm, PLLC

2015 - 2015

Attorney, Gillett Stallings Law Office, PLLC

2013 - 2013

Acting District Attorney, Office of the District Attorney, 29B Prosecutorial District

2013 - 2015

Senior Assistant District Attorney, Office of the District Attorney, 29B Prosecutorial District

2007 - 2013

Superior Court Assistant District Attorney, Office of the District Attorney, 29B Prosecutorial District

2005 - 2007

Attorney, Strauss & Associates, PA

2004 - 2005

Assistant District Attorney, Office of the District Attorney, 29th Prosecutorial District

2000 - 2004

Chief District Court Assistant District Attorney, Office of The District Attorney, NC 4th Prosecutorial District

1999 - 2000

Assistant District Attorney, Office of The District Attorney, NC 4th Prosecutorial District

Associations

2006 - Present

District 29B Bar Association

Member

North Carolina Bar Association, Family Law Section

North Carolina Bar Association, Estate Planning and Fiduciary Law Section

2015 - 2016

District 29B Bar Association

Vice President

2002 - 2004

Duplin County Bar Association, Indigent Attorney Committee

Education

1998

Oklahoma City University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

Appalachian State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2010

North Carolina Crime Information Exchange Conference

Investigating Insurance Fraud

Languages

English

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