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J. Thomas Amburgey
also known as Thomas Amburgey, Asheville Criminal Defense Lawyer
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Biography
Thomas Amburgey is a board-certified specialist in state criminal law. As a former prosecutor with the Office of the District Attorney for Buncombe County, he handled thousands of cases, ranging from minor offenses like speeding tickets to capital offenses like first-degree murder. That experience gives him an immeasurable advantage in the courtroom.
Because pleas are often made and charges can be dismissed, many criminal law attorneys only experience a handful of trials in their entire careers. Thomas has successfully completed hundreds of bench trials and dozens of jury trials from both sides of the aisle. Regardless of your charge, Thomas Amburgey has the experience necessary to provide you with the best defense possible.
Thomas is an AV Preeminent Peer Rated Lawyer at Martindale Hubbell, America’s oldest and most respected peer-review entity, since 2017. He has been continuously recognized by North Carolina Super Lawyers Rising Stars since 2018 and in the Business North Carolina Legal Elite since 2019.
A Board Certified Specialist in State Criminal Law. Trial experience that drives results.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
DUI and DWI
20%
Federal Crime
20%
Sex Crime
20%
Violent Crime
20%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2017 2016
Licenses
Licensed in North Carolina for 18 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of J. Thomas Amburgey
(828) 251-1578
Fax
22 South Pack Square Suite #1200, Asheville, NC, 28801
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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Posted by Jeanne | July 09, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Recommend
I was issued a speeding ticket while driving through Asheville North Carolina. Vanessa Mr. Amburgey‘s paralegal was extremely helpful, explain in detail all the procedures and kept me very well informed. I can’t think this firm enough or Vanessa for helping me out. The charges were lowered with no...
Posted by Allan | August 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Superlative Attorney, Highly recommended!
I was charged with a moving violation (I would like to make clear for my professional reasons, this was not a criminal case). Mr. Amburgey dispatched the case quickly and effectively. I was very pleased and in the (hopefully unlikely) event I ever had a criminal case, he would be the first person I w...
Posted by anonymous | September 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
DMV Hearing case
I hired Mr. Amburgey to help me with a DMV hearing in order to be able to reobtain my drivers license. He is extremely professional, informational, and available to me as a client for any questions or concerns I had through out the entire process. I hope to never require a lawyer again, but if I do I...
J. Thomas Amburgey's Lawyer Endorsements
"Thomas was one of the foremost trial attorneys in the District Attorney's Office during his years there. Putting that experience to work on your behalf is a good idea."
"I highly recommend Mr. Amburgey to my clients in criminal defense matter. He is diligent, timely, and a zealous advocate. His experience in the district attorney's office makes him uniquely qualified to represent and advise individuals in criminal matters. Without reservation, I endorse Mr. Amburgey."
"I endorse this lawyer. Thomas and I had many cases where he was the Prosecutor and I was the Defense Attorney. Thomas was always very prepared and worked hard to make sure every aspect of the case was handled appropriately as the Prosecutor. He was always very fair in his plea offers and truly wanted to help those in need of help. With Thomas as your defense attorney, you can not go wrong!"
"I have known Thomas for several years dating back to when he was a prosecutor. I think Thomas is a knowledgeable and experienced advocate. It is my pleasure to endorse him."
"Thomas is a board certified specialist in criminal defense and practices with the utmost integrity and at the highest level. Thomas has earned the respect of our judiciary and colleagues and has served our local bar association. Not only is he an effective and successful trial lawyer but he is a good husband and father to me, his wife, and our two children."
"Knowledgeable, tenacious and exceedingly good at what he does. I cannot recommend him highly enough."
"Thomas is an very experienced and knowledgeable defense attorney. He has substantial experience in serious and complex felony cases as well as misdemeanor matters. I highly recommend him."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
North Carolina Super Lawyer, North Carolina Super Lawyers
2023
Business NC Legal Elite, Criminal Defense Section, Business North Carolina Magazine
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
North Carolina Super Lawyer, North Carolina Super Lawyers
2022
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2022
Business NC Legal Elite, Criminal Defense Section, Business North Carolina Magazine
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
North Carolina Super Lawyer, North Carolina Super Lawyers
2021
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2021
Business NC Legal Elite, Criminal Defense Section, Business North Carolina Magazine
2020
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2020
Business NC Legal Elite, Criminal Defense Section, Business North Carolina Magazine
2020
Super Lawyer Rising Stars, North Carolina Super Lawyers
2020
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2019
Business NC Legal Elite, Criminal Defense Section, Business North Carolina Magazine
2019
Super Lawyers Rising Stars, North Carolina Super Lawyers
2019
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyers Rising Stars, North Carolina Super Lawyers
2018
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Client's Choice, Criminal Defense, Avvo
2015
Board Certified Specialist in State Criminal Law, North Carolina State Bar
N/A
Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Attorney, Amburgey Law P.A.
2007 - 2014
Assistant District Attorney, State Of North Carolina
2006 - 2006
Intern, Bearfield & Associates
2005 - 2005
Intern, District Attorney's Office Sevier County
Associations
2007 - Present
North Carolina State BarAdmitted
2013 - 2016
Buncombe County Bar AssociationExecutive Committee Member
Sample of Legal Cases
State v Hopper
Dismissed
Education
2007
Appalachian School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
East Tennessee State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2015
Competent Criminal Representation for Civil Attorneys CLE
Intro to Criminal Law
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
State of NC - Probation Violation with pending charge not yet convicted of.
08 Nov 2016
Q&A
I'm fighting expedition
03 Nov 2016
Q&A
Will a motion of discovery reveal in a drug case who the CSI are?
28 Oct 2016