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Joel Schechet

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Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 19 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Asheville, NC
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

46 Haywood St. Suite 200, Asheville, NC

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$ 200-250 per hour


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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 19 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 2006

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The Law Office of Joel Schechet

46 Haywood St. Suite 200, Asheville, NC, 28801

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Joel Schechet's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

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Posted by Joshua | December 03, 2024 | Hired Attorney

AWESOME !!!!!

Excellent!!!!! lawyer!!! The man you want in your corner!! Worth every penny!!!! He is now considered one of my friends!!!!THANK YOU JOEL!!!

Posted by Justin | July 01, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Highly recommend!

Joel was an excellent advocate. He was extremely knowledgeable and companionate about my situation. My family and I are very grateful that lawyers like him exist. He was affordable and delivered exactly what he said he would. He was very effective and communicated the process well without being overb...earing. I can’t recommend Joel’s services enough. If you need a defense attorney for any reason whatsoever don’t hesitate to give Joel a call!

Posted by anonymous | September 13, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Creative, Diligent, Experienced, Analytical, and Most Importantly Empathetic

If you're looking for a great lawyer you are in luck because you've found one of the best! I was in a complicated criminal legal battle facing multiple serious charges. Joel and his team worked diligently to research everything about me, the people accusing me, and all the facts and strategies he ...would employ in my case and to help my personal image. He can prepare to be argumentative and hostile to opposing counsel but also has the ability to flip that switch and become a civil and empathetic lawyer when needed. His years of experience is proof of his legal knowledge, attention to detail, and research skills. He also has many relationships with other lawyers and DA's in NC making him one of the best and most connected lawyers in the area. Subsequently he can advise you and your case in countless different areas. As soon as I met Joel I was very impressed by his legal knowledge and ability to listen and analyze. I would describe it as being able to listen to clients, the opposing counsel, witnesses, and the court and most importantly being about to process all of that information fast and turn over concise results. If ever have criminal charges brought against you I highly recommend Joel and his team, I can confidently say they will defend you to the best of their abilities based on the facts of your case.

Posted by Jeff | July 24, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

The right Criminal Lawyer to have in your corner!

Mr. Schechet came highly recommended by a few associates who described him as; “The best” and “The guy you want in your corner”. Mr. Schechet did not disappoint, he was able to get both my charges dropped without going to trial. Mr. Schechet is a very talented criminal lawyer, top-notch in his field.... I am grateful that I had Mr. Schechet in my corner!

Posted by Soph | June 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

A Lifesaver

No one wants to be in a situation that requires a criminal defense attorney. However, if you ever are, hire Joel. He is professional, dependable, and he will go to bat for you. He offered to come and meet me at the courthouse during my first panicked call to him, and he had my situation resolved with... all charges dropped that same week. He is a straight shooter and he cares about his clients. I hope to never need that kind of representation in the future, but I’d hire him again in a heartbeat.

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J. Amburgey

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the chance to work with Joel and against him. I have always found Joel to be an excellent advocate for his clients."

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Michael Macht

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Co-worker

"When I was seeking out a partner, Joel's passion for protecting the rights of his clients and his trial skills made him my first choice."

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Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2007 - 2016

Assistant Public Defender, Buncombe County Public Defender's Office

Education

2006

Emory University School of Law

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Languages

English

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