Thomas Amburgey Selected to the 2018 North Carolina Super Lawyers Rising Stars List
The Amburgey Law Firm is pleased to announce that he has been selected to the North Carolina Super Lawyers Rising Stars List for 2018.
Thomas is a Board Certified Specialist in State Criminal Defense and is an AV Preeminent Peer Rated Lawyer at Martindale Hubbell. 2018 is Thomas’s first appearance on North Carolina Super Lawyers.
Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The annual selections are made using a patented multiphase process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates and peer reviews by practice area. No more than 2.5% of lawyers are selected by the Super Lawyers research team to receive this honor.
Amburgey Law is a criminal defense firm providing defense representation to adults and juveniles accused of crimes throughout Western North Carolina. Thomas focuses his practice on matters involving theft, violence, weapons, substances, probation matters, white collar crimes and investigations, and capital crimes, and gladly accepts referrals in these areas.


Felonies & Misdemeanors
Thomas defends against an inclusive range of felony and misdemeanor charges. If you have been accused of a crime, call Thomas. To find out more about our services click this card.

Federal Crimes
Federal crime includes computer crime, intellectual property crime, environmental crime, export/import violations, tax violations, False Claims Act matters, and fraud related to healthcare, cybersecurity, procurement, securities, finance & banking, and accounting.

Homicide
Murder is one of the most serious crimes to be accused of and, if convicted, is accompanied by a life sentence, possibly without parole. Common charges include voluntary manslaughter, involuntary manslaughter, vehicular homicide, second-degree murder, and first-degree murder.

Weapons Offenses
Weapons and firearms violations can result in an array of punishments which include your right to own a weapon in the future. Charges might include felon in possession of a firearm, violations of conceal/carry laws, assault with a deadly weapon, and illegal sales of weapons.

DWI / DUI
Being charged with a DWI/DUI in North Carolina is no small matter. Retain a defense lawyer with experience with North Carolina DWI/DUI defense. As a former prosecutor, I have exceptional knowledge of the State Court systems and the DWI/DUI process to help defend against your charges.

Violent Crime
Violent crimes include an array of assault and battery charges. Severity of charges are dependent upon whether a weapon was present, the nature of the relationship between perpetrator and victim, and the outcome of the encounter assault. Click this card to find out more about violent crime and how we can help.

Theft & Property Crime
Property crime can take form through a wide range of charges from misdemeanor matters like shoplifting to felony matters like auto theft and burglary. Some types of property crime can result in penalties that last decades and some can rise to the level of a federal offense. Click this card to find out more.

Sex Crime
Crimes surrounding sex range from harassment to rape and can result in variable punishments at the state and federal levels depending on whether children, the internet, money, or weapons are involved. Seek the guidance of an experienced criminal defense attorney if you are being charged with a sexual offense.

Drug Crime
A drug crime conviction can impose some of the harshest penalties available, including hefty fines, seizure of property, and possible imprisonment. If you are faced with any type of drug crime, you need an experienced criminal defense attorney to help you navigate the complex drug laws of North Carolina.

White Collar Crime
Common white-collar crimes include but are not limited to fraud, embezzlement, money laundering, and forgery. If you suspect that you are the subject of a criminal, corporate, or governmental investigation, seek the assistance of an experienced criminal lawyer to help you.

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