Thomas Amburgey Recognized by Best Lawyers in America in 2024

August 17, 2023

Thomas Amburgey and the Amburgey Law Firm are pleased to announce that Thomas has been included in the 30th Edition of Best Lawyers in America in the Criminal Defense: General Practice Section. A Board Certified Specialist in State Criminal Law, Thomas is recognized by North Carolina Super Lawyers, is commonly listed at Business North Carolina Legal Elite, and is an AV Preeminent Peer Rated Lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell.

Best Lawyers in America is an annual peer review forum undertaken by the most highly respected attorneys in the country regarding other attorneys of their caliber and less than 5% of attorneys are included in the list in any given year. To find out more about the inclusion methodology employed by Best Lawyers, visit their website at https://bestlawyers.com/methodology.

Amburgey Law is a criminal defense firm providing critically necessary representation to adults and juveniles accused of serious crimes. Thomas focuses his practice on matters involving theft, violence, weapons, substances, white collar crimes and investigations, and capital crimes throughout Western North Carolina.

Best Lawyers in America Criminal Defense: General Practice Section, 2024

FELONIES & MISDEMEANORS

FEDERAL CRIMES

HOMICIDE / CAPITAL CRIME

WEAPONS OFFENSES

Weapons Offenses

Thomas Amburgey’s extensive trial experience as a prosecutor allows him to intimately understand the weaknesses of the state’s case, where their positions lie, and how to best communicate with the DA. He knows the courtroom. Through more than seventy jury trials, he’s gained an innate understanding of what is most important for putting you in the position to win.

felon in possession of a firearm
violation of conceal/carry laws
assault with a deadly weapon
illegal sale of weapons

DUI / DWI

North Carolina law enforcement does not take DWI/DUI matters lightly and has some of the most stringent sentencing structures in the Country. If you are found to be legally intoxicated on a North Carolina highway, we firmly recommend that you seek a defense lawyer with particular experience with North Carolina DWI/DUI charges. As a former prosecutor, criminal defense attorney Thomas Amburgey is exceptionally knowledgeable of the State Court systems and the DWI/DUI process.

VIOLENT CRIME