McCoppin & Associates, Attorneys at Law, P.A. - Cary, NC

Board-Certified Criminal Defense and Federal Advocacy in Cary, North Carolina

Facing criminal allegations in North Carolina puts your liberty and reputation at risk. Situated at 1250 SE Maynard Rd Suite 202 in Cary, McCoppin and Associates, Attorneys at Law, P.A. delivers aggressive representation across Wake County. Founded in 1995 by trial attorney Andrew McCoppin, the firm brings rare insight from his service as a Wake County Assistant District Attorney. Attorney McCoppin is one of the select few lawyers in North Carolina holding dual Board Certification from the North Carolina State Bar in State Criminal Law and Federal Criminal Law. Whether you need urgent legal help following an arrest or wish to hire a criminal defense attorney ready for trial, this practice delivers seasoned advocacy.

Tenacious DWI and Drunk Driving Defense

A driving while impaired (DWI) charge in North Carolina carries severe statutory penalties, including automatic license suspension, costly insurance spikes, and mandatory jail time. Serving as experienced DUI/DWI defense lawyers, attorney Andrew McCoppin meticulously challenges every phase of the prosecution:

• Challenging traffic stops and checkpoints: Scrutinizing sobriety checkpoints and verifying reasonable suspicion for traffic stops.
• Contesting field sobriety evaluations: Examining law enforcement adherence to standardized National Highway Traffic Safety Administration testing protocols.
• Disputing breath and chemical tests: Evaluating EC/IR II breathalyzer calibrations, operator certifications, and blood sample chain of custody.
• Driver license restoration: Filing motions for limited driving privileges and assisting motorists in regaining full driving privileges following suspensions.

Comprehensive State and Federal Criminal Defense

Attorney McCoppin has successfully represented thousands of clients across state and federal courtrooms, taking on challenging indictments with a strategic defense:

• Drug crime defense lawyers: Defending against misdemeanor possession, felony trafficking, distribution, and federal conspiracy charges involving controlled substances.
• Violent crime defense lawyers: Providing trial defense for assault, homicide, armed robbery, and weapons offenses in Wake County Superior Court.
• Domestic violence lawyers: Defending clients charged with assault on a female, domestic battery, and civil 50B protective order violations.
• Theft and burglary defense lawyers: Advocating for individuals accused of breaking and entering, grand larceny, and financial identity fraud.
• Traffic ticket lawyers: Protecting driving records from speeding infractions, reckless driving citations, and license revocation.
• Federal appellate advocacy: Representing clients before federal circuit courts, including landmark fourth circuit immigration and constitutional appeals.

Why Wake County Chooses Andrew McCoppin

Clients and peers respect McCoppin and Associates, Attorneys at Law, P.A. for their trial-tested reputation:

• Dual board certification: Certified by the North Carolina State Bar in both state and federal criminal law.
• Former prosecutor advantage: Deep understanding of prosecutorial tactics, bail proceedings, and plea evaluation.
• Multilingual representation: Fluent representation in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Chinese to serve diverse communities.
• 24/7 jail accessibility: Regular jail visits and round-the-clock telephone availability for urgent client emergencies.

Schedule a Free Consultation with a Board-Certified Attorney

Five minutes can make all the difference in the trajectory of a criminal investigation. If you are seeking to find a lawyer in Cary who will fight relentlessly for your rights, contact McCoppin and Associates, Attorneys at Law, P.A. today to schedule your complimentary initial consultation.