Edwards & Trenkle, PLLC - Durham, NC

Board-Certified Criminal Defense Lawyers in Durham

When you or a family member is confronted by serious criminal charges, securing legal counsel with verified credentials and specialized knowledge is vital. Edwards and Trenkle, PLLC is a dedicated criminal litigation practice serving clients in Durham, Pittsboro, and surrounding North Carolina communities. Both firm partners, Mark E. Edwards and Robert Trenkle, are North Carolina Board Certified Specialists in State and Federal Criminal Law. With more than seventy years of combined courtroom experience, they frequently instruct other lawyers in statewide continuing legal education programs. If you need to hire a criminal defense lawyer with an established history of defending complex cases, their firm offers relentless legal advocacy designed to protect your liberty, career, and future.

Federal Crimes and Serious State Felony Defense

Facing prosecution in federal district court or superior state court involves high stakes, aggressive prosecutors, and mandatory minimum sentencing structures. Edwards and Trenkle brings seasoned strategic mastery to every phase of criminal proceedings. The firm handles difficult matters across diverse defense areas:

• Federal criminal offenses: Representing individuals targeted by federal agencies in grand jury investigations, drug conspiracy cases, firearm violations, wire fraud, and white-collar prosecutions.
• Drug crime defense: Handling complex state and federal drug trafficking charges, possession with intent to sell, and distribution matters. Mark Edwards is a lifetime member of the NORML Legal Committee, fighting passionately against excessive marijuana prosecutions.
• Violent crime defense: Providing trial defense for first-degree murder, homicide, manslaughter, assault with a deadly weapon, and armed robbery charges.
• DUI and DWI defense: Defending motorists against misdemeanor and felony drunk driving charges, breathalyzer challenges, and implied consent license revocations.
• Theft and burglary defense: Representing clients confronting major financial fraud, grand larceny, breaking and entering, and embezzlement accusations.
• Appeals and post-conviction relief: Challenging unjust convictions through state and federal appellate courts, motions for appropriate relief, and criminal record expungements.

North Carolina Gun Laws and Self-Defense Representation

Gun owners facing weapons charges or self-defense scrutiny require lawyers who understand statutory rights thoroughly. Attorneys at Edwards and Trenkle co-authored the authoritative guide on North Carolina gun laws and self-defense statutes, serving as independent program attorneys for firearm owners. Whether advising on concealed carry regulations, justified use of force, or weapons offenses, they provide unmatched guidance.

Why Choose Edwards and Trenkle, PLLC

Defendants confronting criminal investigations choose Edwards and Trenkle for distinguished qualifications:

• Dual board certification: Both principal attorneys are recognized by the North Carolina State Bar as board-certified specialists in state and federal criminal law.
• Over 70 years combined experience: Extensive courtroom acumen handling everything from traffic tickets to capital murder trials.
• CLE instructors and authors: Trusted by peers across North Carolina to teach criminal defense trial skills and publish guidance on constitutional firearm rights.
• Individualized defense strategies: Every client receives meticulous case analysis, exhaustive evidence review, and honest, clear communication.

Do not wait while prosecutors build their case against you. Contact Edwards and Trenkle, PLLC in Durham today to schedule an initial legal consultation and safeguard your freedom.