About Mr. Patrick Roberts

North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney

When you or someone you love is facing serious criminal charges, the fear is immediate and overwhelming. Your reputation, freedom, career, and family may all feel at risk — and the legal system can feel confusing, unforgiving, and stacked against you.

Patrick Roberts understands that fear. For more than two decades, he has stood beside people at their most vulnerable moments and guided them through some of the most serious criminal cases in North Carolina.

Patrick Roberts is the founder of Patrick Roberts Law PLLC and a veteran criminal defense attorney with over 21 years of courtroom experience. He has handled thousands of criminal cases across North Carolina, including high-stakes felony matters involving sex crime allegations, child sexual assault accusations, drug trafficking, domestic violence, and complex white-collar charges.

What sets Patrick Roberts apart is not just experience — it’s perspective.

Before dedicating his career to defending the accused, Mr. Roberts served as an Assistant County Attorney in three North Carolina jurisdictions. He knows how prosecutors evaluate cases, where investigations break down, and how charging decisions are really made behind closed doors. That insider understanding allows him to identify weaknesses early and protect clients long before trial becomes inevitable.

Clients and families often come to Mr. Roberts feeling panicked, ashamed, or unsure who to trust. His approach is calm, direct, and strategic. He takes the time to explain what is happening, what is likely to happen next, and — most importantly — what can be done to protect the client’s future. Many cases are resolved quietly and favorably because of decisions made before charges are ever filed.

Mr. Roberts is a seasoned trial lawyer, but he is equally known for preventing cases from escalating unnecessarily. When trial is unavoidable, he brings disciplined preparation, sharp cross-examination, and a deep understanding of North Carolina criminal procedure into the courtroom.

His professional credentials reflect the respect he has earned within the legal community:

- Graduate of Duke University School of Law

- Bachelor’s degree from The Johns Hopkins University

- AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell (peer-reviewed)

- Featured in Super Lawyers Magazine

- Featured on the cover of Attorney-at-Law Magazine

- Quoted by national outlets including USA Today and Fox News

- Co-author of two legal books

- Former Commissioner of the North Carolina State Ethics Commission

- Former member of the North Carolina Juvenile Justice Planning Committee

- Admitted to practice in all North Carolina state and federal courts, as well as the United States Supreme Court

Despite these credentials, clients consistently describe Mr. Roberts as approachable, focused, and relentlessly prepared. He understands that no two cases — and no two families — are the same. Every defense strategy is built around the specific facts, risks, and long-term consequences involved.

If you are searching late at night, worried about what tomorrow will bring, know this: an accusation is not a conviction. There are options. There are defenses. And having the right attorney early can change everything.

Patrick Roberts does not promise outcomes — no ethical lawyer can. What he does promise is experience, honesty, preparation, and an unwavering commitment to protecting his clients at every stage of the criminal process.

 

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Drug Crimes
Posted by Andrea
May 27, 2024
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I cannot speak highly enough of Mr.Patrick Roberts, from the moment we connected via the telephone he demonstrated, confidence, support, and a great analytical mind, which provided my family with much-needed support during one of the most difficult periods in our lives. Mr. Roberts, took the time to understand our situation, he ran through various scenarios on how he thought he could win our case, which he did! What sets Mr. Roberts apart is his legal expertise, in-depth knowledge of the judicial procedure, and genuine compassion and commitment to you as a client. He truly cares about his clients, he goes above and beyond to ensure your needs are met, I am incredibly grateful for Mr. Roberts and highly recommend his service to anyone needing legal representation. Thank you for being you and doing the outstanding work you do. Keep up the good and noble work you do Mr. Roberts!

 
Sex Crimes
Posted by Heather
April 30, 2021
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I highly recommend Patrick and his team! My husband was accused of awful things from a teenage girl that we know and he faced 25yrs in prison. Patrick and his team were very attentive and professional. If Sabina, the paralegal, wasn't available, then she was quick to return our call. She always took the time to answer questions & concerns we had. If it was something she wasn't able to answer, she would setup a phone conference with Patrick to speak with us. Patrick and his team worked hard on our case and got us something we were told would never be on the table. No prison time! He even got the judge to drop the 5yr probation that was agreed upon in the plea deal down to 3yrs in court. Him and his team are truly amazing! They were the 2nd lawyer we hired and so glad that we did. We will forever be grateful to them!

 
Sex Crimes
Posted by anonymous
October 31, 2019
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Patrick Roberts is the smartest guy in the room. After interviewing 10 attorneys it was clear Patrick was the best fit for us. He was honest, clear in expectations, and it was obvious he was the most knowledgeable in this space. He walked us through the entire process from the beginning to a very favorable outcome which he presented in our very first meeting. There is no better attorney in this area than Patrick. Call him today to give you/your family member the best chance to defend themselves!

 
Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
August 27, 2016
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Attorney Roberts and his staff are exceptional and highly recommended. He was upfront, transparent, experienced, and explained possible outcomes. He and his staff were encouraging, supportive and respectful, helping every step of the way. Attorney Roberts effectively communicated progress as needed. At the final sentencing, he was able to negotiate a judgement significantly reduced from what was originally charged, including no prison time. I will forever be grateful to Patrick and his staff.

 
Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
September 13, 2015
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With Patrick Roberts’ help our son was given the best possible outcome a dismissal of all charges.
His planning and communication skills ensured that our family and our out of state co-counsel
were all clear on his expert vision and guidance.{para}Bottom line is this: having Patrick Roberts on our side gave us great comfort during a long, tumultuous
ordeal. We would never hesitate to call on him again if needed.

 
Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
February 13, 2015
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A. Patrick Roberts is an outstanding lawyer who explains all the possible ramifications of your case to you. His work is thorough, professional and of the highest caliber. His representation of our case substantially reduced the final sentence. We are extremely happy with Attorney Roberts and the outcome of our case.

Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
December 30, 2014
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Highly Recommended. Straight forward and skilled at what he does.

Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
July 05, 2014
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Having never hired a lawyer before, I was very selective and also very apprehensive about the entire situation, which was scary and overwhelming at first. I had called multiple practices, and at the end of the day, I followed my instincts and scheduled an appointment with Roberts Law Firm. To this day I consider this one of the best decisions I have ever made. Mr. Roberts is one of the hardest working individuals I've ever come across. I needed a hero, and he filled that role effortlessly.

 
Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
August 18, 2011
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Attorney Roberts is an excellent lawyer that has great knowledge of the criminal justice system.

Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
November 21, 2010
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I highly recommend Patrick Roberts not only because he is a brilliant attorney that won dismissal of all charges against me, but also because he is a genuinely nice guy with a kind demeanor and very easy to talk with. From the first phone call and meeting I had with Mr. Roberts I immediately felt at ease with him, and knew that I had someone in my corner that would fight hard for me; and he did, and he won!

 

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    • Criminal Defense
    • Sex Offenses
    • Drug Charges
    • Federal Charges
    • White Collar Defense
    • Criminal Defense For Military Members
    • Health Care Defense

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  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2002, North Carolina
    2008, U.S. District Court Eastern District of North Carolina
    U.S. District Court Western District of North Carolina
    U.S. District Court Middle District of North Carolina
    U.S. Court of Appeals Fourth Circuit
    U.S. Supreme Court
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    North Carolina State Bar
    North Carolina and American Bar Associations
    National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
    North Carolina Association of Trial Lawyers.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Duke University School of Law, Durham, North Carolina
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland
    B.A.
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314 W Millbrook Road, Suite 21Raleigh, NC 27609U.S.A.

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  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    Mr. Patrick Roberts is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina, United States District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina, United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina and United States Supreme Court.
  • Is this attorney Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review rated?
    Yes, Mr. Patrick Roberts has a 4.9 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Mr. Patrick Roberts attended Duke University School of Law, Durham, North Carolina.