You can trust that our experienced criminal defense team of attorneys Jim Lupton and John Nobles will take complete care of you, whether you are accused of the most minor traffic offense or a major crime. Jim Lupton is a former prosecutor and longtime trial attorney who has successfully represented thousands of clients. He is the only criminal defense attorney in Carteret County certified by the North Carolina State Bar as a Board Certified Specialist in the area of State Criminal Law. John Nobles is also a highly trained and focused criminal defense attorney and former U.S. Marine Force Reconnaissance Officer. They bring passion, expertise and thoroughness to every client and case. We serve clients charged with driving while impaired, traffic offenses and all nature of crimes alleged to have occurred throughout Carteret County, such as Morehead City, Atlantic Beach, Emerald Isle, Beaufort, Newport and other areas.