Allyn Sharp Law

Allyn Sharp Law is a North Carolina criminal defense practice focused on representing individuals facing serious felony charges and people seeking relief from wrongful convictions. The firm handles trial-level matters involving charges such as murder, assault, drug trafficking, armed robbery, sex offenses and probation violations, as well as post-conviction proceedings throughout the state.

Founded by Allyn Sharp after her service as an assistant public defender in Greensboro and Durham, the practice has developed particular experience in motions for appropriate relief, ineffective assistance of counsel claims, prosecutorial misconduct, newly discovered evidence and innocence-based claims. The firm has also represented clients in civil rights litigation involving alleged police, prosecutorial and correctional misconduct.

Allyn Sharp Law emphasizes thorough preparation, direct communication and determined courtroom advocacy. Its stated approach includes detailed case reviews, investigation, witness interviews, expert consultation, pretrial motion practice and individualized client counseling. Client and peer testimonials highlight the firm's compassion, responsiveness, legal analysis and commitment to protecting clients' freedom, dignity and family relationships.