North Carolina Lawyers

Criminal Defense Law

225 Broad Street, C, New Bern, NC 28560

Marcus W. Chesnutt was admitted to the practice of law in 1978. He attended the University of North Carolina and the Cumberland School of Law of Samford University. At that time he served as the Senior Law Clerk to the Chief U.S. District Court Judge for the Eastern District of North Carolina. Marc has been recognized by the Bar Registry of Preeminent Lawyers, “Best Lawyers in America”, “Top 100 Lawyers in Criminal Defense by the National Trial Lawyers”, as well as being selected as a “Top Lawyer by Business N.C.” and the “Global Directory of Who’s Who”. He also served as president of the 3rd Judicial District. With his main practice areas being CRIMINAL/ TRAFFIC and TRIAL work, Marc stays active in the legal communities surrounding District 3B. Marc lives in New Bern with his wife Sissy.

Criminal Defense Law

111 N Chestnut St 200 8, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, USA

Maricelis Timothee is a dedicated criminal defense attorney with over 20 years of experience advocating for individuals facing serious criminal charges. Her passion for criminal law began early, driven by a fascination with how the mind works and a deep desire to help innocent people navigate an often-unfair system. While Maricelis initially envisioned a career as a prosecutor, her path changed after working closely with a defense attorney and witnessing firsthand how unjustly defendants can be treated. That experience solidified her commitment to criminal defense and to standing up for the rights of those who need it most. Maricelis has been practicing law since 2004 and proudly serves the Winston-Salem community she has called home since the age of three. Born in Puerto Rico, she is bilingual and offers legal services in both English and Spanish. She earned both her undergraduate degree and Juris Doctor from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Outside of the courtroom, Maricelis is an animal lover and the proud adopter of two rescue dogs from AARF. She brings the same compassion, dedication, and one-on-one attention to her clients as she does to every aspect of her life.

Family and Divorce Law

109 N Boylan Ave, Raleigh, NC 27603

Mary is the owner of the firm and focuses her practice on litigation. Mary graduated with honors from North Carolina Central School of Law. During law school, she was the president of the law school’s Innocence Project, which investigates claims of innocence by inmates whose innocence may be proven using new technologies, such as DNA. Mary was also a member of the North Carolina Central Law Journal and Parliamentarian and National Delegate for the Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity. Mary completed her undergraduate degree at Loyola University in Baltimore, MD (Go Greyhounds!), where she majored in Business Management and Law.

Criminal Defense Law

10631 Sleigh Bell Lane, Charlotte, NC 28216

Area of Practice: Criminal and Civil Law Melissa Hordichuk is the Founder and Managing Attorney of the Access to Justice Project, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public interest law firm based in Charlotte, North Carolina that offers pro and low bono legal services. Her practice areas include civil litigation, family law, veterans law, criminal defense, and post-conviction relief. Ms. Hordichuk graduated from Georgetown University Law Center and is licensed to practice in North Carolina, South Carolina, and New Jersey.

Estate Planning Law

22 Winston Street, Thomasville, NC 27360