Attorney Kristi R. Haddock
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Criminal, DWI, Traffic Defense and Expungements

Criminal Defense

Traffic Defense,

DWI Defense

and Expungements

 

DMV - License Restoration

Attorney Kristi Haddock primarily handles drivers license related hearings before the Department of Motor Vehicles. Attorney Haddock represents clients located in Central and Eastern North Carolina, as well as out-of-state clients who must appear before the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles. Attorney Haddock represents clients for Drivers License Restoration Hearings as well as in Preliminary Hearings to prevent the suspension of their drivers license.

Criminal Charges

Attorney Kristi Haddock handles both misdemeanor and felony offenses in Wake, Chatham, Durham, Lee and Harnett Counties. She provides free consultations to determine if your case is a good fit for her firm, as well as whether she is a good fit as an attorney for your case. When choosing an attorney, you must make sure your goals align and that your attorney will advocate for what is most important to you.

Kristi Haddock has experience helping many first time offenders keep their record clean, and then ultimately erasing their record through the process of expungement. If you are a first time offender, there are likely options available for you to earn a dismissal of your case. Kristi Haddock is a zealous advocate, and always ready to fight for her clients at trial IF that is what her client desires and IF that is in the client’s best interest. Attorney Haddock handles a variety of charges including but not limited to:

  • Driving While Impaired (DWI)

  • Assault on a Female

  • Simple Assault

  • Injury to Personal Property

  • Injury to Real Property

  • Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

  • Possession of Marijuana

  • Possession of Cocaine

  • Possession of Heroin

  • Underage Possession of Alcohol

  • Larceny

  • Shoplifting

  • Communicating Threats

  • Child Abuse/Neglect

  • Animal Cruelty

  • Driving While License Revoked (DWLR)

  • No Operators License (NOL)

  • Worthless Check

  • Credit Card Fraud

Speeding and Traffic Offenses

Attorney Kristi Haddock handles speeding and traffic offenses in Wake, Chatham, Durham, Lee and Harnett Counties. If you were charged with a traffic ticket or speeding ticket, the most important thing to recognize is that your ticket MAY cause an increase of your insurance or even a license suspension. You should NEVER pay your ticket off online without consulting with an attorney. Often, having an attorney appear for you in court will end up saving you money in the long run as there are many reductions available to prevent insurance increase completely.

Did you know that even a minor traffic offense can cause your insurance to increase by 30%, and that some more serious traffic charges can cause up to a 80% increase for the next 3 years? Did you know that pleading to a speed of greater than 75mph in a speed zone less than 70mph will cause a license suspension? The rules that govern what can increase your insurance and what can cause a license suspension can be tricky. Let an experienced attorney guide you through the court process and discuss options with you like a Prayer for Judgment Continued or an Improper Equipment. Attorney Kristi Haddock handles a variety of traffic and speeding tickets including but not limited to:

  • Speeding

  • Speeding in a School Zone

  • Exceeding Safe Speed

  • Failure to Reduce Speed

  • Failure to Maintain Lane Control

  • Failure to Stop for a Stopped School Bus

  • Running a Red Light

  • Running a Stop Sign

  • Driving While License Revoked (DWLR)

  • No Operators License (NOL)

  • Careless and Reckless Driving

  • Street Racing

  • Unsafe Movement

  • No Insurance

  • Expired Registration

Expungement

Do you have a criminal record that is holding you back? Your charges may be eligible for expungement. Did you know that even after a case is dismissed or you are found Not Guilty, the charge still remains on your record? The only way to erase the charge from your record is through the expungement process.

In North Carolina, charges that have been dismissed are eligible for expungement immediately following the dismissal. Misdemeanor convictions are eligible after 5 years from the date of your conviction, sometimes quicker for certain offenses if you were under 22 years old or under 18 years old. Felony convictions are eligible 10 years from the date of your conviction, sometimes quicker for young offenders. Attorney Kristi Haddock handles the expungement of eligible offenses for her former clients at NO ADDITIONAL COST. This is a huge advantage for her clients, as many attorneys charge a separate fee for an expungement after the case is resolved. If you would like Attorney Haddock to review your record, fill out our contact form

Attorney Haddock handles expungements in 42 counties across the state of North Carolina!