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Former Prosecutor Handling Criminal Defense For Asheville And Surrounding Communities Since 1999

If you have been arrested or are under investigation for alleged criminal activity, there are two very important things to keep in mind:

Do not panic.
Do not speak to police investigators before consulting with your own defense lawyer. REGARDLESS of what they tell you, if you are under arrest or under investigation, they are not your friend, and they are not there to help you but will often say that they are.

At the Messer Law Firm, in Asheville, North Carolina, we can provide you with the experienced criminal defense representation you need.

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Hands-On Trial Experience With First-Degree Murder, Sex Offenses, DWI, Assault And More

Many lawyers advertise experience, but may not have the extensive expertise as that of our founding attorney, Al Messer, with the Messer Law Firm.

Al has more than 20 years of experience, is a former prosecutor and a board-certified specialist in state and federal criminal law.

He has represented thousands of people throughout Western North Carolina, including Henderson, Buncombe, Haywood and Madison counties — and has actual hands-on trial experience in both state and federal court.

He has won cases involving first-degree murder (including death penalty cases), rape, child sex crimes, DWI, embezzlement, theft, drug trafficking, assault and more.

Our Approach: Thorough And Aggressive

At Messer Law Firm, our approach to criminal law is thorough and aggressive. We will scrutinize every piece of evidence to expose weaknesses in the prosecution's case against you. Whether the goal is to reduce your charges, obtain a dismissal of your case or an acquittal of all charges by a jury at trial, we will fight aggressively for the most favorable outcome.

Worried About The Cost Of Our Services?

Al Messer understands that the cost of a criminal defense attorney is a concern for you and an expense you weren't planning on.

Since every situation is different, attorney fees are quoted on a case-by-case basis. However, Mr. Messer will always try to work with you on a proper fee and payment plan.

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