Law Firm Overview

Mark A. Ward has been a criminal defense attorney since 1987. He is a board certified specialist in state criminal law through the North Carolina Board of Legal Specialization.

From 1988-1993, Mr. Ward was assistant public defender for Pitt County. He has represented thousands of individuals in state and federal courts and has capital trial experience.

In 2004, he was awarded the Chief Justice Lawyer's Assistance Program award for outstanding service to the bar.

From 2007-2008, he was chair of the PALS (Lawyers Assistance Program: Positive Action for Lawyers) Committee for the North Carolina State Bar.

Attorney Mark Ward provides experienced, personalized representation to people facing felony and misdemeanor charges in North Carolina state and federal courts. Contact Mr. Ward to schedule a free consultation.

Areas of Practice

• North Carolina and Federal Criminal Defense
• Juvenile Criminal Defense
• Parole, Probation and Supervised Release Violations
• Traffic Violations and Speeding Tickets
• DWI/DUI and Alcohol-Related Offenses
• State and Federal Drug Cases
• Theft and Property Crimes and Illegal Entry
• White Collar Crime
• Bank, Mail, Wire, Insurance, Federal Benefits, Welfare and Internet Fraud
• Sex Offenses
• Domestic Assault/Assault on a Female and Violent Crimes
• Gun and Firearm Violations
• Murder, Attempted Murder and Manslaughter
• Capital Murder
• Criminal Law
• DUI/DWI

Honors and Awards

• Chief Justice's Lawyers Assistance Program Award for outstanding service to the bar, 2004

West Practice Categories

Administrative Law, Administrative Hearings & Adjudication, Licensing, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Search & Seizure Protections, Criminal Law, Criminal Fraud, DUI/DWI, Drug Violations, Federal, Felonies, Grand Jury Proceedings, Juvenile Crimes, Misdemeanor, Parole & Probation, Sex Offenses, Traffic Violations, White Collar Crimes, Juvenile Law, Internet -- Cyberspace, Computer Crimes, Identity Theft, Litigation & Appeals, Federal Appellate Practice, Federal Trial Practice, State Appellate Practice, State Trial Practice, Workers' Compensation Fraud