J. Thomas Amburgey
Top rated Criminal Defense attorney in Asheville, North Carolina
Amburgey Law, P.A.
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI-DWI
Licensed in North Carolina since: 2007
Education: Appalachian School of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2021 - 2025 
Selected to Rising Stars: 2018 - 2020 Amburgey Law, P.A.
22 South Pack SquareSuite 1200
Asheville, NC 28801 Phone: 828-989-3210 Email: J. Thomas Amburgey Visit website
Details
Thomas Amburgey is a former prosecutor, and board-certified specialist in state criminal law. As an assistant District Attorney for Buncombe County, he handled thousands of cases, ranging from speeding tickets to first degree murder. That immeasurable experience gives him an advantage in the courtroom.
First Admitted: 2007, North Carolina
Professional Webpage: https://amburgeylaw.com/who-we-are/thomas-amburgey/
Bar/Professional Activity:
- North Carolina State Bar, 2007
- Local Bar Executive Committee Member, 2013
Videos:
- Meet Thomas Amburgey and learn about his practice and approach to criminal defense., Welcome to Amburgey Law
Special Licenses/Certifications:
- Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist, 2015
Honors/Awards:
- Business NC Legal Elite, Criminal Defense Section, since 2019
- Martindale Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Review Lawyer rating, since 2017
- North Carolina Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers Rising Stars, since 2017
- Top 40 under 40, The National Trial Lawyers
- Avvo Client Choice Award, 2017
Educational Background:
- East Tennessee State University, 2004
Office location for J. Thomas Amburgey
22 South Pack Square
Suite 1200
Asheville, NC 28801
Selections
5 Years Super Lawyers
3 Years Rising Stars
- Super Lawyers: 2021 - 2025
- Rising Stars: 2018 - 2020
Certificates and credentials
North Carolina Board of Legal Specialization
Criminal Law State
Criminal Law State