J. Scott Coalter

J. Scott Coalter is a criminal defense attorney certified by the North Carolina State Bar Board of Legal Specialization for his immense knowledge of state, federal and criminal law. Licensed to practice law in North Carolina since 1996, he primarily focuses on assisting the people in and around Guilford County, including Alamance, Davidson, Forsyth and Randolph. He currently serves his clients through his law firm, Coalter Law, PLLC, in Greensboro.

Mr. Coalter firmly believes that people from all walks of life should have access to quality legal assistance and must be given a fair chance to change their life around. He has litigated countless cases for his clients in courts throughout the state, including the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern, Western and Middle Districts of North Carolina, the United States Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit and the North Carolina Court of Appeals.

Graduating cum laude from The University of Texas at Austin, Mr. Coalter majored in government and received his bachelor’s degree in 1989. He enrolled in Campbell University Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law and obtained his Juris Doctor with honors in the year 1996. He was a research editor at the university’s law review and has also published an article in the same.

Upon graduating from law school and receiving his bar license, Mr. Coalter served as an assistant public defender in Guilford County and later as an assistant district attorney for two years. Since then, he had the opportunity to work in multiple organizations and provide his legal service to people needing assistance in issues involving white collar crimes, DUI and much more.

Avvo recognized Mr. Coalter for his legal excellence and rated him “Superb” for the same. He currently holds the position of Master in the American Inns of Court, and he also served as the president of the Greensboro Criminal Defense Lawyers’ Association.