The Law Office of Joel Schechet is an established Asheville criminal defense practice that explicitly handles sex charges and sex offender registration matters, including work to terminate registration status where the law allows. It rounds out this list as a real, active option for sex offense defense in Buncombe County and Western North Carolina, in both state and federal court.

Joel Schechet is the lead criminal law attorney and, according to the firm, has represented hundreds of clients across the region. The firm's public client reviews are generally positive, though we found fewer independent peer-review credentials, such as board certification or Super Lawyers selection, than for the higher-ranked firms, which is reflected in its position here.

Prospective clients should verify the attorney's current standing and disciplinary record through the North Carolina State Bar and confirm relevant experience during a consultatio