The Pritchard Firm is an Asheville criminal defense practice founded by John D. Pritchard, who is board certified by the North Carolina State Bar in both state and federal criminal law. The firm's materials specifically list sex offenses among the charges it defends, and it also represents University of North Carolina Asheville students in Title IX proceedings, which is directly relevant to campus-related sexual misconduct allegations.

Pritchard brings an unusual prosecutorial background: he served for more than a decade as a North Carolina Assistant District Attorney and then as an Assistant United States Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina, where he handled serious federal matters. That combined state and federal prosecutorial experience is a meaningful asset in sex crime cases that can straddle both systems. The firm opened in January 2024, so while the practice itself is newer, the attorney's experience is not.

Because the firm is recently established, readers may find fewer long-term client reviews; confirm current standing through the North Carolina State Bar and discuss the specifics of your case in a consultation.