From the Crystal Coast to the City of Oaks

Practice areas

From a pending traffic citation to a contested custody hearing, Carlton, Hayes & Peddicord brings trial-ready litigation experience to the matters that shape your future.

01Criminal Defense

Traffic Tickets

If you have a pending citation or traffic-related misdemeanor, you could face not only points on your insurance and license, but the loss of your driving privileges.

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Driving While Impaired

A DWI conviction comes with not only criminal, but civil repercussions, which can include the loss of your driver's license. If you are accused of driving while impaired, you need the guidance of an experienced attorney.

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Misdemeanors and Felonies

As former prosecutors, founding partners Peter Carlton and Hannah Hayes know the tactics prosecutors use. With litigation experience in District, Superior, and Federal court, the Carlton, Hayes & Peddicord team works to pursue the best possible outcome for you and your case.

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Restoration of Gun Rights

Criminal convictions and involuntary commitments can lead to the loss of a defendant's right to possess a gun.

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Expungements

Our founding partners left the prosecutor’s office because they know that mistakes happen and that no one should be judged by one wrong choice.

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02Family Law

Divorce

Carlton, Hayes & Peddicord is a team of experienced litigators prepared to go to the mat for you. We know that divorce is inherently high-conflict and we are prepared to fight so that you don’t have to.

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Child Custody and Support

The difficult decision to separate not only impacts you, but your children. Every decision you make impacts your child's future, and Carlton, Hayes & Peddicord is ready to hold your hand through it all.

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Protective Orders

The founding partners at Carlton, Hayes & Peddicord have experience both prosecuting and defending domestic violence cases. We have earned the skills necessary to not only represent you in trial, but advise you of the collateral consequences that come with a protective order, including gun ownership.

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From the Crystal Coast to the City of Oaks

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