Mr. Williams is the only lawyer in Greenville, North Carolina, certified by the North Carolina State Bar as a specialist in both federal and state criminal law. He is also one of Greenville's only members of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL).  Mr. Williams handles all types of federal and state criminal cases, such as white collar crimes, embezzlement, identity theft, Medicare fraud, sex crimes, rape, enticement, attempted enticement, indecent liberties, drug trafficking, assaults, charges against East Carolina University students, and misdemeanor offenses.  He also has experience with civil qui tam "whistleblower" actions in federal court.  Having served as a law clerk for a federal judge and also as a state court prosecutor before entering private practice, Mr. Williams has the unique ability to see your case from both sides.  He has tried more than 20 criminal jury trials to verdict, and as an attorney handling criminal cases in private practice since 1996, he is an aggressive advocate for the defense.  Whether you intend to go to trial or plead guilty, Mr. Williams will be in your corner, fighting for you. Mr. Williams is a solo practitioner who prides himself on providing personalized attention to all of his clients. Upon retaining him as your attorney, you will be dealing with him, not with an anonymous staff of paralegals. He will make every effort to return your phone calls within twenty-four hours, and he will send you correspondence as often as possible to keep you informed about your case. In addition to practicing law, Mr. Williams also speaks at criminal defense seminars for other attorneys. Past topics have included federal and state gun law, cross examination on mental health issues, and federal sentencing issues.  Notes and outlines from his seminar presentations are available on his website where you can also read client testimonials. To schedule an appointment with Mr. Williams, contact his office as soon as possible. A free initial consultation is offered to determine the nature of your case.