Joel Harbinson

For nearly 45 years, Joel C. Harbinson has excelled as a criminal and civil trial lawyer - having achieved the coveted status as "Super Lawyer" - with an extensive background in Criminal Law, Traffic Charges, Family Law, Personal Injury and Property Damage (Motor Vehicle Accidents), and Medical Malpractice. Joel obtained his Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from the University of North Carolina School of Law in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, in 1979. Prior to that, he completed his undergraduate studies at the University of North Carolina, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts (A.B.) degree in 1977. During his academic journey, Joel was recognized as a Broyhill Industries Scholar, demonstrating his commitment to excellence. After passing the bar in 1979, he opened a solo practice in his hometown of Taylorsville, North Carolina. He has been admitted to practice law in North Carolina since 1979 and the U.S. District Court Western District of North Carolina since 1982 Joel is an active member of various professional associations, including the North Carolina Bar Association, District 22A Bar Association, North Carolina Advocates for Justice, and Phi Delta Phi legal fraternity. Throughout his career, Joel has distinguished himself in the legal profession and earned the respect of his peers. He served as the President of the 22nd Judicial District Bar Association in two different terms, from 1987 to 1988 and 1999 to 2000.