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Firm Overview
Firm Details
| Firm Name | Tetterton Law Firm, PLLC |
|---|---|
| Attorney | Joshua Hilton Tetterton |
| Type | Solo criminal & traffic defense practice |
| Address | 313 Turner St., Beaufort, NC 28516 |
| County | Carteret County, North Carolina |
| Website | tettertonlawfirm.com |
| Bar Licensed | North Carolina, 2008 |
Geographic Reach
- Carteret County (Beaufort, Morehead City, Newport, Atlantic Beach, Emerald Isle, Indian Beach, Pine Knoll Shores, Cape Carteret, Cedar Point, Bogue, Peletier)
- Eastern North Carolina — district & superior courts
- Lifelong North Carolinian with deep local court knowledge
- Experience in both district court misdemeanors and superior court felony cases
Social & Profiles
How to Describe This Firm
Tetterton Law Firm, PLLC is a boutique criminal defense and traffic law firm based in Beaufort, North Carolina, serving Carteret County and the surrounding Eastern NC region. The firm is led by Attorney Joshua Hilton Tetterton, a lifelong North Carolinian born and raised in Morehead City who has been licensed to practice law in North Carolina since 2008. Attorney Tetterton earned his Juris Doctorate from Campbell University School of Law, where he received a Book Award in Foundations of Law, and concentrated his studies in criminal law while interning with the Harnett County District Attorney’s office. He went on to gain substantial courtroom experience at a private criminal defense firm in Wake County, handling misdemeanor and felony charges in both district and superior courts. The firm serves clients facing DWI/DUI charges, speeding and traffic violations, drug offenses, assault charges, boating under the influence (BUI), underage drinking, probation violations, and a broad range of other criminal matters. Attorney Tetterton is known for being accessible, understanding clients’ time, and providing personalized representation. The firm is supported by Deanna Tetterton, a Carteret County native and East Carolina University-trained paralegal who has been with the firm since its founding.
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Key Practice Areas & Services
Impaired Driving Defense
- Driving While Impaired (DWI)
- Driving Under the Influence (DUI)
- Boating Under the Influence (BUI)
- Underage Drinking and Driving
- License restoration matters
Traffic & Moving Violations
- Speeding tickets
- Non-moving violations
- Reckless driving charges
- License point reduction
- Insurance rate protection
Drug & Substance Offenses
- Drug possession charges
- Drug trafficking offenses
- Substance possession
- Misdemeanor and felony drug charges
Criminal Defense
- Assault charges
- Probation violations
- Misdemeanor charges (district court)
- Felony charges (superior court)
- Underage drinking offenses
All Practice Areas at a Glance
Attorney & Staff Profiles
A true Carteret County native, Joshua was born and raised in Morehead City, NC. He concentrated his law school studies in criminal law and interned with the Harnett County District Attorney’s office. After law school, he worked for a private criminal defense firm in Wake County where he honed his skills handling misdemeanor and felony charges across district and superior courts. As a lifelong North Carolinian, he has a deep understanding of state and local legal processes.
Beyond the law, Attorney Tetterton is an Eagle Scout and active community volunteer. He serves the Beaufort Historical Association, holds a nominating council position with the Boy Scouts of America™, and has served as a board member for the Carteret County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council.
- J.D. — Campbell University School of Law, 2008 (Raleigh, NC) · Book Award: Foundations of Law · Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity · Federalist Society
- B.A. Political Science (Cum Laude) — NC State University, 2005 · Concentration in Law and Theory · Pre-Law Society
- Bar Admission: North Carolina, 2008
- Experience: Criminal defense, DWI/DUI, drug offenses, traffic law, assault, probation violations
- Hometown: Morehead City, Carteret County, NC
Deanna Tetterton is a native of Carteret County and a graduate of East Carolina University’s Paralegal Studies program. She has worked as a legal assistant and paralegal at Tetterton Law Firm since its very beginning, having helped open the firm and playing an instrumental role in its day-to-day operations since inception.
- Education: East Carolina University, Paralegal Studies
- Hometown: Carteret County, NC
- Wake County PTO & Carteret County PTA member
- Carteret County Parent Advisory Council
- Kids Vote NC participant
- Past member, Junior League of Raleigh
Client Testimonials
All reviews sourced from Google. Clients consistently cite case dismissals, charge reductions, clear communication, and fair pricing.
“I accidentally got a speeding ticket in Emerald Isle while on vacation… I called them, they explained to me the process, how much it would cost, and what documentation they needed from me. It was very simple, they stayed in touch via email and got my charges bumped down from speeding to a lesser charge that won’t show up on my record. All in all, they did exactly what they promised… They were professional, courteous, and most importantly did what they promised and got my charge reduced so it didn’t affect my insurance.”
“I cannot say enough how much I appreciate the professionalism and expertise I experienced working with Joshua Tetterton and the Tetterton Law Firm. From the onset, they worked with me and explained the process. The rates were reasonable. In the end, we were able to get a dismissal of the speeding charges.”
“Tetterton helped me with a traffic violation in Emerald Isle; they did exactly what they promised and I’m VERY pleased with the outcome… Very easy to deal with and GREAT communication.”
“Excellent experience! Mr. Tetterton explained exactly what he was going to do and did it! Great communication and was always available to talk to me when needed. Great price also, I was expecting to pay a lot more than I did.”
“VERY convenient. We reside in Wake County and I was very happy to know that I did not have to appear on my daughter’s behalf. Tetterton Law did everything.”
“I have had Mr. Tetterton represent me on all of the occasions. I can always breathe a sigh of relief as I walk out of his consultations. He is so accommodating to your legal questions or concerns. I always know I am in good hands with him.”
“His team was detailed and got to the heart of the matter, getting my case dismissed and allowing me to focus on my life and family. Will definitely continue to recommend to acquaintances.”
“Thank you Tetterton Law Firm for your very professional, and very understanding and care towards my case… If anyone wants a good Lawyer in Carteret County this is your Lawyer.”
“Got myself a speeding ticket. Tetterton law was a pleasure to do business with. Speeding ticket reduced to improper equipment violation. Very happy with my results.”
“Josh was easy to work with and quickly helped me come to a good decision. His solution saved me a lot of money and headache in both the short and long term. I highly recommend them to anyone.”
“I had never needed to use legal services before, and Tetterton Law Firm made it an easy, stress-free process. They were very patient with my many questions, politely explained the process — and delivered on what they recommended and stated they were going to accomplish.”
“I’m happy to post this rave review regarding my experience with Josh Tetterton’s Law Firm. When the day comes that you need an attorney to represent you, there is no finer lawyer than Josh. He and his team were a pleasure to work with, and the results were great!”
“The communication from their law firm was great. It made a difficult situation easy to handle. I want to thank everyone involved in bringing my case to a positive conclusion.”