W. Scott Harkey

Scott's law practice focuses primarily on high stakes litigation in State and Federal Courts. He is a former prosecutor and Board-Certified Specialist in NC Criminal Law. Scott has handled thousands of complex matters in over 60 North Carolina counties. His cases have been featured in national publications including USA Today, Associated Press, Adweek, Washington Post, Washington Times, Newsweek, CNN, & ESPN.

Criminal Law

Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

White Collar Crime

Stockbroker & Investment Fraud

DUI & DWI

Arbitration & Mediation

Business Arbitration, Consumer Arbitration

Business Law

Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes

• Free Consultation
• Credit Cards Accepted
• Contingent Fees

North Carolina

North Carolina State Bar

Since 2012

United States District Court M.D.N.C.

United States District Court W.D.N.C

Attorney & Managing Partner

Harkey Litigation

Current

Senior Financial Crimes Prosecutor

State of North Carolina

2013 - 2021

Campbell Law School

J.D. (2012)

2012

North Carolina State University

(2007)

2007

AV Preeminent Rating

Martindale-Hubbell

10.0 Rating

Justia Inc

North Carolina State Bar  # 44433

Member

Current

North Carolina Bar Association

Member

Current

North Carolina Bar Association - Criminal Justice Section

Executive Committee

Current

American Bar Association

Member

Current

Forsyth County Bar Association

Member

Current

Restitution: A Prosecutor’s Guide

NOW COMES THE STATE

The Admissibility and Presentation of Business Records

NOW COMES THE STATE

Admissibility & Presentation of Business Records, Arizona Prosecuting Attorneys’ Advisory Council, Phoenix, AZ

Arizona Prosecuting Attorneys Advisory Council

Using 404(b) in Financial Crimes Cases, North Carolina Conference of District Attorneys

Accessing and Organizing Records in Elder Exploitation Cases, orth Carolina Partnership to Address Adult Abuse Annual Meeting

Board Certified Specialist - North Carolina Criminal Law

North Carolina State Bar

Q. My court date on the paperwork served on me is 03-06-23 but I just received a letter from clerk of court with different

January 23, 2023

A: You should contact the clerk directly to confirm that the date provided on the letter is the correct court date. You should also search for your court date at https://www.nccourts.gov/court-dates to confirm your court date.

Q. can i ask a clerk of court why someone is on probation and terms of their probation

January 17, 2023

A: Yes. This is a matter of public record. You can go to the Clerk of Court in the county where the offender was ordered by the court to be placed on probation. The Clerk will be able to look up the individual's name, offense, case disposition, and any other specifics. You can also request a copy of the case file, judgment, and any orders associated with the matter.

Q. Is it illegal (criminally or civilly) to forge timestamps on a commitment custody order?

January 6, 2023

A: Forgery of Writings is a common law offense in North Carolina. Common law forgery occurs when someone 1) falsely makes or alters a writing; 2) at the time the person made or altered the writing they intended to defraud; 3) the writing appeared to be genuine; and 4) the writing, if genuine, would have an apparent legal effect or have evidence of another's legal rights.