Adult & Juvenile Criminal Defense · Stokes County, NC
Compassion for clients.
Courage in advocacy.
Integrity throughout.
Criminal charges can put your freedom, your family, and your future at risk. You deserve an attorney who sees you as a person, listens without judgment, and is willing to stand beside you when the case is difficult. Gillespie Law represents adults facing criminal charges and young people in juvenile delinquency proceedings, primarily in Stokes County.
Meet Attorney Gillespie
Attorney Gillespie grew up in a small town in rural Southern Illinois. She graduated from Simmons University in Boston with a double major in International Relations and Art History and attended Wake Forest University School of Law.
Her career began in commercial contracts, but she wanted work that brought her closer to the people she could help. Criminal defense gives her the opportunity to stand beside people during some of their most difficult moments, use her training to protect their rights, and pursue justice on their behalf.
A practice built around people.
From the first conversation through the courtroom, Gillespie Law approaches each matter with preparation, clear communication, and respect for the people involved.
Preparation for what comes next.
Practice Areas
Adult Criminal Defense
A criminal charge deserves a close look at the facts—not assumptions about the person accused. Attorney Gillespie reviews the evidence, explains the available options, and advocates for your interests in court. Whether the path involves negotiation or a contested hearing, you should understand the choices in front of you and be the most important voice in the decisions that affect your life.
Juvenile Defense
A young person is more than an allegation. Juvenile delinquency proceedings call for an attorney who listens, takes the young person’s rights seriously, and considers the effect a case may have on their future. Attorney Gillespie helps young clients understand the process and their choices, with determined advocacy and respect throughout the case.
Your Questions, Answered
What guides the representation?
Respect for the person, honesty about the case, and a willingness to do the work. Attorney Gillespie listens without judgment, examines the evidence, and gives candid advice about the available choices. Your decisions matter. An ethical practice means protecting your confidence, respecting your choices, and being straightforward about uncertainty—not promising an outcome. Difficult cases deserve determined advocacy, without fear or favor.
Where does Gillespie Law practice?
The practice primarily accepts cases in Stokes County, North Carolina. Matters in surrounding counties are considered on a limited, case-by-case basis.
How do I get started?
Contact the office with your name, contact information, county, and the general type of matter. Please avoid sending confidential details until the office confirms it can assist you.
Let’s See How I Can Help
Tell the office a little about the help you’re looking for. Sending a message does not create an attorney-client relationship or mean that Attorney Gillespie has agreed to take your case. Please do not send confidential information. Information submitted through this initial inquiry form is not confidential or privileged.
This form is not monitored continuously. If your matter is urgent, you have an approaching court date or deadline, or you need a prompt response, please call the office instead. Submitting this form does not guarantee a response before your deadline.
