Dustin Dow - Asheville, NC
Attorney at Dow Law, PA
Criminal Defense Lawyers in Asheville, NC
207 Hillside St. Asheville, NC 28801
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Asheville Criminal Defense Lawyer
Updated: 08/07/2026
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Defense
- Civil Litigation
- Personal Injury
Attorney Information
Overview
Dustin Dow has tried more than 100 jury trials to verdict — including first-degree murder cases — giving him courtroom experience that few criminal defense attorneys in Western North Carolina can match.
A Board-Certified Specialist in State Criminal Law through the North Carolina State Bar, Dustin holds a distinction earned by fewer than 1% of attorneys statewide. That certification reflects a depth of knowledge few lawyers develop over an entire career, built on 17 years of hands-on criminal law practice.
Before founding Dow Law, PA, Dustin served as a prosecutor, giving him a rare, firsthand understanding of how the state builds its cases — knowledge he now uses on behalf of the people he defends. He has handled matters spanning the full range of criminal charges, from misdemeanors to the most serious felony cases, including first-degree murder.
Clients facing criminal charges in Asheville and Western North Carolina turn to Dustin for direct, experienced trial advocacy from an attorney who has been on both sides of the courtroom — and who knows exactly what it takes to win.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- AV Rated by Martindale Hubbell
- Nationally Ranked Top 10 Under 40, National Academy Of Personal Injury Attorneys, 2017
- National Trial Lawyers top 100 in Criminal defense for years, 2022-2026
Education
Legal Education
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Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law,
Macon,
Georgia, 2009
Juris Doctor
Non Legal Education
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Universitat de Barcelona,
Spain, 2009
International Law Certification -
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 2005
Bachelor of Arts
Past Positions
- Bull and Reinhardt, PLLC, Attorney
- Assistant District Attorney, State of North Carolina, 2010 - 2013
- Federal Defenders Office Georgia, Legal Intern, 2008 - 2009
Bar Admissions
- North Carolina
Specialties and Certifications
- Board Certified Specialist in State Criminal Law
Other Affiliations
- Buncombe County Bar Association, 2013 - Present
- 28th Judicial District Bar, 2013 - Present
- American Bar Association, 2009 - Present
- North Carolina Bar Association, 2009 - Present
Reviews
Customer Reviews for Dustin Dow
FindLaw Highlights
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5.0 Value
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5.0 Quality of Service
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5.0 Professional Competence
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Hired Attorney 2024My attorney was professional, and knowledgeable. He went above and beyond my expectations and got me the best possible outcome for my case. Trust me, if you seen my record i wouldn't have expected to have such a good ruling in my favor. I would highly recommend him for anything criminal. xoxo
Contact
207 Hillside St.
Asheville, NC 28801
Phone Number: 828-767-4034
Email: Send a message
Hours: Mon - Fri: 8am to 5pm EST
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