Criminal Defense Experience Built on Both Sides of the Courtroom
Jan Pritchett brings decades of North Carolina criminal law experience to clients facing serious charges in Greensboro, Guilford County, and across the state. Before becoming a criminal defense attorney, Jan served as an Assistant District Attorney with the Guilford County District Attorney’s Office. That background gives him valuable insight into how prosecutors review evidence, evaluate charges, negotiate cases, and prepare for trial.
As a Board Certified Specialist in both State and Federal Criminal Law, Jan represents clients in a wide range of criminal defense matters, including felony charges, misdemeanor offenses, drug crimes, domestic violence allegations, probation violations, theft-related offenses, white collar crimes, weapons charges, sex crimes, expungement matters, and other serious criminal allegations.
His defense work also includes DWI and DUI charges and serious criminal traffic charges. These cases can affect far more than the immediate court date. A charge may put a person’s freedom, license, record, job, reputation, insurance rates, and future opportunities at risk.
When clients come to Schlosser & Pritchett early, Jan can begin reviewing the facts, identifying legal issues, preserving evidence, and helping the client avoid mistakes that may make the case harder to defend. Whether the issue involves an arrest, an investigation, a pending court date, or uncertainty about what may happen next, early legal guidance can make a meaningful difference in how the defense is developed.
When your life and future are on the line, Jan Pritchett gives you the best chance at earning the most positive outcome.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jan Pritchett
Is Jan Pritchett a former prosecutor?
Yes. Jan Pritchett previously served as an Assistant District Attorney with the Guilford County District Attorney’s Office before becoming a criminal defense attorney. That background gives him insight into how prosecutors may review evidence, make charging decisions, negotiate plea agreements, and develop trial strategy in North Carolina criminal cases.
What types of criminal defense cases does Jan Pritchett handle?
Jan Pritchett handles a wide range of criminal defense matters, including felony charges, misdemeanor charges, drug crimes, domestic violence allegations, probation violations, theft-related offenses, white collar crimes, weapons charges, sex crimes, expungement matters, and other serious criminal allegations. He also represents clients in DWI and DUI cases and serious criminal traffic charges.
Does Jan Pritchett handle DWI and DUI cases?
Yes. Jan Pritchett represents clients facing DWI and DUI charges in North Carolina. These cases can involve criminal penalties, driver’s license consequences, insurance issues, employment concerns, and long-term record consequences, so early legal guidance is important.
Does Jan Pritchett represent clients in traffic cases?
Yes. Jan Pritchett handles criminal traffic charges and serious traffic matters, including cases where a traffic charge may affect a person’s license, insurance, record, or ability to drive. Traffic-related cases can be especially important when they involve allegations such as reckless driving, impaired driving, driving while license revoked, speeding, fleeing to elude, or other charges that may carry more serious consequences than a simple citation.
Why hire a defense lawyer who used to be a prosecutor?
A former prosecutor may bring valuable insight into how the government evaluates criminal cases. Jan Pritchett’s prior experience as an Assistant District Attorney can help him identify potential weaknesses in the prosecution’s evidence, anticipate arguments, and develop a defense strategy grounded in how criminal cases are handled in court.
