Merritt Wagoner

Merritt Wagoner is a criminal defense attorney with more than 21 years of experience practicing in North Carolina. Admitted to the North Carolina State Bar and federal courts including the Eastern District of North Carolina, he represents clients in state court in New Hanover and Pender counties as well as in federal proceedings. Mr. Wagoner handles a wide range of serious charges, such as DWI, drug crimes, and federal offenses, offering plain-language guidance and aggressive courtroom advocacy from his Wilmington office.