Admitted to:  States of North Carolina and Maryland; U.S. Courts of Appeal, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and Tenth Circuits; U.S. District Courts for D.C., NC Eastern, Middle, Western Districts: Colorado; and North Dakota. 

   Practicing nationally, Jay's colleagues around the United States have rated him "AV Preeminent" through Martindale-Hubbell* since 2013.  

    First licensed to practice law in 2002, Jay Hurst has helped all manner of federal defendants through charges ranging from violent street crime to public corruption to high-dollar, white-collar misconduct.  The first college graduate from a family that included its share of moonshiners, Jay understands that very few “bad guys” are truly bad human beings.  People sometimes make poor choices, but Jay knows – and shows how – people facing prosecution are more than just the worst thing they’ve ever done.  For fifteen years, Jay has translated his experiences into a simple practice philosophy:  everyone deserves the Constitution’s protection, and a second chance.

 * AV®, BV®, AV Preeminent® and BV Distinguished® are registered certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used under and in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Full explanation available at www.martindale.com/ratings .