Robert has been a practicing attorney since 1981. He has served as an Assistant District Attorney. Mr. O’Hale is a Board Certified Criminal Specialist in both the State of North Carolina and the Federal Courts by the North Carolina State Bar. That certification is the highest accreditation available. He has been profiled as a North Carolina Super Lawyer. Mr. O’Hale is a member of the Legal Elite, an honor bestowed to only the top 5% of practicing attorneys. Mr. O’Hale has been awarded the distinguished AV rating by Martindale-Hubbell, a peer reviewed ranking, which is the highest available.