Jesse Scharff
Raleigh, NC
Licensed for 18 years
Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Criminal Defense
Language
English
About
Defending clients against DWI charges and all types of criminal allegations. The opportunity to fight for the preservation of my clients rights under the law is an awesome privilege. There was never any question in my mind as to which field of law I would practice. I knew I wanted to be a counselor and defender to those faced with criminal prosecution. Staring down government accusations of criminal wrongdoing is a frightening process for most people. Criminal defendants deserve to have an advocate who is sworn to champion their constitutional rights, and protect their liberty throughout the judicial process. I was raised in a family that stressed the importance of service to those who didn't always have a recognized voice in the world. My parents were teachers, and my Grandmother retired as an instructor to children with special needs. She was the first person in my family to graduate from college, and her diploma and graduation photo are proudly on display in my office. I received my trial training in one of the highest national crime centers in the country, as a Public Defender in Baltimore Maryland. It is a start that I am very proud to have experienced. I represented hundreds of clients during those four years, and did my best to provide them with as many options as possible as their cases progressed. I had dozens of bench trials, and conducted the defense of over 25 jury trials. Winning was important - it was a very important thing - but it wasn't always the only thing. I learned that my clients wanted an advocate that kept open a clear line of honest communication. It's this kind of interaction that over time, builds a solid foundation of trust. Trust is essential when clients are facing life changing decisions. Whether it be a bond review, or a closing argument...I want my client's input. Criminal defendants have a lot on the line, and they deserve to be a part of the process. I bring a high level of expertise to a case, but certain decisions will ultimately rest with my client. For example, whether or not to testify, and whether or not to enter a plea or request a trial. My job is to open as many doors for my clients as possible, advise them of the best door to walk through - and when necessary...to go to battle to ensure their freedom. Now a practicing lawyer in North Carolina in private practice, I am proud to have founded the Scharff Law Firm in Raleigh. I specialize in defending DWI charges, Domestic Violence, Drug Charges, and Theft Charges. It's been a fun and challenging experience making the transition from being a Maryland Public Defender to a defense attorney in private practice. I look forward to working diligently to defend a new group of clients across the state of North Carolina.
Practices Areas
DUI and DWI
Domestic Violence
Language
English
Contact
Reviews
We were referred to Mr. Scharf from a friend who had used his services before and had had a successful outcome. How grateful we were! Our brother had been falsely accused in a criminal matter, and our whole family was terribly stressed. Jesse met with our brother the day after he called him and offered him an expert appraisal of his case. He was brutally honest about the situation our brother was in, and while making no promises as to the outcome, said that he thought the case was defensible and that he, Jesse, would be there every step of the way for him. When trial week came, Jesse met with our family that Sunday night to review the strategy and prep us for what to expect; we could tell that he was thoroughly prepared for battle. In the morning, he prayed with us, which gave us a measure of peace that God had put him in our brother’s life for this moment. His defense was very well prepared, and his courtroom management clear, focused, and skillful. He comported himself in a manner that clearly gained respect from the jury. He turned off his phone during the entire week of the trial so as to focus on our brother’s trial. And, again, the night before our brother took the stand, he met with us in his office to prepare for his testimony. It really made us feel like he cared about our brother and our family and that we were all on the same team. In summary, Jesse helped us navigate the process, to really understand the consequences, he listened to our brother’s desires with respect, and he fought the good fight to the end; the jury found our brother not guilty. We are eternally grateful for having had Jesse Scharf as our attorney.
Jesse Scharff is the greatest attorney in Raleigh North Carolina! I had a permanent DL revocation in Raleigh NC since 1988. Within 3 months I have my NC DL revocation dropped and my new AZ DL is now active! It’s a big blessing and Jesse Scharff is a miracle worker! You cannot go wrong hiring Mr. Jesse Scharff. My Case: NC DMV has very arbitrary drivers license laws that make your life miserable, in my case “30 years of misery not having a valid DL in any state”. I had no DUIs or felony driving convictions in NC. My revocation case was due to driving while suspended 2 times and speeding to elude police. That was enough to get a permanent revocation. I tried at least six times to get my NC DL revocation lifted with various attorney’s in NC and IL. Nothing worked. The reason nothing worked is that no attorney cared about helping me get me driver license un-blocked in NC. As you may know, NC DMV hearings are very difficult and no progress came of my application with NC DMV. Jesse said, I will get this done no matter what happens! This case is not justice and you suffered long enough for very little. I heard a truthful statement from Jesse, so I believed he could do the impossible! Within 3 months I have my NC DL revocation dropped and my new AZ DL is now active! It’s a big blessing and Jesse Scharf is a miracle worker! You cannot go wrong hiring Mr. Jesse Scharff! Also, Jesse cave me a huge discount on the whole case! Jesse really cares about his client’s future. Sincerely, Richard L.
Jesse is by far the best attorney in NC. He has all the qualities ALL attorneys should take notice of.."LAW " book smart..well..yes..of course .... but people smart..compassion for what he does. That's why he ranks off the chart from all other attorneys in Raleigh. Jesse guided me to a dismissal and never missed a beat. He's personable (always returns phone calls/text) always speaks w u before court...so you both are on the same page. First attorney in court always. He follows up..follows through and follows back..which make for a sure realistic epic win w this guy..so again thank you jesse!!! A forever grateful client!!
Right when we were ready to give up on our Judicial System and finding a trustworthy Attorney, Attorney Scharff gave us Hope. We have seen it all, the court dates continued time after time, the plea deals, and so many other discouraging things in the courtroom, we had given up hope that we would find a good attorney for our son. We hired Jesse and he won our son's jury trial (Not Guilty Verdict). Jesse really CARES about his clients. We were not just a "case" to him and you can trust him. We are so Blessed and Thankful to know him. Thank you Attorney Scharff !!!! Mr & Mr. White.
Jesse oversaw my brother's case. I wasn't involved for much of the process but Jesse not only advocated for my brother, he took the case to trial, identified loop holes in the state's case, and showed the jurors that there was no evidence to tie my brother to the alleged crime. The case was dismissed. While I didn't work with Jesse personally, my family is truly grateful for Jesse's willingness to uphold justice and fight for his client. He didn't just take our money, in fact he worked with us beyond what he had to, he worked for it. He was truly an amazing advocate and attorney!
I contacted Jesse after reading reviews about him and Reba. Because of the nature of my work, I was not able to even meet in person, so all contact was via phone or email. Due to an altercation, I was being charged with a misdemeanor, that could directly affect my ability to work. They both delivered as they said would and the case was dismissed completely without me having to show up in court. Very attentive , understanding and professional. My gratitude to your service.
Jesse Scharff has been my attorney for over 5 years and has gone above and beyond to assist me in several legal matters, including getting two charges dismissed completely. His knowledge, aplomb, and experience are incredibly impeccable and I absolutely will retain him again for any other legal matters I face in the future.
Jesse and Reba Scharff far exceeded my expectations defending me on a wrongful misdemeanor charge. They provided sound guidance, set my expectations, and discussed options and strategy at each stage. They always made time to hear my concerns throughout the lengthy trial process and I am extremely thankful for the poise, compassion, and expertise the Scharffs provided during this difficult time. I feel very lucky to have chosen them to represent me and I highly recommend Jesse to provide the best advocacy possible.
I contacted Jesse Scharff he answered right away he couldn't of been more caring and understanding. He went into the consultation with such grace and got to know the client and he explained thoroughly what directions routes we can take and iam telling you we couldn't of been more sure that this is the lawyer advocate we wanted to represent our case. We felt like we were with family and that the best was yet to come. Jesse is Impressive and on his toes ,you never feel worried or scared he seems to just make all those feelings disappear. We never had doubt in either case and we love him with such high respect to be there for you representing you in serious cases and always standing behind his client to the end and making it easy making sure if we're OK and talking things through . He makes sure that the truth is laid out that the evidemce is all there and that there's justice for the true victim and that's a true Win!! Jesse is the Best a Winner and a phenomenal Lawyer thats Scharff Law Firm! We take our Hats off to Jesse!
To summarize – here are reasons you should hire Jesse Scharff without delay: 1. Jesse and Reba communicate well. This also goes for all the personnel in his office. Jesse and the Scharff Law firm do their best to answer your questions within 24 hours and they keep you informed through the whole process. 2. Jesse will not bullshit or sugarcoat you. He will be straightforward and let you know his thoughts and opinions about your case. 3. Jesse knows the Judges, the DA’s and all the people important in your case. He has the ability to spot weaknesses in the prosecution and the officers. a. He will give you information to review – so you can review if you would like. In my case, I reviewed everything. I researched a ton and none of that mattered, because Jesse had it handled. b. Jesse will also give you the standard information for you to do prior to your court case. c. Do what he says. I finished all the classes, pre-work and community service before my first court case in preparation for the worst scenario. Here are my reasons and why I say the above: I hired Jesse for a DWI charge. He was a recommendation from a friend, whom in her case had a different attorney she fired, in order to hire Jesse. The Sunday morning after my arrest on Saturday, I called Jesse’s number, about an hour later, he called me and we spoke for about an hour. In this initial conversation, I was impressed; not only by what he had to say, but also because of his demeanor and the steps he took to outline what I should do next. Every time I met with Jesse, he was organized and on track. Here is where Jesse’s experience and patience seals the deal. When the DA was arguing my case, she went after everything, my demeanor, and my character and she presented a few incorrect facts and made broad and unclear assumptions. Jesse leaned over to me and said, “All she is proving is that you were intoxicated” and that’s what she did. After about an hour and thirty minutes, the DA only proved that I was intoxicated and could did not prove that I was driving or that I was complicit in any illegal activity. Jesse got up and spoke for about three minutes to refute the evidence and said “Your Honor, we have no evidence my client was in the car, and much less driving.” My case was dismissed and all charges dropped. My arrest and record were expunged and I have my life back. The Scharff Law Firm is exactly what it is supposed to be. It’s not super fancy, glamorous or in a pretentious high rise building. It’s perfect for an honest, hardworking firm. Jesse speaks to you as his friend & ally - always showing up to court to walk you through the process. Jesse and the Scharff Law firm charge a fair and honest fee and the charge is worth every single penny! Jesse sits down with you each time to give you instructions and his game plan. Follow all of his (and his firms’) instructions. I refer everyone to Jesse and would not hesitate to use him again. I could not have asked for a better person to advocate on my behalf. I trust Jesse and the Scharff law firm and I thank them for all their efforts.
We were referred to Mr. Scharf from a friend who had used his services before and had had a successful outcome. How grateful we were! Our brother had been falsely accused in a criminal matter, and our whole family was terribly stressed. Jesse met with our brother the day after he called him and offered him an expert appraisal of his case. He was brutally honest about the situation our brother was in, and while making no promises as to the outcome, said that he thought the case was defensible and that he, Jesse, would be there every step of the way for him. When trial week came, Jesse met with our family that Sunday night to review the strategy and prep us for what to expect; we could tell that he was thoroughly prepared for battle. In the morning, he prayed with us, which gave us a measure of peace that God had put him in our brother’s life for this moment. His defense was very well prepared, and his courtroom management clear, focused, and skillful. He comported himself in a manner that clearly gained respect from the jury. He turned off his phone during the entire week of the trial so as to focus on our brother’s trial. And, again, the night before our brother took the stand, he met with us in his office to prepare for his testimony. It really made us feel like he cared about our brother and our family and that we were all on the same team. In summary, Jesse helped us navigate the process, to really understand the consequences, he listened to our brother’s desires with respect, and he fought the good fight to the end; the jury found our brother not guilty. We are eternally grateful for having had Jesse Scharf as our attorney.
Jesse Scharff is the greatest attorney in Raleigh North Carolina! I had a permanent DL revocation in Raleigh NC since 1988. Within 3 months I have my NC DL revocation dropped and my new AZ DL is now active! It’s a big blessing and Jesse Scharff is a miracle worker! You cannot go wrong hiring Mr. Jesse Scharff. My Case: NC DMV has very arbitrary drivers license laws that make your life miserable, in my case “30 years of misery not having a valid DL in any state”. I had no DUIs or felony driving convictions in NC. My revocation case was due to driving while suspended 2 times and speeding to elude police. That was enough to get a permanent revocation. I tried at least six times to get my NC DL revocation lifted with various attorney’s in NC and IL. Nothing worked. The reason nothing worked is that no attorney cared about helping me get me driver license un-blocked in NC. As you may know, NC DMV hearings are very difficult and no progress came of my application with NC DMV. Jesse said, I will get this done no matter what happens! This case is not justice and you suffered long enough for very little. I heard a truthful statement from Jesse, so I believed he could do the impossible! Within 3 months I have my NC DL revocation dropped and my new AZ DL is now active! It’s a big blessing and Jesse Scharf is a miracle worker! You cannot go wrong hiring Mr. Jesse Scharff! Also, Jesse cave me a huge discount on the whole case! Jesse really cares about his client’s future. Sincerely, Richard L.
Jesse is by far the best attorney in NC. He has all the qualities ALL attorneys should take notice of.."LAW " book smart..well..yes..of course .... but people smart..compassion for what he does. That's why he ranks off the chart from all other attorneys in Raleigh. Jesse guided me to a dismissal and never missed a beat. He's personable (always returns phone calls/text) always speaks w u before court...so you both are on the same page. First attorney in court always. He follows up..follows through and follows back..which make for a sure realistic epic win w this guy..so again thank you jesse!!! A forever grateful client!!
Right when we were ready to give up on our Judicial System and finding a trustworthy Attorney, Attorney Scharff gave us Hope. We have seen it all, the court dates continued time after time, the plea deals, and so many other discouraging things in the courtroom, we had given up hope that we would find a good attorney for our son. We hired Jesse and he won our son's jury trial (Not Guilty Verdict). Jesse really CARES about his clients. We were not just a "case" to him and you can trust him. We are so Blessed and Thankful to know him. Thank you Attorney Scharff !!!! Mr & Mr. White.
Jesse oversaw my brother's case. I wasn't involved for much of the process but Jesse not only advocated for my brother, he took the case to trial, identified loop holes in the state's case, and showed the jurors that there was no evidence to tie my brother to the alleged crime. The case was dismissed. While I didn't work with Jesse personally, my family is truly grateful for Jesse's willingness to uphold justice and fight for his client. He didn't just take our money, in fact he worked with us beyond what he had to, he worked for it. He was truly an amazing advocate and attorney!
I contacted Jesse after reading reviews about him and Reba. Because of the nature of my work, I was not able to even meet in person, so all contact was via phone or email. Due to an altercation, I was being charged with a misdemeanor, that could directly affect my ability to work. They both delivered as they said would and the case was dismissed completely without me having to show up in court. Very attentive , understanding and professional. My gratitude to your service.
Jesse Scharff has been my attorney for over 5 years and has gone above and beyond to assist me in several legal matters, including getting two charges dismissed completely. His knowledge, aplomb, and experience are incredibly impeccable and I absolutely will retain him again for any other legal matters I face in the future.
Jesse and Reba Scharff far exceeded my expectations defending me on a wrongful misdemeanor charge. They provided sound guidance, set my expectations, and discussed options and strategy at each stage. They always made time to hear my concerns throughout the lengthy trial process and I am extremely thankful for the poise, compassion, and expertise the Scharffs provided during this difficult time. I feel very lucky to have chosen them to represent me and I highly recommend Jesse to provide the best advocacy possible.
I contacted Jesse Scharff he answered right away he couldn't of been more caring and understanding. He went into the consultation with such grace and got to know the client and he explained thoroughly what directions routes we can take and iam telling you we couldn't of been more sure that this is the lawyer advocate we wanted to represent our case. We felt like we were with family and that the best was yet to come. Jesse is Impressive and on his toes ,you never feel worried or scared he seems to just make all those feelings disappear. We never had doubt in either case and we love him with such high respect to be there for you representing you in serious cases and always standing behind his client to the end and making it easy making sure if we're OK and talking things through . He makes sure that the truth is laid out that the evidemce is all there and that there's justice for the true victim and that's a true Win!! Jesse is the Best a Winner and a phenomenal Lawyer thats Scharff Law Firm! We take our Hats off to Jesse!
To summarize – here are reasons you should hire Jesse Scharff without delay: 1. Jesse and Reba communicate well. This also goes for all the personnel in his office. Jesse and the Scharff Law firm do their best to answer your questions within 24 hours and they keep you informed through the whole process. 2. Jesse will not bullshit or sugarcoat you. He will be straightforward and let you know his thoughts and opinions about your case. 3. Jesse knows the Judges, the DA’s and all the people important in your case. He has the ability to spot weaknesses in the prosecution and the officers. a. He will give you information to review – so you can review if you would like. In my case, I reviewed everything. I researched a ton and none of that mattered, because Jesse had it handled. b. Jesse will also give you the standard information for you to do prior to your court case. c. Do what he says. I finished all the classes, pre-work and community service before my first court case in preparation for the worst scenario. Here are my reasons and why I say the above: I hired Jesse for a DWI charge. He was a recommendation from a friend, whom in her case had a different attorney she fired, in order to hire Jesse. The Sunday morning after my arrest on Saturday, I called Jesse’s number, about an hour later, he called me and we spoke for about an hour. In this initial conversation, I was impressed; not only by what he had to say, but also because of his demeanor and the steps he took to outline what I should do next. Every time I met with Jesse, he was organized and on track. Here is where Jesse’s experience and patience seals the deal. When the DA was arguing my case, she went after everything, my demeanor, and my character and she presented a few incorrect facts and made broad and unclear assumptions. Jesse leaned over to me and said, “All she is proving is that you were intoxicated” and that’s what she did. After about an hour and thirty minutes, the DA only proved that I was intoxicated and could did not prove that I was driving or that I was complicit in any illegal activity. Jesse got up and spoke for about three minutes to refute the evidence and said “Your Honor, we have no evidence my client was in the car, and much less driving.” My case was dismissed and all charges dropped. My arrest and record were expunged and I have my life back. The Scharff Law Firm is exactly what it is supposed to be. It’s not super fancy, glamorous or in a pretentious high rise building. It’s perfect for an honest, hardworking firm. Jesse speaks to you as his friend & ally - always showing up to court to walk you through the process. Jesse and the Scharff Law firm charge a fair and honest fee and the charge is worth every single penny! Jesse sits down with you each time to give you instructions and his game plan. Follow all of his (and his firms’) instructions. I refer everyone to Jesse and would not hesitate to use him again. I could not have asked for a better person to advocate on my behalf. I trust Jesse and the Scharff law firm and I thank them for all their efforts.