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Thomas Goolsby

Wilmington, NC

Licensed for 29 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Criminal Defense

Language

English

About

Trusted, Experienced Trial Attorney & Former North Carolina Senator. Recently awarded NC's highest honor, Order of the Long Leaf Pine, for legal and legislative service to North Carolina and its people. You will find no other lawyer with his vast experience in the law (trial attorney for 22+ years in North Carolina courtrooms) and legislation (two-term North Carolina Senator).Thom Goolsby has a commanding courtroom presence and is NEVER afraid to fight for his clients and their rights. His many years drafting legislation in the Senate give him a superlative understanding of the law, its structure and statutory interpretation.A top graduate of The Citadel, Senator Goolsby served his country as an Officer in the United States Marine Corps. He earned his MBA from Golden Gate University and Law Degree from UNC-Chapel Hill.Recognized as an exceptional statesman, he headed the Judiciary One and Justice & Public Safety Committees in the Senate. After retiring from the Senate, he continues to serve as a Crime Commissioner and Courts Commissioner.From matters large to small, Senator Goolsby brings tenacity, wisdom and fearlessness to the courtroom. Again and again clients appreciate the way he takes a personal interest in their lives and struggles.When you need a highly skilled advocate to personally handle your case, look no further than Thom Goolsby. 

Practices Areas

Criminal Defense

Personal Injury

DUI and DWI

Language

English

Contact

Goolsby Law Firm, PLLC212 Walnut St Ste 100BusinessWilmington, NC, 28401-4254 Mobile (910) 262-7401 Office (910) 763-3339 Fax (910) 763-1720 212 Walnut St Ste 100BusinessBusinessWilmington, NC, 28401-4254 Mobile (910) 262-7401(910) 262-7401 Office (910) 763-3339(910) 763-3339 Fax (910) 763-1720(910) 763-1720

Office: (910) 543-3208

Website: N/A

Reviews

Ian
February 6, 2014

Senator Goolsby did me right! My ex-girlfriend charged me with assault. I did not do it and Thom was the only lawyer who would even talk to me about trying my case. He kicked ass in court and showed her to be a liar. The judge found me not guilty. Yeah!

Laci
February 24, 2017

I was charged with assault and battery and was very worried about going to jail, as well as having a violent criminal record. Thank you for calming my fears and helping me in court. When I learned that you had had my case dismissed, I was overjoyed. You have a great staff and I could not ask anymore from a lawyer. You are the best!

CJ
October 14, 2016

Thom Goolsby is an amazing lawyer. his representation of me was above and beyond anything I ever expected. he aggressively represented me in two Superior Court jury trials. Senator Goolsby was impressive to watch in action. He fought every issue and won both of my cases. I could not have imagined a more competent, caring and skilled trial advocate. I give him my highest recommendation and eternal thanks for all he did for myself and my family.

anonymous
October 4, 2016

Attorney Goolsby is very competent, knowledgeable and committed. He takes his cases and clients very seriously. He represented our son recently on a minor traffic ticket and it was dismissed. Attorney Goolsby gave us total peace of mind that our son was in the very best of hands. Just watch his video and you too will be assured that he's the best to represent you!!

Hayden
September 30, 2016

Thank goodness for Thom Goolsby. What a fighter! He did not hesitate to take my case to trial. He preformed a withering cross examination of the arresting officer in my DWI case. It was like a tv show. When it was my turn to testify he led me step-by-step through my case. At the end of the trial he gave a wonderful closing argument. The judge found me NOT guilty! I would recommend Mr. Goolsby to anyone who wants an excellent lawyer who takes care of his clients and knows how to win cases.

Jacob
September 23, 2016

I was charged with DWI and Reckless Driving after passing out and crashing my car. Apparently, I had a seizure while driving and was groggy at the scene when the police arrived. The investigating officer found drugs in the car and was convinced I was impaired by them. He had my blood drawn at the hospital for a test and charged me with the crimes. I am so glad I had Senator Thom Goolsby fighting for me. He stood strong and was with me at every court date. He challenged everything the State did and filed motions to protect my rights. The officer wanted to see me hammered and Senator Goolsby would have none of it. He fought hard for me. I could not believe it when I saw the officer throw up his hands and walk away when the case was dismissed. I walked out of the courtroom with my witness and my dad as a free man with no record! Senator Goolsby is the real deal. He is the best!

constance
March 23, 2016

I went to Thom Goolsby a while back for personal injury and he was amazing he helped to get me the most from a bad situation.He was very polite and professional so was his staff. I would recommend him to anyone needing legal representation. I cant thank him enough God Bless You Thom Goolsby, Yours Truly, Mrs Constance Wills

Kristin
June 13, 2015

Mr. Goolsby had my ADULT felony charges Expunged!!!! Seventeen years ago, at 21 years old, I was convicted of numerous very serious felony charges and due to the new NC Expunction Law that Mr. Goolsby supported as Senator, opening up the possibility for the expunction of felony convictions for people over the age of 18, the horrible past that followed me all these years has been washed to the ocean floor. Mr. Goolsby represented me and literally gave me my life back.

Sharon
May 10, 2015

Thom and his staff helped me tremendously on my first offence charge. Instead of a conviction, I was able to do community service, pay court fees and have my case dismissed. I've also hired him for my personal injury case due to an auto accident that wasn't my fault. I would rather pay more for an attorney with long standing experience and reputation than a cheap attorney who will charge less because they need business. Would highly recommend him!

Tony
November 19, 2014

Thom is an experienced trial lawyer. Not afraid to go to court. He is particularly knowledgeable his areas of practice, but he has a wide range of knowledge of legal matters outside his practice which enables him to alert his clients to legal concerns that others might not recognize.

Ian
February 6, 2014

Senator Goolsby did me right! My ex-girlfriend charged me with assault. I did not do it and Thom was the only lawyer who would even talk to me about trying my case. He kicked ass in court and showed her to be a liar. The judge found me not guilty. Yeah!

Laci
February 24, 2017

I was charged with assault and battery and was very worried about going to jail, as well as having a violent criminal record. Thank you for calming my fears and helping me in court. When I learned that you had had my case dismissed, I was overjoyed. You have a great staff and I could not ask anymore from a lawyer. You are the best!

CJ
October 14, 2016

Thom Goolsby is an amazing lawyer. his representation of me was above and beyond anything I ever expected. he aggressively represented me in two Superior Court jury trials. Senator Goolsby was impressive to watch in action. He fought every issue and won both of my cases. I could not have imagined a more competent, caring and skilled trial advocate. I give him my highest recommendation and eternal thanks for all he did for myself and my family.

anonymous
October 4, 2016

Attorney Goolsby is very competent, knowledgeable and committed. He takes his cases and clients very seriously. He represented our son recently on a minor traffic ticket and it was dismissed. Attorney Goolsby gave us total peace of mind that our son was in the very best of hands. Just watch his video and you too will be assured that he's the best to represent you!!

Hayden
September 30, 2016

Thank goodness for Thom Goolsby. What a fighter! He did not hesitate to take my case to trial. He preformed a withering cross examination of the arresting officer in my DWI case. It was like a tv show. When it was my turn to testify he led me step-by-step through my case. At the end of the trial he gave a wonderful closing argument. The judge found me NOT guilty! I would recommend Mr. Goolsby to anyone who wants an excellent lawyer who takes care of his clients and knows how to win cases.

Jacob
September 23, 2016

I was charged with DWI and Reckless Driving after passing out and crashing my car. Apparently, I had a seizure while driving and was groggy at the scene when the police arrived. The investigating officer found drugs in the car and was convinced I was impaired by them. He had my blood drawn at the hospital for a test and charged me with the crimes. I am so glad I had Senator Thom Goolsby fighting for me. He stood strong and was with me at every court date. He challenged everything the State did and filed motions to protect my rights. The officer wanted to see me hammered and Senator Goolsby would have none of it. He fought hard for me. I could not believe it when I saw the officer throw up his hands and walk away when the case was dismissed. I walked out of the courtroom with my witness and my dad as a free man with no record! Senator Goolsby is the real deal. He is the best!

constance
March 23, 2016

I went to Thom Goolsby a while back for personal injury and he was amazing he helped to get me the most from a bad situation.He was very polite and professional so was his staff. I would recommend him to anyone needing legal representation. I cant thank him enough God Bless You Thom Goolsby, Yours Truly, Mrs Constance Wills

Kristin
June 13, 2015

Mr. Goolsby had my ADULT felony charges Expunged!!!! Seventeen years ago, at 21 years old, I was convicted of numerous very serious felony charges and due to the new NC Expunction Law that Mr. Goolsby supported as Senator, opening up the possibility for the expunction of felony convictions for people over the age of 18, the horrible past that followed me all these years has been washed to the ocean floor. Mr. Goolsby represented me and literally gave me my life back.

Sharon
May 10, 2015

Thom and his staff helped me tremendously on my first offence charge. Instead of a conviction, I was able to do community service, pay court fees and have my case dismissed. I've also hired him for my personal injury case due to an auto accident that wasn't my fault. I would rather pay more for an attorney with long standing experience and reputation than a cheap attorney who will charge less because they need business. Would highly recommend him!

Tony
November 19, 2014

Thom is an experienced trial lawyer. Not afraid to go to court. He is particularly knowledgeable his areas of practice, but he has a wide range of knowledge of legal matters outside his practice which enables him to alert his clients to legal concerns that others might not recognize.

Ian
February 6, 2014

Senator Goolsby did me right! My ex-girlfriend charged me with assault. I did not do it and Thom was the only lawyer who would even talk to me about trying my case. He kicked ass in court and showed her to be a liar. The judge found me not guilty. Yeah!

Laci
February 24, 2017

I was charged with assault and battery and was very worried about going to jail, as well as having a violent criminal record. Thank you for calming my fears and helping me in court. When I learned that you had had my case dismissed, I was overjoyed. You have a great staff and I could not ask anymore from a lawyer. You are the best!

CJ
October 14, 2016

Thom Goolsby is an amazing lawyer. his representation of me was above and beyond anything I ever expected. he aggressively represented me in two Superior Court jury trials. Senator Goolsby was impressive to watch in action. He fought every issue and won both of my cases. I could not have imagined a more competent, caring and skilled trial advocate. I give him my highest recommendation and eternal thanks for all he did for myself and my family.

anonymous
October 4, 2016

Attorney Goolsby is very competent, knowledgeable and committed. He takes his cases and clients very seriously. He represented our son recently on a minor traffic ticket and it was dismissed. Attorney Goolsby gave us total peace of mind that our son was in the very best of hands. Just watch his video and you too will be assured that he's the best to represent you!!

Hayden
September 30, 2016

Thank goodness for Thom Goolsby. What a fighter! He did not hesitate to take my case to trial. He preformed a withering cross examination of the arresting officer in my DWI case. It was like a tv show. When it was my turn to testify he led me step-by-step through my case. At the end of the trial he gave a wonderful closing argument. The judge found me NOT guilty! I would recommend Mr. Goolsby to anyone who wants an excellent lawyer who takes care of his clients and knows how to win cases.

Jacob
September 23, 2016

I was charged with DWI and Reckless Driving after passing out and crashing my car. Apparently, I had a seizure while driving and was groggy at the scene when the police arrived. The investigating officer found drugs in the car and was convinced I was impaired by them. He had my blood drawn at the hospital for a test and charged me with the crimes. I am so glad I had Senator Thom Goolsby fighting for me. He stood strong and was with me at every court date. He challenged everything the State did and filed motions to protect my rights. The officer wanted to see me hammered and Senator Goolsby would have none of it. He fought hard for me. I could not believe it when I saw the officer throw up his hands and walk away when the case was dismissed. I walked out of the courtroom with my witness and my dad as a free man with no record! Senator Goolsby is the real deal. He is the best!

constance
March 23, 2016

I went to Thom Goolsby a while back for personal injury and he was amazing he helped to get me the most from a bad situation.He was very polite and professional so was his staff. I would recommend him to anyone needing legal representation. I cant thank him enough God Bless You Thom Goolsby, Yours Truly, Mrs Constance Wills

Kristin
June 13, 2015

Mr. Goolsby had my ADULT felony charges Expunged!!!! Seventeen years ago, at 21 years old, I was convicted of numerous very serious felony charges and due to the new NC Expunction Law that Mr. Goolsby supported as Senator, opening up the possibility for the expunction of felony convictions for people over the age of 18, the horrible past that followed me all these years has been washed to the ocean floor. Mr. Goolsby represented me and literally gave me my life back.

Sharon
May 10, 2015

Thom and his staff helped me tremendously on my first offence charge. Instead of a conviction, I was able to do community service, pay court fees and have my case dismissed. I've also hired him for my personal injury case due to an auto accident that wasn't my fault. I would rather pay more for an attorney with long standing experience and reputation than a cheap attorney who will charge less because they need business. Would highly recommend him!

Tony
November 19, 2014

Thom is an experienced trial lawyer. Not afraid to go to court. He is particularly knowledgeable his areas of practice, but he has a wide range of knowledge of legal matters outside his practice which enables him to alert his clients to legal concerns that others might not recognize.