Attorney David Coolidge has extensive misdemeanor and felony criminal practice, and has also represented thousands of clients facing speeding tickets and other moving violations. Attorney Coolidge is an experienced criminal trial attorney and a zealous advocate who will protect your constitutional rights and help ensure the best outcome possible for your case. He believes communication with clients should always be a top priority, and that’s why The Coolidge Law Firm prides itself on being a full service, 24/7 firm. They are never more than a phone call or a click away from individuals in need of urgent legal assistance.
Today, Criminal Defense Attorney David Coolidge uses his years of training and experience to defend people at their most vulnerable moment. Being charged with a criminal offense can have devastating impact for not only the accused but their entire family. Because David Coolidge understands this, he makes himself available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to his clients. He gives each of his clients his cell phone number so that they reach him at any moment. David’s clients know that even on Christmas day, he will take their call if it’s an emergency. Coolidge prides himself on delivering competent, professional, and compassionate legal representation. He considers it an honor for a client to entrust him with their legal defense. Attorney David Coolidge is a tough negotiator who is not afraid of challenging the district attorney. He’s a zealous advocator and refers to himself as a trial attorney. While David can negotiate with the best of them, the other side knows that he will be formidable opponent should the case be ultimately tried in a criminal court room. Outside of the court room, David Coolidge maintains active membership in the NC Bar Association, Wake County Bar Association, NC Advocates for Justice and the Wake County Academy of Criminal Trial Lawyers. He also has been asked to conduct continuing legal education classes for other lawyers by the North Carolina Advocates for Justice.
David Coolidge grew up on the outskirts of Washington, DC. He discovered his interest in public speaking and debate during his formative years. In high school, David and his debate partner had the distinguish honor of being National High School debate champions. He witnessed first hand the inner workings of our government by attending congressional hearings. Coolidge was also selected for an internship at the United States Supreme Court.
Throughout his college years, David Coolidge became very active in student government and residential life. He spoke out for the weak and under privileged, and never compromised his values in the face of adversity. David fought for what he believed and he never backed down.
At Duke University School of Law, David Coolidge continued to hone his persuasive skills. During his first year, he “booked” his property law and criminal law classes. This distinguished honor recognized David for the student with the highest score in the class. David flourished in trial advocacy, and in the end received the most distinguished honor bestowed upon a graduating law student, The Order of the Coif. This award is reserved for the Top 5 percent of any graduating class.