Listmates, 

Close friends (near family) are in need of an attorney in North Carolina (preferably in or near Union County) who is equally skilled in dealing with public school districts and the criminal justice system.

Long story short, the school reports that the DA informed them it was pursuing charges and, on this basis, the student - a classified high school senior - has been excluded from school district property. Except, neither the DA nor law enforcement have notified the student or the parents of any criminal charges. There is more to the story (there usually is) but, hopefully, you can see the need for an attorney who is skilled in education and criminal law. 

Fortunately, the parents here do not wear rose colored glasses where there child is concerned but, as the story has been related to me, it does sound like the school system is on shaky ground with what they've done and substantial gaps appear to exist in the law enforcement side of this. 

I will forward any referrals.

Much appreciated.

Michael