Warren Hynson is a dedicated appellate attorney focusing on criminal appeals and post-conviction litigation. A Raleigh native, Warren has built a career advocating for clients throughout North Carolina, securing relief in complex criminal cases from the mountains to the coast.. Warren is committed to ensuring each client receives a fair opportunity to challenge their convictions and seek relief through appellate and post-conviction litigation.
WARREN D. HYNSON
919-256-3606
In addition to handling his own cases, Warren advises and works with trial lawyers on raising and preserving issues for criminal appeals. Warren also collaborates with immigration attorneys requiring the services of a post-conviction attorney to assist with a related, collateral action in an effort to obtain immigration relief that is precluded due to prior criminal convictions.
After graduating magna cum laude with his Bachelor of Arts degree in history from North Carolina State University, Warren earned a Master of Arts degree in history with honors from Boston University. Warren then attended New England Law | Boston, where he received his Juris Doctor cum laude in 2016.
Warren is admitted to practice in North Carolina and before the United States District Courts for the Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of North Carolina, and the United States Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit.
Warren is an active member of the legal community and currently serves on the Executive Committee for the Criminal Defense Section of North Carolina Advocates for Justice (NCAJ). He is a past recipient of a NCAJ NEXT fellowship, a leadership initiative within NCAJ. Warren has been featured as a speaker at NCAJ and his work has received attention in legal and general media outlets.
What Our Clients Say
Dan went above and beyond handling my case: Assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, inflicting serious injury. He kept me informed every step of the way, got me in contact with a private investigator and even had the news groups remove my address from their websites. Oh yeah, I forgot to mention, my case was dismissed!
From Avvo - Anonymous, June 2013
Dismissed!!!
I hired Dan Blau after I lost my case in the Supreme Court of North Carolina. He explained that we had a chance to win my case on a motion for appropriate relief. They are generally difficult to win but he was able to get all of my convictions overturned and dismissed. He was always great about keeping me updated and informed. I highly recommend him!
From Avvo by Anna 4/2018
Charges Dismissed!
After much searching online and multiple consultations face-to-face, I decided to hire Dan Blau as my attorney. Dan's commitment to providing informative, well-thought outlegal counsel; consistent communication and patience in answering any and all questions I had along the way; and effectiveness in generating the best possible outcome for my case are truly appreciated.
From Avvo by Will, July 2017
Top Quality Service and Best Results Possible
My wife received a citation in an accident, and Dan took care of everything, getting the ticket dismissed. I've referred several friends and clients of mine to him and have always gotten great feedback from them.
From Avvo by Steve, October 2013
Great Job Handling Ticket
Dan has been always responsive and gave me real information on my case & did the needful to get the positive outcome.I would certainly recommend Dan.
From Avvo - Anonymous, June 2013
Responsive
Dan Blau is a wonderful attorney. He was on our side from the beginning. He continually kept us informed. He did such a great job fighting for my Uncle's freedom. HE WON OUR APPEAL and helped reduce my uncle's sentence from 30 years to max 5 years. I highly recommend him.
From Avvo by Renee, June 2013
WE WON OUR APPEAL THANKS TO DAN BLAU
THOUSANDS OF CASES | DOZENS OF APPEALS | QUALIFIED SUCCESS
Order Vacated
State v. M.M., 209 N.C. App. 466 (2011) Client was ordered to enroll in lifetime satellite-based monitoring. RESULT ON APPEAL: Order vacated due to lack of jurisdiction.
Convictions Reversed
State v. L.P., 2011 N.C. App. LEXIS 1535 (2011): Client was convicted of misdemeanor larceny and sentenced to probation. RESULT ON APPEAL: Convictions reversed due to lack of evidence.
New Hearing Ordered
State v. A.N., 778 S.E.2d 863 (2015) Client pled guilty to robbery and was placed into deportation proceedings as a result of his convictions. RESULT ON APPEAL: New hearing ordered due to former attorney misadvising client about the consequences of his guilty plea.
New Trial Granted
State v. S.C., 802 S.E.2d 531 (2017) Client was convicted of felony assault and was sentenced to 65-90 months in prison. RESULT ON APPEAL: New trial granted due to violation of client’s constitutional rights at trial. (Appeal remains pending.)
Convictions Reversed
State v. G.B., 217 N.C. App. 380 (2011) Client was convicted of forgery and habitual felon and was sentenced to 70-93 months in prison. RESULT ON APPEAL: Convictions reversed due to lack of evidence.
New Trial Granted
State v. T.L., 217 N.C. App. 455 (2011) Client was convicted of robbery and kidnapping and was sentenced to 71-104 months in prison. RESULT ON APPEAL: New trial granted due to judge refusing to admit important defense evidence at trial.
Convictions Vacated
State v. J.D., 2017 N.C. App. LEXIS 327 (2017) Client was convicted of marijuana charge and habitual felon and was sentenced to 76-116 months in prison. RESULT ON APPEAL: Convictions vacated due to defective search warrant.
New Trial Granted
State v. S.R., 223 N.C. App. 325 (2012): Client was convicted of sex offenses and was sentenced to 307-378 months in prison. RESULT ON APPEAL: New trial granted due to judge allowing improper expert testimony at trial.
Convictions Vacated
State v. A.H. (2018) Client was convicted of multiple felony and misdemeanor counts of possessing weapons on educational property. RESULT ON POST-CONVICTION: All convictions vacated after statutes were ruled to be unconstitutional.
Conviction Vacated
State v. K.P. (2018) Client was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison. RESULT ON POST-CONVICTION: Conviction vacated due to ineffective assistance of counsel; client released with time served.
Please note that these are examples of prior cases in which we have obtained a positive result for our client. Every case is different, and we cannot guarantee a specific result in your case.
Credentials
Education:
- New England School of Law, 2016
- Juris Doctor
- cum laude
- Boston University, 2011
- Master of Arts, History
- with honors
- North Carolina State University, 2009
- Bachelor of Arts, History
- magna cum laude
Admissions:
- North Carolina Bar
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina
- United States District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina
- United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina
- United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Professional Recognition
- Selected to North Carolina Super Lawyers Rising Stars, 2025
Presentations and Publications:
- Featured presenter for NCAJ Roundtable on Preservation of Issues for Appeal, November 2024
- Featured speaker on The NC DWI Guy Podcast, August 2024
- “Race and the Fourth Amendment: Updates from Recent North Carolina Cases”, NC Racial Equity Network, UNC School of Government, 2019
- North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission: An Institutional Remedy for Actual Innocence and Wrongful Convictions, 38 N.C. CENT. L. REV. 142, 2016
Professional Associations:
- North Carolina Advocates for Justice, Criminal Defense Section
- Wake County Bar Association
Community Engagement:
- Member of the 2017-2018 cohort of the UNC School of Government’s Racial Equity Network, an organization dedicated to raising and litigating issues of racial equity in North Carolina’s criminal justice system
- Indigent Appointment Committee, Wake County Public Defender’s Office
- North Carolina Office of the Appellate Defender, Indigent Criminal Appeals Roster
Experience:
- Blau | Hynson, Partner
- Hynson Law, PLLC, Owner
- Allen, Moore & Rogers, LLP, Associate