North Carolina Misdemeanor and Felony Defense

Our Attorneys

Kevin Marcilliat

Managing Partner

Attorney Kevin Marcilliat comes from a family of lawyers and has been defending people in North Carolina since law school, where – still just a student – he won his first not-guilty verdicts.

MIRANDA J. MILLS

MIRANDA J. MILLS

Managing Partner

Attorney Miranda J. Mills, “destined” for a career in criminal law from the start, has collected numerous not-guilty verdicts and dismissals in serious cases ranging from statutory rape to assault with a deadly weapon.

Danielle Feller

Danielle Feller

Partner

Attorney Danielle Feller joined Marcilliat & Mills PLLC after having become the first recipient of the firm’s Bar Exam Scholarship, presented to future lawyers who show promise in criminal law. Even from her first year of law school, Ms. Feller knew she would defend people.

Phylicia M. Powers

Phylicia M. Powers

Senior Trial Attorney

Attorney Phylicia M. Powers’ passion for advocacy and litigation was cultivated when she competed in law school trial competitions. As an experienced attorney she has successfully defended both juveniles and adults in complex misdemeanor and felony matters.

Jason St. Aubin

Senior Trial Attorney

Senior Trial Attorney Jason St. Aubin has been practicing criminal law since 2005. Jason graduated from Charlotte Country Day School and received his undergraduate degree from Duke University.

Trevor Guyton

Associate Attorney

Attorney Trevor Guyton graduated from Campbell in the Spring of 2021 and subsequently passed the July 2021 bar exam. Admitted into the North Carolina State Bar in October of 2021 and immediately began work as a private criminal defense attorney.

Brenden Kennedy

Associate Attorney

Attorney Brenden J. Kennedy is a passionate criminal defense attorney committed to advocating for the accused and achieving the best possible outcomes for his clients. A former Division I athlete and graduate of the Columbus School of Law, he brings a competitive drive to his practice at Marcilliat & Mills, PLLC.

Emily Maggio

Associate Attorney

Attorney Emily Maggio draws on her experience with the North Carolina Court of Appeals and strong academic background in law and sociology. She combines her strategic legal skills with a client-centered approach to provide effective representation for those facing criminal charges.

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Mikaela Torres

Mikaela Torres

Paralegal

Mikaela, who goes by Mika, is a recent graduate of Appalachian State University. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science, concentrating in Pre-Professional Legal Studies and minored in Criminal Justice. Her passion for learning about law has been evident since the start of her undergraduate career, specifically in the dynamics of criminal law and justice. Mika has been a resident of North Carolina for 10 years and would like to attend a North Carolina law school in the near future.

Muriel Kimbrough

Muriel Kimbrough

Paralegal

Muriel was raised in Knoxville, TN, and attended Carson-Newman University where she received her Bachelor of Arts with Honors. After graduation, Muriel and her husband, John, moved to Wilmington, NC, and Muriel began working on her paralegal certification shortly after. She has worked in a variety of fields including elder law, estate planning, guardianship, estate administration, and civil litigation. Muriel joined Marcilliat & Mills in March of 2023 as paralegal to Attorney Kevin Marcilliat. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and dog, travelling, and gardening.

Gage Reitz

Paralegal

Gage graduated in 2021 from University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a Bachelor of Arts. He joined Marcilliat & Mills in March of 2024 as a paralegal to Attorney Jason St. Aubin. Outside of work, Gage enjoys reading translated fiction and horror, spending quality time with his beloved dog Bear, and expanding his collection of vinyl records. Gage is passionate about helping people navigate through the complex legal system and ensuring everyone's rights are protected in difficult times.

North Carolina Misdemeanor and Felony Defense

Marcilliat & Mills PLLC, have successfully defended hundreds of clients charged with a serious misdemeanor and felony crimes in North Carolina. Our firm has extensive experience in state and federal courts throughout North Carolina.

 

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DISMISSALS

State v. J.A. – First Degree Rape

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Not Guilty

State v. B.S. – First Degree Murder

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Reduced Charges

State v. E.D. – Identity Theft

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No Charges Filed

State v. J.A. – First Degree Rape

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Each case is different and must be evaluated on its individual facts. We work hard to assess each case individually. Prior results do not guarantee any future outcome.

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