Criminal Defense Attorney
Colby has devoted his entire legal career to defending the accused in criminal cases. Raised in Charlotte, he graduated from N.C. State University with a degree in English. Before law school, he worked as a Medicaid and Food Assistance case manager at Wake County Human Services, gaining valuable experience in public service.
During law school, Colby interned at the San Diego Public Defender’s Office, the San Diego Alternate Public Defender’s Office, the Legal Aid Society of San Diego, and the Federal Defenders of San Diego, Inc. His dedication earned him a State Bar of California award for providing legal services to the poor and the Center for Law and Social Justice honors for pro bono work.
Colby began his career as a public defender in the Los Angeles County office in December 2006, working alongside a team of over 700 attorneys. He tried approximately 18 jury cases, ranging from misdemeanors to serious felonies and strikes, and gained invaluable experience in juvenile courts in Compton and Inglewood.
Returning to Raleigh in 2012, Colby worked as a solo attorney, focusing on appointed cases before joining Kurtz & Blum in February 2020. His dedication to client advocacy and commitment to justice remain as strong as ever.
Outside of law and courts, Colby enjoys being a fervent supporter of local music and arts. Spending the weekend sailing on the Neuse River is among his favorite escapes from the capital city. He is a lifelong Wolfpack fan.
