Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Charlotte, NC

Handpicked from 180 vetted & reviewed State and Federal Criminal Defense Law firms in the Charlotte area, explore the top 5 leaders in their field among the selected group of 24 finalists.

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Gilles Law

(27)

Law Firm
Ticket
Money

“I can gladly say that I have no insurance and DMV points all due to Michelle's great work and she made my first experience with the legal system a very easy and stressless one.”

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Schehr Law

(25)

Immigration Defense, Personal Injury, Industrial Commission Non-Compliance

“I cannot tell you how thankful I am for Chris, he went above and beyond the Call of Duty and took care of my outcome better then could have been expected.”

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Seiferflatow

(30)

Personal Injury, Business Law, Traffic

“Three people from my household have used this law firm and the last phone call in less than 10 minutes was dismissed that is all i want to hear keep up the great work and will be using this firm forever best regards charles”

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Johnson & Nicholson

(20)

Child Custody Agreements, No Contest Divorces, Wrongful Conviction

“I originally had my case with a different attorney and it got stuck for years with barely any communication, someone recommended me to Johnson & Nicholson and it was the light at the end of the tunnel”

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McKeny Law Firm

(30)

Drug Crime Law, Criminal Law, Auto Injury Law

“We knew you were the lawyer for us the minute that we talk to you thank you so much for being understanding and patiently listening to all of what we got going on we look forward to meeting with you tomorrow and are excited to have you represent us!!...”

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98 (100)

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97.9 Percentile

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Browning & Long

(29)

Dwi Defense, Criminal Defense, Traffic Ticket Defense

“Due to Covid, my court case was delayed much longer than expected, but the final disposition was better than I could have hoped for, all due to the persistence of this legal team.”

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The Law Offices of Attorney Timothy J. Pavone

(30)

Auto Accident, Traffic Law, DMV Hearings

“They handled my case very well I'm more than appreciative would definitely recommend them to anyone for their traffic tickets but I also hope to never have to use them again lol”

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Oakhurst Legal Group

(27)

Trademark and Intellectual Property, Civil Rights, Personal Injury

“I rest easy at night knowing I can turn to Darlene Harris at Oakhurst Legal for all of my business legal needs such as writing contracts and filing for a trademark; as well as any criminal or civil action should it ever arise.”

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Randall & Stump

(25)

Traffic Ticket
Outcome
Trial

“I would without a doubt use Randall and Stump again, hopefully I won't need them but knowing I have an attorney like this available to me in the event I do, is very reassuring.”

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The Law Office of Jason H. Reece

(28)

Dwi Punishments & Sentencing, Dwi Defense Strategies, Hit-and-Run

“I traveled back 4 hours for court today from Family Vacation to find out the state wanted to file for a continuance because they still didn't have blood work finished after an 8 month trial and 2 court dates.”

FAQs

What's that difference between DUI and DWI?

There is no difference. Until the 90s they were referred to as DUIs (Driving Under the Influence). The legislature changed it to DWI in the mid-90s. Now it's simply referred to as DWI. Driving While Impaired. Which includes alcohol or drugs whether it be prescription or illegal drugs.

What should I do if I was just arrested for a DUI or DWI?

Absolutely the first thing is to contact an attorney. There can be legal issues which can be detected during the investigation or directly after the investigation. Also, an attorney can give you advice about whether to blow or not. Or whether to say anything to the police. So my advice is to contact an attorney as soon as you can. Whether it be at the scene or at the jail or soon as you get out of jail.

How much will this cost me and will I lose my license?

The price for a DWI can vary from Judge to Judge. However, if it's your first offense you are looking at approximately $200 in court costs and approximately $500 in fines. In addition, in Mecklenburg County there's a $200 community service fee as well as $100 alcohol assessment fee. Depending on how many classes of alcohol education you are required to take, that fee can go substantially higher. In addition, your insurance will typically triple in price for 3 years. Once again, this is only for your first offense. If you have prior offenses then you can add much more in fines and costs and penalties to this price.

How long will a DUI/DWI stay on my record for?

If you are found not guilty or the case is dismissed, it can be expunged immediately. However, if you are convicted it will remain on your record forever. Unfortunately, due to recent changes in the law, North Carolina does not allow DWIs to be expunged in the case of convictions or guilty pleas. For insurance purposes it will remain for approximately 3 years.

Can I get a DUI/DWI if I am below the BAC level?

Yes you can. I've represented several individuals who blew below a .08. While it is relatively uncommon, it can happen. It typically happens when there's evidence of drug use in conjunction with alcohol use. Also, the state routinely prosecutes DWIs when there's no alcohol at all and instead people are impaired on legal or illegal drugs.

You can find more answers to some of our most commonly asked questions on the FAQ page of our website.

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Law Offices of Banks Huntley

(30)

Domestic Violence, Traffic Tickets, Assaults/Violent Crimes

“It was my first experience in the American court (speed ticket case) and they made it the least stressful for me as it was possible and the court 's decision the most loyal.”

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Dozier Miller Law Group

(30)

Business Law, Personal Injury, Church Law

“She has the ability to see and remember the child involved and truly does battle for them, not just the adult she is representing and does her absolute best to outline what you may need in the future when it comes to Family Law and the experience and...”

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Law Office of Todd Gonyer

(30)

Criminal Defense, Business & Commercial Law, Injury & Personal Law

“Todd appears to be a well-rounded attorney and he is at the top of my list if/when i have non-traffic legal needs like real estate transactions, business establishment/incorporation or contracts.”

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Powers Law Firm PA

(29)

Dui/Dwi, Criminal Defense, Larceny, Embezzlement & Theft Crimes

“Mr Powers is a reliable and trustworthy individual within 2 days of me contacting him he had already gotten back to me with a true answer and not some fabricated issue to try and get my business.”

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The Law Office of Kevin L. Barnett

(29)

Traffic Violations, Criminal Defense, License Restorations

“If you are looking for an attorney to defend you for citations, you may want to ask Kevin Barnett to represent and defend you, and you will have the best experience ever.”

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Remington & Dixon

(30)

Family Law, Traffic Citations, Divorce

“The best part about hiring an attorney was that I didn't have to plead my case to the district attorney or in front of a judge myself, as I have exactly zero experience in doing that.”

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Law Office of Christopher A. Connelly

(29)

Court
Results
Hiring

“Cuando contratas y le pagas a un Abogado no solo es para que Te defienda, pagas para que Te defienda, le ponga tiempo y esfuerzo y pelee tu caso y es lo que el abogado Christopher hace .”

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Rawls, Scheer, Clary, & Mingo Law Firm

(25)

Injury, Criminal Defense, ABC Law

“The final outcome was a true blessing despite the significant legal obstacles and I highly recommend this awesome legal warrior and hugely compassionate woman to anyone in need of representation.”

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Brown & Associates

(7)

General Counsel Services, Business Law, Personal Injury

“Since we are out of state it was good to be able to know what was going on without having to call or schedule an appt.”

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Icard Bradford F

(30)

Insurance
Ticket
Speed

“I have had my share of citations over the last 20+ years and I alwasy count on Brad Icard to handle the situation knowing the outcome will be positive.”

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Jarvis Law

(29)

Law Firm
Speeding Ticket
Future

“Very professional very knowledgeable on state laws very much so for the people I will recommend them to family and friends and will be using them for any of my lawful Business.”

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The Law Offices of Andrew L. Gordon

(24)

Court
Ticket
Price

“They went to court for me, got the case dismissed, and saved me from having to pay an increase in my insurance as well as save me from paying the ticket.”

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Shumate Law Offices

(30)

Speeding, Speeding Tickets, Traffic Tickets Speeding

“He presented & told me everything how it was going to work and it did just as planned very great guy , very professional and he was able to get all my cases dismissed !”

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Jetton & Meredith

(29)

Criminal Defense, Divorce & Family Law, Workers' Compensation

“Not only did Timothy Cannady help me completely dismiss that case in less than a month, he also continued to help me with my college's Title IX and student conduct process where I could've been expelled.”

Average Cost	$6851
Minimum cost	$1869
Maximum cost	$22419
Avg Per Hour Rates	$436

Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Charlotte, NC

Handpicked from 180 vetted & reviewed State and Federal Criminal Defense Law firms in the Charlotte area, explore the top 5 leaders in their field among the selected group of 24 finalists.

Gilles Law

Schehr Law

Seiferflatow

Johnson & Nicholson

McKeny Law Firm

Browning & Long

The Law Offices of Attorney Timothy J. Pavone

Oakhurst Legal Group

Randall & Stump

The Law Office of Jason H. Reece

Law Offices of Banks Huntley

Dozier Miller Law Group

Law Office of Todd Gonyer

Powers Law Firm PA

The Law Office of Kevin L. Barnett

Remington & Dixon

Law Office of Christopher A. Connelly

Rawls, Scheer, Clary, & Mingo Law Firm

Brown & Associates

Icard Bradford F

Jarvis Law

The Law Offices of Andrew L. Gordon

Shumate Law Offices

Jetton & Meredith

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