Top Criminal Defense Lawyers Near Me in Charlotte Area

J. Bradley Smith of Arnold & Smith, PLLC is a Charlotte native who has practiced criminal law in North Carolina throughout his career. After graduating law school, Mr. Smith joined the Mecklenburg County District Attorney’s office, where he prosecuted both misdemeanor and felony cases. In 2006, Mr. Smith entered private practice, focusing primarily on criminal defense. A graduate of the Trial Advocacy Program at the National Advocacy Center in Columbia, SC, Mr. Smith has extensive trial experience encompassing hundreds of cases in superior and district court in North Carolina. In addition, Mr. Smith has received the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration certification for DWI detection – the same training police officers receive to spot motorists suspected of driving while impaired. Mr. Smith is also a certified operator of the Intoxilyzer 5000, the instrument often used by law enforcement to test for breath alcohol content. In 2011, he was selected by North Carolina Lawyer’s Weekly as one of North Carolina’s Emerging Legal Leaders. Mr. Smith has had several high profile cases that have appeared in the news and he is frequently called upon by the media to provide insight for topics pertaining to the criminal justice system in North Carolina. He has spoken at the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, and is a popular lecturer to various civic groups and other Charlotte organizations. J. Bradley Smith has helped countless clients who have found themselves facing criminal and DWI charges. He and his staff are always ready to answer any questions and help formulate a strategic defense based on the individual case.

I represent people charged with serious felonies in State and Federal Court.  In addition to white collar criminal defense, I still handle a significant number of cases involving violent crimes and high level drug offenses.  I am also one of the few lawyers in North Carolina that represents whistleblowers exposing fraud against the government.

I have worked for more than 30 years in State and Federal courts defending people accused of crimes. In that time I have handled a number of high-profile cases across the Southeast, New York, California and in one case, Norway.. I am certified as a Specialist in both Federal and State criminal law by the North Carolina State Bar and have been selected by my peers to be included in The Best Lawyers in America in two practice areas, White Collar Criminal Defense and Non-White Collar Criminal Defense. I have also been named by Business North Carolina magazine as one of the state’s “Legal Elite” for multiple consecutive years and consistently named as one of North Carolina’s Super Lawyers.. A native of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, I graduated with honors from Duke University and from the University of North Carolina School of Law in Chapel Hill. I established my own law practice in 1983. People have described me as a “lawyers’ lawyer,” having represented a number of attorneys over my career, including prosecutors and judges.. Verdicts/Settlements

I have been a board-certified family law specialist since 2010. I dedicate my practice to family law matters, such as equitable distribution, child custody, child support, alimony, post-separation support, step-parent and family member adoptions, alienation of affection and criminal conversation cases, and post-judgment practice, including contempt motions appeals.  You can follow the Horack Talley Family Law Practice Group on Facebook at  and instagram at @HTfamilylaw.

DWI & CRIMINAL DEFENSE "From Stop Signs to Murder". Criminal and traffic cases can be more complex than they seem, and if you are in the hands of an inexperienced attorney who does not know what he or she is doing, you can end up with awful results. You don't have to worry about that with me. I've been practicing in Charlotte for over 30 years. My practice is focused entirely on traffic violations, misdemeanors, and felony charges. Some attorneys try to practice in several areas of the law, but I concentrate on one area only so that I can maintain the highest level of expertise in my field.. If you are interested a little background about me, I am a North Carolina native. I attended Charlotte Country Day, and then Duke University, where I was proudly the mascot for the Blue Devils. I received a scholarship to attend law school at Mercer University in Georgia. I have two wonderful kids and am extremely active in their school and sports activities, both as a volunteer for the schools and as a softball/baseball coach for many years.

Adam is the head of SeiferFlatow’s DUI/DWI, Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes and Traffic Ticket departments and is an aggressive and hard-nosed litigator, having received numerous accolades for his work in these departments as voted by his clients and peers. Adam’s client reviews show his high level of commitment to his clients. He takes every case personally and leaves no stone unturned to get the best results.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Charlotte and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Charlotte and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Charlotte and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Charlotte and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Charlotte and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Charlotte and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Charlotte and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Charlotte and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Charlotte and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Charlotte and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Charlotte and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Charlotte and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Charlotte and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Charlotte and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Charlotte and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Charlotte and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Charlotte and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Charlotte and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Charlotte and surrounding areas.