Top Criminal Defense Lawyers in ZIP 28204 | 33 available

Firm: Rawls, Scheer, Foster & Mingo PLLC

1011 East Morehead St. , Charlotte , North Carolina 28204

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , Criminal Defense

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.

301 S Mcdowell St Ste 602 , Charlotte , North Carolina 28204

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Kevin L. Barnett

130 N. McDowell St. , Charlotte , North Carolina 28204

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , Traffic Violations, Criminal Defense

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.

Firm: The Olsinski Law Firm, Pllc

1355 Greenwood Cliff , Charlotte , North Carolina 28204

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Mr. Olsinski received his Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and History from Indiana University, where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta social fraternity and the National Scholars Honor Society. He attended Hofstra University School of Law, where he graduated in the top half of his class. At Hofstra, he participated in the Criminal Justice Clinic, worked for a prominent criminal defense attorney and worked for The Legal Aid Society of Nassau County. Mr. Olsinski has completed a ten-day intensive seminar emphasizing effective trial advocacy techniques. He is admitted to practice in federal court. Mr. Olsinski is married and his wife is also an attorney who practices personal injury law. He enjoys spending time with his family and friends, playing with his dog, golfing, and watching sports.

Firm: Jetton & Meredith

216 N Mcdowell St , Charlotte , North Carolina 28204

Practice Areas: Divorce & Family, Personal Injury, Criminal Defense,

301 S Mcdowell St Ste 310 , Charlotte , North Carolina 28204

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Arnold & Smith, PLLC

200 North McDowell Street , Charlotte , North Carolina 28204

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , Divorce, DUI/DWI, Family , Traffic Violations, Criminal Defense

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.

Firm: Tosi Law, PLLC

101 N McDowell St , Charlotte , North Carolina 28204

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Mr. Tosi was born and raised in a rural Massachusetts town which supported both dairy and apple production. He worked on both kinds of farm as he grew up in the town. After graduating from Wachusett Regional High School, he attended the University of Vermont in Burlington, VT where he was a member of the Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity and was Inter-Fraternity Counsel President, and played on the Rugby Club. He earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Comparative Religion and Philosophy in 2000. Mr. Tosi spent the majority of the next year working as a paralegal, which confirmed his desire to become and attorney. He applied to and was accepted at Northeastern University School of Law in Boston, MA where he earned his Juris Doctor. During his time there, he was able to complete 4 legal internships with: The Office of the Attorney General for Massachusetts, Civil Rights Division; Ferguson, Stein, Chambers, Gresham & Sumter, P.A. (a Charlotte, NC law firm), Gillis & Bikofsky, P.C. (Newton, MA); and NC Superior Court Judge William Z. Wood (Winston-Salem, Forsyth County). Mr. Tosi also had the opportunity to represent a client charged with assault in the District Court for Roxbury, MA through a criminal law clinic. Upon graduation from law school, he moved to North Carolina to begin his law career. After applying exclusively for jobs in criminal law, Mr. Tosi was hired as an Assistant Public Defender for Mecklenburg County, NC and began practicing as a criminal defense attorney in October of 2004. He practiced criminal defense with that office for nearly 10 years before founding TOSI LAW, PLLC on July 1st, 2014. Mr. Tosi has made Charlotte his home since 2004 where he and his wife Jennifer, also an attorney, are raising their two sons, and one dog. He plans on improving the community by assisting those who need his expertise in the Charlotte area.

Firm: Goodman Carr Laughrun Levine & Greene

301 S McDowell St , Charlotte , North Carolina 28204

Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Immigration

Firm: The Olsinski Law Firm

216 N. McDowell Street , Charlotte , North Carolina 28204

Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Litigation

Firm: The Olsinski Law Firm PLLC

216 North McDowell St. , Charlotte , North Carolina 28204

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Rawls, Scheer, Clary & Mingo

1011 E. Morehead St. , Charlotte , North Carolina 28204

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Eli Timberg is a criminal defense attorney with a focus on domestic violence, drugs, and DWI and a track record of delivering for his clients. Prior to joining Rawls, Scheer, Clary & Mingo in 2022, Eli spent more than six years at the Mecklenburg County Public Defender, where he gained considerable experience representing clients accused of misdemeanor assault, felony drug and property charges, and domestic violence.. Eli’s specialty is taking on the most challenging cases and securing the best outcome for his clients. While he has taken dozens of cases to trial and prevailed in many, he also understands that many good outcomes can be achieved without trial by learning from, listening to, and truly understanding his clients and their goals.

Firm: Rawls, Scheer, Clary & Mingo, P.L.L.C.

1011 E Morehead St. , Charlotte , North Carolina 28204

Practice Areas: Banking & Finance, Criminal Defense , DUI/DWI, Traffic Violations, White Collar Crime, Criminal Defense

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

Firm: The Olsinski Law Firm, PLLC

1355 Greenwood Cliff #300 , Charlotte , North Carolina 28204

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

I have dedicated my entire legal career to criminal defense, through direct representation as well as policy work. Upon graduating from the University of North Carolina School of Law in 2008, I began my legal career as an assistant public defender in Mecklenburg County, protecting the rights of defendants who could not afford otherwise afford legal representation in District and Superior Courts. From 2014 to 2017, I worked for the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers in Washington, D.C., organizing training for public defenders and private assigned counsel and advancing reform efforts in various states. From 2017 to 2023, I returned to public defense, working to defend the rights of the accused in serious criminal cases in Camden, New Jersey. In 2023, I returned to North Carolina to continue my career as a criminal defense attorney with The Olsinski Law Firm.. I represent adults charged with misdemeanor and felony offenses in District and Superior Court primarily in Mecklenburg County. I occasionally take cases in surrounding counties, such as Cabarrus and Union, and I am admitted to practice in the federal court of the Western District of North Carolina. Although I represent people charged with a variety of crimes, I have a particular interest in domestic violence defense and cases with Fourth Amendment issues - seeking to keep out evidence that the government obtained in violation of the Constitution. I greatly value communication and strive to always make sure that clients understand the status of their cases, the evidence, and their options.. I am a member of the Mecklenburg County Bar, the Cabarrus County Bar, and the Mecklenburg County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. I also am a member of the North Carolina Advocates for Justice, including the Criminal Justice Section and the Women's Caucus, and am serving as an Education Co-Chair for the NCAJ Women's Caucus in 2024-2025. My husband and I live in Charlotte with our large rescue dogs. Outside of work, I enjoy traveling, reading, playing games of all kinds, and dining out at Charlotte's many fabulous restaurants. I am also an active member of the Alpha Gamma Delta Charlotte Alumnae chapter.

Firm: DeCurtins Law Office

130 N Mcdowell St , Charlotte , North Carolina 28204

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI, Personal Injury

Firm: The Law Office of David Demers

101 N. McDowell Street , Charlotte , North Carolina 28204

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Charlotte criminal defense attorney. We handle individual cases by aggressively defending your rights, thinking outside the box, and finding practical solutions to your unique situation.

Firm: Goodman, Carr, Laughrun, Levine, & Green

301 S McDowell St Ste 602 , Charlotte , North Carolina 28204

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Daniel P. Roberts joined GCLLG as a partner in 2011.  Since being licensed to practice law in 2004, Mr. Roberts has practiced criminal law in State and Federal Courts.  He has extensive jury trial experience having tried offenses ranging from Misdemeanors to First Degree Murder.  Recently,Mr. Roberts was certified by the North Carolina State Bar as a specialist in the area of State Criminal Law. Mr. Roberts has also been a speaker at Continuing Legal Education programs (CLEs) concerning topics in criminal law litigation.. Mr. Roberts holds licensures to practice law in the following jurisdictions:  the State Courts of North Carolina, the State Courts of California, Federal Court for the Western District of North Carolina, Federal Court for the Middle District of North Carolina, and the United States 4th Circuit Federal Court of Appeals.. Prior to entering into private practice, for 3 years Mr. Roberts practiced as an Assistant District Attorney in Union County (North Carolina).  During that time he prosecuted cases in both District and Superior Court.. Mr. Roberts received his undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, in 2001, and his law degree from the Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law at Campbell University in 2004.. Mr. Roberts enjoys spending time with his wife and son.  He is a native of Charlotte, and he loves to attend Charlotte’s pro-sports events – especially Carolina Panthers football games.  Due to his interests in history, and his appreciation for other cultures, Mr. Roberts also enjoys traveling abroad with his family .

Firm: Law Office of Christopher A. Connelly

101 N. McDowell St. , Charlotte , North Carolina 28204

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Since 1995, Chris Connelly has been certified as a Specialist in State Criminal Law by the North Carolina State Bar. Of the thousands of lawyers in the Mecklenburg County Bar, only a handful have received this distinguished certification.  First licensed to practice law in 1987, he has represented thousands of clients in felony and misdemeanor cases - as well as traffic matters - in the Federal and State Courts.. Chris and his wife live downtown in their adopted city of Charlotte.. Chris enjoys travel, Tai Chi and trail riding on his gaited Tennessee Walking Horse named Dustye. Dustye is a sweet tempered, playful, noble-hearted buckskin who loves to give rides to kids.. Rounding out the family is the office mascot and part time employee Murraye Connelly, a Labradoodle who is quite sure in his own mind that he is a highly evolved human being. He is doted upon by staff and clients alike, stealing their hearts with his sweet disposition.. (While I am honored by the loyalty and enthusiastic testimonials of clients, please remember that each case is different and must be evaluated on its own merits.  Prior results do not gaurentee a similar outcome in the future.)

101 N Mcdowell St Ste 200 , Charlotte , North Carolina 28204

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

The Law Office of Charles L. Morgan, Jr., represents individuals throughout North Carolina in criminal cases at the state and federal levels. We have been successfully defending people accused of felony or misdemeanor crime, from murder to fraud, and from DWI to traffic tickets for over 32 years.. We pursue justice and fight vigorously for all of our clients who are facing felony or misdemeanor crimes in all state and federal courts across North Carolina.

Firm: The Olsinski Law Firm, PLLC

216 N. McDowell Street , Charlotte , North Carolina 28204

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Kimberly Olsinski has experience representing client in the Charlotte and Concord area with their criminal defense and personal injury matters. If you have been arrested for a DWI, drug possession, assault, trespassing or any other criminal offense, contact Kimberly Olsinski today. If you have been injured in an accident of any kind, contact Kimberly Olsinski to find out if you have a case. Kimberly Olsinski always offers a free, no obligation consultation.