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      Bill Powers

      Charlotte, North Carolina
      31 years of experience

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      Biography

      Charlotte NC "Lawyer of the Year - Criminal Defense: General Practice"

      2018 Best Lawyers®; 2019 Best Lawyers® Past President of the North Carolina Advocates for Justice 2016 - 2017

      Practice Areas

      Criminal Law

      Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

      Personal Injury

      Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

      DUI & DWI

      Divorce

      Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce

      Domestic Violence

      Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights

      Traffic Tickets

      Suspended License

      Cannabis & Marijuana Law

      Marijuana Business Formation, Medical Marijuana

      Workers' Compensation

      Products Liability

      Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts

      White Collar Crime

      Family Law

      Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

      Fees

      • Free Consultation - Payment plans available for family law cases under NC divorce laws, and criminal law cases, as set forth above. Ask us your pressing questions about North Carolina marriage laws relating to child custody, alimony, child support and visitation rights. Our Carolina Attorneys can help you track NC court dates by defendant name, or discuss penalties for conviction of possession of a controlled substance. Before a client can be convicted, our criminal justice attorneys thoroughly review Miranda Rights, Fourth amendment, Fifth amendment and many more legal challenges under the North Carolina statutes applicable to criminal cases. Only by exhaustive work can your best outcome be obtained.
      • Credit Cards Accepted - Payment plans / automatic billing available for accusations of violating NC criminal laws, by way of traffic ticket or indictment. A criminal defense attorney Charlotte NC with our law firm can also offer you attorney fees payment plans that best suit your budget. Our most common criminal justice case arises from a Mecklenburg county arrest, and often for a violation of North Carolina weed laws. Remember that a NC offender is not a convicted person, so long as your criminal attorney is still fighting your criminal prosecution to achieve the best outcome.
      • Contingent Fees - Contingent fees are available personal Injury, workers compensation and wrongful death cases, since this type of civil litigation utilizes these fee arrangements as the best and most equitable method of structuring fees. The North Carolina statute on contributory negligence makes this necessary. Call an auto accident attorney Charlotte NC for a FREE lawyer consultation. Matters involving Impaired Driving, DWI / DUI, Criminal Defense & Traffic Law specifically can NOT be on a contingency fee basis. Bill Powers has been lead counsel on more North carolina murder cases. Our criminal lawyers Charlotte NC have experience with North Carolina drugs laws, felony vs misdemeanor. North Carolina marijuana cases (felony or misdemeanor) are our most common controlled substance. Mecklenburg County warrants are a daily legal problem that our Charlotte attorneys give legal advice about, and often are retained for the criminal case.
      • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information - Guaranteed flat fee, in writing, for DWI / DUI, Criminal Defense & Traffic Law issues. This includes such common North Carolina offenses as: speeding ticket in NC, open container NC, misdemeanor larceny, DUI in NC, NC traffic ticket, DWI in NC, class 1 misdemeanor NC, class 3 misdemeanor NC, simple assault NC, NC speeding laws, larceny by employee, assault with a deadly weapon NC, class 2 misdemeanor NC, NC domestic violence laws, assault on a female, class F felony NC, class 1 felony NC, breaking and entering NC, class A1 misdemeanor NC, injury to personal property, driving while impaired, DUI in North Carolina first offense, criminal negligence, manslaughter, or violating North Carolina gun laws, Once you decide on the best law firm for your case, we will meet you in person or virtually, via Facetime, Zoom or other electronic method.

      Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

      North Carolina, Since 1992

      Languages

      English : Spoken, Written

      Professional Experience

      President Elect North Carolina Advocates for Justice

      Year: 2015 - 2016

      Description: ncaj.com

      Vice President - Communications North Carolina Advocates for Justice

      Year: 2013 - 2015

      Description:

      President North Carolina Advocates for Justice

      Year: 2016 - 2017

      Description:

      Immediate Past President North Carolina Advocates for Justice

      Year: 2017 - Current

      Description: https://www.ncaj.com/index.cfm?pg=Leadership

      Partner Powers Law Firm PA

      Year: 2017 - Current

      Description:

      Professional Associations

      North Carolina Advocates for Justice Immediate Past President (2017 - Current)

      DUIDLA DUI DEFENSE LAWYERS ASSOCIATION Founding Member (2015 - Current)

      North Carolina Advocates for Justice President (2016 - 2017)

      North Carolina Advocates for Justice Vice President - Communications (2013 - 2015)

      North Carolina Advocates for Justice President Elect (2015 - 2016)

      Publications

      North Carolina DWI Self Published (2017)

      North Carolina DWI Self Published (2014)

      Awards

      • Ebbie Award

        North Carolina Advocates for Justice

      • Order of Service

        North Carolina Advocates for Justice 2014.0

      • Order of Service

        North Carolina Advocates for Justice 2015.0

        Note: Continuing Legal Education

      • Order of Service

        North Carolina Advocates for Justice 2016.0

        Note: Continuing Legal Education Co-Chair / Program Host NCSCCLE DWI/DUI Continuing Education

      • Order of Service

        North Carolina Advocates for Justice 2017.0

        Note: While we have the “Ebbie Awards” which recognize members who go above and beyond in their commitment, dedica?on and service to NCAJ, the Order of Service is a broader recogni?on of members who have given generously of their ?me and talent to NCAJ by serving a minimum of two areas. These areas include amicus brief wri?ng, wri?ng manuscripts and speaking at CLE seminars, ac?vely serving on commi?ees, wri?ng ar?cles for Trial Briefs, chairing educa?onal programs, wri?ng for various NCAJ publica?on projects, chairing sec?ons or divisions, among other things. The goal of this recogni?on is to let those of you who give so much of your ?me know how much we appreciate you and to encourage others to join your ranks!

      Education

      • Campbell University J.D. (1992) | Juris Doctorate (JD) - Law School

        Year: 1989 - 1992

        Honors: Academic Scholarship. Book Award "Jurisprudence"

      • North Carolina State University B.A. (1988) | Political Science

        Year: 1985 - 1988

      Speaking Engagements

      Trial Skills Workshops - Cross Examination, WINNING DUI TRIALS with a Little Southern Charm, Charleston, South Carolina, September 16, 2017, DUIDLA DUI DEFENSE LAWYERS ASSOCIATION, http://duidla.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/2017-Revised-Charleston-brochure.pdf

      Certifications

      • Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist: "Criminal Trial Advocacy"

      Websites

      https://www.carolinaattorneys.com/

      Powers Law Firm PA Website

      https://divorce.carolinaattorneys.com/bill-powers.html

      Bill Powers' Charlotte Divorce Website Profile

      https://divorce.carolinaattorneys.com/

      Powers Law Firm PA Charlotte Divorce Website

      Powers Law Firm PA

      Address:

      Charlotte, NC

      1057 E Morehead St, #100B, Charlotte, NC 28204

      Powers Law Firm PA

      Address:

      Main Office

      2412 Arty Ave, Charlotte, NC 28208

      6 Reviews

      4 out of 5

        If I were to ever get in trouble, Bill would be the lawyer that I hire.

        Danny Glover Jr.

        May 16, 2018

        Bill’s ethics, knowledge, experience and hustle make him top rated lawyer without a doubt.

        David T. Courie

        May 16, 2018

        Bill is a true trial lawyer, and while he is always outstanding in the courtroom, he also has a great understanding of what is best for a particular client. Because of his extensive trial experience, he always advises well as to the best course of action for each client individually.

        Kevin Jones

        April 26, 2019

        Bill, Chris, and team did a tremendous job, helping me out and walking me through the process and options. They were very quick to respond throughout the process, always answering my questions in a thoughtful and caring way. I truly appreciate their help!

        P. H.

        March 10, 2022

        Known him for over 20 years. Worked on trials together. I have been in practice 42 years, and had over 45 lawyers work for me.

        William C. Head

        August 24, 2018

        Bill is widely and deservedly recognized as one of the best lawyers in Charlotte and one of the best DWI lawyers in North Carolina.

        John Fanney

        May 16, 2018

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