Bill Powers
Recognized since 2010
Charlotte, North Carolina
Criminal Defense: General Practice
DUI / DWI Defense
If you, a friend or family member has been charged with a criminal offense in North Carolina, Powers Law Firm PA is here to help.
“We are in the business of providing sound legal advice during difficult times. We offer experience, a dedication to legal adeptness, and probably more than anything, compassion,” says Bill Powers, Senior Attorney.
When clients and their families call, it’s normally the worst day in their life.
We want to help people get through those times with a loving heart, with patience, and understanding.
Bill Powers has been included in different publications** including:
- Best Lawyers "Lawyer of the Year" DUI/DWI Defense Charlotte, North Carolina 2022
- Best Lawyers "Lawyer of the Year" DUI/DWI Defense Charlotte, North Carolina 2020
- Best Lawyers "Lawyer of the Year" CRIMINAL DEFENSE: GENERAL PRACTICE Charlotte, North Carolina 2017
- Super Lawyers has included Bill Powers in the 2023 North Carolina Super Lawyers Magazine and
- Top 100 in North Carolina - 2023 North Carolina Super Lawyers
- Top 25 in Charlotte - 2023 North Carolin Super Lawyers
Bill Powers is a recipient of the Distinguished Service Award by the North Carolina State Bar
Bill Powers is an Advisory Member of the North Carolina State Bar Ethics Committee 2022, 2023
Powers Law Firm PA selected for inclusion in the U.S. News Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" in 2010 - 2023. Bill has also been included individually in the publication Best Lawyers in America since 2010.
Bill Powers is a Past President of North Carolina Advocates for Justice 2016 - 2017 ncaj.com
Bill Powers is a Founding Member of the Center for Legal Education and Advocacy
Bill Powers is a Charlotte Collaborative Divorce Professionals and IACP Member – International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
He handles Criminal Defense matters, including general misdemeanors and serious felonies, DWI DUI Impaired Driving cases, Family Law, Divorce, Collaborative Divorce, Custody Disputes, Equitable Distribution, and complex personal injury and wrongful death claims.
- Bill is a Board-Certified Criminal Law Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy / National Board of Legal Specialty Certification
- Founding Member of the DUI Defense Lawyers Association
- Included in Business North Carolina Magazine, "Legal Elite 2023"
Bill was admitted to practice in North Carolina in 1992.
** For more information regarding membership information, criteria for inclusion, and Bill Powers' Profile - Super Lawyers North Carolina and Business North Carolina "Legal Elite" see:
Bill Powers - Super Lawyers NC 2023 - Profile
Super Lawyers North Carolina Magazine - Selection Process
Business North Carolina Magazine - Selection Process
Business North Carolina - "Legal Elite" 2023
NC State Bar - DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD Presentation Ceremony Video July 202
*All recognitions & awards are for North Carolina attorney Bill Powers. For more information on criteria for selection and inclusion see: SuperLawyers, bestlawyers, bestlawfirms, duidla, national-academy, businessnc, nblsc, top 100 trial lawyers. Thank you again for taking the time to review our credentials. It would be an honor to have a Charlotte criminal lawyer from our law firm help you during your time of need. See also:
Bill Powers - Professional Profile
Important information about Lawyer Associations, Awards, & Certifications and Powers Law Firm PA / CarolinaAttorneys.com Content: Awards & Certifications
- E-mail: bill@carolinaattorneys.com
- Direct Phone Number: 704-342-4357
- Phone Number: 704-342-4357
- Lawyer Page: https://www.carolinaattorneys.com/bill-powers.html
- 2412 Arty Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28208
- Campbell University, JD - Juris Doctor, graduated 1992
- North Carolina State University, BA, graduated 1988
- North Carolina, North Carolina State Bar
- DUI Defense Lawyers Association - Founding Member
- National College of DUI Defense, Inc. - General Member
- North Carolina Advocates for Justice - President 2016-2017
- Federal Court - Western District North Carolina
Powers Law Firm PA
1 The Best Lawyers in America® award
1 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America award
Full Firm Profile
- DUI / DWI Defense, Charlotte (2022)
- DUI / DWI Defense, Charlotte (2020)
- Criminal Defense: General Practice, Charlotte (2017)
- DUI / DWI Defense, Charlotte (2013)
- DUI / DWI Defense, Charlotte (2011)
- Criminal Defense: General Practice
- DUI / DWI Defense
2019 Super Lawyers North Carolina Magazine - "Top 25" in Charlotte
MEMBER INFO & CRITERION FOR INCLUSION: https://profiles.superlawyers.com/north-carolina/charlotte/lawyer/bill-powers/ccf452c7-eeb6-4f0e-98e4-337804e043e8.html
2019 Super Lawyers North Carolina Magazine - "Top 100" in North Carolina
MEMBER INFO & CRITERION FOR INCLUSION: https://profiles.superlawyers.com/north-carolina/charlotte/lawyer/bill-powers/ccf452c7-eeb6-4f0e-98e4-337804e043e8.html
2019 Business North Carolina "Legal Elite"
MEMBER INFO & CRITERION FOR INCLUSION: https://businessnc.com/special-sections/legal-elite/
2017 Criminal Defense Lawyer of the Year - Charlotte, NC - Best Lawyers in America, Criminal Defense: General Practice
MEMBER INFO & CRITERION FOR INCLUSION: https://www.carolinaattorneys.com/powers-named-charlotte-criminal-defense-lawyer-of-the-year-by-be.html
- 2018 Super Lawyers North Carolina Magazine - "Top 100" in North Carolina
- 2018 Super Lawyers North Carolina Magazine - "Top 25" in Charlotte
- 2013 DUI / DWI Lawyer of the Year - Charlotte, NC - Best Lawyers in America
- 2011 DUI / DWI Lawyers of the Year - Charlotte, NC - Best Lawyers in America
- 2012 SuperLawyers North Carolina - "Top 100" in North Carolina
- 2013 SuperLawyers North Carolina - "Top 100" in North Carolina
- 2014 SuperLawyers North Carolina - "Top 100" in North Carolina
- 2013 SuperLawyers North Carolina - "Top 25" in Charlotte
- 2015 SuperLawyers North Carolina
- 2015 Business North Carolina "Legal Elite"
- 2014 Business North Carolina "Legal Elite"
- 2014 National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys - "Top Ten Attorney Award" - North Carolina
- 2014-2015 American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys - "10 Best" Client Satisfaction Award - North Carolina
- 2011 America's Most Honored Professionals - "Top 10% of American Professionals" - American Registry
2019 The National Trial Lawyers - "Top 100 Trial Lawyers" - North Carolina
MEMBER INFO & CRITERION FOR INCLUSION: https://www.thenationaltriallawyers.org/search/?search_key=bill+powers
- 2012 The National Trial Lawyers "Top 100 Trial Lawyers" - North Carolina
- 2013 The National Trial Lawyers "Top 100 Trial Lawyers" - North Carolina
- 2014 The National Trial Lawyers "Top 100 Trial Lawyers" - North Carolina
- 2014 The National Advocacy for DUI Defense, LLL - "Top 100 DWI Attorneys State of North Carolina"
- "Ebbie Award - Citation of Excellence" North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers 2008
- "Leaders in the Law" - North Carolina Lawyers Weekly - 2011
- 2015 Best Lawyers in America - Bill Powers - Member Info & Criterion for Inclusion
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Family Law
Will my case by continued? CORONAVIRUS UPDATE
Will my case by continued? CORONAVIRUS UPDATE
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Eliminating Court of Appeals Seats in North Carolina
by F. William Powers
Each judge on the Court of Appeals wrote an average of 100 opinions in 2016.
Reap a Harvest of Justice for All
by F. William Powers
There is a constant, like our Constitution, that defines NCAJ and what we do and what we represent.
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