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Bill Powers

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Powers Law Firm PA
  • Recognized Since:
    2010
  • Recognized in:
    Criminal Defense: General Practice
    DUI / DWI Defense
  • Lawyer Page:
    https://www.carolinaattorneys....
  • Website:
    https://www.CarolinaAttorneys....
  • Firm's Phone Number:
    (704) 342.4357
  • E-mail:
    bill@carolinaattorneys.com
  • Location:
    2412 Arty Avenue
    Charlotte, NC 28208
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"My daughter got her first ticket while home from college on Christmas break. It was speeding in a school zone. Yikes! The fine was a lot! I was worried about that, but more worried about the hit to our insurance. I contacted Bill who was so gracious with our difficult circumstance; he was helpful and knowledgeable too. He jumped right on it and worked it all out! We paid a fraction of the initial fine and no hit to our insurance! A HUGE thank you to Bill and his entire team!! I would HIGHLY recommend them to anyone!! Tremendous work and such great service!"

-Emeline Helms, Davidson

"Simply put, Bill Powers is the man for criminal defense in this area. Three lawyers recommended him to me without hesitation when my career was on the line after a DUI. Bill and his team worked thoroughly, meticulously, and relentlessly until we won the case. His knowledge of the law, judicial tactics, and the personalities involved in the laws' application in this area are truly incredible. Plus, as others have noted, he really is a helluva guy. When you have a problem, get Bill Powers. You won't regret it."
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Lawyer Bio

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.

“We see people at their darkest times.  We offer legal advice and help without judging people.”

When clients and their family 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 2020
  • Best Lawyers "Lawyer of the Year" CRIMINAL DEFENSE: GENERAL PRACTICE Charlotte, North Carolina 2017
  • Super Lawyers  has included Bill Powers in the 2020 North Carolina Super Lawyers Magazine and
  • Top 100 in North Carolina - 2020 North Carolina Super Lawyers
  • Top 25 in Charlotte - 2019 Charlotte Super Lawyers

Powers Law Firm PA selected for inclusion in the U.S. News Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" in 2010 - 2019.  Bill has also been included individually as 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 

He handles Criminal Defense matters, including general misdemeanors and serious felonies, DWI DUI Impaired Driving cases, Traffic Tickets, Family Law, Divorce, Custody Disputes, Equitable Distribution, and complex personal injury and wrongful death claimsg. 

Mr. Powers is also included in Martindale-Hubbell as a AV "Preeminent Lawyer" 2010 - 2019* 

  • 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 2019"

Bill was admitted to practice in North Carolina in 1992.  

*AV Preeminent and BV Distinguished are registered certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards, and policies.

Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell ratings fall into two categories - legal ability and general ethical standards.

** For more information regarding membership information and criterion for inclusion to Super Lawyers North Carolina and Business North Carolina "Legal Elite" see:

http://profiles.superlawyers.com/north-carolina/charlotte/lawyer/bill-powers/ccf452c7-eeb6-4f0e-98e4-337804e043e8.html 

http://businessnc.com/special-sections/legal-elite/#1465233452304-d73b69e6-8cf7

*All recognitions & awards are for North Carolina attorney Bill Powers. For more information on criterion for inclusion see: SuperLawyers, bestlawyers, bestlawfirms, duidla, national-academy, businessnc, nblsc, lawyersofdistinction, 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.

 

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

Important information about Lawyer Associations, Awards, & Certifications and Powers Law Firm PA / CarolinaAttorneys.com Content:  https://www.carolinaattorneys.com/awards-and-associations.html

 

 

 

 

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Education:

  • North Carolina State University, BA, graduated 1988

Bar Admissions:

  • North Carolina, North Carolina State Bar
 

Court Admissions:

  • Federal Court - Western District North Carolina

Affiliations:

  • DUI Defense Lawyers Association - Founding Member
  • National College of DUI Defense, Inc. - General Member
  • North Carolina Advocates for Justice - President 2016-2017

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers for:

  • DUI / DWI Defense, Charlotte (2020)
  • Criminal Defense: General Practice, Charlotte (2017)
  • DUI / DWI Defense, Charlotte (2013)
  • DUI / DWI Defense, Charlotte (2011)
 

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for work in:

  • Criminal Defense: General Practice
  • DUI / DWI Defense
 

Awards:

  • 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:  http://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

Additional Information:

Areas of Practice
  • DWI DUI Impaired Driving Defense 
  • Criminal Defense - Felonies & Misdemeanors 
  • Traffic Offenses - Infractions & Criminal Citations 
  • DMV - Revocation & Restoration Hearings & Appeals 
  • Family Law:  Separation, Divorce, Child Custody, Support, Complex Equitable Distribution Litigation  
 

Q&A

Tell us a little bit about your practice and what makes it unique.

  • A Committed, Compassionate Champion for Justice

    Bill Powers, a Charlotte NC criminal defense lawyer, is known as a polite, yet hard-nosed veteran of the courtroom. “Make no mistake, justice is a battle. My goal is to fight to the best of my abilities, while also being courteous to my opponent,” Powers says. “It's something I work on every day.”
 

What common questions are you asked by clients, and what are your answers?

  • A Leader in the North Carolina Legal Community

    Bill was elected President of the North Carolina Advocates for Justice, serving in that position during 2016 – 2017. “It blows me away to be selected as President of NCAJ by my peers. It has been an incredible honor to serve,” Powers says. “The wisest professional decision I ever made was to join the North Carolina Advocates for Justice. One cannot practice law in a vacuum. You must engage.”
 

Were there any particular inspirations (people or events) that spurred your interest in your practice area(s)?

  • A Statewide North Carolina Law Firm Practice

    The state of North Carolina is wonderful. “I love traveling to different jurisdictions, working with all sorts of lawyers, judges, prosecutors, and court personnel,” says Mr. Powers. “It's a rush to walk into a new jurisdiction for the first time. I can think of no more fulfilling way to practice law.”

    Our North Carolina law firm has two convenient North Carolina locations, and one in Rock Hill, South Carolina. “While we may focus on the Charlotte Metro region and surrounding counties, I have no problem traveling near-and-far to help people. Sometimes a fresh look and different perspective is just what's needed in court.”

    Bill Powers adds, “I have practiced law and tried cases in many jurisdictions throughout North Carolina. I don't worry about local politics or personalities. I try my cases based on the law and facts. The law is the same in Murphy as it is in Manteo.”

    A NC Criminal Lawyer and a Teacher

    Mr. Powers makes a point to share what he knows. “One of the more rewarding aspects of my professional life is helping other North Carolina defense attorneys. I don't believe in hiding information or experiences.” Though he spends most of his time in the courtroom, Mr. Powers keeps up in the classroom, too. “The best way to learn is to teach. Helping explain the law and courtroom techniques forces me to be on the forefront of law and legal issues. There is always room to learn and become a better courtroom lawyer.”

    A Passion for His Clients and Their Lives

    Bill Powers views his job as an opportunity to counsel clients through difficult times. “My passion is to help people, not judge them,” he says. =”I take my responsibilities seriously. People trust me with their worries, concerns, and lives. I absolutely must be there for them.” It's that simple.
 

Lawyer Client Comments

"My daughter got her first ticket while home from college on Christmas break. It was speeding in a school zone. Yikes! The fine was a lot! I was worried about that, but more worried about the hit to our insurance. I contacted Bill who was so gracious with our difficult circumstance; he was helpful and knowledgeable too. He jumped right on it and worked it all out! We paid a fraction of the initial fine and no hit to our insurance! A HUGE thank you to Bill and his entire team!! I would HIGHLY recommend them to anyone!! Tremendous work and such great service!"

Emeline Helms, Davidson

"Simply put, Bill Powers is the man for criminal defense in this area. Three lawyers recommended him to me without hesitation when my career was on the line after a DUI. Bill and his team worked thoroughly, meticulously, and relentlessly until we won the case. His knowledge of the law, judicial tactics, and the personalities involved in the laws' application in this area are truly incredible. Plus, as others have noted, he really is a helluva guy. When you have a problem, get Bill Powers. You won't regret it."

"Bill Powers and his team were very helpful in my legal case. Very friendly and easy to work with. They went above and beyond anything I could have asked for. Extremely grateful someone referred me to this attorney."

Tiffany Hammer

"Bill Powers did an amazing job working out my very first ticket which was speeding in a school zone. I was home for Christmas break and the speed limit on our street was changed while I was at school. So I was pulled over in a school zone. The fine was very expensive, but Bill was able to work it out and we paid so much less and it didn't affect our insurance! Bill was so great to work with. He made us feel so comfortable and assured us everything would be ok, and he was right! Thanks so much Bill and the team!"

Emeline Helms, Davidson

"Many words come to mind describing how Bill was as my lawyer. Although impressive, caring, and accessible, all come to mind, I think trusting is the most important. Bill represented me for some time during a very difficult case and through it all, I learned a lot about Bill. When I had questions, I could contact him and always received immediate responses. When in the courtroom, he proved his profound knowledge of the law which from the prosecutor’s hesitant responses always was heavily respected. Any advice or explanation he gave me, he made so transparent I couldn't help but trusting every decision or idea he had. Over the time spent representing me in my case he proved that he really cared about what happened to me, I really would now consider him a friend. Thank you, Bill, for doing such a superb job and winning my case that I had no hope for until meeting Bill. If you need a lawyer, you are crazy to use anyone but Bill Powers."

David Anonymous

"Attorney Bill Powers is a rare find indeed! It is such a rare combination to find a lawyer with incredible talent who still thinks and works from the heart. Bill Powers is that man. He has definitely earned every award he has posted in his office! If you have an important or complicated case ... Bill Powers is your man."

Allie J., Charlotte

"Bill Powers, of Powers McCartan, did a great job for me on my DUI case. Having worked with attorneys in the past, I was thoroughly impressed with his knowledge and methods. Bill is involved in every aspect of his profession, and it shows in his performance. His team entire team was courteous and assisted me through the process. If you are looking for a no non-sense and effective attorney, .... Bill Powers."

"As a practicing attorney myself, it gives me great pleasure in acknowledging the skill and dedication Bill Powers puts forth in advocating on behalf of his clients. ...If you ever need his services, I am 100% positive you will get your monies worth!"

"Bill Powers and his team .... would be my recommended go-to lawyer from here on out for anyone seeking a legal expert. His intelligence of the law and expertise set him above the rest. If you need help, this is your guy."

"I recently engaged Bill Powers to help with a legal matter about which I had much stress, and which could have, conceivably, changed the course of my life. Bill encouraged me throughout the process to stay positive and let him take care of the matter before the court. I also felt that Bill knew exactly what he was doing and that when he entered the court room, he was confident and in charge of things. Once I got to know Bill and was able to watch how he worked within the system, I actually felt a little bit sorry for the DA and assistant DAs. .... I could not have been more pleased or surer that the money I spent was so worth it. Looking back, I would have probably paid double up front if I had known now what the outcome was going to be. I did not think I even had a chance."

"Mr. Powers and his team are highly qualified, energetic, empathetic and capable. You want this man on your side to handle the often turbulent waters associated with law enforcement's zealous and sometimes bias pursuit against law abiding citizens. He will make sure the system doesn't railroad you down a path which ignores your civil rights."

"Bill Powers and their entire firm are amazing! They helped me through the most difficult time in my life. They were always available to answer any questions I had and made me feel as though I was the only client they had. "

"Bill Powers and the attorneys of Powers McCartan are amazing! They helped me through the most difficult time in my life. They were always available to answer any questions I had, and made me feel as though I was the only client they had. "

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Powers Law Firm PA
https://www.CarolinaAttorneys....
 
Headquarters
2412 Arty Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28208
(704) 342.4357

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