Flannery | Georgalis, LLC is a litigation, investigation, and advisory firm with multiple offices including 1621 Euclid Avenue, Keith Building, Floor 20, Cleveland, OH 44115 (216-367-2120), 175 South Third Street, Ste. 1060, Columbus, OH 43215 (380-444-6096), 436 Seventh Avenue, Koppers Building, Ste. 2100, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 (412-254-8602), 227 West Trade Street, Ste. 950, Charlotte, NC 28202 (704-705-8545), 719 Griswold Street, Ste. 280, Detroit, MI 48226 (313-488-0147), and 400 Fort Pierpont Drive, Morgantown, WV 26508 (304-308-6699), also serving Martinsburg and Charleston. The firm operates as litigators, investigators, and advisors with language capabilities in English, Spanish, and Greek.

Flannery | Georgalis specializes in criminal defense and corporate internal investigations, serving clients across Ohio, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Michigan, and West Virginia. The firm’s professionals are recognized as top criminal and corporate internal investigations attorneys, providing comprehensive litigation services from their strategic locations in major cities. Their practice encompasses complex criminal defense matters and sophisticated corporate internal investigations, offering clients experienced representation across multiple jurisdictions. The firm maintains a strong regional presence with offices positioned to serve clients throughout the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, combining litigation expertise with investigative capabilities to provide full-service legal solutions.

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The Law Office of Kevin L. Barnett serves Charlotte and Mecklenburg County from 130 North McDowell Street Suite C, Charlotte, NC 28204, where Kevin Barnett has practiced criminal defense since 1987. With over thirty-five years of legal experience beginning as a partner at Bender & Barnett, Kevin has earned AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell and recognition among Business North Carolina’s Legal Elite. The firm defends clients against DWI/DUI charges, drug offenses, conspiracy charges, property crimes including burglary and embezzlement, assault with deadly weapons, domestic violence, theft, robbery, stalking, and gun possession charges. Kevin also handles traffic violations, hit and run cases, underage drinking violations, probation violations, and expungement proceedings for clients seeking to clear their records. Available at (704) 334-2044, the practice fights for the best possible outcome rather than the quickest resolution, employing thorough and organized defense strategies. The firm has been voted among the Top 100 Trial Lawyers, reflecting Kevin’s dedication to aggressive representation and strategic problem-solving in criminal cases. Understanding that even simple allegations can devastate reputations and negatively affect families, the practice provides strong legal advocacy from arrest through trial. Kevin’s approach combines accessibility and responsiveness with experienced defense tactics, ensuring clients receive personalized attention while fighting criminal charges that threaten their liberty and future opportunities.

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The Icard Law Firm operates from 524 West 10th Street, Charlotte, NC 28202, with attorney Brad Icard providing criminal defense services throughout Charlotte and Mecklenburg County, available at 704-377-9229. As a Charlotte native and former Assistant District Attorney with over 30 years of legal experience, Brad Icard personally handles all cases without delegating to inexperienced associates, having successfully represented more than 30,000 individuals in state criminal courts since 1995. The firm specializes in criminal defense matters including driving while impaired, all felonies and misdemeanors, traffic violations, driver’s license restoration, and expungement petitions. A 1987 Appalachian State University graduate with honors and 1992 Campbell University School of Law graduate, Icard served as an Assistant District Attorney handling misdemeanor appeals and serious felonies before entering private practice. With 5-star ratings on Avvo, Yelp, and Google, the practice provides excellent legal representation to over 2,500 clients annually while holding the State of North Carolina to its burden of proof in every case. The firm’s mission emphasizes unmatched expert representation in both criminal and traffic cases, offering cutting-edge legal services across the Volunteer State with an old-fashioned work ethic and dedication to safeguarding client interests.

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The Rhodes Firm operates from PO Box 34566, Charlotte, NC 28234, where attorney Khalif J. Rhodes provides dedicated criminal defense and civil rights representation with a focus on severe criminal charges including homicide, sexual assault, and drug trafficking. Rhodes, a former Chief Magistrate for Mecklenburg County, brings extensive legal experience to defending clients charged with assault with a deadly weapon, domestic violence, driving offenses, DWI, habitual felon DWI, felony breaking and entering, flee to elude arrest, firearm by felon, and possession with intent to sell or distribute drugs. The firm operates on the principle that “All Rhodes Lead to Justice” and offers 24/7 availability at 704-891-2494 for clients facing criminal charges ranging from capital offenses to traffic violations. Rhodes provides personalized attention and direct attorney access throughout cases, leveraging his background as a skilled attorney, respected professional, and relentless advocate to fight for clients’ rights. The practice handles both state and federal criminal matters, defending against charges that could result in lengthy prison sentences, substantial fines, and lasting criminal records. Located near the Mecklenburg County Courthouse, the firm represents clients throughout Charlotte and surrounding areas with unwavering commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes through hard work, expertise, and aggressive advocacy.

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The Law Office of Jason H. Reece serves Charlotte from 1018 East Blvd. Suite One, Charlotte, NC 28203, providing criminal defense representation throughout Mecklenburg County since 1995. Jason Reece, reachable at 704-714-8888, personally handles every case involving DWI/drunk driving, drug charges, underage drinking, assault, domestic violence, and traffic violations with extensive knowledge of local courts and prosecutors. The firm defends against marijuana possession, drug paraphernalia offenses, larceny, breaking and entering, trespassing, gun charges including concealed weapons, and resisting arrest charges. With over 400 reductions and dismissals obtained in 2013 alone, Reece appears daily in Mecklenburg County courts, leveraging familiarity with judges, procedures, and district attorneys to achieve positive outcomes. His criminal defense practice encompasses cocaine charges, embezzlement, shoplifting, juvenile defense, expungements, and various misdemeanor and felony accusations that threaten clients’ futures. The Charlotte-based attorney provides personal attention throughout each case stage, from initial consultation through trial, ensuring experienced representation without cases being passed to junior associates. Offering reasonable fees with payment plans and credit card acceptance, Reece combines decades of local court experience with aggressive defense strategies to protect clients from convictions that could impact employment, licenses, and personal relationships.

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Remington & Dixon, PLLC provides legal services from 135 Perrin Place Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28207, specializing in professional license defense, criminal law, and family matters. Attorneys Brandon Remington and Jennifer Dixon defend healthcare professionals, contractors, engineers, teachers, and licensed professionals facing board complaints threatening careers. The firm handles criminal charges including assault, domestic violence, drug possession, larceny, probation violations, and driving with revoked license throughout Mecklenburg County. Professional license defense encompasses nursing board matters, substance abuse allegations, dental board investigations, and medical examiner complaints requiring specialized regulatory knowledge. Contact at 704-247-7110 for consultations addressing DUI arrests, university conduct hearings, traffic citations, and misdemeanor charges affecting employment and licensure. The Charlotte practice represents accountants, architects, chiropractors, counselors, electricians, plumbers, real estate agents, social workers, therapists, and veterinarians in disciplinary proceedings. Criminal defense services include arson charges, battery accusations, paraphernalia possession, and theft crimes prosecuted in North Carolina district and superior courts. With over 100 five-star Google reviews, the firm combines aggressive criminal defense with compassionate family law representation throughout Charlotte metropolitan area courts.

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W. Rob Heroy practices at Goodman, Carr, Laughrun, Greene, & Heroy, PLLC from 301 S. McDowell Street, Suite 602, Charlotte, NC 28204, specializing in high-stakes criminal matters and immigration law. Named North Carolina’s Criminal Lawyer of the Year by Business North Carolina in 2023 and Charlotte Metro Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers in 2024, Heroy handles white-collar crimes involving millions or billions of dollars, large-scale drug trafficking conspiracies, environmental offenses, weapons violations, serious assaults, and homicides. With 18 years of experience, he has secured the first not guilty verdict nationally on a PPP fraud case, obtained dismissals in first-degree murder cases, negotiated deferred prosecution in multi-billion dollar cases, and successfully overturned decades-long sentences on appeal. As current president of the Criminal Law Section of the Mecklenburg County Bar and former president of the Mecklenburg County Criminal Defense Bar for over 5 years, Heroy represents individuals and companies under criminal investigation or receiving grand jury subpoenas. The practice litigates immigration matters in federal courts, compelling relief or release from detention, while offering representation at (704) 372-2770 with experience contesting wire taps, grand jury subpoenas, and search warrants throughout North Carolina.

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Foster Law Offices PLLC provides criminal defense from 409 East Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28203, where attorney Mark Foster brings over thirty-five years of litigation experience. A State Bar Board-Certified Specialist in federal and state criminal law, Foster has tried over one hundred twenty jury trials and hundreds of bench trials. The practice focuses on felony defense, federal crimes, white collar offenses, and pre-indictment investigations throughout North Carolina. As former Marine Corps judge advocate from 1984-1987, retiring as Lieutenant Colonel in 2004, Foster represented service members in court-martial proceedings. He handles complex lengthy criminal trials in Charlotte’s state and federal courts with admission to practice in multiple jurisdictions. The firm defends against serious federal charges, conspiracy cases, fraud accusations, and major felony offenses. Foster has litigated hundreds of motions, handled dozens of appeals, and provides zealous representation pursuing acquittals or dismissals. Recognized as North Carolina Super Lawyer, AV Preeminent rated by Martindale-Hubbell, and included in Best Lawyers in America. Contact 980-721-5221 or [email protected] for complimentary initial consultations regarding criminal charges.

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Johnson & Nicholson operates from 5806 Monroe Road, Suite 102, Charlotte, NC 28212, with founding partners Carnell Johnson and Elaine Nicholson providing over 32 years of combined experience in immigration and criminal defense law. The firm’s criminal defense practice covers felonies, misdemeanor crimes, sex crimes, assault and domestic violence, manslaughter, drug crimes including possession and trafficking, theft and robbery, vehicular manslaughter, DWI charges with BAC testing and field sobriety issues, plus traffic court defense for license points and violations throughout Mecklenburg County. Attorney Carnell Johnson brings experience from the Mecklenburg County Public Defender’s Office while both partners have worked for the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office and New Jersey Judiciary, providing unique perspective on prosecution tactics and defense strategies. With bilingual attorneys fluent in Spanish and Chinese, the practice offers 24/7 availability at 704-325-8057, responding to all clients within 24 hours for urgent criminal matters. The firm handles federal crimes, weapons charges, white collar offenses, probation violations, and works to prevent incarceration while protecting clients from developing permanent criminal records affecting future opportunities.

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Gilles Law, PLLC operates from 725 East Trade Street, Suite 215, Charlotte, NC 28202, providing criminal defense representation throughout North and South Carolina with specialized training and experience. The firm handles comprehensive criminal matters including assault charges, breaking and entering, burglary, disorderly conduct, drug crimes from possession to trafficking, expunctions, habitual felon cases, hit and run, homicide, and larceny offenses. Led by Gael Gilles with a 10.0 Avvo rating and Michelle Nicole Abbott, both attorneys have earned Clients Choice Awards and focus on DWI/DUI defense including breathalyzer refusal, civil revocation, field sobriety test challenges, and limited driving privilege applications. The practice extends to traffic violations such as driving while license revoked, license suspension issues, passing stopped school buses, and assists with North Carolina points system navigation and license restoration. With extensive knowledge of reasonable suspicion and probable cause requirements in DWI cases, plus expertise in defending against resisting officer charges and possession of marijuana offenses, Gilles Law provides serious representation under serious circumstances throughout multiple North Carolina counties at (980) 272-8438.

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