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Bill Powers represents clients in Charlotte, North Carolina across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
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About Bill Powers
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
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Credentials
Education
Campbell University
JD - Juris Doctor · 1992
North Carolina State University
BA · 1988
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North Carolina, Nort
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Lawyer of the Year — DUI / DWI Defense (Charlotte)
2022
Lawyer of the Year — DUI / DWI Defense (Charlotte)
2020
Lawyer of the Year — Criminal Defense: General Practice (Charlotte)
2017
Lawyer of the Year — DUI / DWI Defense (Charlotte)
2013
Lawyer of the Year — DUI / DWI Defense (Charlotte)
2011
Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: General Practice
2026
Best Lawyers in America — DUI / DWI Defense
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Family Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — MEMBER INFO & CRITERION FOR INCLUSION: https://businessnc.com/special-sections/legal-elite/
2026
Best Lawyers in America — MEMBER INFO & CRITERION FOR INCLUSION: https://www.thenationaltriallawyers.org/search/?search_key=bill+powers
2026
Best Lawyers in America — "Ebbie Award - Citation of Excellence" North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers 2008
2026
Best Lawyers in America — "Leaders in the Law" - North Carolina Lawyers Weekly - 2011
2026
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What areas of law does Bill Powers practice?
Bill Powers focuses on Criminal Defense, DUI/DWI, and Family Law.
Where is Bill Powers located?
Bill Powers primarily serves clients in Charlotte, North Carolina, with an office at 2412 Arty Avenue.
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