
Samuel John Randall IV IV, Criminal Defense Attorney in Charlotte, North Carolina
Over 28 years of legal practice · focused on Criminal Defense, Drug Crimes, and DUI/DWI
Managing PartneratRandall Law, PLLC
Charlotte, NC
Practicing criminal defense in Charlotte since 1998.
- 28+
- Years practicing
- 5
- Bar admissions
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Samuel John Randall IV IV is a managing partner based in Charlotte, NC. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense, Drug Crimes, and DUI/DWI. Samuel has over 28 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Randall Law, PLLC.
- Based in
- Charlotte, NC
- Experience
- over 28 years
- Known for
- Criminal Defense · Drug Crimes · DUI/DWI
- Handles Criminal Defense, Drug Crimes, and DUI/DWI matters from Charlotte, NC.
- Over 28 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Samuel John Randall IV IV: Samuel John Randall IV IV is a managing partner based in Charlotte, NC. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense, Drug Crimes, and DUI/DWI. Samuel has over 28 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Randall Law, PLLC.
Areas of practice
Samuel's practice areas in Charlotte
Samuel concentrates on criminal defense, drug crimes, dui/dwi, dv defense, and expungement. Each area below outlines the kind of case Samuel handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Criminal Defense
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Drug Crimes
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DUI/DWI
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DV Defense
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Expungement
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Federal Crimes
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General
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Juvenile
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Sex Crimes
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Theft
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Traffic
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Weapons
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White Collar
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Criminal Defense cases in Charlotte, North Carolina
Samuel takes criminal defense matters in Charlotte, North Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Samuel agrees to represent you.
Drug Crimes cases in Charlotte, North Carolina
Samuel takes drug crimes matters in Charlotte, North Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Samuel agrees to represent you.
DUI/DWI cases in Charlotte, North Carolina
Samuel takes dui/dwi matters in Charlotte, North Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Samuel agrees to represent you.
DV Defense cases in Charlotte, North Carolina
Samuel takes dv defense matters in Charlotte, North Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Samuel agrees to represent you.
Expungement cases in Charlotte, North Carolina
Samuel takes expungement matters in Charlotte, North Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Samuel agrees to represent you.
Biography
Samuel John Randall IV IV, criminal defense attorney serving Charlotte
Samuel John Randall IV IV is a managing partner based in Charlotte, NC. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense, Drug Crimes, and DUI/DWI. Samuel has over 28 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Randall Law, PLLC. Samuel works from Charlotte, North Carolina and takes on criminal defense matters across the region.
Since 1998, Samuel J. Randall, IV has built a solid reputation among his peers, adversaries, and the judiciary in North Carolina as an aggressive and skilled criminal defense lawyer and advocate for his clients. Mr. Randall has represented hundreds of clients in criminal defense matters in the Federal and State courts of North Carolina. Mr. Randall’s clients have been accused of every crime in the book, ranging from the most serious of matters, such as First Degree Murder and Drug Trafficking to lesser charges such as Shoplifting, and Traffic Violations.
Mr. Randall handles criminal matters in State and Federal Courts throughout North Carolina. His commitment to representing individuals charged by the State and Federal government led Mr. Randall to become a Board Certified Specialist in both State and Federal Criminal Law by the North Carolina State bar in 2004. He was recertified in 2010. Currently there are over 28,000 licensed attorneys in North Carolina but only 53 are Specialists in both State and Federal Criminal law.
Mr. Randall grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina. He attended Quail Hollow Junior High school and South Mecklenburg High School. In 1987, Mr. Randall joined the United States Navy and served as a Hospital Corpsman until he was Honorably Discharged in 1991. During his time in the Navy, Mr. Randall became qualified as an Aircrew member and performed Search and Rescue missions as an in-flight medical technician. He is a Gulf War Veteran having served with HMM-226 during operation Desert Storm where he provided inflight medical assistance to wounded troops. After the Navy Mr. Randall attended the University of North Carolina at Wilmington where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy and Religion. Mr. Randall received his law degree from California Western School of Law in San Diego California.
In 2012, Mr. Randall graduated from the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Wyoming and in 2013 graduated from both Graduate programs offered by the Trial Lawyers College.
Mr. Randall has been able to use his experience and knowledge of criminal law and procedure to gain a dismissal or reduction of the charges against his clients, to negotiate a favorable outcome for the client, or to win an acquittal after a trial of the charges. Most importantly, Samuel J. Randall, IV knows that to his clients and their families, all criminal charges are serious matters. Every case and every client deserves an attorney who will do everything possible to gain a dismissal, reduction or acquittal of the charges, if at all possible. Mr. Randall and his staff are committed to doing just that for you.
For more than 15 years, Mr. Randall has been providing a broad range of high-quality legal services to a wide range of clients, including both businesses and individuals. Mr. Randall understands that if you are accused of committing a crime, your freedom, your family, your reputation and your job may be at stake. Don’t hire an attorney based solely upon their advertisements. With so much at stake, be certain of your attorney’s competence, reputation and experience as a criminal defense attorney.
If you or a loved one have been arrested and charged with a crime in North Carolina or have learned that you may be the subject or target of a state or federal criminal investigation, the most important decision you can make is deciding who will represent you in fighting against these charges or in putting a halt to the investigation. Being accused of a crime is a serious matter. Having a criminal conviction on one’s record can have long-standing and devastating consequences for you and your family. The criminal defense attorney that you or your family should turn to should be one who possesses the highest level of professional skills, who has for years successfully represented people accused of wrongdoing, and who can assure you and your family that you will receive the kind of personalized attention and care that you deserve under this most trying of circumstances. And, of course, the lawyer should be willing to work with you to pay for his services.
CERTIFIED LEGAL SPECIALTIES
• State and Federal Criminal Law, North Carolina State Bar, 2004
• Recertified State and Federal Criminal Law, North Carolina State Bar, 2010
CLASSES/SEMINARS
• Current Victories, Federal Public Defender EDNC, 2003 – Present
• Handling Methamphetamine Cases, Federal Public Defender EDNC, 2003 – Present
HONORS AND AWARDS
* Philosophy, Dean’s List, Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College, Wyoming – 2012; Trial Lawyers College – 2013
• Avvo Superb Rating
• Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys of North Carolina – ASLA, 2014
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS
• National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Life Member, 2004 – Present
• F Warriors , Board of Directors Region 10 Representative, 2013 – Present
• Mecklenburg County Bar, Member, 2013 – Present
• North Carolina Bar Association, Member, 2013 – Present
PAST EMPLOYMENT POSITIONS
• Randall Law Firm, PC, Managing Partner, 2007 – 2013
• Public Defender’s Office – Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Assistant Public Defender, June 1, 2005 – June 1, 2007
• The Law Offices of Samuel J. Randall, IV, PC, Managing Partner, August 30, 1998 – June 1, 2005
• United States Navy, Hospital Corpsman, September 25, 1987 – September 24, 1991
• Gulf War Veteran, HMM-226, operation Desert Storm
FRATERNITIES/SORORITIES
• Delta Tau Delta
How Samuel handles criminal defense matters
Since 1998, Samuel J. Randall, IV has built a solid reputation among his peers, adversaries, and the judiciary in North Carolina as an aggressive and skilled criminal defense lawyer and advocate for his clients. Mr. Randall has represented hundreds of clients in criminal defense matters in the Federal and State courts of North Carolina. Mr. Randall’s clients have been accused of every crime in…
Who Samuel represents
Samuel reviews new inquiries case-by-case for criminal defense, drug crimes, and dui/dwi matters in Charlotte and the surrounding North Carolina area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Samuel studied and practices
California Western School of Law
J.D. · 1998
University of North Carolina at Wilmington
B.A. · 1995
Jurisdictions
Samuel's state bar admissions
U.S. District Court
2003 · ACTIVE
U.S. Supreme Court
2001 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court
1998 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court
1998 · ACTIVE
North Carolina
1998 · ACTIVE
Samuel studied at J.D. in California Western School of Law and B.A. in University of North Carolina at Wilmington.
Law school and academic background
Samuel completed J.D. in California Western School of Law and B.A. in University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Samuel runs in North Carolina is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Samuel John Randall IV IV's office in Charlotte
Samuel's primary office is at 301 S MCDOWELL ST STE 504, Charlotte, NC, 28204-2637. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Samuel John Randall IV IV — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new criminal defense attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Samuel usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Samuel charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Samuel's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Samuel will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a criminal defense attorney in Charlotte, North Carolina
A short list to run through before you commit: How many criminal defense matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Samuel
Samuel discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in criminal defense practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every criminal defense matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Samuel confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Samuel's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many criminal defense practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Samuel John Randall IV IV
How much does it cost to hire Samuel for a criminal defense case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Samuel walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Samuel offer a free consultation?
Samuel charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Samuel's office. Some criminal defense attorneys offer free consults — check Samuel's current terms during booking.
How long do criminal defense cases in North Carolina typically take?
Simple criminal defense matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Samuel gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Samuel take my case if I'm outside Charlotte?
Samuel is licensed in North Carolina. Matters governed by North Carolina law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Samuel will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Samuel?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Samuel will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Samuel accepting new criminal defense clients right now?
Samuel's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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