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Bill Powers
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Bill Powers

4.8
212 reviews

2412 Arty Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28208

Criminal Defense, Family, Driving While Impaired and 4 more

About Bill Powers

Bill Powers practices at Private Practice - Powers Law Firm PA

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4.8
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3.5
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Quality of Service
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Responsiveness
3.5
Value for Money
3.5
Traffic Violations
Posted by David
May 23, 2023
Hired Attorney

Mr. Powers and his associates have represented me several times, on a variety of issues. In each situation, they took the time to explain things in plain language, outlined the specific challenges for case, and provided guidance and support until everything had been resolved. His staff is professional, caring, responsive and friendly. His knowledge of the law and legal processes is formidable, and it instills a high level of well deserved trust. I have referred numerous friends and family members to Mr. Powers and his team over the past decade, with consistently positive feedback and results. I highly recommend him and his firm, they really are "the good guys".

 
Traffic Violations
Posted by Michael
May 22, 2023
Hired Attorney

Mr Powers was very good at what he did I was a little excited because of getting a traffic violation but he calmed me down and he explained how everything worked he's very professional and what he was talking about it really made me and my wife feel at ease thank you so much we won the case so that was awesome I recommend him to anybody he is a great attorney

 
Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
May 03, 2017
Hired Attorney

Mr. Powers has represented me and my wife on several occasions, with consistently excellent results. He and his staff are friendly, professional and very responsive to my needs. In each situation, he was able to use his knowledge, connections and experience to guide us towards successful resolution. I have, and will continue to recommend Mr. Powers and his excellent team of associates as the best lawyer to call in Charlotte!

 
Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
August 17, 2010
Hired Attorney

Poor Communication and everything is handled by non qualified interns.

Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
March 03, 2015
Hired Attorney

With all due respect, Mr. Powers is a legend in his own mind. I have no way of knowing if our experience was typical, but our decision to hire Mr. Powers was one of the worst we have made in our entire lives. His associates are hard working and from our experience very capable, but they appear to be extremely limited by being under Mr. Powers' control.

 
Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
January 14, 2024
Hired Attorney

Bill Powers will talk you out of your money, communication was horrible, everything he said he would do was a flat out lie, every time we went to court it was a different lawyer from the firm who was unfamiliar with the case, try calling to speak to Bill and I guarantee you that mopping the ocean would be easier. I went off bogus reviews when I found Powers…..what a mistake, get you a lawyer that is honest and actually cares about your case.

 
Transportation
Posted by anonymous
March 30, 2012
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Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
January 18, 2011
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Areas of Law

  • Personal Injury
  • Litigation 1
    • Civil Litigation
  • Other 5
    • Criminal Defense
    • Family
    • Driving While Impaired
    • Traffic Defense
    • DMV Hearings

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1992, North Carolina
    2002, Wisconsin
    1992, U.S. District Court, Western District of North Carolina and U.S. District Court, District of Michigan
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Campbell University School of Law
    Class of 1992
    J.D.
    Other Education
    North Carolina State University
    Class of 1988
    B.A.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1965
    DeKalb, Illinois, 1965

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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Bill Powers was admitted in 1992 to the State of North Carolina.
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    Yes, Bill Powers is admitted to practice in North Carolina and Wisconsin.
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    Yes, Bill Powers has a 4.7 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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    Bill Powers attended Campbell University School of Law.

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