Powers Law Firm PA was named in the 2012-13 U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” rankings. The firm achieved first-tier rankings in Charlotte under the practice area of DUI/DWI Defense and second-tier rankings in Criminal Defense: Non-White Collar. “We are honored to once again be named as one…
Carolina Criminal Defense & DUI Lawyer Updates
Super Lawyers Magazine – ‘Top 100 in North Carolina’ 2013 Selection Process
Lauded by Super Lawyers Magazine for the sixth straight year, including a Top 100 distinction the past two years, Bill Powers continues to earn accolades for his performance as DWI and criminal defense attorney. As the Super Lawyers selection criteria explains: Bar associations and courts across the country have recognized…
Business North Carolina’s “Legal Elite” Selection Criteria
North Carolina lawyers tipped their caps to Bill Powers as one of the state’s 2013 “Legal Elite” in the Criminal Defense category. Considered among the best by his peers in voting tabulated by Business North Carolina magazine, Mr. Powers is one of the founding partners of Powers Law Firm PA.…
Best Lawyers® – “Lawyer of the Year” Selection Criteria
We are honored with the distinction that Best Lawyers® has bestowed upon Bill Powers, one of the founding partners of Powers Law Firm PA. This award distinguishes Bill as one of the pre-eminent DWI defense lawyers in Charlotte. As the Best Lawyers® selection criteria explains: Only a single lawyer in…
North Carolina DWI Checkpoints – Are Checkpoints Legal?
License Checking Stations in North Carolina are popular with law enforcement, especially DWI Task Force units and Drug Recognition Experts. DUI checkpoints have for decades been a valuable federal funding source through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Incentive Grant Program. Whether in a large city such as Charlotte or Greensboro,…