I cannot say enough good things about Bill Powers. I know him as a friend, a neighbor and a lawyer. We first used Bill's legal services when our daughter as a new driver had several "moments of misunderstanding of the law" which resulted in speeding tickets. (For example, it's OK to speed if you need to pass a big truck or if your team has just won its first conference championship and you are headed to celebrate with teammates etc.) Bill was wonderful! He did not so much as help her get out of the tickets, but more provided a chance for her to understand the laws and to learn from her mistakes without affecting our (her parents) good standing or pocketbook. The consequences proved very effective. It took a lot of lifeguarding hours (this provided some time to contemplate on what she might have done differently) to pay the fines but the fines were for violations that would not doom her driving record. We thought that her experiences had perhaps helped our son, who now at 18 still had a squeaky clean record. Though it probably helped out some, we realized that he was not without error when we received a very surprising notice recently in the mail that "his court date had been set". After speaking with him, he informed us that as an 18 year old legal adult he had obtained his own lawyer (several months before this) and they had worked everything out and he was to be taking his classes that weekend to help erase the incident from his record. I will have to admit that I was very impressed, enough so that I didn't even question his not telling us. Of course, he had called our friend Bill Powers who had been an amazing mentor to him during this time. We are extremely grateful to Bill for providing this confidential outlet for our son to obtain ethical and responsible legal advice. There are lawyers that will help you avoid obeying the law or will even help you benefit from an unfortunate situation. I can say that Bill Powers is NOT one of these guys. He is a man full of integrity and compassion and a thorough understanding of and respect for the law. He has helped our young adults understand the law and its implications and has provided honest and straight forward answers and helped to turn the mistakes that they have made into learning experiences with consequences that will not hinder their chances for success in the future. Let's face it, the laws today are very strict and the consequences of breaking them can be overwhelming. And sometimes, our many (many!) words of warning as parents just fall on deaf ears. If you have a son or daughter who has recently turned 18 and/or is headed off to college WRITE THIS MAN'S NAME AND PHONE NUMBER DOWN AND GIVE IT TO THEM! Better yet, call Bill yourself and schedule an appointment for your new drivers and new adults to sit down with him and have a nice chat about the law, their new responsibilities and the impact that bad decisions could possibly have on their future and yours. read more

Recently, I had the good fortune of being represented by Mr. Bill Powers and his Powers Law Firm, P.A., located in Charlotte, North Carolina. I am a Maryland resident that was arrested and charged in North Carolina in a case with a complicated probable cause.  After reviewing different law firms online, I selected the Powers Law Firm.  My experience working with the firm, including the legal assistants and other employees, was excellent. The firm's staff and legal assistants were all very responsive and helpful, and they always promptly returned my emails and calls. I was well prepared for my day in court, and I elected to have Bill Powers himself represent me. I found that Mr. Powers is very attentive to detail, and he was very good about sharing with me his extensive knowledge of North Carolina law. Once I was in court, it was apparent that Mr. Powers was very well respected by the judge, the district attorney and the officers that came to court that day.  And, Bill Powers was worth his weight in gold while representing me in court. My case was dismissed, and I'm very grateful to both Bill Powers, as well as his very well-run law firm.  If your case is very important to you, I highly recommend Bill Powers and his law firm. read more

When you're dealing with a legal issue, you want the best of the best. In my opinion, just having the book smarts is not enough. A good attorney needs to know the complexities of the law and understand the nuances of the local court system, and that only comes with experience. When I hired Bill Powers and his team based on a recommendation from a friend to help me with a legal matter, I found Bill and the team are the best of the best. They are compassionate and responsive. They treat you with respect. Bill sets reasonable expectations for outcomes, lets you know the best and worst scenarios, and you know he's going to try to get the best outcome he can possibly get for you. Bill and the team was able to get a complete dismissal of all my issues! Thank you Bill and team! read more

My family and I have worked with the attorneys at Powers McCartan several times for various legal needs over the past 20 years. Not only are they professional and have always created a great outcome for each of us, but they have always gone above and beyond to provide quality, friendly legal service. Their office operates in a manner that is easy to negotiate, they take care of everything with minimal stress on their clients, and they communicate promptly and clearly regarding all legal matters. There is a reason they are rated by many organizations as one of the best lawyers in America! I highly recommend them and will return to them again if and when I need legal services!! read more

I recently had the honor and privilege to observe Mr. Powers defending in an extremely complicated and high profile DUI trial. The level of preparation, attention to detail, and zeal with which he defended his client was truly awe inspiring. The breadth of knowledge that he has in this field, in addition to the captivating and extremely persuasive manner in which he can convey this knowledge to a judge and/or jury, in my opinion makes him unparalleled in DUI defense in North Carolina. As a future lawyer, I can only hope to someday achieve his level of expertise. read more

Bill Powers and his firm were a true blessing. If anyone is contacting an attorney, it's more than likely not from a positive life experience. If there was a rating for "bedside manner" for lawyers he'd get a 10/10 for that as well. The entire staff were helpful. There are many emotions during difficult times and it helps to speak with folks that actually answer and care. Outside of being treated with respect, the job was done and done well. His services helped personally, professionally, and of course legally. Id recommend this firm any day. read more

Mr. Powers was very professional and extremely helpful. I had an issue regarding a N.C. license that wasn't supposed to be active after I had gotten a new license in another state. The state of North Carolina was not notified by this state and had erroneously suspended my license creating a chain reaction. Mr. Powers contacted the AG of the NC DMV and resolved my issue very quickly. His effort took all the stress away from me trying to handle the problem and I would recommend him to anyone I know! read more

I was recommended to Powers Law Firm by two of my attorney friends, who said they are "the Best in Charlotte." I could not agree more! The entire team was extremely knowledgeable, professional, and eased all my worries with their steadiness and expertise. Chris did an amazing job on my case, and they worked cohesively to achieve the best outcome possible: winning our case! I would highly recommend Bill Powers and his team to anyone seeking legal counsel. read more

Bill Powers represented a family member in a legal matter and I couldn't be more pleased. It was a tough situation that could have gone either way. Mr Powers did an excellent job of communicating the complexities, describing the possible scenarios, and making recommendations. We felt he gave us his full attention and were very happy with the outcome. read more

Bill is the best of the best. There is a reason that Bill Powers is selected time and time again to educate criminal lawyers in North Carolina by teaching at seminars. Bill is at the top of his profession because of his knowledge and ability. If you have a criminal matter in the Charlotte/Metro area you need to contact Bill Powers today. read more

Powers Law Firm is outstanding! They represented us in case and went above and beyond to get this case resolved. Atty. Powers and Beddow were extremely helpful and caring in our case. The staff at Powers Law firm showed genuine compassion in our situation from the first phone call to the final result. We can not thank them enough. read more

Bill Powers is the essence of professionalism. Bill has outstanding trial skills and I would recommend him for any criminal, traffic or DWI offenses in the Charlotte area. I often send clients, family and friends to Powers McCartan whenever they are in need of legal assistance. Attorney James McGee Jr, Wilmington, North Carolina. read more

I am so greatful for bill and his team they helped me with my son.He is under age and got into some trouble.Bill and his team worked very hard on my sons case and everything worked out great! Thank you Bill and your team. You guys are wonderful. I highly recommend Bill Powers. Thank you so much Whitney Williams!!! read more

My husband got a speeding ticket and I reached out to Bill to help us. He was professional, efficient and very responsive. He was able to get us a very favorable outcome. I felt like we were in good hands from start to finish. He was very kind to help explain our next steps as well. I highly recommend Bill. read more

Bill Powers is an excellent attorney. He is very efficient and highly effective. He gets the job done when needed . You can count on him. Even though I do not live in Charlotte when I needed an attorney I called Bill and it was handled. Thanks Bill. D Brown Greensboro, NC read more

Bill Powers is the foremost DWI defense lawyer in North Carolina. He is at the top of my list for referrals for DWI work, and everyone we have ever referred his way has been pleased with his professionalism, knowledge and talent. I enthusiastically endorse Bill Powers. read more

Big thank you to Bill Powers and his awesome staff for doing such an excellent job taking care of my case. I was most impressed with the open communication and their willingness to explain everything. Well Done. Cameron Wright Charlotte, NC read more

Bill Powers and his team are great to deal with! I was working with Bill for over 2 years with a DWI case in Lincoln county during the COVID and my last court date Bill was able to get my DWI dismissed!!! Thank you so much Bill!! Cory N read more

If i hear of anyone in the Charlotte area charged with any kind of criminal or traffic offense I send them to these guys. They are very professional, very concerned about their clients and the service they receive and VERY, VERY good. read more