Brooks Ryan Carter

Brooks Ryan Carter

5.0
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 9 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Smithfield, NC
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Landlord & Tenant, General Practice

101 E. Market St, Suite 1G, Smithfield, NC

About Brooks

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 150-200 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 9 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 2016

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Location

Brooks Carter Law, PLLC

101 E. Market St, Suite 1G, Smithfield, NC, 27577

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Brooks Ryan Carter's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

26 Client Reviews

5 star (26)
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Posted by anonymous | January 13, 2026 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great help

I received two citations and Brooks Carter law was able to get the charges dismissed. I would recommend them to anyone.

Posted by Pam | December 8, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly recommend to handle estate settlement

Mr Carter took care of everything to settle estate when my mom passed. Kept me updated on process. Very professional and explained everything. I wouldn't have even known where to start! Responded to any questions I had promptly. Only thing I had to do was sign documents!

Posted by Sheila | November 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very knowledgeable about the law and cares about the client. Your best interest is what they look out for not their pockets.

Brooks had handled all my sons cases in criminal court and is the best attorney around. He just habdkes a speeding ticket for me and it was fast & easy he even went 3 days after I hired him and my court date was not until January 9. His paralegal Brianna is super. We have known her for years when she... worked for another attorney Travis Wheeler for many years. This woman knows what she's doing. She has been a paralegal for many many years. These people will take care of you. They even take care of you when it's just court appointed and you can't say that about most court appointed attorneys, I knew that when they handled my son's case, and he was only court appointed and we weren't paying him and he took care of him then that's the first place I called when I got this ticket I didn't look around I didn't see who was cheaper I went straight to them ! I will recommend him to anyone of my friends and family and tell them they are crazy if they go anywhere else! Go see them if you want a chance of justice and being treated fairly, they're not super expensive but then again I don't look for anyone cheaper because you get what you pay for in this case you get more than your moneys worth!! Dont be a fool go see them

Posted by anonymous | September 7, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Effective

I had an excellent experience. The idea of appearing in court in an unfamiliar state was stressful, but my case was handled with professionalism and efficiency. My traffic ticket was resolved quickly and ultimately dismissed, which was the best possible outcome. Communication was clear and consis...tent throughout the process. I highly recommend Brooks Carter Law, as well as his legal assistant, Briana Parrish, who was compassionate and precise in providing information.

Posted by Jeremy | July 26, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly Recommended

Fast, highly commutative, and effective. Brooks and his team were able to resolve my citation and help achieve our goals. He explained NC law and how each situation could affect us differently. I highly recommended Brooks to my friends and family.

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Brooks Ryan Carter's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ryan Smith

General practice lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Brooks several times and find him to be profession, to the point and hard working. I am happy to recommend him."

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Ryan Stowe

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Carter truly cares about his clients. He is a true advocate for those he represents."

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H. Aalsberg

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Have a ticket or criminal charge in North Carolina then you need to call Attorney Brooks Carter. Simply said he will work tirelessly for his clients no matter what the charge large or small. If results are important to you, and you need to win, you must call him. I proudly endorse him!"

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Ryan Kennedy

Estate planning lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brooks is extremely knowledgeable and creative when it comes to solving Estate Planning issues. He has helped me on several occasions resolve complicated matters in a fast and effective manner. He is a very pleasant and responsive attorney, which makes working with him seamless and enjoyable."

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Rebecca Poole

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brooks is a passionate and detailed attorney. He genuinely cares about his clients and goes and above to achieve their goals. He is responsive, available and dedicated and a client cannot go wrong with Brooks on his or her side."

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Frederick Davis

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I worked with Brooks on a case and found him to be extremely knowledgeable, zealous and enjoyable to work with. I highly recommend him and hope to have the pleasure of working with him again."

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Ryan Smith

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer

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H. Aalsberg

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer

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Ryan Kennedy

General practice lawyer

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Frederick Davis

Landlord or tenant lawyer

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Aaron Goforth

Criminal defense lawyer

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Rebecca Poole

Family lawyer

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Karen Donaldson

Estate planning lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Owner, Brooks Carter Law, PLLC

2016 - 2018

Associate Attorney, Law Offices of Karen Donaldson, PLLC

Associations

2018 - Present

Johnston County Bar Association

Member

2016 - Present

North Carolina State Bar

Member

2016 - Present

North Carolina Bar Association

Member

2016 - 2018

10th Judicial District Bar Association

Member

2016 - 2018

WealthCounsel

Member

Education

2016

North Carolina Central University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2011

Campbell University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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