Keith A. Williams

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Keith A. Williams

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 33 years

White collar crime Lawyer at Greenville, NC
Practice Areas: White Collar Crime, Federal Crime, Criminal Defense ... +2 more

321 Evans St Ste 103, Greenville, NC

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About Keith

Biography

Board Certified Specialist in State and Federal Criminal Law since 1999

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Federal Crime 25%

25%
White Collar Crime 25%

25%
Criminal Defense 20%

20%
Sex Crime 20%

20%
Expungement 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 45 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 33 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 1992

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Keith A. Williams, P.A.

321 Evans St Ste 103, Greenville, NC, 27858-1833

williamslawonline.com/

Online Presence

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Keith A. Williams's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

49 Client Reviews

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Showing 6 - 10 of 12 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by anonymous | October 12, 2015 | Hired Attorney

Great service!!

Keith was very prompt in return calls and emails. He was up front and honest with expectations. He even mentioned....I don't want to waste your money. He was extremely professional and would not hesitate to use him again. Thanks Keith for a job well done.

Posted by anonymous | January 07, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Excellent attorney!

I hired Keith Williams to see if he could reduce my son's bond. I contacted Mr. Williams late on a Thursday afternoon and was really upset because my son had been arrested and was supposed to start college the next day. Mr. Williams contacted me the next morning to let me know the bond had been reduc...ed and I was able to bail my son out. I was really impressed by how quickly and effectively he acted. I also heard and read a lot of good things about Mr. Williams, so my son then hired Mr. Williams to represent him with the charges against him. Mr. Williams responded quickly to questions via email and phone, listened very carefully when we met with him in person and was polite and personable. The case was dismissed. I highly recommend Keith Williams.

Posted by William | May 27, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Reading this review may save time, money and frustration

I usually don't have the time to sit down and write reviews. But, I felt that it was important to take the time to write this review because, it may help someone in the future. Many years ago I lived in N.C.. While I was living in N.C. I was convicted of a misdemeanor offense. I paid a fine of abou...t $25 and thought my case was settled. Some time ago, N.C. went from paper documents to computerized documents. Whom ever was responsible for transferring the paper files in my case to computerized files, either negligently or maliciously, entered my misdemeanor conviction as a felony conviction with almost none of the other information that was on the paper files. And, of course, the paper files were then destroyed. I only recently found out about this through a background check for documents that I needed in the State I now reside. To resolve this matter I contacted several attorney's offices in Greenville, N.C.. Most never called back and the few that did return my call really did not want to talk to me about a case this old. I finally contacted the office of Attorney Keith A. Williams and left a message with one of the assistance to have Mr. Williams return my call. Mr. Williams promptly returned my call and patiently listened to every word I said about my old case. It was immediately apparent to me that Mr. Williams had a completely different personality from the other lawyers I had contacted. He was courteous and informative. Very soon after Mr. Williams agreed to take my case he achieved positive results. Not only did he have the erroneous felony conviction dropped, but, had the entire case completely dismissed. And very soon after that had my case expunged from my record. There aren't many true professionals left anymore, But, Keith Williams is a top notch professional. If you are someone with a case, needing resolution, save yourself some time and frustration by contacting Attorney Keith A. Williams and his staff first. Sincerely, William

Posted by Caroline | May 15, 2014 | Criminal Defense

With Upmost and Sincere Recommendation

Mr Williams was recommended to me by a family friend who is also a criminal defense attorney. We had a very strange and complicated situation that was presenting itself now in 2014 from an felony conviction from 1991 when I was in college. My family and myself had all been under the impression that ...this matter had been expunged in 1992, but in fact had not. Mr Williams had immediate ideas on how to quickly dispose of the matter so it would not cause further damage to my reputation or career. Within less than 6 weeks of retaining him, he was able to have the charges dismissed. He kept me updated with every step of the process, and the day that the case was disposed, he called the instant the papers were signed and entered to share the incredible news. Mr Williams was the key to alleviating and resolving a matter that we had no idea of how to begin to approach. He remains a Godsend in my eyes and I would give him the highest praise and would recommend him without hesitation.

Posted by anonymous | May 15, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Keith A. Williams, An Attorney of Excellence!

Keith A. Williams is an outstanding attorney who provided the kind of legal assistance one would wish for in a dream! Personable, knowledgeable, professional, timely in communication, and a true example of excellence at all times during the several year process of representation which began in almos...t an urgent situation. It was unknown as to what the outcome of the case would be, but the desire and hope was to have the most excellent representation as possible! It is an honor to give the highest recommendation of Keith and his staff to others who need legal representation!

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Keith A. Williams's Lawyer Endorsements

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William Duke

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I cannot endorse Keith's abilities as a criminal defense lawyer highly enough. Keith is diligent, organized, and a zealous advocate for his clients."

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Jay Audino

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Keith. Keith is a true professional and represents his clients with an unquestionable zeal. I regularly refer criminal clients to him, as I have always trusted his ability to seek and obtain the best results possible for those clients."

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Marcus Conner

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Keith is an outstanding lawyer with strong ethics and convictions. He is extremely knowledgeable in criminal defense and diligently works on his cases to seek favorable resolutions. I strongly endorse him."

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Frank Harper

Unknown lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mark Ward

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Jenkins

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Milton Widenhouse

Criminal defense lawyer | May 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Keith and I have known each other for many years and have often worked together. He is a tireless and thorough advocate for his clients. He possesses the highest skills and professional disposition. He has earned the greatest respect from the judges before whom he appears and the fellow lawyers with whom he works on all sides of the aisle."

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James Blanton

Criminal defense lawyer | May 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"There are only a handful of attorneys in North Carolina that are board certified in state and federal criminal defense, and Keith is one of them. Not only that, Keith is a former prosecutor. He knows how law enforcement and government attorneys prepare their cases. He has the negotiation, preparation, and trial experience skills to achieve great outcomes for his clients."

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Elliot Abrams

Criminal defense lawyer | May 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Keith Williams is a tremendously talented, passionate, knowledgeable and dedicated lawyer. He cares deeply about his clients and works tirelessly to protect them and enforce their rights. I have worked with closely with him on a number of matters, have seen his skill firsthand, and would not hesitate to refer clients to him for any number of criminal defense matters."

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Matthew Davenport

Federal crime lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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William Duke

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Jay Audino

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Frank Harper

Unknown lawyer

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Robert Jenkins

Family lawyer

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Michael Fitzpatrick

Criminal defense lawyer

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Ernest Conner

Criminal defense lawyer

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Mark Ward

Criminal defense lawyer

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Woody White

Criminal defense lawyer

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James Blanton

Criminal defense lawyer

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Milton Widenhouse

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

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2023

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2022

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2021

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2015

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2014

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2014

Legal Elite, Business North Carolina

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

Work Experience

1998 - Present

President and Owner, Law Offices of Keith A. Williams, P.A.

1996 - 1998

Associate Attorney, Browning & Hill, LLP (private law firm)

1994 - 1996

Assistant District Attorney, District Attorney's Office for Wayne, Lenoir, and Greene Counties, North Carolina

1992 - 1994

United States District Court, Eastern District of NC, Law Clerk to the Hon. Malcolm J. Howard

Associations

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

North Carolina Advocates for Justice

Education

1992

University of North Carolina

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2013

Federal Public Defender CLE Seminar

Ethics in Federal Criminal Cases

2012

NC Advocates for Justice CLE Seminar

Dealing with Confidential Informants

2012

NC Advocates for Justice CLE Seminar

Suppressing Evidence in State Court Criminal Cases

2011

Rowan County CLE Seminar

Understanding and Using Evidence Rules 700 to 706

2011

NC Advocates for Justice CLE Seminar

NC Drug Law Legislative Update 2011

2007

NC Public Defenders Conference

Suppression Issues and House Searches

2005

NC Public Defender's Conference

Top 10 Things You Need to Know about Federal Gun Law

2004

Criminal Justice Act Seminar

924(c) Convictions and Career Offender Sentencing

Publications

2012

Inside the Minds (Aspatore Books) Litigation Strategies for Internet Pornography Cases (Contributing Author)

2011

Trial Briefs (NCAJ) Federal Prosecution of State Cases: Drugs, Guns, and Sex

2004

North Carolina Lawyers Weekly The Top 10 Things You Need to Know about Federal Gun Law

Languages

English

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