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

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5.0 /5.0

49 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | September 29, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Keith Williams - a member of the "exceptional" class

I sought Keith's counsel on felony charges in 2013, and have used his services and advice on a couple of occasions since then. There are lots of "good" lawyers out there. There are quite a few esteemed, respected ones who are lauded for their legal knowledge. Then, there is an exclusive class of ..."exceptional" attorneys, which few qualify to be in. What makes one an exceptional attorney? Far more than legal knowledge, more, even, than the ability to win high-profile cases. To be truly exceptional, an attorney should have all these, plus the desire and ability to understand his clients, to have empathy, to convey respect, to understand the person's life and total circumstances, and - to use a medical analogy - treat the patient, not the disease. Keith Williams is one of those rare, exceptional attorneys who has top-notch legal knowledge, two decades of high-profile wins under his belt, but of equal importance, the ability to listen, to give respect, to instill confidence and reassurance in an uncertain time, and to care - a rare combination of traits that a good person in uncertain times wants. You will be hard-pressed to do better than Keith Williams if you are facing legal challenges, Federal or State, in Eastern North Carolina.

Posted by Mary Ann | March 23, 2015 | Criminal Defense

The best lawyer in Greenville!

Mr. Williams is not only professional, caring and genuine, he is a phenomenal lawyer! He cares about his clients and got to know us for who we were and not what we were being charged with. He understands and does his best to help a mistake. I cannot say enough about him. I would HIGHLY recommend ...him! Our son was in trouble attending ECU and I am forever grateful for the outcome Mr. Williams helped us with! Am happy to help anyone that goes through a similar situation! It takes a village and he was part of our village!

Posted by John | February 26, 2015

An wonderful attorney

I had the pleasure of Mr. Williams representing me in a recent case, he was by far one of the most knowledgeable and informative attorneys I have met. I was amazed at the effort Mr Williams put into my case. Mr Williams made me feel like I was the only client he had.. He devoted time and alot of ha...rd work along with tons of effort into my case. I never felt rushed in any of our conversations or meetings.. Mr Williams is a top notch attorney I would recommend him to anyone with any problems in the legal system. Mr Williams and his staff are very professional.

Posted by Renee' | May 13, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

The best that money can buy !

Keith Williams has been a blessing to me. Through out the years, he has represented my son in many cases. He will go out of his way and you can trust that whatever he says or does, it is the right way to handle your case. I encourage anyone, in any situation, big or small, to have him by their side. ...It's money well spent and the simple feeling of ease, that you are being treated as a person and not as a case number. He is very sympathetic, encouraging and will be there 100 % of the way. There's no better feeling in the world than to be sitting in a court room, knowing that it's gonna be okay. There is no other lawyer like him. I have sent others to him and their opinions are the same as mine. No one will regret Keith representing them, I promise !

Posted by anonymous | May 13, 2014 | Expungement

Criminal Record Expungement for Felony Marijuana Possession

Greenville, NC lawyer Mr. Keith A. Williams used his vast criminal legal experience, professional and personal compassion for the law and his clients, and superior legal training in North Carolina and federal law to help expunge my criminal record. When I was in my late teens, almost 30 year ago, I w...as arrested for and pled guilty to possession of 4 ounces of marijuana. I became an instant felon and had no idea how much harm my decision would cause me and my family for the rest of my life. Mr. Williams investigated and my criminal record has now been erased. I am forever grateful to Mr. Keith Williams.

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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

Criminal defense lawyer

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Matthew Davenport

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

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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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