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Carol Huffman Kendrick
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Biography
Law Office of Huffman & Kendrick, PLLC, was founded in 1961. Over the past 50 years, our firm has focused on developing aggressive and effective trial skills. We prepare every case for trial so that you can go into your negotiations from a position of strength. At our firm, you receive comprehensive legal services and a fully developed legal strategy. Our tactical approach to the law provides you with the room and leverage to achieve the best possible legal outcome for your case.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
30%
30 years
DUI and DWI
30%
30 years
Speeding and Traffic Ticket
20%
30 years
Drug Crime
10%
30 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in North Carolina for 29 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Location
Huffman & Kendrick, PLLC
PO Box 1008, 340 West Morgan St., Monroe, NC, 28112
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Posted by Kirsten | February 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Excellent Experience
Ms. Kendrick handled our traffic ticket issues quickly and efficiently with successful results! Highly recommend this firm!
Posted by Damaris Bernal | June 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney
The best!
Mrs. Carol Kendrick took my dad's case and she did an fabulous job. She was always direct and optimistic. It was a completely blessing to have her taking care of his legal issue. We could have not been in better hands. I totally recommend her. She's simply the best!!!
Posted by Barry | September 21, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Teenager
As the father of a minor we all know sometimes teens can find themselves on the wrong side of the law thinking that it's no big deal until they are in over their heads. Such was the case with our teenage son whose mischief soon became multiple felonies before we as parents knew what was happening. He...
Posted by Bobbie | November 14, 2014 | Family
Extremely professional and insightful attorney!
I never imagined court could actually be pleasurable. That is exactly what I experienced with Carol. She was charming, witty, and it was obvious that she was in full control of some very frustrating issues I had with DSS. I am in awe of her abilities and I consider myself privileged to have had her a...
Posted by Andrew C | August 14, 2014 | Criminal Defense
Words will be insufficient to describe the brilliance of Carol Kendrick
I was charged with 4 very serious criminal felonies. http://www.wsoctv.com/news/news/couple-charged-in-fire-that-destroyed-monroe-home/nHF9m/ The case was very complicated with thousands of pages of discovery and documentation to sort through. She took the time to learn every detail of the case, she...
Carol Huffman Kendrick's Lawyer Endorsements
"I strongly recommend and endorse Carol for any criminal defense matters in state court, especially in Union County. She is extremely smart, very experienced, and knowledgeable in the law as well as all of the players in the criminal justice process."
"I have known Ms. Kendrick for close to 20 years. She is a hard working and dedicated advocate for her clients. She leaves no stone unturned when she is in the process of investigating and preparing a case for trial. In the courtroom, she is an aggressive, articulate and zealous advocate for her clients."
"I have known Carol and practiced law in the same community with her for more than 15 years. I started my career out as an assistant district attorney. We have tried several jury trials against one another. Carol has an ability to connect to the jurors. She is knowledgeable in the law and passionate about her cases. Carol is an excellent attorney and I highly recommend her."
"I highly recommend Carol to handle client's legal work in and out of the courtroom. Carol is accessible, responsive and thorough in helping. My clients that were referred to her call me back to thank me for the referral because of how well they were treated."
"Carol Kendrick is an excellent lawyer who will tirelessly work on her client's defense, going above and beyond the call of duty. I routinely refer clients to Carol who need work that I cannot handle, and would not do so unless I had the utmost confidence that she could get the job done and done well. I have also worked with her on cases as a team and find her work ethic to be unparalleled."
"I have known and worked with Carol on cases for over 10 years. She is an outstanding lawyer and one whom I feel very comfortable referring cases to. Extensive legal knowledge and experience, as well as very well known to the prosecutors and judges. She gets my unqualified endorsement."
"Carol is an excellent and experienced attorney. I have referred clients to her for over a decade because of the confidence I have in her ability to listen to her clients' needs and advocate for their interests. I consider Carol to be a standout, and do not hesitate to recommend her for even the most serious and complex matters."
"I have known Carol Kendrick for many years. I served with Carol on the North Carolina Indigent Defense Commission. I have also personally observed Carol's leadership as Chair of the Criminal Defense Section for the North Carolina Advocates for Justice, an organization of trial lawyers with a singular mission, which is to protect the rights of the people. Carol is a dedicated trial lawyer. She is a fighter. She cares deeply about her clients. Carol has earned the respect of her clients and her colleagues throughout the State of North Carolina. If you are looking for someone to protect your rights in the courtrooms of Union, Anson, Stanly and Richmond counties, I highly recommend Carol Huffman Kendrick!"
"I have known Carol for many years. We served together on the Criminal Justice Section of the North Carolina Bar Association and I am very familiar with her excellent reputation in the legal community. I refer cases to Carol whenever I get a call for someone who needs assistance with a criminal or traffic matter in the Monroe area and I have always received very favorable feedback from these referrals. She is a great lawyer and an even better person!"
"I have known Carol and observed her work for over 10 years. Her commitment to her clients is amazing. Carol and I worked together in the North Carolina Advoactes for Justice and I have consulted with her on criminal cases. She is a terrific and fearless advocated for her clients. Her commitment to her clients also extends to her work with the NC Commission on Indigent Defense Services where she has served as a commissioner. She has achieved remarkable results for people facing serious trouble in the court system. If I were facing criminal charges, I would want Carol on my defense team."
"Carol is a highly skilled criminal defense attorney. We have worked on several cases together and I'm always impressed with her knowledge of the law and court room demeanor. Carol has my endorsement as one of the finest advocates in this state."
"I strongly endorse Carol. She is an outstanding advocate who knows how to get the job done. We confidently refer matters to her secure in the knowledge that the individual will be in great hands."
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2014
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
N/A
Order of Barristers, Wake Forest University School of Law
Work Experience
2007 - Present
Partner, Huffman & Kendrick, PLLC
1996 - 2006
Attorney, Robert L. Huffman, Attorney at Law
Associations
North Carolina Bar Association
North Carolina Advocates for Justice
North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers, Criminal Law Section
Section Chair
North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys
2005 - 2007
North Carolina Academy of Trial LawyersBoard of Governors
Sample of Legal Cases
State v. Featherson
Successfully overturned conviction in Court of Appeals.
State v. Currie
Case dismissed
State v. Blount and Dixon
Case dismissed
Education
1996
Wake Forest University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1991
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
N/A
Successful District Court Practice
Criminal Law
N/A
North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys
Criminal Case Law Update
N/A
North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers Convention
Litigating Mental Retardation in Death Penalty Cases
Languages
English
Activity
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Q&A
Spent three weeks in jail for my 1st DUI what can I expect when I go to court.
10 May 2013
Q&A
I have a dwi in NC but am moving to SC. Is there any way to wait a year and get a SC license w/out taking the classes in NC?
03 Apr 2013
Q&A
Why does an 11 year old ticket show up on my criminal background check?
03 Jul 2012