Garland Franklin Byers Jr.

Garland Franklin Byers Jr.

5.0
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 26 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Shelby, NC
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Civil Rights ... +6 more

PO Box 3386, Shelby, NC

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Practice Areas

9

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 75%

Criminal Defense in State & Federal Court. Some of these categories are listed as sub-classifications below.

26 years

75%
Litigation 10%

Civil lawsuits in State & Federal Court to include the sub-categories of personal injury and wrongful death as listed below.

26 years

10%
Civil Rights 9%

False Imprisonment, False Arrest, Section 1983 Violations of Civil Rights Under Color of Law, and related actions.

26 years

9%
Drug Crime 1%

Drug Trafficking, Drug Possession, Possession with Intent to Sell or Deliver, Drug Paraphernalia, and other drug-related crimes. The percentage shown is NOT indicative of this area and is included in "Criminal Defense " listed above.

26 years

1%
Personal Injury 1%

Automobile accidents, slip-and-fall accidents, and other areas. The percentage shown is NOT indicative of this area and is included in the broader heading of "Litigation" listed above.

26 years

1%
Sex Crime 1%

First Degree Rape, Indecent Liberties, Statutory Rape, Statutory Sex Offenses, and other sex-related crimes. The percentage shown is NOT indicative of this area and is included in "Criminal Defense " listed above.

26 years

1%
Violent Crime 1%

First Degree Murder, Second Degree Murder, Manslaughter, Attempted Murder, Felonious Assaults, and other violent crimes. The percentage shown is NOT indicative of this area and is included in "Criminal Defense " listed above.

26 years

1%
White Collar Crime 1%

Obtaining Property by False Pretense, Identity Theft, Embezzlement, Fraud, and other white collar crimes. The percentage shown is NOT indicative of this area and is included in "Criminal Defense " listed above

26 years

1%
Wrongful Death 1%

Instances of Negligence which result in death. The percentage shown is NOT indicative of this area and is included in the broader heading of "Litigation" listed above.

26 years

1%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-40%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 26 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 2000

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Garland F. Byers, Jr., Attorney at Law

PO Box 3386, Shelby, NC, 28151

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Posted by Judy Owens | November 26, 2012 | Debt Collection

I would reccommend Garland Beyers Jr for your attorney

I hired Mr Byers to represent me in a Civil Litigation where I was sued for payments on a vehicle were not being made by the person suing me. She wanted me to pay her back payments she never made plus some. Mr Byers was very confident he presented evidence that he dugged up. I didnt have to do nothin...g but sit there and watch him work. He asked her questions and she just stumbled over the lies she was trying to keep up with. He made her attorney look like a fool. Needless to say we won. She lost. I am a person that panics over everything but he made me feel confident and relaxed while he handled everything. I would definately hire Garland Byers Jr for any case I was involved in. He is wonderful.

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Bill Powers

Violent crime lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top Notch attorney. Reputation in legal community for hard work, compassion and dedication to excellence. Lawyer's Lawyer. Super nice fellow too. I highly recommend him to you, especially for serious felony work in Rutherford County, North Carolina. bill powers"

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John Crotts

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Garland Byers is an excellent attorney. He knows the law well and he provides quality representation to his clients."

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Brian King

General practice lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I consider Garland to be one of the best attorneys in our area. He is excellent in court, and is well respected throughout the community. I appreciate working with him on many cases, and endorse him as a fellow attorney."

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Brian King

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Bill Powers

DUI and DWI lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Honors

1998

Membership, Outstanding Young Men of America

1997

Membership, Who's Who Among American Law Students

1991

Criminal Justice Award, Isothermal Community College

1988

Basic Law Enforcement Training Top Student Award, Isothermal Community College

1988

Top Marksmanship Award, Isothermal Community College

Work Experience

2000 - Present

Attorney, Garland F. Byers, Jr., Attorney at Law

2014 - 2017

Assistant District Attorney, State of NC - District Attorney - District 29-A

2005 - 2006

Partner, Byers, Martelle & Williams, PLLC

2002 - 2004

Attorney, Garland F. Byers, Jr., Attorney at Law

2000 - 2001

Partner, Byers & King, PLLC

2000 - 2000

Attorney, Garland F. Byers, Jr., Attorney at Law

1999 - 2000

Associate, John Snyder, Attorney at Law

1995 - 1996

Chief Investigator, State of NC District Attorney's Office - 29th District

1990 - 1992

Deputy Sheriff, Rutherford County Sheriff's Department

1988 - 1990

Police Officer, Rutherfordton Police Department

Associations

2005 - Present

U.S. Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals

Member of the Bar

2005 - Present

United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces

Member of the Bar

2003 - Present

U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina

Member of the Bar

2001 - Present

United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

Member of the Bar

2000 - Present

U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina

Member of the Bar

1999 - Present

NC Judicial District 29A Bar

Member

1999 - Present

Rutherford County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. Andrew Holloway

Guilty (Jury Trial)

State v. Eric Scott Turner

Guilty (Jury Trial)

State v. Randy Mosley

Guilty (Jury Trial)

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Education

1999

North Carolina Central University School of Law

Juris Doctor

1993

University of South Carolina, Upstate

BS - Bachelor of Science

1991

Isothermal Community College

AAS - Associate of Applied Science

Speaking Engagements

2000

NC Basic Law Enforcement Training Graduation

Law Enforcement Service

Languages

English

Activity

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