David Q. Burgess

David Q. Burgess

5.0
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 31 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Charlotte, NC
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

525 North Tryon Street, Suite 1600, Charlotte, NC

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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 27 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 1999

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 31 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1994

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

David Burgess Law, Professional Corporation

525 North Tryon Street, Suite 1600, Charlotte, NC, 28202-0213

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David Q. Burgess's Reviews

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Posted by Shannon | March 12, 2014 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Beyond the call of duty!!!!

David not only represented us for traffic violation, he also kept our insurance from going up and handled due to an error by the clerk of court David took the time to drop what he was doing and run up to handle issues out of his control on our behalf. Most attorneys do the one job and then are done ...with you, not David! He went far beyond measures every time I called in order to get things done at a fraction of the cost mind you! He then followed up after each issue to be sure it was handle! I can't even say enough to thank him!

Posted by Brandon C Fernald | March 04, 2014

A consummate professional and a skilled advocate.

David Burgess is a bulldog of a lawyer. He is extremely bright, thorough and tough. I have known David professionally for sixteen years and practiced with him for 3. I would trust him with any legal matter, regardless of complexity.

Posted by Amie | February 21, 2014 | DUI & DWI

Best Lawyer in NC

We had the pleasure of working with David Burgess on a few occasions for DUI/tickets. He was the absolute best attorney hands down in this field. He was always there to give us personal attention to our matter. He is well informed on all of the current and past laws and guidelines. I never would of b...een able to navigate thru all the legal red tape that comes with the court system. He handled everything so professionally. I never once had to worry about the outcome of my case he made us rest easy during the situation we were going thru as well as in court. I.would highly recommend David Burgess for any of your legal needs. He is well educated dedicated to his clients and he is very reasonably priced for the services he provides. If we ever need him again we know he will do an excellent job. Every time we have used him he has given us excellent results and superior service. Thank you David for taking such good care of us.

Posted by Aaron | February 21, 2014 | DUI & DWI

Mr. Burgess got a dismissal of my DWI and saved my license

About eighteen months ago, I found myself in a compromised position in regards to my driver's license. I was charged with DWI and my license was revoked for refusing to blow. I wasn't driving my car when the officer arrested me; instead, I was sleeping in it on the side of the road. I consulted wit...h Mr. Burgess and he told me he thought I had a valid defense to the DWI and the license revocation. He thoroughly investigated the case and aggressively defended me in court and at the DMV. Through his brinksmanship, he took advantage of the prosecutor's mistakes and got the DWI dismissed. Then we had a hearing at the DMV on the revoked license. David got the revocation rescinded by showing that the officer had no right to make me blow in the first place because he illegally arrested me because he had no proof I was driving the car when I was impaired.

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David Q. Burgess's Lawyer Endorsements

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Brandon Fernald

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have known David Burgess for almost 20 years now and have worked with him on several matters. He is a consummate professional, but a bull dog when he needs to be. He knows the law, is extremely intelligent, and as committed to winning as it gets. I would not hesitate to hire him on any criminal matter."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse David. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Sandra Knox

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I highly endorse this lawyer. I have worked with him as well as referred a number of clients to him, and have received nothing but positive feedback from those I referred."

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Michael Barefield

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He is reliable and of utmost integrity."

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Brandon Fernald

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Bill Powers

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Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Honors

1994

Order of the Coif, Chicago-Kent College of Law

1993

Law Review, Exective Articles Editor, Chicago-Kent College of Law

Work Experience

2000 - Present

President, Law Office of David Q. Burgess, Professional Corporation

1998 - 2000

Associate, Kennedy Covington Lobdell & Hickman

1994 - 1998

Associate, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, LLP

Associations

2011 - Present

United States Supreme Court Bar

Bar Member

2002 - Present

United States Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals

Bar Member

2000 - Present

United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina

Bar Member

2000 - Present

United States District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina

Bar Member

1999 - Present

North Carolina Supreme Court Bar

Bar Member

1999 - Present

United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina

Bar Member

1999 - Present

Mecklenburg County Bar

Bar Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Accessory after the Fact to Murder Conviction Reversed

Conviction Reversed

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Education

1994

Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

University of Southern Mississippi

BA - Bachelor of Arts

N/A

University of Wales

Languages

English

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