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Christopher A. Connelly
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Biography
Since 1995, Chris Connelly has been certified as a Specialist in State Criminal Law by the North Carolina State Bar. Of the thousands of lawyers in the Mecklenburg County Bar, only a handful have received this distinguished certification. First licensed to practice law in 1987, he has represented thousands of clients in felony and misdemeanor cases - as well as traffic matters - in the Federal and State Courts.
Chris and his wife live downtown in their adopted city of Charlotte.
Chris enjoys travel, Tai Chi and trail riding on his gaited Tennessee Walking Horse named Dustye. Dustye is a sweet tempered, playful, noble-hearted buckskin who loves to give rides to kids.
Rounding out the family is the office mascot and part time employee Murraye Connelly, a Labradoodle who is quite sure in his own mind that he is a highly evolved human being. He is doted upon by staff and clients alike, stealing their hearts with his sweet disposition.
(While I am honored by the loyalty and enthusiastic testimonials of clients, please remember that each case is different and must be evaluated on its own merits. Prior results do not gaurentee a similar outcome in the future.)
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
26%
38 years | 7,500 cases
DUI and DWI
25%
38 years | 3,000 cases
Domestic Violence
24%
38 years | 3,000 cases
White Collar Crime
15%
38 years | 2,500 cases
Fees and Rates
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in North Carolina for 33 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 38 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1987
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Christopher A. Connelly
101 N. McDowell St., Suite 104, Charlotte, NC, 28204-2264
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Practice Areas
Criminal Defense (78)
Speeding & Traffic Ticket (22)
DUI & DWI (19)
Lawsuits & Disputes (19)
Gun Law (12)
Expungement (7)
Appeals (6)
Litigation (5)
Drug Crime (4)
Administrative Law (2)
Civil Rights (2)
Domestic Violence (2)
Employment & Labor (2)
Family (2)
Federal Crime (2)
Juvenile (2)
Car Accidents (1)
Constitutional (1)
Licensing (1)
Military Law (1)
Sex Crime (1)
Transportation (1)
Trucking Accident (1)
White Collar Crime (1)
What Clients Mention
Showing 1 - 5 of 24 reviews | General Knowledge
Posted by Brian | June 19, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Had to FIRE Connelly
Unfavorable experience with my former attorney, Chris Conelly. I hired him for a major case at a significant cost. Regrettably, the specifics of the case were only relayed to me a day before the trial, which left me resorting to ChatGPT to dissect the numerous complexities involved in the case. In...
Posted by Thomas | February 02, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
DMV issue
Mr. Connellly was very helpful in addressing a license suspension. Eventually he had to contact the Attorney General's office to get the DMV to recognize my application for a hearing. The hearing went very smoothly due to Mr. Connelly's skill and knowledge.
Posted by anonymous | May 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Excellent lawyer.
Mr. Christopher Connelly is a very knowledgeable attorney who resolved my issue in just one try. I would highly recommend him.
Posted by anonymous | August 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Incredible Job Fighting for me
I contacted and hired Mr. Connelly as my lawyer to help with the process of getting removed from the offender registry after 10 years. I'm so glad I did! He was always professional, candid and from the start helped me identify what I needed to do in preparation and what to expect throughout the proc...
Posted by anonymous | August 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Exceptional -- Highly Recommend
Mr. Connelly is an outstanding attorney. He is very informative, knowledgeable and fights for what is right. I highly recommend him. He truly cares about his clients and knows how to navigate the legal system. He spent the time necessary to work through the details of my case and worked hard to make ...
Christopher A. Connelly's Lawyer Endorsements
"Experienced, dedicated, and strong advocating skills. With his experience, he knows exactly what to do for you. I know personally that when you hire him, he is 100% committed to resolving your issue. He’s one of the best there is no question about it. I give him a very strong endorsement."
"I am in criminal defense attorney in New Jersey. I contacted Chris about a NC matter I was assisting with. Chris provided detailed, accurate and timely information. I was impressed with his knowledge as well as his office's professionalism. I endorse this lawyer."
"Chris is an excellent attorney -- I would recommend him to my friends and family were they to need his services."
"I highly recommend this lawyer's work. Chris is extremely knowledgeable about complex criminal defense issues. He is very hard-working and provides excellent representation for his clients. No one will work harder to achieve the best results!"
"I endorse Mr. Connelly. He has a keen understanding of the legal process, and he knows what it takes to get great results for his clients.."
"Chris is a great lawyer and I highly endorse him."
"Mr C and I worked together for a client on a very tough license restoration matter. Mr C handled the old Mecklenburg County cases and I did the remaining cases in my part of the state. Together we resolved the client's problems so our client was able to drive legally after. 20 + years of license suspension. I'd happily refer clients to Mr Connelly for serious criminal charges and for garden-variety misdemeanors as well."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I have seen Christopher try cases and there is no doubt that he fights hard for his clients. Chris is experienced and very knowledgeable, he is a great asset to the defense bar."
"Mr. Connelly is well respected in the legal community and extremely competent. I endorse and recommend this lawyer."
"I endorse and highly recommend Mr. Connelly. I have worked with him on cases in the past where he has represented the client with a criminal matter. He is a very good attorney and provides outstanding representation to ensure his clients receive the best criminal defense."
"I have known Chris for several years. He is extremely knowledgeable and works hard for his Clients. He has extensive experience with all levels of criminal defense, from traffic cases to complicated Felony charges. He is a go-to person for advice and I highly recommend him."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Chris since 1996 and he has always been a hard working criminal defense attorney. He is board certified so he really knows this area of the law. He is a zealous advocated for his clients and you won't regret his representing you!"
"I endorse this lawyer. I have watched Chris work for years. He's always prepared and aggressive. He's been successfully representing clients in the community for a very long time."
"I worked with Chris as a prosecutor and now as a defense attorney. He is an excellent advocate for his clients and gets results. I endorse this lawyer."
"Chris is very knowledgeable of the law and genuinely is concerned for the well being of his clients. He spots the legal issues very quickly and is a zealous advocate on behalf of his clients. I definitely recommend Chris as an attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Chris is experienced, smart, and an excellent advocate for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have know Chris for many years and we have handled a number of cases together. My office is actually in Concord, N.C. and he and I work together often on his cases in Concord and mine in Charlotte. I have found him to be trustworthy and good to work with. He has the client's best interests at heart and we often discuss strategies in cases. He is knowledgeable and capable and I am happy to recommend him."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Chris is a passionate advocate for his clients, with a tremendous wealth of experience and knowledge."
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Experience
Honors
2011
Recertified Board Certified Specialist in State Criminal Law, North Carolina State Bar Board of Legal Specialization
2006
Recertified Board Certified Specialist in State Criminal Law, North Carolina State Bar Board of Legal Specialization
2001
Recertified Board Certified Specialist in State Criminal Law, North Carolina State Bar Board of Legal Specialization
1995
Board Certified Specialist in State Criminal Law, North Carolina State Bar Board of Legal Specialization
Work Experience
1997 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of Christopher A. Connelly PA
1994 - 1997
Criminal Attorney, Law Office of Paul H. Kaplan
1993 - 1994
Assistant Public Defender, Mecklenburg County Public Defender - Drug Court
1992 - 1992
Special Assistant District Attorney, Suffolk County DA's Office (working out of Southampton Town Attorneys Office)
1988 - 1992
Trial Attorney, Suffolk County Legal Aid
Associations
1997 - Present
United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit BarMember
1995 - Present
United States District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina BarMember
1993 - Present
Mecklenburg County Bar AssociationAttorney Member
1993 - Present
Mecklenburg County Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationAttorney Member
1993 - Present
United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina BarMember
1992 - Present
United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York BarMember
2005 - 2010
Big Brothers Big Sisters of CharlotteVolunteer
1994 - 1998
Charlotte JayceesLegal Counsel
1993 - 1994
Charlotte JayceesMember
Sample of Legal Cases
State vs. AB
DWI Case dismissed
State vs. KP
DWI Case dismissed
State vs JS
DWI Case dismissed
State vs. DM
Drug Trafficking case dismissed
State vs UN
DWI Case dismissed
State vs JL
Domestic Violence case dismissed
State vs OG
Case dismissed
State vs OS
Domestic Violence case dismissed
State vs RC
Case dismissed
State vs FL
Felony reduced to misdemeanor and no jail time.
Education
1993
North Carolina Advocates for Justice
Trial Advocacy Clinic
1986
Touro College - Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
JD - Juris Doctor
1983
Fordham University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2012
NYPD 10-13 Charlotte Monthly Meeting
Law of Self Defense
2012
Charlotte Rifle & Pistol Club-Special Meeting
Lethal Force Presentation
2010
Mecklenburg County Bar Association CLE
Sexually Related Offenses
Publications
N/A
Public Information Brochure
What You Should Know About Concealed Handgun Permits
N/A
Suffolk County Bar Association
Bad Days.... (DWI cases)
N/A
Suffolk County Bar Association
Cross Examination of Witnesses
N/A
Suffolk County Bar Association
Getting out of Jail Free
N/A
Suffolk County Bar Association
Sufficiency of Charging Documents
N/A
Suffolk County Bar Association
Areas of Cross Examination in DWI Trials
N/A
Suffolk County Bar Association
Driving While Impaired by Drugs
Languages
Spanish
English
Activity
Legal Answers