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Daniel Powers Roberts
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Biography
Daniel P. Roberts joined GCLLG as a partner in 2011. Since being licensed to practice law in 2004, Mr. Roberts has practiced criminal law in State and Federal Courts. He has extensive jury trial experience having tried offenses ranging from Misdemeanors to First Degree Murder. Recently,Mr. Roberts was certified by the North Carolina State Bar as a specialist in the area of State Criminal Law. Mr. Roberts has also been a speaker at Continuing Legal Education programs (CLEs) concerning topics in criminal law litigation.
Mr. Roberts holds licensures to practice law in the following jurisdictions: the State Courts of North Carolina, the State Courts of California, Federal Court for the Western District of North Carolina, Federal Court for the Middle District of North Carolina, and the United States 4th Circuit Federal Court of Appeals.
Prior to entering into private practice, for 3 years Mr. Roberts practiced as an Assistant District Attorney in Union County (North Carolina). During that time he prosecuted cases in both District and Superior Court.
Mr. Roberts received his undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, in 2001, and his law degree from the Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law at Campbell University in 2004.
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Mr. Roberts enjoys spending time with his wife and son. He is a native of Charlotte, and he loves to attend Charlotte’s pro-sports events – especially Carolina Panthers football games. Due to his interests in history, and his appreciation for other cultures, Mr. Roberts also enjoys traveling abroad with his family .
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Licensed in California for 20 years
State: California
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Licensed in North Carolina for 21 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Location
Goodman, Carr, Laughrun, Levine, & Green
301 S McDowell St Ste 602, Charlotte, NC, 28204
Law Offices of Daniel Powers Roberts
301 S Mcdowell St Ste 602, Charlotte, NC, 28204-2657
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Professionalism
Posted by anonymous | April 09, 2026 | Criminal Defense
Murderer
You are the problem with this world. Fighting for justice for a murderer? You are no better. You gave him another chance in this world, another opportunity to hurt our woman and children. He was released 14 times and you gave him another chance. For murdering a young innocent girl in cold blood. The ...
Daniel Powers Roberts's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Dan. He is a great attorney who understands the complexities of the criminal justice system. I have seen him work as a prosecutor and a defense attorney and he does an excellent job. I would trust Dan with any legal matter."
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"Mr. Roberts is well respected in the legal community and extremely competent. I endorse and recommend this lawyer."
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"I have known Dan for more than 10 years, and I know him to be solid, forthright, and hard-working. He is not only a good friend, but a trusted confidant. I have referred cases and clients to him in the past, and I will continue to do so, without hesitation."
"Dan is a true trial attorney. As a former D.A., he is excellent at spotting even the smallest trial issues in a case. He knows the law inside and out. I would highly recommend for any criminal matter."
"I endorse Daniel. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
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Experience
Honors
2014
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2013
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2011
Board Certified Specialist - Criminal LCt, North Carolina State Bar
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Partner, Goodman, Carr, Laughrun, Levine & Greene, P.A.
2010 - 2011
Senior Partner, Smith & Roberts, P.L.L.C.
2007 - 2010
Assistant District Attorney, Office of the Union County District Attorney
2005 - 2007
Assistant Public Defender, Office of the Mecklenburg County Public Defender
Associations
2012 - Present
Federal District Court for the Middlle District of North CarolinaLicensed to Practice
2010 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Mecklenburg County Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
United States Fourth Circuit Court of AppealsLicensed to Practice
2010 - Present
Federal Bar Association (Western District of North Carolina chapter), Litigation SectionMember
2010 - Present
Federal District Court for the Western District of North CarolinaLicensed to Practice
2005 - Present
North Carolina Bar AssociationMember
2007 - 2010
Union County Bar AssociationMember
2005 - 2007
Mecklenburg County Bar AssociationMember
Education
2004
Campbell University, Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
Univ of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2012
North Carolina Family Law Specialists Annual Meeting
Criminal Law Topics in Domestic Violence
Languages
English
Activity
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Q&A
Do my son need a lawyer? Will this be dismissed?
03 Jun 2018
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Im married to a low level (meaning not a threat as po says) sex offender, can we have a baby?
21 Mar 2018
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I have an arrest warrant in NC for a Class 2 misdemeanor. Will this be reported to the state and/or NCIC?
02 Sep 2013