Samuel J. Randall IV

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Samuel J. Randall IV

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 27 years

Federal crime Lawyer at Charlotte, NC
Practice Areas: Federal Crime, Violent Crime, Criminal Defense ... +2 more

301 S. McDowell Street, Suite 504, Charlotte, NC

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About Samuel

Biography

Arrested or under investigation? Board Certified Specialist in State and Federal Criminal Law.

Arrested or under investigation? Board Certified Specialist in State and Federal Criminal Law.

Arrested or under investigation? Board Certified Specialist in State and Federal Criminal Law.

Arrested or under investigation? Board Certified Specialist in State and Federal Criminal Law.

Have you been seriously injured in a accident that was not your fault? I am here to help.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Federal Crime 45%

I represent clients under investigation or that have been charged with crimes in Federal Court.

25 years

45%
Violent Crime 20%

I represent clients charged with having committed offenses such as first degree murder, armed robbery, felony assaults and rape.

27 years

20%
Criminal Defense 15%

I represent clients charged or accused with all types of Criminal matters in both State and Federal Court

27 years

15%
Motorcycle Accident 10%

Being a Motorcycle rider myself I understand the challenges in representing people that have been hurt while riding.

27 years

10%
Personal Injury 10%

I take selected injury cases where the clients have been seriously injured through no fault of their own

27 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 27 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 1998

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Randall Law, PLLC

301 S. McDowell Street, Suite 504, Charlotte, NC, 28204

federaldefensenc.com/

Online Presence

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Samuel J. Randall IV's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jessica | May 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very skilled and caring

Mr Randall handled a matter for my husband. He worked hard on the case and got the most favorable outcome under the circumstances. I can't thank him enough. You're in good hands with him!

Posted by Joseph | March 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Top Notch Attorney

Sam handled 15 expungements for me. He is a wonderful attorney. He was always easy to reach, and takes the time to answer all questions. He is the epitome of what a lawyer should be. Thank you Sam for all your hard work.

Posted by Mike | July 17, 2013

Saved Me

Sam was very knowledgeable in his area of law and his attorney fees were affordable. He was easy to reach by phone and always returned my calls within a reasonable time. He remained positive but honest throughout the legal process. I was charged with DWLR (driving while license revoked), I have nume...rous DWLR on my record, because I travel for work. Sam was honest and informed me that I could possibly go to jail, but he would try his best to keep me out of jail. Thankfully, I didn't go to jail and received unsupervised probation. Sam would be the first person I would call, should I need legal representation again.

Posted by Michael | May 5, 2013

Life Saver

Sam helped my with a Misdemeaner charge. I was uncertain about what to expect, but Sam kept me calm and explained to me what the situation was. We had a trial before a Judge and I was found not guilty.

Posted by James | May 4, 2013

Honest Attorney

Samuel Randall took my case, without question. He was very prompt in his response time to return calls, or to actually speak to him when I called. Very polite, courteous, and informative to all aspects of my case. This attorney saved my life. His services were above and beyond any experience that I h...ave ever had with a lawyer of any type. I would definitely hire Samuel Randall in the future, or recommend his services.

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Samuel J. Randall IV's Lawyer Endorsements

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Perry Hicks

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Sam is an excellent attorney who works hard for his clients."

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Amanda Mason

Federal crime lawyer | Oct 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John O'Brien

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Thomas Goolsby

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sam is a knowledgeable, experienced and caring attorney who will stand up and fight for his clients. What more can anyone ask for? I endorse him!"

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Brian Arthur

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sam is an a very knowledgeable and competent attorney who fights for his clients. I gladly endorse this attorney."

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Charles Donahue

Federal crime lawyer | Jan 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Sam is a top-notch trial lawyer, who is totally dedicated to his clients. He is impressive and I highly recommend him. He is very easy to talk with."

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John Smith

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 24

Relationship: Friend

"First, Sam is my friend and GREAT Person. I attended Trial Lawyers College with Sam, and I was impressed by his passion and his ability to think outside of the box to obtain results for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Richard Wynn

Federal crime lawyer | Dec 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Samuel Randall. I had the pleasure of meeting and working with Sam at the Trial Lawyer College, Wyoming. Mr. Randall is an experience federal criminal lawyer who will takes his time to understand his client's feeling and what was going on in his/her mind in order to obtain justice for his client."

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Christopher Welch

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sam is a smart and experienced lawyer, takes good care of his clients."

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Ryan Stump

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 12

Relationship: Friend

"Sam has great knowledge of the law and works tirelessly to defend his clients both in and out of the courtroom. If I were in any sort of legal trouble, Sam would be my first call."

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Philip Hedrick

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Sam for many years. He is a skilled and experienced attorney who is dedicated to his work. He has his client's best interest in mind. His style is effective and his results speak for themselves. I am more than happy to endorse him."

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Andrew Nettleman

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Sam Randall is one of the best lawyers I have ever had the privilege of working with. He has a unique ability to recognize issues in the State's case that other lawyers may miss and is excellent at developing strategies for attacking those weaknesses in a very effective manner. He is also able to relate to his clients and to help juries do the same. I wholeheartedly endorse Sam's skills both in State and Federal Court. If I was in trouble, Sam is the first person I would call."

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Daniel Blau

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I heartily endorse Sam Randall for anyone needing criminal-defense representation. Sam has been a board-certified specialist in state and federal criminal law for nearly ten years, and knows how to fight for his clients' rights. If a close friend or family member of mine were in trouble, I would refer them to Sam."

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Robert Hale

Criminal defense lawyer | May 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sam Randall is a very experienced and well trained board certified specialist in both state and federal criminal law. He is an excellent attorney who is dedicated to defending his clients and protecting their rights and their freedom. I recommend him highly."

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Dustin Sullivan

Criminal defense lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Walter Schmidlin

Federal crime lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sam is a truly zealous advocate who is not afraid of authority. I would recommend Sam for any criminal matter, state or federal."

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James Blanton

Federal crime lawyer | May 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I will refer all my cases in the Charlotte Metro area to Sam. I know if he has the case, he will achieve a solid result."

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A. Patrick Roberts

Federal crime lawyer | May 02

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Sam is one of the best criminal defense lawyers in North Carolina. He is the person I would call if I were in trouble."

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Michael Reece

Criminal defense lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Sam is a great guy in addition to being a first class lawyer."

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Kate Kovats

Family lawyer

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Adrienne Blocker

Personal injury lawyer

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John Smith

Criminal defense lawyer

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Tom Metier

Personal injury lawyer

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Bobby Frederick

Criminal defense lawyer

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Annemarie Pantazis

Workers compensation lawyer

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Jason Disbrow

Child custody lawyer

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Dennis Sullivan

Federal crime lawyer

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Andrew Nettleman

Criminal defense lawyer

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William Peregoy

Criminal defense lawyer

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Brian Arthur

Criminal defense lawyer

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Robert Hale

Federal crime lawyer

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Joseph Ross

Federal crime lawyer

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Bill Powers

DUI and DWI lawyer

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James Mcgee

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Amanda Mason

Immigration lawyer

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Wayne Payne

Federal crime lawyer

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Carlton Mansfield

Criminal defense lawyer

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William Lemkul

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Gary Jackson

Class action lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2016

Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys in North Carolina, American Society of Legal Advocates

2015

Recertification State and Federal Criminal Law Specialist, North Carolina State Bar

2015

Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorney in North Carolina, American Society of Legal Advocates

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers in North Carolina, American Society of Legal Advocates

2010

Recertification of State and Federal Criminal Law Specialist, North Carolina State Bar Board of Legal Specialization

2004

Specialist in State and Federal Criminal Law, North Carolina State Bar Board of Legal Specialization

1997

Moot court team, California Western School of Law

1995

Dean's List, University of North Carolina at Wilmington

1994

Dean's List, University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Managing Partner, Randall & Stump, PLLC

2007 - 2013

Managing Partner, The Randall Law Firm, PC

2005 - 2007

Assistant Public Defender, Commonwelth of the Northern Mariana Islands Public Defender

1998 - 2005

Managing Partner, The Law Offices of Samuel J. Randall, IV, PC

1987 - 1991

Hospital Corpsman, United States Navy

Associations

2013 - Present

Mecklenburg County Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College

F Warrior Board Member

2012 - Present

North Carolina Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

United States District Court Western District of Tennessee

Member

2003 - Present

United States District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina

Member

2001 - Present

United States Supreme Court Bar

Member

2001 - Present

Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals Bar

Member

1998 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Lifetime Member

1998 - Present

U.S. District Court Eastern District of North Carolina Bar

Member

1998 - Present

U.S. District Court Western District of North Carolina Bar

Member

2014 - 2016

Mecklenburg County Bar, Law Day Committee

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

United States of America v. D.P

Client received a 36 month sentence

State v. C.R

plead to Assault on a child. No sex offender registration

State of North Carolina v. RA

Case dismissed

In Re NZ

No charges filed

State of North Carolina v. MH

Plead to lessor charge

State of North Carolina v. VI

No charges filed

State of North Carolina v. E.L.

Dismissed

State of North Carolina v. D.S.

Plead to Misdemeanor Larceny and probation

State of North Carolina v. L.M.

Assault dismissed at the close of the States case Guilty of RPO CFTS and $50.00 Fine

United States of America v. CC

Probation

State v. T.B. (State Criminal)

Dismissed

State v. L.M. (Violent Crime)

Dismissed

J.S. and D.P. v. T.B

Settled for $260,000.00

State v. W.H. (Traffic)

Dismissed

United States of America v. T.G. (Federal Drug)

Plead Guilty 120 month sentence

State v. P.B. (State Criminal)

Dismissed

State v. M.S. (Traffic/Drugs)

Unsupervised Probation

State v. J.G. (Criminal)

Dismissed

State v. K.G. (Traffic)

Reduced to Improper Equipment

State v. C.C. (Criminal)

Dismissed

State v. R.L. (Traffic)

Dismissed

State v. L.M. (State Criminal)

Deferred Prosecution

State v. J.M. (Traffic)

Dismissed

T. S. v. E. S. (Domestic Violence Protective Order)

Dismissed

State v. A. T. (DWI)

Dismissal of all charges

State v. D. P. (Violent Crime)

Probation

State v. C.C. (ASSAULT ON FEMALE)

Dismissed

State v. M.C. (RACING)

Not Guilty

State v. M.D. (DRUGS)

Dismissed

United States v. P.G. (FEDERAL DRUGS)

24 Months

State v. J.C. (First Degree Murder)

Probation

State v. J.J. (FIRST DEGREE MURDER)

Plead to Second Degree Murder 94-122 Months

State of North Carolina v. L.B. (DRUGS)

Dismissed

State v. H.C. (FIRST DEGREE MURDER)

Dismissed

State v. P.P (RAPE)

Dismissed

United States v. H.B. (FEDERAL BANK FRAUD)

Diversion

State v. C.A. (SEX CRIMES)

Not Guilt all counts

United States v. C.V. (FEDERAL BANK AND WIRE FRAUD)

1 year and 1 day

United States v. D.B.(FEDERAL HEALTH CARE FRAUD)

Probation

United States v. J.B. (Federal Gun Crime)

Dismissed

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Education

2013

Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College graduate program II

Certificate of Completion

2013

Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College graduate program I

Certificate of Completion

2012

Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College

Certificate of Completion

2010

Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College

Certificate of Completion

1998

California Western School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

University of North Carolina, Wilmington

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Georgia Regional Seminar

Cross Examination

2014

Taste of TLC - Charlotte, NC

Discovering the Story

2013

F Warrior Annual Retreat

Directing a Local Group

2008

New Hanover County Criminal Justice Partnership Committe

Current Issues within the Criminal Justice Sysytem

2004

Fall Federal Public Defender's Conference

Current Victories

2003

Federal Public Defender Spring Conference

Handling Federal Methamphetamine cases

2001

CFCC Paralegal Department

Criminal Law and Proceedure

2001

CFCC Paralegal Department

Trial Preparation

2000

CFCC Paralegal Department

Legal Reseach and Writing

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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