Ms. Yolanda M. Trotman has a passion for obtaining great results for her clients. She is an experienced trial attorney with more than ten years of experience. She is not afraid to litigate a case and is comfortable in any courtroom handling matters from traffic tickets to complex jury trials. She has gained a solid reputation for being prepared and zealously advocating for her clients.
Ms. Trotman is from High Point, North Carolina. She graduated from UNC-Charlotte in Charlotte, North Carolina in 1996 with a B.A. in History, and was a member of the Phi Alpha Theta Honors Society in History. She was extremely active in a variety of leadership roles in several campus organizations. Upon graduation from UNC-Charlotte she taught History and coached the Debate and Speech Team at North Mecklenburg High School in Huntersville, North Carolina for three years. As a high school teacher, she was honored with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg First Year Teacher of the Year award, received commendation as a top Debate and Speech coach in North Carolina. Ms. Trotman's love for the law could not be denied. She decided to leave teaching in 1999 and attended the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She was very active in a number of organizations, and her community involvement was recognized with a Community Service Award from the Law School. She was Managing Editor ofThe Pittsburgh Journal of Technology Law and Policy. She graduated from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law with a Juris Doctor in May 2002.
In August 2002, she was admitted to the North Carolina Bar and began her career as an Assistant Public Defender at the 26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Public Defender's Office. She remained active in the community and continued to assist in coaching Mock Trial High School teams. In August 2004 she decided to leave the Public Defender's office to go into private practice.
Ms. Trotman's areas of practice include all areas and aspects of criminal defense, DWU/DUI cases, traffic matters, family law, with a concentration in complex divorce, child custody and child support matters.
Ms. Trotman continued her love of teaching as an Instructor in the Undergraduate and Graduate Program with the University of Phoenix. She has also been an Adjunct Professor in the UNC-Charlotte Criminal Justice Department.
Professionally, Ms. Trotman is a member of the Mecklenburg County Bar, the Leary Bar Association, The North Carolina Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, the American Bar Association, and was a Board Member of the Mecklenburg County Bar Young Lawyers Division. She is also a member of the Family Law and Criminal Law Sections of the Mecklenburg County Bar.
Practice areas
At the Law Office of Yolanda M. Trotman, PLLC, we take great pride in being hands-on with our clients. That means that you are dealing with the same attorney from start to finish. Our goal is to avoid lengthy and costly litigation whenever possible. Ms. Trotman will explain the court procedures and all legal repercussions. Her background as an educator is very valuable at this stage of the process. We will not make a decision to proceed until we under
16 years, 800 cases
f you have been charged with a felony, misdemeanor, or traffic violation, turn to the Law Office of Yolanda M. Trotman, PLLC, in Charlotte North Carolina. Our lawyers defend clients in all criminal matters, including all misdemeanor and felony cases. The Firm has significant experience with drug charges, larceny and other property crimes, assaults, DWI, driving while license revoked, moving violations and speeding tickets. We can also assist in bond hearings
19 years, 4,000 cases
6 years
Languages spoken
Spanish
The Law Office of Yolanda M. Trotman, PLLC
216 N. Mcdowell street
suite 102
Charlotte, NC, 28204
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NC | Active | 2002 | 01/23/2021 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Community Service Award | Brightwood College | 2016 |
"Cimate Change" Community Service Award | Charlotte School of Law | 2016 |
Community Service Award | Distinguished Parners | 2015 |
Top 10 Attorneys Under 40 | National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys | 2014 |
Phenomenal Woman Award | WSGE | 2014 |
Community Service Award | University of Pittsburgh | 2002 |
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Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Law Office of Yolanda M. Trotman, PLLC | 2017 - Present |
District Court Judge | Mecklennburg County District 26 | 2014 - 2016 |
Owner | Law Office of Yolanda M. Trotman | 2005 - 2014 |
Adjunct Professor | Univeristy of Phoenix | 2005 - 2007 |
Adjuct Professor | University of NC at Charlotte | 2002 - 2004 |
Assistant Public Defender | Mecklenburg County Public Defender's Office | 2002 - 2004 |
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Association name | Position name | Duration |
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iSpeak Now | Founder/CEO | 2017 - Present |
YWCA | Board of Directors | 2014 - Present |
Above and Beyond Students | Board of Directors | 2014 - Present |
American Bar Association | N/A | 2010 - Present |
Mecklenburg County Bar | N/A | 2002 - Present |
John S. Leary Bar Association | N/A | 2002 - Present |
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North Carolina State Bar | N/A | 2002 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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University of Pittsburgh School of Law Journal of Technology Law and Policy | Pittsburgh Journal of Technology Law and Policy | N/A |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Pittsburgh School of Law | Juris Doctor | 2002 |
Univeristy of North Carolina at Charlotte | B.A. | 1996 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Meeting | Your Rights and Your Journey | 2017 |
Mastermind Group | To Whom Much is Given | 2017 |
iSpeak Now (ongoing) | iSpeak Now Mok Trial Experience | 2017 |
YMB Leadership workshop | Know Your Rights | 2016 |
Graduation | FAITH | 2016 |
Grauduation | The next steps | 2015 |
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Distinguished Partners Gala | Giving Back when it matters most | 2015 |
Woman's commission monthly gathering | Womens's Commission | 2013 |
Where is the Love? Radio Broadcast | Child Support | 2012 |
John S. Leary Bar Association | Panel Discussion | 2012 |
BJ Murphy Morning Show | Family Law and Criminal Defense | 2012 |
Case name | Outcome |
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State v. Raymond Starr | mistrial-hung jury |
Mom gets child support she deserved | retroactive and prospective child support granted with primary custody to mother |
Long battle ends in best results for a wonderful litle boy | sole custody to mom and favorable results for alimony and equitable distribution |
State v. Brandon Clark | not guilty all counts |
Mom shows the changes in her circumstances! | Mother obtained sigificantly more visitation and legal custody of her child |
Father denied visitation gets joint custody | Father gets joint custody |
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Father denied visitation gets joint custody | Father gets joint custody |
State v. Yontu Johnson | Not Guilty |
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Eric Trosch, Family Attorney on May 3, 2012
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Yolanda is a consummate professional. She fights hard for her clients, but is also reasonable in her settlements. I have worked on a case with her and have referred her matters. I know that my client's are well taken care of with Yolanda.
Reggie McKnight, Family Attorney on May 9, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Excellent trial lawyer! Expansive knowledge of the law and great people skills.
I am impressed with Ms. Trotman's thoughtful advice and answers to legal questions on Avvo. She has an in-depth understanding of the law and an ability to communicate legal concepts clearly and effectively. I endorse this lawyer!
Yolanda is an excellent trial lawyer. She is a zealous advocate for her clients. I endorse this lawyer.
Carnell Johnson, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 3, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Yolanda works hard for her clients.
Reggie McKnight, Family Attorney on May 9, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Excellent trial lawyer! Expansive knowledge of the law and great people skills.
Eric Montgomery, Family Attorney on May 8, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Yolanda works tirelessly for her clients. She is an excellent attorney.
Michael Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 11, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Yolanda. She is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Eric Trosch, Family Attorney on May 3, 2012
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Yolanda is a consummate professional. She fights hard for her clients, but is also reasonable in her settlements. I have worked on a case with her and have referred her matters. I know that my client's are well taken care of with Yolanda.
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