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Jacob E. Setzer

5.0
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 21 years

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

1705 Logie Avenue, Charlotte, NC

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2006
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Licensed in North Carolina for 21 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 2004

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Jacob E. Setzer

1705 Logie Avenue, Charlotte, NC, 28205

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Posted by anonymous | May 06, 2012 | Criminal Defense

Jacob Setzer was phenomenal

My regular attorney, who is often regarded as the best criminal and dui lawyer in charlotte, hung me out to dry the day before I needed to appear in court. I was frantically searching for representation for a last minute situation that came up with my probation. After 9 different highly rated lawy...ers told me they couldn't do anything for me or had no idea what to do, someone referred me to Jacob Setzer at 4pm the day before the last possible day I could appear before a judge. Jacob Setzer got back to me promptly and agreed to go to bat for me with absolutely no notice. He didn't make any promises but he was positive and took the case when no one else would, he even offered to refund my money if he couldn't help me. Lawyers don't have to do that, he's a standup guy. I even offered to pay him double what he asked due to the time-sensitive and critical nature of the situation and he said no. He wouldn't take advantage of my situation. The next morning he went right to work, he recruited my probation officer and began hustling for me. He never stopped, he hustled the entire time, he stayed positive, he made every smart, right move necessary and secured exactly what I needed so I didn't miss the biggest opportunity of my life. 9 of the highest rated attorneys in Charlotte said they couldn't help me, didn't know how, or that it was so improbable it wasn't worth trying. My attorney of 5 years, who I had referred countless clients to, decided he was too busy to even make a phone call for me, Jacob Setzer, a total stranger, went to bat, and knocked it out of the park. I would recommend Jacob Setzer to everyone who wants to be treated fairly and have an amazing attorney. He used to be a probation officer so he knows the system inside and out. If you have anyone but him represent you for anything related to probation then that's just a waste of money. He was incredible, honest and affordable.

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Stephen Allinger

Litigation lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I had the pleasure of trying a number of cases against Jacob Setzer as an Assistant District Attorney. He always impressed me with his professionalism and command of the case."

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Gregory Plumides

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jacob is an excellent attorney. He is often a goto lawyer on complicated Criminal Proceedure issues. He is well respected and known by his criminal attorney peers and local Judges. I would recommend and have recommended him to others."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Theodore Maloney

Criminal defense lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Mr. Setzer on many cases and always found his work and legal advice to be of the highest quality. I have referred many clients to him in the past and heard nothing but good things about his work."

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Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2006.

Suspension Stayed issued in NC, 2006

updated on 08/28/2008

Suspension stayed means the attorney has been disciplined, but that the discipline is placed on hold (and ultimately removed) if the attorney complies with certain requirements.

Suspension Possible Stay issued in NC, 2006

updated on 08/28/2008

This means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. While on suspension the attorney may petition the Bar to have the balance of the term stayed.

Suspension issued in NC, 2006

updated on 08/28/2008

Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Work Experience

2007 - 2008

Attorney, Latorre & Hochman

2004 - 2006

Assistant Public Defender, Mecklenburg County Public Defender's Office

Associations

2009 - Present

United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina

Education

2004

Vermont Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

University of North Carolina, Charlotte

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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