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Showing 56 - 60 of 93 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by anonymous | February 01, 2012

If you have a DWI, you can't afford NOT to hire Bill. Listen to him, bide your time, he's the best.

Before I hired Bill, I read many of these same reviews and I'm a pretty skeptical person. I was arrested/detained for a DWI and officers concluded that I was almost 3 times the legal limit according to the breathalizer. To put it simply, his services are priceless. People are not over exaggerating... on this page. There were 4 officers all together in my case including the initial call, the stop, the sobriety test, and the breathalizer. Bill challenged every single one of them on the details specific to the stop and conclusively, the judge found that the officers through the course of the entire process, didn't have probable cause. Before the case I couldn't decide whether to plea or go to trial. I didn't have much to lose either way since I was a first time offender, and most betting people would have not bet on my case....due to the facts it didn't seem like I had a high probability to win. Bill 100% knowing the odds still wanted to fight it, and he won my case...I couldn't believe it but he did it with flying colors. The baliffs, judges and prosecutors know him because of his reputation. This guy knows his stuff. Don't be like me and ask him questions that he can't answer over and over again, he's the best you can get in this situation. DWIs are awful and can be life changing....but...if you have one and want a chance to win the case and not plea....it would be a colossal mistake not to go with Bill Powers. Again, Bill (and the rest of Powers MaCarten) I can't thank you enough.

Posted by anonymous | January 17, 2012

Unbelievable outcome and wonderful service by entire staff...

From the very start Bill did a wonderful job of keeping me informed, calm and comfortable with his level of expertise. From our first meeting I knew that I didn't have to do anything but trust him! I was found not guilty on a case that was very difficult to defend, he did everything needed to get to... this verdict.

Posted by Robert | January 10, 2012

Beyond Expectation

I hired Bill for representaion for a DUI apon Recomendation from someone else. From the begining til the end of the process he impressed me with his amount of knowledge and care. I was never made to feel like a criminal, and always spoken to with kindness and dignity which made me feel more than c...omfortable with him. When walking into court it was a stuffy and uncomfortable place, but everyone including lawyers judges and law enforcement seemed to know Bill and talk and joke around with him as if they had known him forever ,that impressed me, Bill continued my case for over a year and half before finally having it dismissed for the arresting officer not appearing multiple times. I am more than impressed with his efforts to help me, and proud to call him now a friend.. I would recomend anyone use Bill Powers .

Posted by Steven | January 02, 2012

Another Win for Powers!

I was arrested for DWI in March of 2010, after many hours of research and meeting (interviewing) other lawyers I decided to hire Bill. Bill impressed me from the get go he was by far the most knowledgeable about the DWI process and laws in North Carolina. After countless court appearances throughout ...the year my case was finally called before the judge in December of 2011, before going into the court room Bill and I discussed my case and the methods of defense he had prepared for my case. After fighting my case and defending my rights for about two hours Bill gave his closing arguments and the judge found me Not Guilty of DWI! Throughout the nine months that he was on my case Bill and his team were always professional and very quick to answer any questions I may have had. No to mention all of the word of mouth recommendations I received the biggest reasons I hired Bill were the facts the he did not want me to just plead guilty to end the case and that he said that he could not guarantee the desired result of not guilty but he would give it his all and go out fighting. That Decision to hire Bill in March proved to be one of the best decisions I have ever made!

Posted by anonymous | December 15, 2011

Case Dismissed!

From the moment Bill answered my call at 1:00 AM I knew I was talking to someone who understood the situation and wasn't judging me for the mistakes I made. We were patient throughout and strategic when it mattered most and the case was dismissed. I highly recommend Bill.

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