Getting arrested for a DWI is the absolute worst and when it happened to me I had no idea who I should turn to. Bill called me back on a weekend "when I was arrested" to ask me a few questions. I met with him soon after. First off Bill is a true professional and knows exactly what he is talking abou...t. I would have to say there is nothing pertaining to DUI law in the state of NC that this man does not know about. He knows what should and has to happen from the time the cop decides to pull you over until the time you are released from custody. My case went to trial after 18 months of patiently awaiting for Iredell County prosecution to gather their ducks. My case was also a refusal to blow which complicated things even further. I have to say that the District Attorney was outstanding and presented a very nice presentation and argument against me to the judge, however he was competing with Bill Powers. As I sat there watching the district attorney strip my dignity and absolutely tear me apart in front of the judge I honestly thought that I was going to be found Guilty of Driving While Intoxicated, however I myself underestimated the experience of Bill Powers. In the end Bill pulled through for me and literally squashed the prosecution and I was found Not Guilty. It was Bill's experience, his passion and above all his ability to give one of the best defense statements I have ever seen in my life. It was something you would see on television. He's like a Great White Shark and will fight for you. Is he Cheap? No, but if you need a great lawyer Bill Powers is the one. If I were to be convicted of a DWI/DUI, my professional career would suffer greatly. I could not afford to have a DUI on my record. Bill was not only understanding, but he was sympathetic and compassionate about my case. On a personal note he is a really nice guy and someone that you can just sit down to speak with and not feel uncomfortable being around. To comment on the above rating's: Trustworthy? 100% - Tell him everything about your case. If you were drinking then tell him how much Responsive? His staff is very responsive and will take care of all your needs that day or within a very short time span. However that being said, Bill is a very person and will not be the one responding to your needs once your case is up and running. You will have to wait a week or sometimes 2 in order to meet or speak with him. Knowledgeable? There is nobody more Knowledgeable than Bill Powers. Kept me Informed? I would have to say his staff was excellent and keeping me informed and throughout my court hearings and trial Bill was excellent at keeping me informed and or explaining to me what was happening as they were speaking "Law". Overall keeping me informed? I would say Good. The problem with getting arrested and being charged with a DWI in Iredell County is the fact that nothing happens quickly. NOTHING! There is a high amount of frustration that stems from your case just "pending" and from showing up to court to have it deferred for another date. I wanted to be informed of what the status was and at times there were no answers. Was that the fault of Powers McCartan? I would say NO, it's just the back log taking place on the prosecution side. Good luck

Mr. Powers and his team are highly qualified, energetic, empathetic and capable. You want this man on your side to handle the often turbulent waters associated with law enforcement's zealous and sometimes bias pursuit against law abiding citizens. He will make sure the system doesn't rail road you ...down a path which ignores your civil rights.

Bill Powers and his team are best in the industry. Without a doubt your go-to lawyer. His expertise in law surrounding alcohol related charges in surpassed by none. Great attitude, I believed that he really put his heart and soul into my case and the verdict showed it. Would recommend to anyone that ...gets themselves into a situation where a lawyer is necessary. Very thankful for all of his help to say the least. Be smart out there. But if you do need a lawyer I do not believe there is anyone better than Bill.

I utilized Bill Powers and his firm after my DUI infraction in December 2011. During my initial consultation he immediately made me feel at ease with his knowledge of the law and his confidence in moving forward. Not to mention a great personality. He filled me in on all the ramifications and the pro...cess as a whole. I am a realist, and did not expect miracles. But Bill is stickler for procedure and that is what you need in a crises such as this. It took a good year, and the results were more than I could ever anticipate or hope for. I would have paid more had I known the results ahead of time. If you find yourself in a similar situation, trust me, he is your go to lawyer. I learned my lesson and cannot thank Bill enough for his services. Be careful out there.

I hired Bill Powers to handle my DWI case in June of 2011. While the odds were stacked against me in this case (BAC.15), I was told that if you wanted the best representation go with Bill Powers. And that proved to be 100% true. My case was eventually dismissed in November of 2012, a very long 17 mo...nths but because of Bill and the tireless effort he showed in my case I remained confident that we could persevere. And persevere we did, by Bill earning that dismissal for me I was able to put my life back together and for that I will forever grateful. If you live anywhere within the state of North Carolina and made this mistake, hire bill powers and you will not be sorry.