Allen C. Brotherton

Allen C. Brotherton

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 40 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Charlotte, NC
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, General Practice ... +2 more

PO Box 30848, 817 East Trade Street, Charlotte, NC

About Allen

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Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 10%

41 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 40 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 1985

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Knox, Brotherton, Knox & Godfrey

PO Box 30848, 817 East Trade Street, Charlotte, NC, 28230-0848

Knox, Brotherton, Knox & Godfrey

7476 Waterside Loop Rd, Suite 400, Denver, NC, 28037

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Allen C. Brotherton's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

112 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 16 reviews | Cost of Services

Posted by anonymous | January 27, 2014

Great Experiences - You can't find better.

Allen is a GREAT Attorney as well as a wonderful individual. His legal assistant, Sherry Crump is always there to help you. She understands each case personally to ensure that each of Allen's clients are getting the information they need when Allen isn't available. She is great to remind you of yo...ur court dates and is always very helpful and a joy to work with. Over the years, my sons have made some bad decisions or were in the wrong place at the wrong time. We were fortunate to receive a recommendation from a friend to contact the Knox Law Firm, specifically Allen and that he would take care of us. They were correct. Allen not only handled the cases successfully, but he became a mentor to my boys and talked with them to make sure they understood how they got in the mess and what they did wrong and how could they have made things better, worse, etc. Therefore, they learned from him as well. He said he treated them just like he would treat his own sons. Each case Allen handled for us, he won. It might have taken two years to finalize, but Allen always knew which Judge, DA, etc. he wanted there when he made his case and until the right people were in the right seats, he asked for a new court date. Once all the people were where he wanted them, he presented the case making the other side wonder why they even showed up. Many times, Allen's humor made the Judge laugh as well as the entire court room. He has a way of making the other side look a little foolish which can lighten the atmosphere which is always a plus in a court room. We always felt Allen's fees were very reasonable and he made it where we could make monthly payments to help us financially. He quotes you a price upfront and even if the case takes another direction and he must take additional time, he never increased his fees. In fact, he provided us with discounts for coming back to him and for referring others. I would highly recommend Allen and the entire Knox Law Firm to everyone. You will never be disappointed and will always know where you stand with them. GREAT PEOPLE!

Posted by Stacy | June 27, 2013

Passionate Defender of your rights!

With all my heart I recommend Allen Brotherton to defend you in the Court of Law. He was recommended to me by a friend of friend and let me tell you I am forever in his debt . Allen is a little pricy but worth every penny. He is extremely bold, zealous and determined. He will examine your case in...side and out, finding any and every alternative measure that can be obtained, executed and won. He is a fierce lawyer with an audacious demeanor, because he knows the law and knows it well. If you want a chance at making things right in your own life choose Allen Brotherton to defend and preserve that right.

Posted by anonymous | January 17, 2013

Speeding Ticket on I485

I was SO very fortunate to find Allen Brotherton. In mid Oct. 2012, I was speeding down I485 (83/65) to my Vet in Matthews because my mind (& driving!) was on my seriously ill dog. I apologized profusely to the State Patrolman and explained why I was in a hurry - even offered to show him why, as my... dog was laying in the back area of my van. He was polite and quickly processed the ticket, explaining I would have to appear in Charlotte/Meck court. Allen was able to attend court for me in Charlotte & have it totally dismissed with no insurance or license points assigned (I do have a very clean driving record). I have great respect for Allen as he helped me during a terrible time for me personally as I later lost my beloved pet. Allen took my case very seriously and gave it his full attention. His legal assisstant, Sherry, was very thorough and informative - timely in all her correspondence. I believe he charged fairly too. Allen had been referred to me by a friend who also found his services uncomparable. I can now see why, and I agree.

Posted by Stephen | February 28, 2012

Stephen & Jane

My wife was charged with DWI. We had a face to face interview with three different potential lawyers. All three had completely different approaches on how to handle our case. Allen was considerably more expensive than the other two....but at the end of the day my wife had a good feeling about him. Al...len reviewed our case on initial contact and determined exactly the approach he would take. He never once over promised anything. He was not pushy and gave us different choices and options along the way. In the end Allen way over delivered and he ended up being the cheapest money we ever spent. He stuck to his original plan from day one and won our case. If we had lost .....I would still feel that he was worth what he charged. My opinion of lawyers has totally changed from my interactions with Allen. Two other things of note. First, he never made my wife feel ashamed of herself for what happened. Second, Allen was referred to us from a friend who basically told me what eventually came to pass....that he was a good man and a great lawyer. We were not paid to write this review. We are just calling it like it was. Thanks Allen for a job well done.

Posted by Lorraine | January 02, 2012

Speeding Ticket Rescue - Thanks Allen!

Allen effectively researched my situation, both present and past, and determined the best course of action to minimize the financial and insurance affects. I was concerned at one point with the continuances, but Allen correctly estimated the climate and the results.

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Allen C. Brotherton's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Driscoll

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Allen. He is an invaluable asset to the legal community."

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R. Michael Elliot

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Allen Brotherton is an excellent and talented attorney. He is an invaluable resource for younger lawyers in the community."

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Brandon Roseman

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Allen is experienced and knowledgeable. He has built a reputation as an excellent DWI defense lawyer with proven results."

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Christopher Connelly

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Allen for decades and he is the consummate legal tactician, truly a "lawyer's lawyer"."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Michael Knox

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer.Allen truly loves the practice of law. He often thinks outside the box to come up with solutions for his clients. Great in the courtroom."

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Haden Knox

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Co-worker

"Allen came to work at the Knox Law Center while still in college. It has been a great relationship for both of us. He is extremely smart and capable of handling any type of criminal matter."

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Meghan Nicholson

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Alan is a zealous advocate for his clients and one of the brightest legal minds in the profession."

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Lisa Godfrey

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 02

Relationship: Co-worker

"Allen is a strong advocate for his clients. He gets results!"

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Frances Knox

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 18

Relationship: Co-worker

"Allen Brotherton is one of the brightest legal scholars I know. He works tirelessly to represent his clients."

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Peter Mcardle

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 17

Relationship: Co-worker

"Allen Brotherton represents his clients effectively in the District and Superior Courts of North Carolina. He is well known in the Local Bar for his novel arguments on behalf of his clients. In addition, he maintains excellent relationships with the local judges and prosecutors."

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Mark Childers

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Allen for twenty-plus years, and often refer cases in the Mecklenburg County Courts to him. I know that he is intimately familiar with the court system in Charlotte-Mecklenburg, knows the law, works hard for his clients, and is a thoughtful, thorough, ethical and zealous advocate. He runs a highly professional office, and his staff is responsive and top-notch in every way. If you need a lawyer in Charlotte-Mecklenburg County, you won't find a better one than Allen."

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Bobby Bollinger

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 02

Relationship: Other

"I worked with Allen from 1988 through 1999. He was a very good lawyer then and has improved with experience since that time. Allen primarily handles criminal defense, traffic tickets, and DWI cases, but he is also a very accomplished civil trial lawyer. I frequently refer people to Allen and he always does a good job for them."

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James Champion

General practice lawyer

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Kenneth Swain

Criminal defense lawyer

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Christopher Connelly

Criminal defense lawyer

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Peter Mcardle

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Lisa Godfrey

Corporate and incorporation lawyer

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Frances Knox

Personal injury lawyer

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Haden Knox

Personal injury lawyer

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Sandra Knox

Real estate lawyer

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Mark Childers

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer

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Bobby Bollinger

Workers compensation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

1982

Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society, UNC-Chapel Hill

N/A

Morehead Scholar, UNC-Chapel Hill

Work Experience

1982 - Present

Partner, Knox, Brotherton, Knox & Godfrey

Associations

2011 - Present

Mecklenburg County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Chairman

1985 - Present

North Carolina State Bar

Member

Mecklenburg County Bar

Member

North Carolina Advocates for Justice

Member

North Carolina Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Sample Case in NC Appellate Court

Successful Appeal

Sample NC Supreme Court Case

Successful Supreme Court Case

Sample DWI Case

Successful DWI Defense

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Education

1985

University of North Carolina School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1982

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2009

DWI CLE Seminar

Pretrial Motions in DWI Cases

Languages

English

Activity

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