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There's no substitute for experience: Allen has been protecting people accused of crimes and people injured by the negligence or bad acts of others for over 30 years. He is in the courtroom almost every day and has a reputation as a strategic innovator, constantly finding new ways to use the constitution and statutes as precise weapons for his clients.
Allen has successfully handled virtually every type of criminal charge (everything from murder, drug conspiracy, embezzlement to DWI and traffic tickets, etc.) and virtually every type of civil matter (from personal injury motor vehicle crashes to breach of contract to Domestic Violence Protective Orders, etc.).
Allen also has extensive experience in handling appeals in all appellate courts. For a recent example, see State v. Yencer, 696 S.E.2d 875 (2010), raising a First Amendment challenge to the exercise of police power by the Davidson College Campus Police.
Allen was born and raised just outside of Charlotte in Denver, NC and his distinguished undergraduate and law school career at UNC included induction into the Phi Eta Sigma honor society and being awarded the prestigious Morehead Scholarship. He is active in Mecklenburg Community Church and loves spending time with his wife, Lynn, and sons, Haynes and Gray.
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Acquired: 1985
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PO Box 30848, 817 East Trade Street, Charlotte, NC, 28230-0848
7476 Waterside Loop Rd, Suite 400, Denver, NC, 28037
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Posted by anonymous | January 27, 2014 | Criminal Defense
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...
Posted by James | November 25, 2013 | DUI & DWI
FIRST TIME DUI? ALLEN IS THE PROFESSIONAL LAWYER TO CHOOSE IN CHARLOTTE
I was pulled over and arrested for DUI on a weekend in Charlotte. This was the first time that I had ever been arrested, handcuffed, and went to jail . Not a very pleasant experience for being a middle aged man. I was horrified about the entire experience but also felt panic because I knew I had to ...
Posted by anonymous | July 01, 2013 | Criminal Defense
Well Respected Lawyer
Allen Brotherton and Sherry Crump were a pleasure to work with in a difficult time. Our son was issued a drinking citation. It was his first offense. Mr. Brotherton explained our situation and options fully and kept us apprised of all court dates and decisions. I checked with local police officers fr...
Posted by Rich | June 16, 2013 | DUI & DWI
Professional, Thorough, Compassionate
Represented me for a DUI in Mecklenburg county. From beginning to end, extremely professional and thorough and always kept me informed as to strategy and was very realistic about my chances. Extremely tough case with at best 50/50 chance to win. He and Sherry put me at ease during this difficult t...
Posted by anonymous | February 25, 2013 | Administrative Law
GREAT ATTORNEY TO HANDLE DUI AND DMV CASES
Mr Brotherton did an incredible job assisting our family with a case with a DMV hearing . His expert research and courtroom presentation was excellent and we won our case . He and his paralegal gave us the very best customer service and personal suppport a client could ask for. Never go to a court...
"Allen Brotherton is an excellent and talented attorney. He is an invaluable resource for younger lawyers in the community."
"Allen is experienced and knowledgeable. He has built a reputation as an excellent DWI defense lawyer with proven results."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Allen for decades and he is the consummate legal tactician, truly a "lawyer's lawyer"."
"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."
"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."
"Alan is a zealous advocate for his clients and one of the brightest legal minds in the profession."
"Allen Brotherton is one of the brightest legal scholars I know. He works tirelessly to represent his clients."
"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."
"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."
"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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1982
Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society, UNC-Chapel Hill
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Morehead Scholar, UNC-Chapel Hill
1982 - Present
Partner, Knox, Brotherton, Knox & Godfrey
2011 - Present
Mecklenburg County Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationChairman
1985 - Present
North Carolina State BarMember
Member
Member
Successful Appeal
Successful Supreme Court Case
Successful DWI Defense
1985
JD - Juris Doctor
1982
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2009
Pretrial Motions in DWI Cases
English
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