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

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Practice Areas

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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 1 - 5 of 14 reviews | Compassion

Posted by Henry | December 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

The best DWI attorney in charlotte NC

I hired Allen Brotherton as my DWI attorney and it was not a mistake. I can honestly say he is the best. I got arrested a year ago for a DWI and i hired Allen Brotherton to represent me in court and he did that to the fullest he could...My case got thrown out and i dont have a DWI on my record...i kn...ow every person is different , but i can say that he will work for you the best that he can. He treated me like i was the only client he had. I recommend him to everyone who needs a attorney for a DWI or a DUI and lives in mecklenburg county.

Posted by Angie | January 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Thank you Allen and Sherry

Allen represented my teenage daughter in a speeding ticket case. My first contact with Sherry,his paralegal, was professional and comforting. She was reassuring and informative through the entire process. It resulted in having the ticket reduced to a non moving violation and Allen even had the court ...fees waived! I would definitely use Allen again and will recommend him and his team to all my friends and family.

Posted by anonymous | July 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney

He was great!

Allen was caring and worked really hard to help me. If one way he thought would win went wrong or wouldn't work anymore, he called me with another way. He was also easily accessible and prompt in responding whenever I had questions. I am very happy and pleased with his service and definitely recomme...nd him!

Posted by Greg | September 30, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

The most honest man I've ever met and an exceptional attorney

Allen has handled everything from speeding tickets to felony charges with the same professionalism and honest attitude. From the consultation right to the verdict, he is straightforward with you about the results he expects. He always delivers, and is clearly a serial over achiever. When I was cha...rged with a felony I thought it was the end of the world. Allen sat me down, explained all of my legal options and advised me which would be best for my future, as if I were his own son. This was 5 years ago now, and I still consult with Allen for the occasional speeding ticket, or any other questions I have about legal matters. I have referred numerous friends to Allen for DUI/DWI and speeding tickets. All of them still have clean records thanks to Allen Brotherton. As my best friend put it - Knox, Brotherton, Knox, and Godfrey should have a sign out front that says "DISMISSED!" I trust Allen with my life, and I wouldn't risk using any other attorney in the state of NC. When I was hurt in an automobile accident, Allen immediately offered the assistance of the entire team at his firm. I really can't say enough about how much they care about their clients' well being.

Posted by anonymous | September 08, 2015 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Excellent Attorney & Highly Recommended! DUI Dismissed!

Allen Brotherton is an outstanding attorney & was able to get my DUI dismissed in Mecklenburg County! I was charged with a DUI a week before graduating law school and assumed I might have just ruined my career. Mr. Brotherton & his amazing paralegal, Sherry, helped me every step of the way and made t...he entire process much less stressful. They kept me well-informed and answered any questions I had. It was obvious in court that he is very well respected by the judges, other attorneys, and even the police officers who arrested me. He knew how to lighten the mood in a tense courtroom, yet always maintained complete professionalism. He has a thorough knowledge of the law, which was evident when he informed me of new changes in case law that occurred on the same day we had court. He was very honest and realistic about my case, and made sure I was aware of the potential outcomes. I knew my case could have gone either way, and I fully expected to have this on my record. He was patient and rescheduled my case until he felt we would be in front of the right people to have the best possible outcome. His demeanor in court was very courteous, while still being direct and making his argument seem like the obvious conclusion. A little over a year and several trips to court later, he won the hearing and my case was dismissed. Regardless of the outcome, I still would have chosen Mr. Brotherton and written this same review. I am so thankful to him and his staff, and would highly recommend them to anyone needing an experienced attorney!

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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

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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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