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

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

112 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 43 reviews | Professionalism

Posted by Carl Stewart | January 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Amazing Outcome

I wanted to write a review expressing my gratitude to Mr. Brotherton and Sherry Crump for handling my case so professionally. I received a speeding citation that would have resulted in HUGE fines and insurance premium increases. I honestly thought I was going 10-11 mph over (just enough to keep f...rom getting pulled over on an Interstate Hwy - right?), but I also thought I was in a 70 mph zone on I-485. Well, it was actually one of the few 55 mph zones, so it was bad. I was referred to Allen by a family member who had a wonderful outcome in a prior, more serious case. Allen was able to convince the prosecutor in Court to reduce my charge of speeding down to a non-moving violation known as “Driving w/Improper Equipment”. This should result in neither insurance nor driver license points. Sherry kept me informed and calm throughout the whole process as Allen patiently waited for the right time to settle my case. I couldn't have gotten a better result. I hope to never have to contact them again, but if I do I can be assured they will do everything possible to get the best possible outcome. Having to hire a lawyer for the first time can be scary-- you can be confident that you are getting the real deal here.

Posted by Jaime | December 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Outstanding Legal Service

Allen Brotherton and Sherry Crump are an outstanding legal team. They answered all my questions and provided me the highest quality of service. Allen is an experienced attorney from all accounts, I knew this going into his offices. I was pleasantly surprised his willingness to really explain his t...hought process in handling my case. This was very important to me as it gave me the confidence to follow his recommendations. At the end, the outcome was favorable to me. I have no doubt that it was a direct result of my legal representation.

Posted by anonymous | December 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

The most amazing lawyer, a true gem & WINNER

Allen is the best lawyer I've ever met! His character is genuine, and there is a warmth about him that makes you feel so comfortable. If you ever get into a situation with DWI, and feel truly remorseful for what happened, HIRE him for the BEST chance possible. I previously spent 6000$ on an attorney ...who just didn't feel like they really gave me the personal care that I needed. They were only in it for the money. After hearing raving reviews about Allen, I fired my lawyer and took a leap of faith with Allen. Even though I had to pay two separate times and could not get a refund for the previous lawyer, IT WAS WORTH EVERY PENNY!!!! He won my case with dignity, respect, and care and I am forever thankful to him for this.

Posted by J | July 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Criminal Court Case Review

Allen Brotherton did an absolutely phenomenal job representing me in a criminal assault case. We went to trial in front of a judge in Mecklenburg County and Allen was well prepared and delivered an excellent closing argument to ensure within his best efforts that the decision was rendered in our fav...or. I highly recommend Allen as a lawyer that has the competence to argue a criminal case.

Posted by Leslie | April 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

GREAT EXPERIENCE

After my car accident, Mr. Brotherton and his paralegal Sherry made the entire experience pain free. Both were so nice and handled my case with professionalism. After giving Mr. Brotherton the information he needed, he handled the case from there on and I was updated throughout the process. Mr. Broth...erton appeared in court on my behalf and was able to have my ticket dropped. I am so grateful for Mr. Brotherton and Sherry for making a difficult situation so much easier. I would recommend this firm to everyone in need of outstanding representation!

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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

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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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