Kathleen Cunningham Clary

Kathleen Cunningham Clary

also known as KATIE CLARY

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 17 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at CHARLOTTE, NC
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI

1011 E. MOREHEAD STREET, CHARLOTTE, NC

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Licensed in North Carolina for 17 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 2009

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Law Offices of Kathleen Cunningham Clary

1011 E. MOREHEAD STREET, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28277

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Posted by Erica | February 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Dui case and She proved that trust and patience pays off

Katie fought hard and diligently for my case. My circumstances didn't really have a defense but because of her knowledge and skills she moved with my case like she was playing chess and she prevailed because all of her moves led us to a dismissal. I am very pleased with our outcome. She made me fee...l like i mattered and i wasn't just another case. I highly recommend her as your counci if you need representation and trust her even if it's not a quick win. Word of encouragement for those who expect a speedy outcome......"let us not grow weary in doing good for in due season were still reap a harvest if we don't give up!

Posted by Michael | November 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Dwi case

I was charged with a dwi and Ms Clary got the case dismissed. I have hired a lot of lawyers in the past but none of them delivered lightning fast results. She is hands down the best attorney for a dwi or a dui case.

Posted by Juli | November 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Grateful!!

Words can not describe how much my life has changed in the last 90 days for the better. I hired Katie Clary as my attorney for a DUI I received almost a year ago 12/17/17 and was scared to death what was now going to happen with my life. As a single working mother who rarely gets out to do much I am ...not a big drinker and to my surprise I was pulled. Ms. Clary made sure that she got all the details correct the first time about my arrest and then went even further to assure me that it was not as bad as I thought. She even was a empathetic ear for me in my time of worry, frustration and fear of the unknown. Her staff along with her did an amazing job keeping me up to date, answering any questions I had and over all allowing me some relief to live a normal life while I waited for my outcome with court. She was the best recommendation I was ever given and I would recommend her to anyone. She is very thorough and a bulldog in the court but let me tell you she knows her stuff 100%. I felt very confident even if I didn't win my case she was the best decision I made in my circumstances and would hire her again.

Posted by anonymous | September 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Exceptional Attorney

I contacted Katie after I was pulled over for a DWI and reckless driving charge. A friend that lived in charlotte had recommend Katie to me. Katie immediately made me feel like I was in the right hands during my consultation. She walked through the whole event with me from beginning to end and never ...once made me feel bad or judged me. From the start of the conversation I knew she would help me through this. I decided to hire her and she proceeded to walk me through every step of the process. She made it so simple and easy for me to understand from payments to court apperances to the appeals process. Since Katie had an amazing understand of the law and how the court system worked in Charlotte, my case ended up being dismissed. Katie was confident but realistic throughout the whole process. I strongly recommend Katie to anyone!

Posted by anonymous | November 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Excellent representation - highly recommend

Ms. Clary is an amazing attorney and helped me out of a DUI case that, quite frankly, I thought would be impossible to win. She is kind and patient and was easy to work with from the start. She took the time to ask lots of questions so that she had all of the information needed to prepare for my case.... She has a wealth of knowledge about the legal system and how the court process works. More importantly, she understood that I was extremely nervous and anxious about the situation and took the time to explain every step in great detail. She was always available to listen to my questions and concerns and kept me updated on the process the entire time. She is very personable and easy to talk to and most of all treated me with respect. I couldn't have chosen a better, more qualified attorney to help me through this ordeal. I'm extremely grateful to Ms. Clary and would highly recommend her services! I couldn’t be more satisfied with the outcome of my case.

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Kathleen Cunningham Clary's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mihai Salagean

Unknown lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Working with Katie on cases is great as she is extremely knowledgable and a zealous advocate. I would recommend her to anyone that needs expert criminal defense help."

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Charles Adkins

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Katie for several years as an attorney and former police officer. She is very sharp and I have seen her win many criminal defense cases. I endorse and recommend Katie!"

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Ronald Shook

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Katie is the perfect balance of sweet southern belle and savage attack dog. If you are in trouble, this is the woman that you want on your side!"

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Irene King

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Katie Clary is an incredibly skillful and talented criminal defense attorney. She is articulate, thorough and creative. She’s a tenacious advocate for her clients and her work ethic is second to none."

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Christopher Fialko

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Katie is a force to be reckoned with in the criminal courts in Charlotte. She prepares ferociously, and is brave in pretrial motion hearings and trials. I rarely take on DWI cases anymore unless they are complex and Katie agrees to be co-counsel with me. Together we have succeeded in two such challenging cases recently."

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Taylor Goodnight

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have been fortunate enough to work with Katie on a couple of cases. She is tough, detail oriented, and a fantastic trial attorney. She is also a great mentor to young attorneys like me and always makes herself available to answer my questions and help me learn. You can't go wrong with Katie!"

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Mark Foster

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse this lawyer. I had the pleasure of working with Katie Clary in the same firm for about five years and have continued to observe her work in and out of the courtroom. She is a dedicated, thorough, and effective advocate for each of her clients."

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Timothy Pavone

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Very personable and excellent advocate. Very elequent and sophisticated public speaking skills. I have seen her in front of the judge and I hope to soon achieve her level of advocacy. I would personally hire and can imagine she’s especially effective in front of a jury."

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David Driscoll

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Ms. Clary. She is a keen advocate who zealously fights for her clients in court. Her demeanor is professional and she is highly regarded in the community."

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Eben Rawls

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 06

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer.Katie Clary is one of the most naturally gifted trial lawyers I have had privilege to observe in my 37 years in the practice of law. Her preparation is exhaustive. Her zeal is readily apparent. Her skill and experience are superior. Her cross examinations should be taught in law schools. Her reputation is outstanding. She has other lawyers observing and taking notes at her trials. And finally, her results are amazing. She has won too many cases to count, many with what looked liked impossible facts to overcome. She has the "IT" factor that only a few talented lawyers possess. Her power of persuasion, to judge or jury, is outstanding. I unhesitatingly recommend Katie Clary to anyone who is in need of a lawyer. She cares deeply about her clients beyond just their legal needs."

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Heather Culp

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I worked with Katie for two years (2012-2014) and have referred numerous clients to her since getting to know her in 2012. As a result, I've observed her and her work first-hand, and have heard back from clients who've hired her. She is everything a criminal defense attorney should be: calm and also passionate, with great instincts and also experienced, compassionate and also tough. Katie has a unique ability to connect with people -- clients, judges, opposing counsel, jurors -- something that is really key in this area of the law."

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Daniel Lyon

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Katie is an incredibly gifted and skilled advocate who dedicates herself to reaching the best outcome for every client she represents. She is a tremendous trial attorney who aggressively argues on behalf of her clients. I whole-heartedly endorse Katie."

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Janeen Hicks Pierre

Unknown lawyer | Nov 05

Relationship: Co-worker

"Katie Clary is one of the best criminal defense attorneys in Charlotte. I have seen her pick apart the governments case and get her clients the best possible outcome. Their stress level seems to go way down after talking to Katie. She is an amazing attorney!"

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2001

Excellence in Trail Advocay, Cali Award

2000

Best Oralist, Moot Court National Competition

1992

Honors, University of North Carolina School of Law

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Partner, Rawls, Scheer, Clary & Mingo, PLLC

Associations

2016 - Present

North Carolina Advocates for Justice

Chairperson

2010 - Present

North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys

Member

2010 - Present

Charlotte Women's Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

Mecklenburg County Bar

Member

2009 - Present

North Carolina State Bar

Member

2009 - Present

North Carolina Advocates for Justice, Criminal Defense Section

Member

2009 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1999 - 2001

Moot Court Honor Society

Member

Education

2001

Wake Forest University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

Queens University of Charlotte

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2018

Mecklenburg County Bar

Keys to a Masterful Cross Examination

2018

Continuing Legal Education

Cross Examination/Impeachment

2015

Mecklenburg County Criminal Defense Bar

Probable Cause; Probably Not

2013

CLE

DWI, Criminal & Traffic Law Practice Tips

2011

Mecklenburg County Criminal Defense Bar

Checkpoints and Roadblocks; Navigating the Fourth Admendment withing Traffic Stops

Languages

English

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