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Biography
I am a very compent and competitive in every thing I set out to do. I love to talk in front of people. I love to have fun and hate to lose in anything. This makes me a very good trial attorney.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 150-225 per hour
Contingency
33%-33%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Michigan for 29 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 1996
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2011
Location
David B. Carter, Jr.
P.O. Box 54, Charlotte, MI, 48813-0054
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David B. Carter Jr.'s Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 14 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Shawn Kelley | December 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Fantasic Lawyer and the go to person for representation
After contacting several lawyers in a couple weeks, one conversation with David Carter let me know this was the right lawyer for my specific situation. Not only is he a great lawyer but very reasonable with costs and one that actually cares. He gave me great advice and I decided to hire him and was s...
Posted by Brittany | August 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Proactive, Not Reactive
I retained Mr. Carter Jr. immediately following our initial phone consultation. The knowledge and competency provided in that single conversation assured me that I had found the right attorney. Not only does David have extensive experience; he is genuinely invested and has sincere concern for his cl...
Posted by Steve Rennie | February 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Guy to hire
Mr Carter helped me on my case tremendously. He was able to get me exactly what I wanted as an outcome and also again in a motion to modify probation. This was a tough case and was very worried about the outcome, but with David on my side, it went better then I could ever have imagined. Great guy, in...
Posted by anonymous | March 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Needs to spend more time with case details with his client
Didn't take the time to delete or contest inaccurate things on police report before sentencing. Two months into this particular case failed to contact his defendant other than talking before going into court, basically we called him. I think a court appointed attorney could have done just as much as...
David Carter
Replied last April 6, 2016Wow! Client was charged with possession of meth and maintaining a meth lab. Client spills guts after her rights were given. Got them to drop the lab count. No need to challenge inaccuracy in police report as the maintaining a method lab was dropped. Police report was NOT part of the presentence report. I addressed all inaccuracies in the presentence report. Client's father wrote this review and has not come to terms that attorneys do not have a magic wand. Attorneys can not get every case thrown out specially when the prosecutor has a valid confession. Father should realize that you do not contest things in a police report after a plea is taken. That part of the process is done prior to plea. I addressed the inconsistencies in the police report with the prosecutor and that is why they dropped the meth lab count. Nothing else could have been done on this case. The Judge was simply a harsh sentencer! To blame the attorney is not right. To say I failed to contact the client is misleading. I was always in contact with the client and prepped her for her presentence interview and what to expect for sentencing. After a plea is taken and before sentencing there is nothing to communicate unless something comes up unexpectedly, which did not happen. We received a very favorable presentence report but the judge decided to go against it. I suspect there was some kind of ex parte communication between the Judge and other parties as the sentence seemed too harsh based on the presentence report.
Posted by anonymous | September 21, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Good man, great lawyer
If your lucky enough to no this man you would be in a great place for the best legal advice. Don't let your life lay in the hands of any other legal expert. Thanks to Mr carter I can enjoy my life free of legal harassment.
David B. Carter Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements
"A highly experienced, well-rounded and compassionate attorney. I endorse this lawyer."
"An outstanding and well respected attorney in the legal community. I would recommend him wholeheartedly to anyone needing legal representation."
"A truly excellent attorney well respected in the legal community. I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."
"One of the most insightful attorneys I've had contact with. Mr. Carter has a talent for razor-sharp issue spotting. He effectively communicates complex legal issues with clients in a way that they can easily understand. His advice is spot-on. In my opinion, David Carter stands out among the best attorneys in the state. I highly recommend his services."
"I've referred clients to David in the past. He has a well-deserved reputation as an excellent attorney. I recommend him highly."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Great lawyer. Knows the law very well."
"Attorney Carter knows the law and how to make it work for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Carter is very active and insightful with his posting on the AVVO boards. His answers are correct and thorough."
"Mr. Carter does an outstanding job for his clients. He is known to be one of the hardest working and performing attorney in his field. He gets results!"
"Mr. Carter is very active and insightful with his posting on the AVVO boards. I endorse and recommend this attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Carter is a zealous advocate for his clients, as indicated through his published answers and responses on Avvo.com. He knows the law and is readily available to answer questions in his fields of practice. I would eagerly use his legal services for issues in his area of the state."
"I endorse this lawyer. Dave is a very knowledgeable and experienced lawyer. I respect and look forward to his answers on AVVO."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"An attention for detail; a committed advocate."
"I endorse Attorney Carter. He frequently responds to questions on this forum in a careful and insightful manner, and often hits on issues that the asker did not even contemplate."
"Mr Carter is a fine and experienced attorney, I have commonly been pleased with his insides and observations. His knowledge and experience is the basis for the best representation in almost any legal matter in the Charlotte vicinity."
"Mr. Carter is an exceptional attorney. I have been an attorney for 24 years and served as a judge, magistrate, prosecutor, law professor, and private attorney. However, even with all of that experience, I learn from his answers on Avvo each and every day. If you have the chance, hire him in an instant."
"Attorney Carter has the experience needed to fight for his clients along with the will. Wanting an aggressive criminal defense attorney? Contact Mr. Carter today."
"I endorse this lawyer. I am always impressed with Mr. Carter's responses and his insight. I truly believe an endorsement is the highest honor you can give an attorney, and I confidently endorse him."
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2011.
Automatic Interim Suspension issued in MI, 2011
updated on 06/21/2012Interim suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice during a disciplinary investigation. The suspension typically expires when the investigation is resolved.
Honors
2015
2014 Top Contributor, AVVO
2015
2015 Highly Rated by Peers, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
2014 Highly Rated by Peers, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
2013 Top Contributor, AVVO
2013
2013 Highly Rated by Peers, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
2012 Highly Rated by Peers, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
2011 Highly Rated by Peers, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
2010 Highly Rated by Peers, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1996 - Present
Owner Trial Attorney, David B. Carter, Jr. Attorney at Law
Associations
1996 - Present
State Bar of MichiganMember
1996 - Present
Eaton County Bar AssociationPast President
2000 - 2001
American Inns of Court FoundationMember
1999 - 2001
Michigan Representative Assembly CommitteeMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Abuse and Neglect Case.
Jury ruled infavor of Client and refused to take jurisdiction
Home Invasion
Not Guilty
Child Custody
Joint physical custody for father
Education
1996
Detroit College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
University of Michigan
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Would my high misdemeanor conviction 30 years ago cause denial of a Michigan casino occupational license?
30 Apr 2018
Q&A
What do I do about my wife selling the house, furniture, appliances after the divorce papers were filed and served?
23 Apr 2018
Q&A
What can happen to my husband, he had a prior OWI almost 4 years and no run ins with the cops after that but was pulled over?
01 Dec 2017