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David B. Carter Jr.

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  • Charlotte, MI
  • Licensed for 24 years
  • Free consultation
David B. Carter Jr.
David B. Carter Jr.
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About David

I am a very competent and aggressive attorney. I am not afraid to try cases. I fight for my clients.

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

OtherTrustsEstate planningPersonal injuryCriminal defense
  1. Criminal defense: 45%

    24 years

  2. Personal injury: 20%

    24 years

  3. Estate planning: 20%

    24 years

  4. Trusts: 10%

  1. Probate: 5%

Languages spoken

English

Contact

P.O. Box 54
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David B. Carter, Jr.

P.O. Box 54
Charlotte, MI, 48813-0054

Office (517) 618-5146

Website

http://www.davidcarterlaw.com/

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
MIActive And In Good Standing199609/23/2020

Professional misconduct


This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority.

  • Automatic Interim Suspension
    issued in MI, 2011

    updated on 06/21/2012

    Interim suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice during a disciplinary investigation. The suspension typically expires when the investigation is resolved.

Avvo Contributions
Legal answers4028
Legal guides0
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
2014 Top ContributorAVVO2015
2015 Highly Rated by PeersMartindale-Hubbell2015
2014 Highly Rated by PeersMartindale-Hubbell2014
2013 Top ContributorAVVO2013
2013 Highly Rated by PeersMartindale-Hubbell2013
2012 Highly Rated by PeersMartindale-Hubbell2012
2011 Highly Rated by PeersMartindale-Hubbell2011
2010 Highly Rated by PeersMartindale-Hubbell2010
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Owner Trial AttorneyDavid B. Carter, Jr. Attorney at Law1996 - Present
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
State Bar of MichiganMember1996 - Present
Eaton County Bar AssociationPast President1996 - Present
American Inns of Court FoundationMember2000 - 2001
Michigan Representative Assembly CommitteeMember1999 - 2001
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Detroit College of LawJD - Juris Doctor1996
University of MichiganBA - Bachelor of Arts1990
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Abuse and Neglect Case.Jury ruled infavor of Client and refused to take jurisdiction
Home InvasionNot Guilty
Child CustodyJoint physical custody for father

Reviews

(14)
5 Star
93%
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1 Star
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Review David Carter

Fantasic Lawyer and the go to person for representation

Posted by

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 so happy I did. I couldn't imagine another lawyer representing me. I appreciated the knowledge he has, the fight in him, how he cares, how informative he is and quickly he responds back when you contact him. One of the things that impressed me the most was that he set up a payment plan with me to pay fees and he never once mentioned money no matter how many times we talked. I also, didn't feel like because he wasn't fully paid that he wasn't working hard for me. He got me the best result with the circumstances of my case and I know that if I ever need a lawyer to represent me again, I will only need to make 1 phone call to him. I am very grateful for David Carter.
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Hired attorney

Proactive, Not Reactive

Posted by

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 clients. This bulldog does not wait, but aggressively takes control of the situation at hand. Finding a top-notch attorney is a task in itself, but finding one who is fair and has reasonable rates is an entirely different undertaking. David Carter Jr. has proven to be the comprehensive package needed for my situation, and I fully recommend him for yours.
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Hired attorney

Guy to hire

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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, insightful, and easy to talk too. If I ever need an attorney again, I know without a doubt who to use and I recommend you give him a call yourself if you want to be as pleased as I.
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Hired attorney

Good man, great lawyer

Posted by

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.
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Hired attorney

CHild Protective Services

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I FIRST MET MR.CARTER OUTSIDE THE COURTROOM AFTER MY INITAL COURT HEARING..HE WAS WILLING TO REPRESENT ME WITHBONLY HEARING LITTLE ABOUTBMY CASE..WE MET BEFORE EACH COURT HEARING AND HAD COMMUNICATION THROUGH EMAIL AND PHONE CONVERSATIONS..I READ HIS REVIEWS ON HERE AND I KNEW U HAD A GOOD LAWYER AT HAND..I TRUSTED HIM TO TAKE IT TO TRIAL ONLY TO FIND OUT DAY BEFORE TRIAL THAT CPS WAS WITHDRAWING THEIR PETITION..THE COURTS WERE GOING SOLELY ON MY PAST HISTORY...DAVID BELIEVED IN ME FROM THE BEGININNG AND WALKED ME EVERY STEP OF THE WAY..WHEN I HAD QUESTIONS HE WAS HONEST AND ANSWERED EVRY LAST ONE..HE SPENT TIME TO PUT MY CASE TOGETHER I WISH I WOULD OF HAD THE OPPORUINTY TO SEE HIM IN ACTION AT TRIAL, HOWEVER DURING MY PROABLE CAUSE HEARING HE WAS TEARING THE ALLEGATIONS APART..HE IS DEFENITLY A GOOD LAWYER TO HAVE AND I AM ONE PLEASED CLIENT..HE WILL WORK WITH A PAYMENT PLAN YOU JUST HAVE TO BE HONEST WITH HIM..THANK YOU MR.CARTER AND YOU'LL FOREVER BE MY GUARIDAN ANGEL!!!!

Great Service!! Called back and left message, Answered when I returned call!! Reccomend!!

Posted by

Dave called me back in response to my email. Good guy, I did not have a case he advised. Good website source and good real life experience. Recommend Dave with 5 stars although we did not do actual business.

Excellent Lawyer

Posted by

David is an excellent attorney , very knowledgeable, professional and extremely understanding. He has helped every step of the way and i strongly believe, he will continue to fight beside us.

David Carter is hard working, responsive, thorough and knowledgeable. Best trial attorney I have ever met.

Posted by

David Carter is the most aggressive and conscientious attorney I have had the pleasure of meeting. I went through a couple of years where I was drinking more than I should and that inevitably led to problems with the law. Criminal legal proceedings are very stressful. The wrong attorney can make those proceedings even more stressful. So what (in my opinion) makes a good attorney? It is not enough that an attorney be smart, professional or even connected. A successful attorney’s ability to litigate your case to the least painful result hinges on hard work and a deep interest in the details of your case. They need to be responsive, attentive and listen. If they do not listen they will miss details that could lead to an acquittal or at the very least provide leverage that allows them to push for a plea bargain that may minimize the pain of a conviction. David Carter is not only smart and hard working he listens. He thoroughly reads reports and transcripts and he often finds the obscure details that allow an attorney to pick apart the State’s case and secure an acquittal. In one case where David represented me he so thoroughly discredited a Professional Expert Witness’ (a Psychologist) testimony that she almost cried on the stand. While that may seem aggressive the bottom line is when you are facing life changing consequences; that is not the time to be nice. It is a time to attack the information and witnesses against you with unrelenting interrogation. David is a fantastic trial attorney with a proven track record and he does not take a plea bargain simply to avoid trying a case. David always advises his clients what the best options are based upon the facts available and leaves no stone unturned in the search for information to best represent and protect his clients’ interests. Bottom line for me is that I would not go to trial with any other attorney than David Carter nor would I allow any other attorney to represent my position to the court pre-trial. I will always be thankful for having met David Carter and consider his representation to have been a blessing during very bad times.

AAA+

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Immediate response and exceptional commnicaton, with a keen ability to see through the ambiguity of a police report. A knowledgable sense of justice is palpable, from this attorney. He works expeditiously with great attention to detail. Highly recommend.

Wonderful, Very Informative helped me out with debt collecting law firm with a bad reputation for treatment of debtors

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I had not been able to pay my debt because of a disability and not being able to work since late 2011. I finally got my disability pay and was working on catching up with everyone when I came across a rude, demanding, creditor that was not willing to work with what I could afford to pay and knew how to make me fear what they "could" do to us. Trying to get me to borrow money to pay them, even giving me a few days "to see what I could come up with"I contacted Mr. Carter through Avvo after he responded to one of my questions posted on Avvo.com and he responded right away. I was amazed at how quickly he called and how much he has been able to help already. Those debt collectors put the fear in me and David helped to ease the fear and explain what is actually going to happen with my case. This is definitely a guy you want in your corner! Thank you David!!! Highly recommend :)
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Attorney endorsements

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Judd Nemiro

A highly experienced, well-rounded and compassionate attorney. I endorse this lawyer.

Raisa Cohen

An outstanding and well respected attorney in the legal community. I would recommend him wholeheartedly to anyone needing legal representation.

John O'Brien, Personal injury Attorney on May 14, 2014
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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.

Rolland Sizemore, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 12, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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.

Timothy Vanderweert, DUI and DWI Attorney on Dec 24, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I've referred clients to David in the past. He has a well-deserved reputation as an excellent attorney. I recommend him highly.

Maryam Parman, Car accident Attorney on Dec 12, 2013
Relationship: Other

I endorse this lawyer.

Jamil Khuja, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 6, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Great lawyer. Knows the law very well.

Brian Crockett, Brain injury Attorney on Dec 1, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Attorney Carter knows the law and how to make it work for his clients. I endorse this lawyer.

Allison Korr, Divorce and separation Attorney on Nov 26, 2013
Relationship: Other

I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Carter is very active and insightful with his posting on the AVVO boards. His answers are correct and thorough.

David Haghighi, Immigration Attorney on Nov 13, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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!

Kelly Lambert, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 13, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Mr. Carter is very active and insightful with his posting on the AVVO boards. I endorse and recommend this attorney.

Michelle Radloff, Animal law Attorney on Oct 28, 2013
Relationship: Other

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.

Robert Harris

I endorse this lawyer. Dave is a very knowledgeable and experienced lawyer. I respect and look forward to his answers on AVVO.

John Fotopoulos, Personal injury Attorney on Oct 16, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Edward Beckham, Child abuse Attorney on Sep 27, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

An attention for detail; a committed advocate.

Becket Jones, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 18, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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.

John Brennan, Business Attorney on Sep 17, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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.

Christopher Leroi, Mediation Attorney on Aug 26, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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.

Joshua Jones, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 24, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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.

Zacharia Bonham, Immigration Attorney on Aug 19, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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.

Cost

RATES
  • Hourly Rates$150-$225/hour
  • Free Consultation Some lawyers offer a free consultation to help determine whether their services are right for your legal needs30 minutes
OTHER BILLING TYPES
  • Contingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.33%-33%
PAYMENT METHODS

Cash, Check, Credit Card