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J. Bradley Smith

Arnold & Smith PLLC

Traffic TicketsCriminal LawDUI & DWIPersonal Injury
Charlotte, North Carolina21 years(704) 370-2828
Experience
21 years
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Bar State
North Carolina
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English
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About

Mr. Smith has lived in Charlotte for most of his life. He is a graduate of Charlotte Country Day School and North Carolina State University. He received his law degree from Mercer University where he was a member of the Dean’s List and President of the Federalist Society. Mr. Smith began his legal career as an Assistant District Attorney for the 26th District in Mecklenburg County, prosecuting both felony and misdemeanor cases. In 2006, Mr. Smith entered private practice, focusing primarily on criminal defense. Over the course of his career, he has represented clients charged with everything from minor traffic violations to homicide. He has many years of experience in Mecklenburg district and superior courts and has argued cases in front of the North Carolina Court of Appeals, the North Carolina Supreme Court, and the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, VA. Mr. Smith is frequently asked to appear on television news programs to provide his legal insight into developing stories. In 2013, and again in 2014 he was named the Charlotte Observer's Readers’ Choice Best Lawyer in Charlotte, North Carolina. He has been listed as a Super Lawyer in North Carolina since 2011. He is considered one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in the United States by the National Trial Lawyers Association.

Location

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200 N McDowell St, Charlotte, North Carolina, 28204, United StatesCharlotte, North Carolina, 28204

Admissions

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North CarolinaNorth Carolina State Bar | Since 2004
U.S. District Court, Western District of North CarolinaSince 2007

Education

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Mercer University Walter F. George School of LawJ.D.
North Carolina State UniversityB.A. | Political Science

Professional Details

Experience

Managing Partner
Attorney2006 - 2007
Assistant District Attorney2004 - 2006

Awards

Rising Stars2024 | 2012-2024Open link
Legal ELite2024Open link
Charlotte's BEST in Criminal Defense2024Open link
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Associations

U.S. District Court, Western District of North CarolinaMember
North Carolina Advocates for JusticeMember
National College of DUI Defense
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Fees

Credit Cards Accepted We accept Visa, MasterCard, and American Express.

Videos

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Charlotte DWI Attorney Legal Briefs: If I simply intend to plead guilty, why do I need a lawyer?Charlotte DWI and Criminal Defense Attorney J. Bradley Smith of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question "If I simply intend to plead guilty, why do I need a lawyer?"Charlotte DWI Attorney Legal Briefs: Can the police search my car without a warrant?Charlotte DWI and Criminal Defense Attorney J. Bradley Smith of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question "Can the police search my car without a warrant?"Charlotte DWI Attorney Legal Briefs: Are breath test results always accurate?Charlotte DWI and Criminal Defense Attorney J. Bradley Smith of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question "Are breath test results always accurate?"Attorney Legal Briefs: What steps should I be taking outside legal guidance to help my DWI case?Charlotte DWI and Criminal Defense Attorney J. Bradley Smith of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question "What steps should I be taking outside legal guidance to help my DWI...Attorney Legal Briefs: What am I obligated to do if I've been pulled for Drinking and Driving?Charlotte DWI and Criminal Defense Attorney J. Bradley Smith of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question "What am I obligated to do if I've been pulled for Drinking and...Charlotte DWI Attorney Legal Briefs: Is there more than one way for police to convict a DWI?Charlotte DWI and Criminal Defense Attorney J. Bradley Smith of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question "Is there more than one way for police to convict a DWI?"Legal Briefs: What should I do if I have been pulled over and I have been drinking ?J. Bradley Smith of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question "What should I do if I have been pulled over and I have been drinking ?"Legal Briefs: Can I be arrested without evidence against me?J. Bradley Smith of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question "Can I be arrested without evidence against me?"Legal Briefs: Can I represent myself on a traffic ticket?J. Bradley Smith of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question "Can I represent myself on a traffic ticket?"