At Barnett & Falls, the attorneys devote their practice to representing individuals and businesses who need legal assistance immediately in criminal and civil cases. On the criminal side, our attorneys guide clients through grand jury and federal and state law enforcement investigations, represent clients who have already been charged with criminal offenses, and assist others who wish to exercise their right to an appeal. On the civil side, we vigorously pursue just compensation for clients who have injured as a result of another's negligence, recklessness, or intentional wrongdoing.
Attorneys Kevin Barnett and Deke Falls are lifelong North Carolinians with a firm grasp of the state and local legal culture. Our practice is divided between state and federal criminal cases, and civil litigation. One partner, Kevin Barnett, handles most of the firms state criminal cases, from matters as simple as a traffic ticket, to the most serious felonies. Our other partner, Deke Falls, primarily represents individuals and businesses involved in federal criminal cases and investigations. Mr. Falls also handles all of the firm's personal injury and wrongful death cases. Both attorneys have outstanding reputations among judges, prosecutors, and fellow lawyers, and are known for their excellent courtroom work. Mr. Barnett teaches seminars on defending DWI/DUI cases for attorneys, and Mr. Falls lectures on jury selection for the Criminal Justice Section of the North Carolina Bar Association.
Contact Barnett & Falls for a free consultation. The firm has an AV rating* from Martindale-Hubbell among our peers, placing our practice at the top of the field in our area.
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Both attorneys understand the importance of developing relationships with federal and state prosecutors and law enforcement in criminal cases, and with insurance companies and opposing counsel in civil cases. Our clients benefit from us maintaining those relationships. Nevertheless, if negotiation or settlement is not an option, Mr. Barnett and Mr. Falls are both known as excellent trial attorneys who have won dozens of cases before judges and juries. Mr. Barnett has taught a seminar on defending DWI/DUI cases for attorneys, and Mr. Falls lectures on jury selection for the Criminal Justice Section of the North Carolina Bar Association.
Types of cases - state and federal
Potential clients visiting our website often want to know whether we have handled a specific type of case. We have expertise in the following types of cases:
State cases
- DWI / DUI
- Traffic violations - speeding tickets, driving while license revoked, etc.
- Drug offenses
- Violent crimes
- Property crimes
- Fraud
- Representing persons under investigation by state or local authorities
Federal cases
- Representing individuals and businesses served with grand jury subpoenas
- Assisting clients under investigation by federal authorities
- Representing clients who have been indicted for white collar crimes, fraud, conspiracy, copyright infringement, software piracy, drug trafficking cases, environmental crimes, and other federal criminal charges
- Trials and appeals
- Asset forfeitures and controlled substance tax assessments
Personal injury / wrongful death
- Auto accidents
- Premises liability / slip and fall
- Construction liability
- Restaurant liability
- Wrongful death
- Negligence
We are part of a network of professional, competent local attorneys. If we are unable to meet your legal services needs, we can help you find the best local representation.
If you need to contact an experienced criminal defense or personal injury lawyer, call or email our firm to discuss your case today. We are part of a network of professional, competent local attorneys. If we are unable to meet your legal services needs, we can help you find the best local representation.
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Criminal defense law firm in Charlotte, North Carolina
