If you'll look to the right on your screen, you will see under "Areas of Practice" many of the different types of cases we handle. Please click on the area of practice that is most similar to your case. If none of the areas cover your situation, just call our office and we can tell you over the phone whether your case is something we can handle.
To schedule a free consultation and discuss how we can help you, contact the attorneys at the law office of Barnett & Falls today.
The attorneys in our firm represent clients primarily in Charlotte and the surrounding area. We also accept a limited number of cases in other parts of North Carolina, and, if necessary, we can represent clients in the federal courts of other states. Initial consultations are free, in person or by phone, so regardless of whether you need an attorney in Charlotte or some other area, feel free to contact us to schedule a consultation.
Our firm's practice is divided between the firm's partners, Kevin Barnett and Deke Falls. Mr. Barnett handles most of the firm's state cases, and Mr. Falls concentrates his practice on federal and civil cases. Both are experienced attorneys who are well-known and respected in their fields. To schedule an appointment and discuss how we can help you, contact criminal defense attorneys at the law office of Barnett & Falls today.
State cases
Mr. Barnett has more than 20 years of experience defending clients throughout North Carolina, and. in that time he has handled nearly every type of criminal case that exists under North Carolina law. Some of the cases he handles frequently include:
- Drunk driving or DWI (Driving While Impaired)
- Traffic offenses
- /traffic violations
- Drug charges
- Property crimes
- Fraud
- Violent crimes
- Expunctions (an expunction is the process to remove charges from a person's criminal record)
Federal cases
Mr. Falls built his reputation as a federal criminal defense lawyer defending individuals and businesses under investigation by federal authorities, and representing those who have already been charged with a federal crime. He has extensive experience in all aspects of a federal case, from the initial grand jury subpoena and production process, through indictment, trial, sentencing, and appeal.
Typical federal cases involve:
- Drug trafficking / Firearms Offenses
- Identity theft
- Copyright infringement
- Mortgage fraud
- Healthcare fraud
- Tax evasion / tax fraud
- Internet-related crimes
- Copyright infringement
- Securities fraud
- Conspiracy charges
- Bank and wire fraud
- Money laundering
- Counterfeiting
- Racketeering
- Other white collar crimes
- Drug trafficking / Firearms Offenses
Personal Injury / Wrongful death / Civil litigation
After 12 years practicing exclusively criminal defense, Mr. Falls expanded his practice to include civil litigation. He handles plaintiff's cases only. He does not represent insurance companies. His goal in each case is to get you the maximum compensation you deserve. Types of cases include:
- Automobile accidents
- Wrongful death
- Premises liability
- Slip and fall
- Product liability
- Construction liability
- Restaurant liability
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Criminal defense law firm in Charlotte, North Carolina













