Charlotte Criminal Defense & Personal Injury Attorneys Trusted Guidance When You Need It Most

We provide personal, straightforward legal guidance for clients facing criminal charges and serious personal injuries.

Charlotte Criminal Defense Law Firm

Law Office Defending Clients Throughout Mecklenburg County

Much of a criminal case is decided in the critical weeks before you ever step foot inside a courtroom. Police reports are finalized, vital security footage reaches its retention limit, and the evidentiary record the state intends to use against you takes its final shape. Your first appearance at the courthouse often lasts only a few minutes and frequently ends in a continuance. That makes the narrow window of time leading up to your court date the most crucial phase of your defense.

DeCurtins Law Office defends the accused from an office on North McDowell Street, a short walk from the courthouse. Two attorneys handle every case here, and the one you speak with at your consultation is the one who appears with you. Robert DeCurtins founded the practice in 1985 after serving as an Assistant Public Defender in Charlotte, and his son Brandon joined the North Carolina Bar in 2009.

Your first conversation about a case should be with the attorney who will argue it. Speak with a Charlotte criminal defense attorney by calling (704) 313-1131 or contact us online.

Criminal Defense Across District & Superior Court

North Carolina sentences individuals under a highly structured grid, where your prior record points can dictate the final outcome just as heavily as the charge itself. Effective defense work begins by aggressively dismantling the state's own file. We systematically question the legal basis for the initial stop, scrutinize the scope of the search, and verify the chain of custody for all evidence.

DeCurtins Law Office routinely handles charges moving through Mecklenburg County dockets by applying informed scrutiny to each.

For impaired driving, we navigate the complex reality that a DWI functions as both a criminal case and a high-stakes administrative DMV matter, requiring immediate intervention to protect your driving privileges.

When defending drug offenses, our cases frequently turn on exposing the illegality of law enforcement searches and highlighting constitutional violations. We also manage theft and property crimes, leveraging our knowledge of retail security to defend clients when arbitrary monetary thresholds threaten to elevate minor shoplifting to a felony level.

Our unyielding advocacy extends to assault and domestic violence charges, where we are acutely aware that prosecutors can classify everyday objects as deadly weapons.

We aggressively mitigate traffic citations to prevent points, severe insurance premium spikes, and license suspensions from following you after violations on I-77 and I-85. When clients face probation violations, we understand that a simple missed appointment or uncompleted community service can instantly activate a suspended jail sentence. We have practiced in this courthouse since 1985, and we know how these negotiations actually run.

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North Carolina Personal Injury Claims & Insurance Disputes

In North Carolina, the law is incredibly strict: if you are found to be slightly at fault for an accident, you could be blocked from getting any compensation from a personal injury claim. Insurance companies know this rule well, and they will try to use your very first recorded statement against you to avoid paying.

To win your case, we must act fast to gather evidence before it disappears. DeCurtins Law Office fights to get injured clients the compensation they deserve following an accident you had no part in causing. We handle claims involving car accidents, major truck accidents like those tied to heavy I-85 traffic, and severe motorcycle accidents.

We also stand up for victims of pedestrian accidents, dog bites, and unsafe property conditions. For individuals and families facing life-altering hardships, we aggressively fight for maximum compensation for work accidents, catastrophic injury, and wrongful death cases.

The same aggressive investigation skills we use to defend criminal cases make us a powerful force in personal injury lawsuits. We approach every claim ready for trial, reconstructing what happened, digging up the records the other side wants to hide, and building a case strong enough to stand up to big insurance companies.

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Facing a criminal charge or dealing with a serious injury? Contact DeCurtins Law Office to discuss your situation and learn how our experienced attorneys can help protect your rights and future.

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Trial Attorneys Serving Mecklenburg County

Brandon R. DeCurtins grew up in Charlotte and attended the Charlotte Latin School before earning his bachelor's degree in communications from the University of Georgia. He earned his Juris Doctor on a Presidential Scholarship from the Cumberland School of Law at Samford University, where he distinguished himself as a writer and associate editor for the law review. Since joining the North Carolina Bar in 2009, Brandon has built a robust practice handling both criminal defense and personal injury matters. His exceptional advocacy has earned him national recognition, including being named to the Top 40 Under 40 list by The National Trial Lawyers.

Robert J. DeCurtins founded our firm after serving as an Assistant Public Defender in Charlotte, an intense environment where the dockets moved fast and courtroom litigation was a daily reality rather than a rare event. He came to the practice of law from a highly unconventional background. After earning his criminology degree from Eastern Kentucky University, Robert graduated second in his class from the Lincoln Zonn Institute of Polygraph. He trained in advanced interrogation techniques under Dayton Police Department homicide investigators and administered over 8,000 polygraph examinations before earning his law degree from the University of Dayton. This experience shapes how our firm deconstructs investigative files today and how it cross-examines law enforcement officers on their interview methods.

Preparation begins the day counsel is retained, not the week before trial. Reach a Charlotte criminal defense lawyer at (704) 313-1131 or contact us online.

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Hear From Those We Represent

See how our team has supported clients through challenging legal circumstances.

“They went above and beyond”
“So thankful I was reference to the DeCurtins law office.”

- Ana
“Highly recommend.”
“Mr. DeCurtins still went above and beyond to make an extra effort to plea with the judge.”

- Tim
“My family and I are delighted with the outcome.”
“He did a phenomenal job of coming up with a plea offer that was unthinkable for the charges.”

- Lakisha
“Great experience!”
“The first time I met Robert I felt very comfortable and had a sense of relief when I left, feeling like I chose the right attorney for my case.”

- Nicole
“THANK YOU!!”
“I really do appreciate you and your staff working with me through this situation I’ve been in.”

- Anonymous
“Best Law Firm In Charlotte!”
This is the best law firm in Charlotte, If you need a good criminal defender, like I did and need a not guilty You better call this firm. they are pitbulls in the court room.

- JARVIS
“The Best Hands Down”
“He was very professional, polite and caring with no judgment, and may I add, AFFORDABLE.”

- Lakiedre
“Excellent & Professional Lawyer”
“Mr. DeCurtins and his staff were very pleasant to speak with, very professional, made sure I understood everything thoroughly, kept me updated on everything, and were very Trustworthy.”

- D. Kimble

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