About Us

20 Years of Experience in Criminal Defense

When you are facing criminal charges or are at risk of losing your driving privileges, you only have one opportunity to get it right. That is when you need to work with a lawyer with experience in your kind of case and in the court where your future will be determined.

When you want it done right…

Charlotte criminal defense attorney Chris Connelly provides clients at our firm with powerful representation based on twenty years of experience, in state and federal courts, including thousands of cases decided in Mecklenburg County and Cabarrus County State and Federal courtrooms. He is one of a very few lawyers in the area certified by the North Carolina State Bar as a Specialist in State Criminal Law.

Charged? Arrested? Under investigation?

If you are or will be charged with any type of crime, whether a traffic violation, Domestic Violence, Driving While Impaired, a Drug, Weapons, Assault or White Collar crimes, you are right to be concerned about the costs and consequences associated with your defense and possible conviction. Our clients ask questions including:

• When can I see the attorney?
• Do I need a lawyer for a traffic matter?
• When will I be in court?
• Will I go to jail? Lose my job? Lose my drivers' license?
• My car was seized but I wasn't driving. Can I get it back?
• Can I get my record expunged?

When you have questions, you want to deal with a lawyer who will be there when you need support and give you answers based on his personal experience. As our client, you will talk directly to Mr. Connelly. He will give you sound advice based on his personal experience, personally supervise your entire defense, represent you at every court appearance, and support you throughout the course of your case.

Our mission is to zealously represent every client in a way that achieves the best outcome for the client and provides support as he or she navigates his or her legal crisis.

criminal defense consultation

If you are wondering whether to retain a lawyer to represent you in a traffic violation case, or you are the subject of a criminal investigation or prosecution, you have serious concerns and deserve well-informed answers. Take the first step today to protect your rights. Call 704-376-9376 or e-mail our office for a consultation. Attorney Chris Connelly will explain exactly what your situation is and how to improve it.

We provide criminal defense representation in cases involving a wide range of charges and related issues, including: Driving While Impaired/Drunk Driving (DWI/DUI), Boating While Impaired/Drunk Boating (BWI), Speeding and other traffic tickets, Domestic Violence, Theft, Assault, Weapons charges, Sexual offenses, Drug Possession, and Drug Trafficking.

Some people will tell you that your case cannot be won. That's because they don't try.

The Law Office of Christopher A. Connelly
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Criminal Defense Attorney

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