Recognized as Charlotte’s Best in Criminal Defense 2023

Arnold & Smith, PLLC is proud to have been named Charlotte’s “Best in Criminal Defense” for 2023, an honor that reflects the dedication, trial skill, and relentless advocacy our criminal defense attorneys bring to clients across the Charlotte region. This award—granted through the Charlotte Observer’s annual Charlotte’s Best competition—holds exceptional meaning because it represents the voice of the community, not a panel or committee. Every nomination and every vote came directly from the Charlotte public.

The Charlotte’s Best Awards are known for their integrity, transparency, and fairness. Administered independently through a third-party voting platform, the awards allow thousands of Charlotte residents to cast their votes for the businesses and professionals they believe provide the highest quality service.

At Arnold & Smith, PLLC, our criminal defense team has spent years developing a reputation for courtroom excellence, strategic legal thinking, and a willingness to fight aggressively for our clients. Our attorneys routinely handle a broad spectrum of criminal matters, including:

• Driving While Impaired (DWI)
• Reckless Driving and Serious Traffic Offenses
• Drug Offenses (possession, trafficking, distribution)
• Domestic Violence Crimes
• Assault and Battery
• Sex Crimes
• Firearm and Weapons Offenses
• Juvenile Crimes
• White-Collar Criminal Charges
• State and Federal Criminal Cases

We understand that every criminal charge carries unique challenges and personal stakes. A conviction can affect employment, family relationships, future opportunities, and one’s ability to move forward. That is why our attorneys take a personalized, comprehensive defense approach, examining every detail, every witness, and every legal argument possible to protect our clients.