Top Rated Criminal Defense Attorney in Charlotte, NC

An attorney with more than 30 years' experience, Eben T. Rawls III has represented many professionals, doctors, lawyers, bankers, securities traders, CEO's, labor union presidents and elected officials. Mr. Rawls focuses exclusively on defending people accused of crimes at his Charlotte firm, Rawls, Scheer, Clary, & Mingo P.L.L.C. He has been Board Certified by the North Carolina State Bar since 1991 as a board certified specialist in the areas of both Federal Criminal Law and North Carolina State Criminal Law.

Mr. Rawls has handled cases in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Virginia, New York, New Jersey and California. He has also handled complicated international cases that required travel to Norway, England and other foreign nations. He has received an AV* rating by Martindale-Hubbell signifying the highest legal ability rating and the highest rating for ethical conduct. The Bar Registry of Preeminent Lawyers lists Mr. Rawls as one of the nation's top criminal defense attorneys. He is recognized in Best Lawyers in America in 2 different areas of criminal law practice.

Mr. Rawls is admitted to practice in North Carolina and the Eastern, Western and Middle Districts of the U.S. District Courts of North Carolina, as well as the U.S. Supreme Court. Mr. Rawls has been a North Carolina State Bar Councilor 2016-Present.

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