John Grover Hutchens, III

John Grover Hutchens, III is an associate attorney at Powers Law Firm PA who focuses on criminal defense law and family law in North Carolina. He handles criminal defense, DUI charges, divorce, and alienation of affection matters. He brings experience from private practice, public defense, and employment litigation to clients facing difficult disputes. His background includes defending misdemeanors and serious felonies, litigating domestic matters, and assisting with wrongful termination and wage-and-hour disputes in court statewide.

John earned his J.D. from Campbell University School of Law in 2017. He earned his B.A. from the University of South Carolina in 2012. During law school, he served as a senior staff writer for the Campbell Law Observer, published nineteen articles, competed in mock trial, and worked as a Legal Research and Writing Assistant. He was admitted to the North Carolina State Bar in 2017 after completing legal studies.

John began his career with a general practice firm in the Asheville area, where he handled domestic disputes, criminal offenses, and civil litigation. He later joined the inaugural Public Defender’s Office in Judicial District 29A, defending cases ranging from misdemeanors to upper-level felonies. After returning to Charlotte, he worked at an employment law firm on wrongful termination and wage-and-hour matters before focusing on criminal defense and family law matters.

John Grover Hutchens, III brings a diverse litigation background to clients navigating criminal and family law matters. He is admitted to the US District Court for the Western District of North Carolina and belongs to the Mecklenburg County Bar and North Carolina State Bar. He emphasizes preparation, continued legal learning, and client communication. His practice reflects courtroom experience and a commitment to helping clients understand stressful legal proceedings and options.

Law Office Affiliations

• Associate Attorney, Powers Law Firm PA
• Member, North Carolina State Bar
• Member, Mecklenburg County Bar

Licensed State

• North Carolina

Education

• Campbell University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of South Carolina
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)