Kevin L. Barnett

Kevin L. Barnett is a Charlotte criminal defense attorney with his own Charlotte law office. He concentrates his practice on criminal charges and traffic violations, representing individuals accused of misdemeanors and felonies as well as drivers facing DWI and other traffic allegations. His work includes analyzing charges, reviewing evidence, preparing defenses, and guiding clients through the North Carolina court process.

Kevin earned his J.D. from Mercer University’s Walter F. George School of Law in 1984 and a B.S. from Duke University in 1980. He has been admitted to practice in North Carolina since 1984. His education and years of courtroom practice provide a foundation for assessing the facts, legal procedures, and potential consequences of criminal and traffic cases.

He has practiced criminal and traffic law in Charlotte for more than two decades. Matters addressed by his office include drug offenses, property crimes, assaults, theft allegations, probation violations, expungements, speeding citations, license restoration, and impaired driving charges. Earlier positions as an associate at Erdman, Boggs & Harkins and Weinstein & Sturges add to his background in legal representation.

Kevin L. Barnett belongs to the Mecklenburg County and North Carolina bar associations and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. His practice is deliberately focused on criminal and traffic law rather than a broad range of unrelated services. He emphasizes giving individual cases close attention, making court procedures understandable, and pursuing appropriate defenses based on the circumstances of each charge.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, The Law Office of Kevin L. Barnett
• Member, The North Carolina State Bar
• Member, Mecklenburg County Bar Association
• Member, North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers
• Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Licensed State

• North Carolina

Education

• Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Duke University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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