Mark S. Jetton, Jr., Esq. | Jetton & Meredith, PLLC

Mark S. Jetton, Jr.

Attorney in Charlotte

Mark S. Jetton, Jr. is one of the founding partners of Jetton & Meredith. As an accomplished trial attorney, he is described by his clients as someone who becomes highly involved in their case, pursuing the best possible outcome. He brings a competitive approach to the courtroom and has an impressive track record* for the results he has achieved over the years for his clients. As a former college football player, Mr. Jetton has earned a reputation for being an aggressive, hardworking attorney inside and outside of the courtroom. He is widely respected in the legal community and can often be seen on the nightly news for his legal insight on developing stories and his involvement in high-profile cases. He has earned a significant list of awards for his legal work; however, he is most proud of what his clients say about his work on their cases.

Mr. Jetton focuses his practice on criminal defense, personal injury, and workers’ compensation. This includes representing individuals charged with DWI/DUI, felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic offenses, as well as those who are seriously injured or killed as a result of an accident or the negligence of someone else. He has handled hundreds of cases to conclusion and has an impressive track record for obtaining not guilty verdicts, high settlements, and high jury award verdicts.*

“I apply the two basic principles to the practice of law which I have lived my life by: hard work and toughness. I am a firm believer if a person is willing to work hard and stay tough, they will be successful in whatever they do. I promise my clients from the outset, I will work hard and be a tough advocate for them to the conclusion of their case.” - Mark S. Jetton, Jr.

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Education
Bar Admissions, Professional Associations & Memberships
Awards and Recognition
In the Media
- "Queen City News Investigation Sparks Radar Recall", QCNEWS, February 15th, 2023.
- "Attorney Mark Jetton Weighs in on How COVID-19 is Affecting the Legal World", WBTV News, March 18, 2020
- "$4M Settlement for Catastrophic Injuries from Motorcycle Crash", SC Lawyers Weekly, August 1, 2019
- "Examining Robert Kraft's Charges", WBTV News, February 22, 2019
- “Man Charged in Rape Has History of Assault”, WBTV News, January 25, 2019
- “Cop Uses Excessive Force, Video Released”, WBTV News, January 21, 2019
- “Good Question: What Can You Do About Sinkholes?”, WBTV News, January 14, 2019
- “Growing Concerns Over Potential Targeting With CMS Safety Measure Changes”, WBTV News, January 7, 2019
- “Woman Settles Tripping Case for $435K After New Knee Falls to Pieces”, NC Lawyers Weekly, January 3, 2019
- “What Would Getting a DWI Actually Cost You?”, WBTV News, January 1, 2019
- “The Legal Elite*”, QC Exclusive, The Quintessential Charlotte Luxury Magazine, No. 54, Holiday 2018 Issue
- “Lawyer Says Charges Possible in Fetus Case”, WBTV News, August 17, 2018
- “Taking a Look at New Identity Tracking Software”, WBTV News, August 20, 2018
- “What is BWI?”, WBTV News, July 26, 2018
- “What Are Alcohol Laws in North Carolina?”, WBTV News, July 16, 2018
- “Supreme Court Rules Police Need Warrant to Track Cell Phones”, WBTV News, June 27, 2018
- "Good Question: What's Next for Harvey Weinstein?", WBTV News, June 26, 2018
- “Spencer Merriweather Sworn In as New Mecklenburg County District Attorney”, WCCB News, December 11, 2017
- “Legally Bound: Burdened With Debt, Law Grads Troubled by Lack of Sure Options”, Triad Business Journal, Vol. 13, No. 30, April 1, 2011
- “Planning Pays Off for Charlotte Legal Duo”, Charlotte Business Journal, April 15, 2011
- 2015 Top Ten Most Popular News Stories, NC Lawyers Weekly (12-28-15 edition) (vol 27, no 43)
- Mr. Jetton is hired by the family of an 86-year-old woman who died after allegedly being sexually assaulted by an employee at the nursing home – Watch on YouTube
- “Jury Awards $175K to passenger of impaired driver”
- Mark Jetton Interviewed By NBC Over NC DWI Statistics
Personal Information
Mr. Jetton currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina and enjoys working out, spending time with family, traveling, and coaching youth sports in his spare time. He currently helps coach the 8th-grade football team at Holy Trinity Middle School.

Mark loves being outdoors and can often be found cycling on his road bike, boating on Lake Norman, or enjoying dining experiences in and around the Charlotte area. Mark enjoys the sun and the snow and often travels to the beach and the mountains to waterski and snow ski with friends and family.

He follows his two former college football teams and on a Saturday during football season, he is likely enjoying the Clemson Tigers and Elon Phoenix football games.

Mr. Jetton has volunteered and made financial donations to multiple organizations including the Special Olympics, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Charlotte, and the Dowd YMCA of Greater Charlotte. Mr. Jetton currently serves on the President’s Young Leaders Council at Elon University and is on the Elon Law Board of Advisors.

Quick Facts:
- Mark was born and raised in Charlotte, NC. He comes from a family who has been in the Charlotte area for over 100 years.
- Mark was a national football recruit in high school. Coming out of high school, he had numerous football scholarship offers and ended up signing a full athletic scholarship with Clemson University. Mark also played football during his time at Elon University.
- Mark enjoys helping and coaching kids in sports and the Special Olympics. He often volunteers his time in coaching youth sports and donates money to help sponsor kids sports teams.

Client Testimonials*

The Opinions that Matter Most

“These guys are miracle workers.”

Former Client
“They were very passionate in every court appearance and again, really gave me the push to believe that everything was going to be alright-- and it was.”

Former Client
“I was blown away with how wonderful Mark Jetton and his team were.”

Former Client
“I cannot stress enough how great the customer service was with Jetton & Meredith”

Former Client
“Jetton & Meredith are reasonable, fast, and brings positive results to their clients.”

Former Client
“Fabulous lawyer, highly recommend for any family law cases!!”

Former Client
“Mark and Eric did an excellent job handling my case from start to finish.”

Former Client
“Jetton & Meredith totally saved the day.”

Former Client
“Best criminal defense attorney in the state of North Carolina.”

Charlotte G.
“I never thought attorneys would give me and my family such personalized attention.”

Former Client
“Fast, proficient and very professional.”

Former Client
“Always there when you need him”

Charlotte, NC
“They assured me that I was going to be alright.”

Former Client
“I was confident we made the right choice in lawyers.”

Former Client
“Very pleased with the service!”

Former Client

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Mark S. Jetton, Jr.

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Mark S. Jetton, Jr.

Attorney in Charlotte

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