Tim Cannady
Tim Cannady attended Auburn University where he graduated with a degree
in Political Science focusing in International Relations. At Auburn Tim
was involved with the intramural program working as a referee and staff
member, as well as an avid outdoors-man and hunter. After college Tim
attended law school in North Carolina. During law school Tim gained valuable
legal experience working for University of North Carolina at Charlotte
as well as a local criminal defense firm. He began his practice in Union
County, by opening his own law firm. Later he moved to Cabarrus County
where he practiced criminal law for several years.
Tim is a member of the Mecklenburg County Bar, Cabarrus County Bar, North Carolina Advocates for Justice, and the North Carolina Bar.
"I believe in work, hard work. I believe that as an attorney I can work hard to make a difference in someone's life for the better, helping them through a tough experience." - Tim Cannady
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Areas of Practice - Drug Crimes
- Domestic Violence (Assault on a Female, Stalking, Assault by Strangulation)
- Restraining Orders (50B and 50C)
- Violent Crimes (Assault, Manslaughter, Homicide)
- Driver's License Issues (License Revoked/Suspended, License Violations, DMV Hearings, Driver's License Restoration)
- MAR's (Motion for Appropriate Relief)
- Traffic Citations
- Underage Drinking
- Property Crimes (Larceny, Embezzlement, Employee Theft, Breaking and Entering, Burglary, Robbery, Theft Crimes)
- Sexually Related Offenses (Indecent Liberties, Rape, Sexual Battery/Assault)
- Removal from Sex Registry
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Education - J.D., Charlotte School of Law, 2015
- B.S., Auburn University, 2012
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Bar Admissions, Professional Associations & Memberships Bar Admissions:
- North Carolina State Bar, 2015
- United States District Court, Western District of North Carolina, 2019
Professional Associations:
- North Carolina State Bar Association, Member, 2012-2016
- North Carolina Advocates for Justice, Member, 2017-present
- Cabarrus County Bar Association, Member, 2016-present
- The National Trial Lawyers, Member, present
- American Association for Justice, Member, present
- Lawyer Referral Service Committee, present
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Awards and Recognition - Legal Elite, Criminal Business North Carolina - 2023
- The National Trial Lawyers, Top 40 Under 40, Criminal Defense - 2019,2020,2021,2022
- Nationally ranked Top 10 Under 40 Attorney award - 2020
- Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers, 2019