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817 E Trade Street ,
Charlotte, NC 28202

Tim Cannady

Senior Attorney

AREAS OF PRACTICE

Email: Contact Me
T: (704) 931-5535
F: (704) 335-0448

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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


  • Areas of Practice

      Criminal Law

      • 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
  • Education
      • J.D., Charlotte School of Law, 2015
      • B.S., Auburn University, 2012
  • 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
  • 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

Client Testimonials*

The Opinions that Matter Most

  • “100 percent satisfied with the results in just a few months.”

    Former Client

  • “I knew they would be strong advocates for me.”

    Former Client

  • “Charlotte’s most professional and caring lawyers”

    Former Client

  • “I was very pleased with their representation.”

    Former Client

  • “Their ability to work smoothly with the court staff benefited me enormously.”

    Former Client

  • “The entire process was handled quickly and in a very professional manner.”

    Former Client

  • “Made me feel very comfortable.”

    Former Client

  • “I HIGHLY RECOMMEND their services and will always pass the name along to my friends and family.”

    Former Client

  • “Not only had my charges dismissed but they saved me plenty of money in the process!”

    Former Client

  • “Made a frightening, confusing, frustrating and hopeless situation bearable and comprehensible.”

    Former Client

  • “Jetton & Meredith are AMAZING!!! They could not have made my bad situation any easier for me.”

    Former Client

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

    Former Client

  • “Absolutely love their service!”

    Former Client

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

    Former Client

  • “The result was the absolute best I could have hoped for.”

    Former Client

Awards

  • ASLA 2015 Top 40 Lawyer Under 40
  • American Association of Attorneys - Premier DUI
  • Top 40
  • MVTL - Top 25
  • NAFLA - Top Ten Ranking 2015
  • AATA - Premier 100
  • AIFLA - 10 Best 2015
  • TGDWW - Top Lawyer 2015
  • AIPIA - 10 Best 2018 Law Firm
  • AIPIA - 10 Best 2018 Attorney
  • Attorney and Practice Magazine's Criminal Defense top 10
  • Avvo Clients' Choice 2015 Criminal Defense
  • Avvo Clients' Choice 2015 Divorce
  • TNTL Top 100 Trial Lawyers
  • RUE Ratings Best Attorneys of America - 2015
  • BBB - Start With Trust
  • Business North Carolina Legal Elite
  • Clients Choice Award 2019
  • National College for DUI Defense
  • 2019 Attorney and Practice Magazine Family Law Badge
  • 10 Best Attorney's in Client Satisfaction 2019
  • Client's Choice Award
  • American Institute of Trial Lawyers
  • Legal Elite 2020
  • Top 10 Family Law Attorneys
  • Avvo Client Choice - 2020 Erika Angles
  • Super Lawyers - Rising Star 2021
  • Legal Elite 2021
  • Law Eagles of America 2021
  • Litigator of the Year 2021
  • Elite Lawyer Badge 2021
  • Top Ranking Family Law Attorney 2021
  • 10 Best Attorney's in Client Satisfaction 2022
  • Top 10 Family Law Attorneys 2022
  • Super Lawyer 2022
  • Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
  • Elite Lawyer 2022 Criminal Defense
  • Elite lawyer 2022 Divorce
  • Elite lawyer 2022 Accidents
  • Elite Lawyer Personal Injury Tim Cannady 2023
  • Elite Lawyer Personal Injury Mark Jetton 2023
  • Elite Lawyer Personal Injury Eric Meredith 2023
  • Elite Lawyer Jetton & Meredith 2023
  • Legal Elite 2023
  • Rising Stars 2023 Erika Angles

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