Criminal Law

• Traffic Tickets

• Driving While Impaired (DWI)

• Driving While License Revoked

• License Restoration

• Assaults

• Larcenies

• Domestic Violence

• Alcohol Charges

• Drug/Narcotics Charges

• Weapons Offenses

• Communicating Threats

• White Collar Crimescompetition

Accidents/Injury

• Personal Injury

• Car Accidents

• Workplace Injury

• Consular Processing

• Deportation and Removal

• DREAMers

• Family Based Visas

• Fiancé and Marriage Visas

• I-9 Employment Compliance

• Immigration Appeals

• Naturalization

• Permanent Residency

• Refugees and Asylum

• Same Sex Marriage Visas

• Stateside Provisional Waiver

The Gilchrist Law firm has successfully represented diversified clients in the Mecklenburg and its surrounding counties related to various facets of immigration law. What we like here at The Gilchrist Law firm is getting to know people from all over the world. We have clients representing over a dozen countries around the world. We can accept most immigrations cases even if you do not reside in Charlotte, North Carolina or even the United States.

If you have immigration Court, it is important that you call our office immediately as time is a sensitive factor in most cases.

At GLF, our dedicated immigration team can help you with your immigration cases throughout North and South Carolina, which include Mecklenburg and adjoining counties. Contact our office for a free initial consultation.

Speeding Tickets and Traffic Violations

If you are considering just paying for your ticket to avoid the hassle of courthouse appearance, increased insurance rates or wasted time, don't. Speak with one of our office representatives first. Paying your ticket can mean you are admitting guilt and can pos-sibly face automatic increase in your insurance premium.

You may consider just paying your ticket to avoid the hassle altogether.

DO NOT pay any speeding or traffic ticket without first speaking to our office. By paying your ticket you are admitting guilt and will face an automatic increase to your insurance premium.

We will represent you to reduce your ticket citation or even have it dismissed. Our team advocates for you.

Negotiating with the District Attorney is something you have to face when you fight your ticket on your own. It will require a day away from your daily routine or work. Remember that anything you say to the District Attorney could be used against you. The District Attorney’s office is not able to provide you legal advice so in most instances you are negotiating with someone without knowing all the details.

There is no need to set foot in the courtroom, no need to take off work, we are going to represent and appear in court for you.

If you have received a citation, call our office (980) 219 8884 for a free consultation regarding how best to handle your specific situation.

Per (N.C.G.S. 20-138.1 and 20-179(g) in North Carolina, a conviction for DWI can include up to 36 months imprisonment and fines up to $10,000 . A conviction for DWI in North Carolina will cause you to have your driver’s license revoked for one year. It is possible to have the court issue a Limited Privilege that will enable you to drive on a restricted basis during the period of revocation.

Allow us to represent you and assist you in reducing the aggravating and time consuming processes of dealing with driving while impaired citations. DWI law is very complicated and the Gilchrist Law firm takes this area of the law very seriously. The attorney has many years of experience in DWI cases. The Gilchrist Law firm knows that most people do not fully understand DWI law in North Carolina and our job is help guide people through the process.

Please call us to set up a free consultation. Your story and your truth will assist us in being able to build your case, it is important that we communicate with you related to any prior citations or arrests. An evaluation and thorough assessment of your case and situation will provide us a prospective time frame and estimated cost that will be affordable for you.

You should be prepare to answer few questions that will be instrumental in providing solutions to your case. The following are some common questions we may ask for you to readily answer:

If you were pulled over, what was reason was for doing so?

• Were you involved in an accident, if so were other vehicles involved and was anyone injured?
• Was anyone else in the vehicle with you. If so, what is /are the age/s of each passenger?
• Do you have any mental or physical impairments that would stop you from completing the officer’s roadside test?
• What tests did the officer provide to you and in what order?
• Did you take a breathalyzer test roadside?
• Did your case not involve alcohol? (Suspected Drug Impairment)
• What did you tell to the officer at the time off the citation or arrest?

Call us today for a free consultation with one of our NC DWI attorneys. (980) 219 8884

Domestic Violence

Domestic violence is very common in our society. Our law firm will provide criminal defense for clients charged with domestic related offenses. Domestic violence offenses are very serious charges that could result in a lifetime of problems especially if someone has to register as a sex offender. It is important that the Lawyer understands your story and you are able to tell that story to a Judge or Jury. In many domestic violence cases trials are necessary in order to sort out the details. The Gilchrist Law firm will help you prepare for the trial in order to get you the best possible outcome.

A legal matter requires legal advice that is binding between a lawyer and his client. Legal advice must come from a legal office providing legal advice based on knowledge, skills and education. Each situation applies and is specific to a law to particular set of circumstances .There is high accountability and responsibilities in the advice provider and has the legal advice has a direct impact to a person's legal rights.