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Atty. M. Alexander Charns

Atty. M. Alexander Charns

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Durham Durham 44 yrs experience 44 year
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About M. Alexander Charns at a glance

M. Alexander Charns is an Attorney based in Durham, North Carolina, practicing at Charns Law Office. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, drug crimes, personal injury, criminal defense, and traffic. Admitted to practice in North Carolina U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina U.S. District Court, Middle D (1982). Educated at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (J.D., 1982) and University of California at Berkeley (B.A., 1978). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of North Carolina State Bar North Carolina Bar Association National Association Criminal Defense Lawyers North Carolina Advocates for Justice. Serands clients in Durham, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. M. Alexander Charns is a lawyer practicing criminal law, felonies, misdemeanors and 26 other areas of law
  • M. received a B.A. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1978, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • M. practices at Charns Law Office in Durham, NC

Practice Areas Explained

M. Alexander Charns's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases M. Alexander Charns handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

DUI / DWI Defense

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Drug Crimes

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Personal Injury

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Criminal Defense

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Traffic Violations

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Durham are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about M. Alexander Charns

Where is M. Alexander Charns's law office located?
M. Alexander Charns's law practice is located in Durham, North Carolina. The firm is Charns Law Office. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does M. Alexander Charns handle?
M. Alexander Charns focuses on dui/dwi, drug crimes, personal injury, criminal defense, traffic. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has M. Alexander Charns practiced law?
M. Alexander Charns has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did M. Alexander Charns go to law school?
M. Alexander Charns earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.A., 1978).
How can I contact M. Alexander Charns for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has M. Alexander Charns received?
M. Alexander Charns's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Practice Areas

Criminal Law Felonies Misdemeanors Civil Appeals Civil Liberties Civil Rights Civil Rights Section 1983 Constitutional Law Criminal Appeals Criminal Defense Death Penalty Driving While Intoxicated Drug Crimes Electronic Surveillance Excessive Use Of Force False Arrest False Imprisonment First Amendment Law Fourth Amendment Law Freedom Of Information Information And Privacy Malicious Prosecution Plaintiff's Personal Injury Police Brutality Police Misconduct Public Records Search And Seizure Traffic Violations Wiretapping

Education

J.D.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 1982
B.A.
University of California at Berkeley
- 1978

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

North Carolina U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina U.S. District Court, Middle D
Admitted: 1982

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