J. Bradley Smith

J. Bradley Smith has dedicated most of his life to the Charlotte area. He is an alumnus of Charlotte Country Day School and North Carolina State University, and earned his law degree from Mercer University, where he excelled academically and served as President of the Federalist Society.

Mr. Smith began his legal career as an Assistant District Attorney in Mecklenburg County's 26th District, handling both felony and misdemeanor prosecutions. In 2006, he transitioned to private practice, primarily focusing on criminal defense. He has represented clients facing charges ranging from minor traffic offenses to serious crimes such as homicide.

With many years of experience in Mecklenburg district and superior courts, Mr. Smith has argued cases before the North Carolina Court of Appeals, the North Carolina Supreme Court, and the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, VA. His legal expertise is frequently sought by television news programs for commentary on current legal issues.

In 2013 and 2014, Mr. Smith was recognized as the Charlotte Observer's Readers’ Choice Best Lawyer in Charlotte. Since 2011, he has consistently been listed as a Super Lawyer in North Carolina and is recognized as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in the United States by the National Trial Lawyers Association.