Arnold & Smith PLLC is a full-service law firm specializing in divorce, family law, criminal defense, and personal injury, serving clients across North Carolina from four offices in Charlotte, Lake Norman, Monroe, and Ballantyne/Indian Land. Founded in 2007 by attorneys Matthew R. Arnold and J. Bradley Smith, the firm is distinguished by its historic main office in the restored John Carr Price House—a National Historic Register landmark—and its reputation for aggressive, results-driven representation in both state and federal courts.
The firm combines passionate advocacy with meticulous attention to detail, handling cases ranging from minor infractions to serious felonies and complex family matters. With extensive backgrounds in divorce and criminal law, the attorneys—including a board-certified family law specialist and a former prosecutor—focus on strategic litigation and client-centered service. They serve individuals and businesses throughout Mecklenburg, Catawba, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Stanly, and Union Counties, offering resources like a child support calculator, legal blogs, and Spanish-language services.
Services Offered
- Divorce and Family Law
- Child Custody
- Separation and Annulment
- Equitable Distribution and Property Division
- Spousal Support (Alimony)
- Child Support
- Adoption (including same-sex and second-parent adoptions)
- Domestic Violence Orders of Protection
- Criminal Defense
- Drug Crimes (possession, sale, trafficking)
- Property Crimes (embezzlement, theft, burglary, robbery, white-collar crimes)
- Sexual Offenses (rape, assault)
- Violent Crimes (battery, assault, manslaughter, murder)
- Traffic Violations (including DWI/DUI and vehicular homicide)
- Expungements and Wrongful Arrest Cases
- Personal Injury
- Auto Accidents
- Workers’ Compensation
- Medical Negligence
- Defective Products
- Premises Liability Injuries
- Workplace Accidents
- Business and Civil Litigation
- Appellate Law
- Land Use and Zoning
- Landlord Tenant Law
- Wills and Estates
The firm serves clients across North Carolina, with a focus on the Charlotte metropolitan area and surrounding counties, and offers services in Spanish. Their attorneys are admitted to practice in all North Carolina state courts, the Western District Federal Court, the North Carolina Court of Appeals and Supreme Court, and the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals.
