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Practice Areas & Expertise

re: USCIS Litigation & NFL P-1 Visa Win for Sports Management Industry

With Complaint Against the USCIS and DOH, Sherrod Sports Visas Scores Legal Victory for Sports Management Industry

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Providing Attentive & Thorough Legal Care

Oakhurst Legal Group | Charlotte NC Lawyers

Serving

Greenville, NC & Union, Gaston, Rowan, Iredell, Cabarrus Counties

Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Oakhurst Legal Group is a community and solution-focused law firm bringing a personal approach to being helpful in our community. Oakhurst Legal Group services Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Business Law, Immigration, and Entertainment issues in North Carolina and around the country.


Oakhurst Legal Group also assists North Carolina businesses with General Legal Counsel, Compliance, LLC Formation, Trademarks, Business Start-Up issues, and more. Starting or protecting your business can be scary. We make sure that we remove the stress and fear of being a business owner so that you can focus on what is important.

Our Success

Civil Rights

Civil Rights Lawyer, Darlene Harris of Oakhurst Legal Group assists protesters in obtaining settlement with City of Charlotte Police

DUI Charge

Successful not guilty verdict.

Client was found not guilty at trial due to a successful litigation strategy crafted and use by Attorney Harris.

Successful Petition for E-2 Visas

Sherrod Seward successfully petitioned for E-2 investor visas for Finland national Auto Investor Ari Heikkinen and his spouse Kaarina Heikkinen.

North Carolina Police Misconduct Lawyers

Police misconduct is not only unfortunate it can also have lasting effects on a civilian’s life. 


Oakhurst attorneys have litigated matters of police brutality and further constitutional matters covered in the 1st, 4th, 5th, 8th, and 14th amendments. These amendments stretch into several matters that are of immediate concern to clients.

Police Brutality Cases Can Cover The Following Areas:

  • Deadly force that unjustly causes the end to a civilian’s life
  • Excessive force that unjustly escalates the situation confronting the law enforcement officer. Officers should be trained to de-escalate an issue, and when they do not Oakhurst attorneys hold them accountable.
    a. Excessive force is a term that could include more specific actions such as hitting the civilian, throwing the civilian violently to the ground, wrongfully tasing the civilian, or shooting a civilian.
    b. Excessive force could begin at the moment the police officer unholsters his or her weapon. If you have experienced such a frightening situation it is important that you contact our attorneys.

The above violations can happen in an instant. Police misconduct can occur to anyone. If you have experienced any of the above forms of misconduct you should contact a lawyer that you can trust. Oakhurst Law Firm has several years of experience in police brutality and misconduct cases.


It is important for victims of police misconduct to talk over the situation with a seasoned attorney. With or without a noticeable injury, you may still need representation in your matter.


Further misconduct beyond brutality, are violations of constitutional rights. Whether you are a citizen or a permanent legal resident, you are protected by the United States Constitution. The amendments highlight possible misconduct by police officers.

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What You Can Expect

Relatable & Non-Traditional Representation

We’re not your average attorneys. We aim to provide the compassionate ear and highest quality representation to clients of all backgrounds.

Honesty

We pledge to be fully transparent with you about your case and its practice outcomes.

Innovative Solutions

We don’t believe in offering standard, obvious choices. Our attorneys always aim to provide creative solutions to your legal obstacles.

Accessibility

Our firm offers 24/7 phone service and consultations in-person, over the phone, and via video conference.

Put High-Quality Representation to Work for Your Case

Reach out to our firm to schedule a consultation today!

We offer 24/7 phone services to those who call.

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Meet the team

Passionate. Innovative. Honest.

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Our Charlotte-based Criminal Defense team is exceptional and features some of the premier women attorneys in the State of North Carolina. Our Criminal Defense team specializes in felony cases in Mecklenburg, Union, and Cabarrus County for offenses such as drug trafficking, drug (marijuana, cocaine, etc.) possession, DUI’s and weapons charges.

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What Our Clients Have to Say

Real Clients. Real Reviews.

“There are some things in life you can get by with the cheaper off-brand product, and some things you can't. Legal representation is certainly the latter. I rest easy at night knowing I can turn to ...”

- Andy Goh
Apr 18, 2021

“Darlene represented me in the charge I caught in Concord, NC. A friend of mines recommended her for hire had nothing but good things to say her professionalism and true indeed he was on point from ...”

- PJ Anderson
Apr 18, 2021

“Sherrod is extremely knowledgeable, helpful, and dependable. He was instrumental in resolving our issue and I would recommend his services to anyone!”

- Ashlee E.

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Recent News & Updates

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When Do Police Have to Read Me My Rights?

December 8th, 2021

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December 7th, 2021

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