Damon John Chetson

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Also known as The Chetson Firm
Damon John Chetson
Aggressive, thorough, professional Raleigh criminal lawyer with proven results.
5.0 star rating
Excellent Representation
- a Criminal Defense client
5.0 star rating
A lawyer that listens to a client and does thorough research!
- a DUI client

Overview

Avvo Rating

Experience 3.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 4.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Contributor level 14

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Practice Areas

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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Sometimes), Free Consultation (60 minutes), Retainer (Sometimes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

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  • 19 W. Hargett St. Suite 920
    Raleigh, NC 27601
    Office: 919-352-9411
    Fax: 919-249-1396
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Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

About Me

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Videos (14)

Damon Chetson is a criminal lawyer in Raleigh who helps people charged with serious felonies, misdemeanors, and drunk driving (DWI) charges in Raleigh, Cary,... more

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Client Reviews

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5 star rating

“Excellent Representation”

Posted by: a Criminal Defense client, almost 3 years ago.

Client Review: Damon provided excellent representation for me in a matter that was quite important to me. He was knowledgeable and readily available to me for... more
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5 star rating

“A lawyer that listens to a client and does thorough research!”

Posted by: a DUI client, over 1 year ago.

Client Review: Mr. Chetson started reviewing my case and talking to me about it over the weekend of the incident. Over the next few months, he provided solid... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

12 endorsements


Andrew Nicholas Clifford

Mr. Chetson is a friend and an accomplished attorney. I endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Andrew Clifford , Raleigh (NC), About 1 month ago
Maitri Klinkosum

Damon Chetson is a fierce advocate for his clients. His knowledge of the court system and the law is excellent. I have seen Damon advocate on... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Maitri Klinkosum , Raleigh (NC), About 1 month ago
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Résumé

 

License

4 years since Damon John Chetson was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
North Carolina Authorized to practice law 2009 05/04/2013

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Criminal Defense and DWI Lawyer at The Chetson Firm, PLLC 2009–present
Felony Law Clerk at Wake County Public Defender 2007–2009
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of North Carolina Law School Law JD - Juris Doctor
University of Pennsylvania History BA

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Graduate Studies Grant Smith Richardson Foundation 1998
Graduated with honors University of Pennsylvania 1994

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 2012–present
Member National College of DUI Defense 2012–present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 14
Answers: 770 Legal Answers
31 Best Answers - chosen by asker
352 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
65 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 15 Legal Guides
1 Staff Pick
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Legal Doctrine and Legal Realities: The Daily Life of Criminal Law Online 2013
Overview of North Carolina Expungement Law Online 2012
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Finding a Legal Job Law School Panel - UNC-Chapel Hill 2010
Legal Theory of Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes Oliver Wendell Holmes’ Liberalism 2008
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