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Jon William Welborn

Criminal defense Attorney at Mocksville, NC

5.0   26 reviews

also known as Jon Welborn, Jon W. Welborn

  • Licensed for 18 years
    State NC
    Acquired 2005
    Status
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Jon practices law from his primary office location in Mocksville, North Carolina. Jon routinely represents clients in Davie, Davidson, and the surrounding counties.

Jon was born September 14, 1980.  He is the son of the late, Perry Mitchell Welborn and Patricia Poteat Welborn of southeastern Wilkes County.  Jon’s father, Perry, was an independent insurance agent in N. Wilkesboro.  Perry worked for a number of years as a top selling agent for Farm Bureau prior to opening his own insurance company.  Jon’s mother, Pat, retired from Yadkinville Elementary School in the capacity of a special education teacher.  She continues to reside at the home place of Mr. Welborn.  Jon grew up in Wilkes County with his parents and his older brother Jason.  Jason has a very respectable employment history, including but not limited to, law enforcement, expert firearms instructor, security contractor, and according to his Facebook page is presently an offshore ninja master in the Gulf of Mexico.

Jon graduated from East Wilkes High School in 1998.  Jon then attended and graduated from Appalachian State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice in 2002.  During his time at ASU, Jon interned at the Watauga County District Attorney’s Office, which compelled him towards a career in the law.  In 2002, Jon enrolled and began attending Appalachian School of Law in Virginia.  While in law school, Jon volunteered time at a local daycare in the community, was involved with several school organizations, and played on the ASL softball team.  Jon also performed an internship with the Iredell County District Attorney’s Office during law school and made several long lasting friendships with both the local defense bar and many of the prosecutors of the county.  After graduation from law school in 2005, Jon passed the North Carolina Bar exam. That same year he opened his own Firm in Statesville, North Carolina where he practiced primarily in the areas of criminal defense and family law.

As a family law attorney, Jon has extensive trial and litigation experience in a variety of family law matters, including but not limited to absolute divorce, child custody, child support, post-separation support, alimony, and equitable distribution of marital property.  Jon restricts the number of clients in his family law practice which allows more aggressive and zealous representation for his clients.

Jon is well versed in criminal defense representation.  He has substantial jury trial experience in Superior Court, representing clients charged with some of the most serious of felonies under our law.  Jon ended 2013 with two consecutive unanimous not guilty jury trial verdicts where his clients were charged with serious felonies and if convicted, would have faced substantial mandatory active incarceration periods.

Jon represents clients from every criminal offense ranging from serious felonies including murder to relatively minor speeding and traffic violations.  Jon has represented clients in many of the North Carolina counties including Davie, Wilkes, Davidson, Rowan, Yadkin, Iredell, Forsyth, Alexander, Catawba, Caldwell, and surrounding counties.

Jon and his wife Amber have lived in Davie County for a number of years.   Amber is a nursing educator in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.  They have two daughters (Isabelle and Olivia), one dog (Sophie), and one cat (Sam – that Jon on occasion acknowledges).

Jon and his family attend Hillsdale Methodist Church in Advance, North Carolina.

After much thought, Jon decided to call Davie County not only home for his family, but also primary location for his Law Firm.  Welborn Law Firm, PLLC is located at 300 S. Main St. in Mocksville, North Carolina.

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Welborn Law Firm, PLLC
300 S. Main St.
Suite. C
Mocksville, NC, 27028

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Posted by anonymous | July 18, 2020
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Excellence
Mr. Welborn represented me for a moving violation ticket. After reviewing my situation, he gave me thorough information on what would be needed and expected to have my ticket dismissed without penalty. He took care of the case at court and sent me prompt notification of the positive resolution. His attention and guidance were excellence in practice.
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Posted by Kevin | November 5, 2019
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Excellent Attorney
Jon did an excellent job representing me regarding a traffic violation. I was very pleased with the outcome that he achieved and would highly recommend his services. He was very thorough in explaining the legal process and made me feel confident that I chose the best attorney.
Posted by anonymous | August 3, 2019
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Great lawyer
Easy to set up appointment, explained everything clearly and answered all of our questions. Did exactly what he said he would do. Was even a available after the court date. Great lawyer all around. Would definitely use again and recommend!
Posted by anonymous | May 24, 2019
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Highly Recommended
Jon did an awesome job on several legal matters for our family. We came out favored and during the process he answered all of our questions and the electronic client file is awesome.
Posted by JD | May 5, 2019
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Obtained a Successful Outcome for us
Jon was there for us every step of the way and obtained a successful outcome for our court case. He helped make a very unpleasant situation better with his caring and compassion. He's a down to earth attorney who listened to our concerns. Thank you Jon!
Posted by Genny | May 2, 2019
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Class Act
I have used Jon Welborn Attorneys for several situations in life and he has always delivered excellent, professional, timely and expert service. He's a rare find and I'm glad I have him in my arsenal for any unexpected circumstances in life! Class act.
Posted by Timothy | December 23, 2017
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Excellent and Personable
I received a letter from the Welborn office after I got my first speeding ticket in a county a few away from my home. It jumped out at me since it was addressed to me in handwritten ink and seemed personable. I couldn’t travel for my court date since I had to work and Welborn took care of everything regarding the court date. I had no points added to my license and had a small court fee that was easily paid online. Thank you for the great work and peace of mind.
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Posted by anonymous | December 20, 2017
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Reliable and Honest
Jon handled a speeding (keeping-up-with-the-rest-of-traffic) ticket for me (an out-of-state driver) in Mocksville, NC. With Jon's help, and at a very reasonable price for his services, I received no points on my license or insurance. His website allowed us to share documents and stay in close touch throughout the process, and he was always just an e-mail away when I wanted clarification. I'm detail-oriented by nature, so I was glad to find a lawyer who was diligent in keeping up with details and communicating them with me. I can't say that I ever want a speeding ticket again, but I'd be glad to do business with a man like Jon any day.
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Response from Jon Welborn December 22, 2017
Thank you very much for the excellent review. I am very grateful for you taking the time to do such... and thanks for allowing me to help you. Merry Christmas!
Posted by Jones | October 18, 2017
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| Hired Attorney
Great Attorney
Daughter received a ticket in Davie County. Lawyer Welborn took care of the situation with great results.
Response from Jon Welborn December 22, 2017
Thanks so much for your review - I appreciate it very much.
Posted by Crystal | October 4, 2017
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Dependable, Professional Attorney
Jon is fantastic! I live out of state & received a speeding ticket while on vacation in North Carolina. I am so glad I called Jon. He is courteous, caring, affordable, & committed to his clients. I highly recommend him to anyone needing legal services!
Response from Jon Welborn December 22, 2017
Thank you very much Crystal it was a pleasure to help
Posted by Hector | August 27, 2017
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Jon really went to work for me
Mr. John Wilburn represented me in a case in Mocksville North Carolina for DUI thanks to his unique ability I was found not guilty by a jury I owe my verdict of not guilty to John Wilburn his dedication was outstanding and I would recommend him to anybody any day, I want to take this opportunity to thank mr. Wilburn for his outstanding representation.
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Response from Jon Welborn December 22, 2017
Thank you for the kind words Hector - it was a pleasure representing you and glad it worked out for you. Best of luck in the future.
Posted by Kelly | August 17, 2017
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A Lawyer That Cares About You!
Attorney Jon Welborn represented me in a speeding ticket charge. Mr. Welborn and his staff were always excellent to deal with and always there for me to answer any questions I had. On my actual court date I was personally advised on how everything went and the results of the charge. I would highly recommend Welborn Law to represent you and your needs!
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Response from Jon Welborn December 22, 2017
Thanks so much Kelly - I really appreciate it
Posted by Mark Jennings | July 14, 2017
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The Tucker
Jon is the best. He is MY LAWYER. When I have a concern I will call him and only him. He is the man. I do not need to consult the OTHER guys that post their ads. Jon is correct.
Posted by Mike | August 29, 2015
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Review
We were traveling home from a vacation and got a speeding ticket. We did not want to come back the distance for the court date and were hoping to get it reduced. Jon Welborn was able to exceed our expectations and no points.
Response from Jon Welborn September 3, 2015
Thanks Mike. It was my pleasure to help.
Posted by Elizabeth | July 27, 2015
Top-notch and Professional
Jon Welborn and his staff are very professional and kept me up to date regarding my case in a timely manner. E-mails are answered quickly and every step of the process is explained thoroughly. I would highly recommend them to anyone needing legal assistance. Thanks Jon!
Response from Jon Welborn July 31, 2015
Thank you very much Elizabeth.
Posted by Thomas | January 27, 2015
# 1 Attorney
Very professional, Excellent Attorney. He handled my speeding with no problems. I highly recommend Jon Welborn if I ever need an attorney again I will hire Jon Welborn A++++++++++++++++++
Response from Jon Welborn September 3, 2015
I appreciate you allowing me to help. Thanks Thomas.
Posted by anonymous | November 27, 2014
"Getting it done" in Mocksville
Even a mis-calculation of speed can mean hours or days of disruption to what is already a pretty busy month. In my situation, the risk of derailing of a hard fought appointment schedule that no overlapped with a court date. So with that threat looming over my head, I began looking through the assault of automailer letters and pre-printed direct mail cardstock that suddenly began pouring into my mail box with 72 hrs of my citation being issued. I looked at all of my new "friends" and thought "nah, this just doesn't feel right". A day or so later I Googled(v) the local Mocksville area for a few minutes, and found the Welborn Law firm. Not many reviews at the time, but the reviews that they did have were really great. Short and great. Jon's knack for online interaction, knowledge of the local "environment" and his confidence, quickly put me at ease. The web based case management service was extremely easy to navigate and in fact, was about as difficult as ordering socks on Amazon. The entire engagement was fully managed and communicated online. The outcome was exactly what he said it would be. My appearance was not required. I was able to avoid turning my calendar upside down. And, those are 3 very important points. So when traveling through North Carolina: Please be safe, and if you happen to find yourself in an less ideal situation, give Jon a call.
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Response from Jon Welborn December 5, 2014
Thank you for the very kind words. Glad I could help.
Posted by Rex | November 4, 2014
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Jon was a great attorney to work with. He was very quick to respond to my request and kept me informed and up to date on the entire case. He handled the speeding ticket I was issued in a very professional manner and saved me a lot of time and trouble with trying to handle the case myself. I would highly recommend Jon to anyone needing legal representation.
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Response from Jon Welborn November 6, 2014
Thank you very much for the kind words. It was my pleasure to help.
Posted by Kim | July 23, 2014
Professional, excellent service
After my daughter received a speeding citation, we received many (50+) letters from attorneys. I contacted several and felt like a number. I emailed Jon Welborn at Welborn Law Firm and he responded immediately, answering all of my questions and concerns. He was able to handle my daughter's citation, court hearing, etc all through his on-line portal. This portal was a huge time saver. We were able to ask questions, make payments, review answers, see scheduled court hearings, etc. Anytime that I sent an email, it was answered within a very short timeframe. These were not scripted answers, but specific to my questions and needs. Jon explained the process very thoroughly and the process went exactly as he stated. Hopefully, we will never require legal services again, but if we do, I would use Welborn Law Firm without any hesitation. I would also recommend them to anyone that has received a traffic citation. Thank you!
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Response from Jon Welborn September 3, 2015
It is always great to have positive feedback and I very much appreciate it.
Posted by Kristan | June 23, 2014
Better Than Expected
Mr. Welborn is awesome. Going through all of those attorney letters can be nerve-racking and frustrating, but Mr. Welborn's letter stood out in a lot of ways. He is quick, responsive, kind, and helpful. He also keeps a sense of humor about things, which was nice and helped keep things in perspective. He offers a free initial consulatation, in which he gave me a great rundown of my case, my options, and the likely outcomes. I was able to communicate with him quickly and efficiently through his website, which I was also able to use to make my payments and gather information about my case. The best part was that I was able to keep in touch with him throughout the whole process. Not a secretary or a paralegal or anything like that, but the actual attorney who was handling my case. And everything turned out better than I had imagined it would! I highly recommend Welborn Law!
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Cost

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  • Free Consultation 15 minutes
  • Hourly Rates $ 225-275 per hour
  • Contingency 25%-33%
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 9.5 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Owner
  • Welborn Law Firm, PLLC
  • 2005 - Present
  • Partner
  • Gottholm Welborn and Benton, PLLC
  • 2011 - 2013
  • Partner
  • The Law Offices of Benton & Welborn, PLLC
  • 2006 - 2010
  • Owner
  • The Law Office of Jon W. Welborn, PLLC
  • 2005 - 2006
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Education

  • Appalachian School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 2005
  • Appalachian State University
  • BS - Bachelor of Science
  • 2002

Legal Cases

  • NC v MS - Death by Motor Vehicle
  • District Court Trial - NOT GUILTY of death by motor vehicle, but was guilty of a traffic infraction. He was ordered to pay court costs and fines.
  • NC v. GG - Firearm by Felon / Identity Theft
  • Jury Trial - CASE DISMISSED at the close of State's evidence
  • NC v. LL - 3 counts of Felony Sell Controlled Substance
  • Jury verdict - NOT GUILTY
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Associations

  • Davie County Republican Party
  • Secretary
  • 2016 - Present
  • Masonic Home for Children
  • Board of Directors
  • 2016 - Present
  • Davie County Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2014 - Present
  • Federal Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2012 - Present
  • North Carolina State Bar
  • Licensed Attorney / Member
  • 2005 - Present
  • North Carolina Bar Association
  • 2005 - Present
  • NRA
  • Member
  • 2001 - Present
  • North Carolina State Bar, IOLTA
  • N/A
  • American Bar Association
  • N/A
  • Iredell County Bar Association
  • 2005 - 2013
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • 10 Best Under 40
  • American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
  • 2016
  • Top 100 Trial Lawyers
  • National Trial Lawyers Association
  • 2016
  • Client Distinction Award
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2016
  • Rated Attorney
  • Lead Counsel
  • 2016
  • Top 100 Criminal Trial Attorney
  • The National Trial Lawyer's Organization
  • 2015
  • Client Distinction Award
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2015
  • Rated Attorney
  • Lead Counsel
  • 2015
  • Preeminent 5.0 out of 5
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2014
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Publications

  • AVVO Legal Guides
  • What is an Ignition Interlock device?
  • 2016
  • AVVO Legal Guides
  • 7 things to look for to find the Best Traffic Ticket Lawyer
  • 2014

Speaking Engagements

  • Board of Directors Meeting
  • Audit
  • 2016
  • Davie County GOP Meeting
  • Local Campaign Laws
  • 2015
  • Meet a Defense Attorney
  • Criminal Defense Attorney Q & A
  • 2013

Attorney endorsements

Received (15)
Given (29)
Endorse Jon
Criminal defense Attorney | Jan 13
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Unknown Attorney | May 27
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I am impressed with Mr. Welborn's thoughtful advice and answers to legal questions on Avvo. He has an in-depth understanding of the law and an ability to communicate legal concepts clearly and effectively. I endorse this lawyer!"
Criminal defense Attorney | Nov 14
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Mr. Welborn is an excellent criminal defense attorney who is very knowledgeable of the law. If you need a good criminal defense attorney, hire Jon Welborn."
Criminal defense Attorney | Nov 12
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Having seen Jon in court -impressive- and read some of his pleadings in the brief bank -equally impressive, I wholeheartedly endorse him. I thought I'd previously done this many months ago. Happy to refer clients to you!"
Speeding and traffic ticket Attorney | Jul 28
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Great traffic offense lawyer."
DUI and DWI Attorney | Jun 30
Relationship: Other
"If you have been arrested and charged with a DUI or DWI do yourself a favor and hire Mr. Welborn to represent you because when it comes to handling cases of this type he is top notch. I endorse this lawyer."
DUI and DWI Attorney | Jun 30
Relationship: Other
"Mr. Welborn is an exceptional and caring attorney who produces great results in representing clients! I endorse this lawyer."
Criminal defense Attorney | Sep 12
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I highly endorse Mr. Welborn. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who produces great results in representing clients! I want all people with legal problems to contact him first."
Criminal defense Attorney | Aug 06
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse Jon without reservation. I know him to be an exceptional attorney with a remarkable grasp of the law. I am proud to recommend him."
Criminal defense Attorney | Aug 03
Relationship: Friend
"I have known Jon for over 10 years. Jon is honest, ethical, and hard working. Jon is an attorney that will relentlessly fight for the best interest of each individual client. I endorse Jon without hesitation."
Unknown Attorney | Feb 11
Relationship: Other
"Very determined and dedicated attorney. I endorse this lawyer."
Unknown Attorney | Oct 01
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Welborn is a very talented and skilled attorney as demonstrated in his generous contributions of knowledge to the Avvo community and I would not hesitate to rely on his professional legal guidance."
Unknown Attorney | Sep 22
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Personal injury Attorney | Aug 08
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community."
Criminal defense Attorney | Aug 05
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Mocksville Criminal defense Lawyer Jon William Welborn
Jon William Welborn
Criminal defense Attorney
Mocksville, NC
Licensed for 18 years
Free Consultation