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.
Practice areas
17 years, 1,000 cases
17 years, 500 cases
17 years, 1,000 cases
17 years, 250 cases
250 cases
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NC | Active | 2005 | 06/23/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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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 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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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 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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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 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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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 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Appalachian School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2005 |
Appalachian State University | BS - Bachelor of Science | 2002 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Board of Directors Meeting | Audit | 2016 |
Davie County GOP Meeting | Local Campaign Laws | 2015 |
Meet a Defense Attorney | Criminal Defense Attorney Q & A | 2013 |
Case name | Outcome |
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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 |
NC v JR - 3 Counts Trafficking of Controlled Substance | Jury Trial - Guilty to lesser included offense of Sell Controlled Substance |
JJ v EB - Unlawful Taking / Wrongful cutting of Timer | Jury Trial - Verdict for Plaintiff |
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Justin Schiks, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 13, 2020
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I endorse this lawyer.
Andrew Dickens, Unknown Attorney on May 27, 2017
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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!
Justin Schiks, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 13, 2020
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I endorse this lawyer.
Andrew Dickens, Unknown Attorney on May 27, 2017
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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!
Joshua Valentine, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 14, 2016
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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.
Mary Mendini, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 12, 2016
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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!
Robert Kopelson, Speeding and traffic ticket Attorney on Jul 28, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer. Great traffic offense lawyer.
Kevin Abruzzese, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jun 30, 2016
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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.
Benjamin Goldman, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jun 30, 2016
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Mr. Welborn is an exceptional and caring attorney who produces great results in representing clients! I endorse this lawyer.
Mark Clay, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 12, 2015
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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.
Brent Hardy, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 6, 2015
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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.
Travis Newton, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 3, 2015
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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.
Judd Nemiro, Unknown Attorney on Feb 11, 2015
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Very determined and dedicated attorney. I endorse this lawyer.
Vance Davis, Unknown Attorney on Oct 1, 2014
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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.
Sloan Goforth, Unknown Attorney on Sep 22, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
John O'Brien, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 8, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community.
Michael Fitzpatrick, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 5, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
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