James Raymond McMinn

James Raymond McMinn

also known as McMinn Law Firm

5.0
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 18 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Winston Salem, NC
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

105 W. 4th St., 8th Floor, Winston Salem, NC

About James

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 18 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 2007

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of James Raymond McMinn

105 W. 4th St., 8th Floor, Winston Salem, NC, 27101-3923

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James Raymond McMinn's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

135 Client Reviews

Showing 66 - 70 of 135 reviews

Posted by anonymous | February 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Could have been better informed

I was told that he took care of everything & I was good to go get my license back so that is what I did, shortly after I received a call from him stating that he didn't take care of everything & that I still had to go to court for 4 speeding tickets so that's what I did & 6 months after getting my li...cense back, I lost them again only to have a couple more speeding tickets causing me to loose my license for a year! I wish he would have informed me that I was still gonna lose them right after getting them back! Now I have to get another lawyer to try to take care of it so I can get my license back & keep them for good!

Posted by Ryan | February 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Mr. McMinn knows his stuff!!!

DUI, Dwlr, etc, etc!!! All charges dismissed!! Not Guilty!! Great job Sir! And thank you Mr. Logan as well!! They WILL fight for you!

Posted by anonymous | January 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

McMinn to WIN

McMinn was by far the best attorney I have ever had and I can honestly say that because I have had a few. I hired James to represent me for a 3rd DWI. Not only did he get my case DISMISSED but he also got my license back for me as well! He always answered my calls and text with any question or concer...ns I had, texted me before every court date to remind me when and where to be, kept me in the loop of what was going on and just went over the top to make me feel as comfortable as possible. It’s not everyday that you can find these qualities in an attorney. I would highly recommend James McMinn to anyone!

Posted by anonymous | January 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

James Mcminn

I hired James after dealing with a public offender and he did an amazing job! He was very easy to communicate with and very easy to reach.. All my charges were dropped in superior court! I highly recommend him!

Posted by Brandon | January 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

If you wanna win, GET MCMINN!

I had 4 charges including dwi and I walked out of that courtroom free as a bird. It was so fast I didn't even know what happened. I walked up to the front of the courtroom and stood beside Mr. Mcminn and literally 10 seconds later I walked out with not even court cost. Plain and simple, if you wanna... win you had better get Attorney James Mcminn.

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James Raymond McMinn's Lawyer Endorsements

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Daniel Logan

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Mr. McMinn will fight hard for your and your rights. It has been a pleasure to learn from Attorney McMinn and watch him in action on a daily basis. His knowledge of DWI and criminal law is second to none."

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Kristin Kelly

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney McMinn is a strong advocate for his clients in and out of the courtroom. He is knowledgeable and proficient in the area of DWI law. He has an excellent reputation in the community and is highly recommended."

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Frederick Adams

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the privilege of knowing James for several years, and he is a zealous advocate who always works hard on behalf of his clients. He is an outstanding litigator and a true professional. I would certainly recommend him for criminal defense representation and DWI cases."

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Stephanie Goldsborough

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. McMinn is a fearless and dynamic attorney. He has an impressively thorough knowledge of North Carolina DWI law. I have had the opportunity to work with him and have seen first had how effective he is in the courtroom. I have also learned several effective techniques in representing individuals charged with DWIs. I strongly endorse Mr. McMinn."

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Kristin Kelly

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Honors

2019

Client's Choice, Avvo

2018

Client's Choice, Avvo

2017

Client's Choice, Avvo

2016

Clients' Choice Award 2016, AVVO

2015

Clients Choice Award 2015, AVVO

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Partner, McMinn Law Firm

2014 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of James R. McMinn

2007 - 2014

Assistant Public Defender, Forsyth County Public Defender's Office

Associations

2015 - Present

North Carolina Advocates for Justice

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. Truong

not guilty

State v. Bryan

Dismissed by the Court

State v. Wilson

not guilty

State v. Sheppard

Dismissed by the Court

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Education

2007

Appalachian School of Law

Juris Doctor

2003

UNC-Wilmington

B.A.

Speaking Engagements

2015

2015 Contract Defense Attorney Training

Defense Strategies in DWI blood sample cases

2014

N.C. Spring Public Defender's Conference

Sixth Amendment right to a speedy trial

2014

Black Law Student's Association

What to do during a traffic stop

Languages

English

Activity

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