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

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

135 Client Reviews

Showing 116 - 120 of 135 reviews

Posted by Jonathan G Jones | December 20, 2015 | Hired Attorney

Abosulutly the best in the Triad

I have known James since he began practicing in Winston-Salem. I have been involved in the judicial system for close to 20 years, working side by side them. He has the experience and knowledge that can only be given to the top 1% of current attorneys in town. He has what many do not have and that is ...being very personable and approachable. James goes above and beyond his fiduciary responsibilities He is also very well respected within the community. I would recommend his advice and services to anyone.

Posted by Richard Morris | December 18, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Stellar performance from a great attorney!

James McMinn is the most dedicated, diligent, and most importantly, thoroughly involved attorney in your need of defense, I have ever had the privilege to meet (and believe me I have had the misfortune of being defended by much less apt lawyers in my past). This is a great lawyer and ,above that, a g...ood man who is attentive to your interests in every way. He investigated my case himself and kept me in the loop at every turn and won my case with flying colors. This is the attorney you want on your side PERIOD!

Posted by anonymous | November 19, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

He got my license back in a week

Cool very down to earth dude I'm glad I meet him he was the only lawyer I felt comfortable talking to he play no games in the court room I thank you dearly cause with that help I got me a great job thanks u

Posted by Michael Pike | November 18, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

The best around, a genius of law

James Mcminn is not only friendly, couragous and keeps in constant contact if you need him to, but he's brilliant and will find the best possible course of action for your case and for much lower costs than anyone around. I search dozens of lawyers in the Triad area and they all wanted me to plead gu...ilty and to help my sentence be lenient, and charged more than McMinn. McMinn took three cases for me at once for a fraction of the cost of another lawyer who said to plead guilty, and got them ALL dismissed. He literally saved my life and you would be wasting time and money anywhere else.

Posted by Matt | November 12, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Best attorney in Winston-Salem for me, hands down!

Let me preface this review by saying that I have been involved in the insurance profession for over 20 years and have dealt with literally hundreds of attorneys in 5 states, I have never dealt with a more honest or hard working attorney than Mr. McMinn. I recently had a need for an attorney r...esulting from an incident that a vehicle that I own was involved in a hit & run accident, I hired McMinn based on his excellent reputation in the Winston-Salem court system, which is where my case was being heard. I won't go into the full details but I charged for not providing the details of the accident that I wasn't even involved (other than owning the vehicle) and was treated unfairly by the officer and needed an experienced attorney that really understood the law and could provide sound counsel. Mr.McMinn exceeded my expectations! He gave me his personal cell phone and answered every call / text over the course of the 6 months that it took my case to be resolved. He advised me of all the possible scenarios and was never condescending or made me feel dumb when asking questions. He fought for nearly 6 months to get my case dismissed which was the right thing, vs pleading. This took significantly more time/effort on his part but he was adamant that was what should be done. I can honestly say that Mr. McMinn is the best attorney in Winston-Salem for me and if you need an attorney that is going to really fight for you and your best interest, I think he is the best attorney in Winston-Salem for you too! He was concerned about doing the right thing vs just how much money he would make on my case. That was refreshing to me and is why I felt the need to write this review. I wish all attorneys treated their clients like James McMinn treated me. 5 stars++

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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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