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James Raymond McMinn
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Licensed in North Carolina for 18 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 2007
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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Case Results (128)
Advocacy (68)
Recommendation (62)
Practice Area Knowledge (38)
Professionalism (35)
Responsiveness (31)
Communication Style (27)
General Knowledge (26)
Character & Conduct (21)
Trustworthiness (21)
Cost of Services (20)
Compassion (4)
Punctuality (4)
Staff & Support (3)
Free Consultations (1)
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Showing 21 - 25 of 33 reviews | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Posted by Monica | March 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Simply The Best
I had over 11 charges, Attorney Mcminn had all 11 dropped and I received 2 non moving violations! He is simply the best!! I really feel like when the DA heard me say who my attoney eas they trembled a little!! They already knew what it was when he and his associates stepped in the court room!! I appr...
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...
Posted by anonymous | December 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
#11 strikes again.
He definitely did amazing work by getting my DWI charge dismissed, Conceal weapon charge, and no tag light also dismissed. He’s the best in Winston-Salem.
Posted by anonymous | August 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Traffic violations
I hired him for a 20 over ticket and for passing a school bus stop sign. For the speeding ticket it got dropped to improper equipment, and the school bus stop sign got dismissed. Needless to say he is a excellent attorney
Posted by Barbara McGinn | December 05, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Fabulous Attorney
My boyfriend and I live in Denver, CO and needed help with old driving infractions in NC. I was referred to Mr. McMinn through another firm in NC and he was absolutely amazing. He was very personable,responded quickly to questions, and was reasonable in rates. He always answered his own phone which ...
James Raymond McMinn's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
Kristin Kelly
Criminal defense lawyer
Stephanie Goldsborough
Family lawyer
Experience
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
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
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can an arrest warrant be served on a parent for Truancy from 2008?
09 Jul 2015
Q&A
Will I still get into college with a pending DUI charge?
14 Jul 2015
Q&A
Failing Drug Test (Supervised Probation)
08 Jun 2015