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Acquired: 2007
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105 W. 4th St., 8th Floor, Winston Salem, NC, 27101-3923
135 Client Reviews
Showing 31 - 35 of 38 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge
Posted by Teddy | March 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Highly recommend Mr.McMinn
James McMinn is the best attorney to have if you have a DWI, DUI and/or trying to have your license reinstated due to prior traffic matters... He will do what it takes for your best interest. I hired him to represent me in a DWI case and he helped me get found not guilty... I strongly recommend Mr.Ja...
Posted by Melissa | February 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
An Amazing Attorney
James McMinn is an amazing defense attorney. The best in Winston Salem!! He works relentlessly & tirelessly in the court room to get his clients those dismissals, reductions, etc. He CAN & WILL get your license back!! He is a smart, reliable, affordable straight shooter. My driving record looked like...
Posted by Charles | January 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
DWI Case
My son was charged with driving while intoxicated and Attorney McMinn represented him. The advice that he gave us from day one was very solid and helpful as the case unfolded. He told us what to expect and what not to expect and that shows a lot of experience dealing in with these matters. Attorne...
Posted by Destiny | December 22, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Highly Recommended Criminal Lawyer
I was charged with failure to stop for a stopped school bus in 2013 when McMinn was appointed to my case. Knowing that winning my case would not benefit his pocket's, he still gave 110% in the courtroom. I appealed my case to Superior Court, where his true love for being a lawyer was shown. He dug up...
Posted by Jessie | October 13, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Better than 5 stars.
Just like it is important to feel comfortable with important life decisions, I believe it is also top priority to know that your lawyer is going to make the best out of a bad situation. James stands up very well in the courtroom. Being a local to Winston Salem and also a college student, I knew that ...
"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."
Criminal defense lawyer
Family lawyer
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
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
2015 - Present
North Carolina Advocates for Justice
not guilty
Dismissed by the Court
not guilty
Dismissed by the Court
2007
Juris Doctor
2003
B.A.
2015
Defense Strategies in DWI blood sample cases
2014
Sixth Amendment right to a speedy trial
2014
What to do during a traffic stop
English
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