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

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 18 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 2007

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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 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...mes McMinn as an attorney if you are looking for one.

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... a horror flick a couple months ago. Because of Mr. McMinn's hard work, today, I am eligible to get my license back! If you need help getting your license back or for any other legal matter, look no further, you're on the right page!

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...y McMinn was available to us every time that we needed to speak to him or he called us back in a timely manner. My son had maintained his innocence throughout the process and in the end we were able to get a not guilty verdict with a jury trial. Thank you All Mighty God! And thank you Atty James McMinn. My son can now get his life back together again. Attorney McMinn showed the skill and passion representing my son that I would not rate second to any other attorney. We would definitely use him again.

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... facts from cases 30 years old, and pulled every string in the book to give my case a strong chance. He won the jury over with his easygoing and approachable personality, and through witty conversation, well done research and detailed knowledge of the law, he won my case. He was dependable for keeping in contact, had my best interest in mind at all times, and my confidence in his ability to do his job properly was never questioned.

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 ...he had the experience I would appreciate after having gotten into the trouble I deeply fell into twice. There was never a moment I doubted him. I first heard of him through other's references, but then I simply watched as he succeeded to make people happy through the professionalism of his work. It was a struggle for me to live the life I wanted to live after making the mistakes I did. He talked me through it all in a very personable manner. People tell me how lucky they think I was for not only one case but a second case going the way it went for me, but the thing is that I do not believe in luck. Instead, I had the best lawyer I knew and listened to him as he listened to me. Before I choose him as the man for the job, I felt terrible and I cannot begin to deceive how small I felt. I believe that there is nothing worse than feeling hopeless and I did not feel that at all by James' side.

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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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