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 36 - 40 of 135 reviews

Posted by anonymous | May 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

NOT GUILTY

McMinn for the win!!! I was wrongly fully arrested for a fake charge, with Kernersville police department. I had hired a previous law firm, who wanted me to take probation for a crime I did not commit!!!!!! misdemeanor child abuse without any physical injuries, the alleged crime was on tape!!!!!!... So I went to McMinn's law office. He said they would do their best & did!!!! I even had to go to trial, hiring his team was great money spent. This team will do everything in their power to keep you out of jail. Just make sure you pay them upfront, the best $$$$$$$ spent for a crime I did not commit. I risked losing my job, becoming homeless & everything I work for. I view the "justice" system in North Carolina more differently, it's a judicial system not a justice system. It's a system that will financially ruin you. But McMinn & his team works hard, to get you the justice you deserve.

Posted by KO | May 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

DWI/DUI DISMISSED

McMinn is awesome. The officer who handled the charge was wrong and had no evidence. I was very unhappy with how the officer handled the whole situation. McMinn and his legal team was that and agreed with me. The charge was dismissed. Highly recommend McMinn. I wish he worked the entire state of NC!

Posted by Eric | May 06, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

DUI AND MARIJUANA

Memorial Day weekend I was stop at roadblock with a friend of mine who had an open container! I was ask to step out of the car and given my roadside test and breathilizer ! I blew .02 ! I thought I was free to go , but the police wanted to take my BAC ! I previously told the officer I had smoked mari...juana ! I was taken to Forsyth ems where blood work was drawn and sent for testing my results came back as 0 on alcohol and 0 on one level of 3 for marijuana ! Mr. McMinn and his team took it from there and two years later I walked out a free man except for paying for the open container! Mr. McMinn really loves his job and his team is amazing! Thank you very much Sir ! Eric

Posted by anonymous | April 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Dwi

dwi case with concealed weapon, weed, tent to dark an license plate light out. James was able to get the whole case dismissed. Judge threw out body cam video an statements that i made during police stopped due to not reading me my rights when they arrested me.

Posted by anonymous | April 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

DUI. Dismissal

Went to mr. McMinn with a dui. The case was continued for over and year. Finally it went to trial and was finished in a dismissal. I was happy with the attorney and very happy with the result!

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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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