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

Active

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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

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

135 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 21 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by Melvin | February 10, 2020 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Excellent lawyer!

McMinn had my DUI case dismissed after going to trial, the officer lied upon the stop! I was charged with failure to stop for a blue light, unsafe lane change, (as the officer proclaimed I almost hit him)failure to stop at a stop sign,(which was a yield sign) DUI. Mr McMinn stood up for me took it t...o trail and won the DUI case! If you want a lawyer who’s going to look after you, be fair and do you right! McMinn is the man for the job! I wasn’t afraid to stand up for me! I highly recommend him!

Posted by anonymous | October 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

DWI

Awesome, trust everything he says very knowledgeable. DWI got dismissed, just needed to be patient. McMinn knows what he is doing, very frendly easy to talk to..

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 Samantha | December 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Professional and Precise

I owe Mr. Mcminn my life. He literally took a very bad situation and made it GOLD. I lost my vehicle due to a DWI IN 2014. I thought I wouldn’t get my car back. I meet Mr. McMinn in court and he represented me from then own till now 2018. He was able to get my car back due to his knowledge of the law..... I was amazed the way he handled my case and spoke with so much assurance about the law. I also had 2 DWI hanging over my head. I was really in a bad spot.. Mr. Mcminn didn’t sugar coat what I was facing but assured me he would fight for me... and he did just that. I can proudly say... He got both of my DWI DISMISSED. I really lucky to have had MR. MCMINN AS MY ATTORNEY!! I CALL HIM MY ANGEL!! THANK YOU AGAIN FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK AND DILIGENCE!!

Posted by Amanda | March 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

He saved my career - ALL CHARGES DROPPED!!!!!!!!!

I'm a procrastinator by nature and I texted McMinn to see if he'd represent me in Kernersville for two larcenies and a marijuana possession charge. Due to the nature of my career these convictions would have changed my life. I would have went from making $30 an hour to around $10 probably. Even thoug...h it was snowing and it was extremely last minute he texted back that he would help me. In court - he was there promptly even though it wasn't even his home city. Within an hour I was in front of the judge with the best lawyer beside me... and after McMinn pointed out numerous technicalities the judge said DISMISSED!! No endless continuations.... just the words i've never heard in court before - DISMISSED!!!! I could definetly tell McMinn had connections but i've consulted him on past cases and he's always been 100% honest with me and what he could do. I don't know what would have happened had I been stuck with these charges. He literally saved my life. I spent 6,000 on another lawyer who I won't name trying to beat a DWI I was innocent of (seriously! toxicology proved it) and it went no where. I would have paid 10x the amount McMinn charged to get me out of this mess. He gave me a new chance at life after I had surrounded myself with the wrong people. If you are facing criminal charges or a DWI there is NO OTHER LAWYER around who can do better for you and who will be honest with you. He is available by text 24/7 and is just..... a breath of fresh air when it comes to dealing with lawyers. I know i'm rambling but I owe this man so much. One appearance... no continuations... ALL MY CHARGES WERE DISMISSED!! & he deserved so much more than what he charged. He saved my life & my career and he will try his best to save yours too. If you're reading this it's a sign this is the lawyer you need to go with. You just can't risk something so important with anyone else. Never before have I heard all charges dismissed - it was like a unicorn you only heard of but never saw. James McMinn got it for me. I will forever thank him for saving my career & life.

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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

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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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