John Murphy Townsend

John Murphy Townsend

5.0
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 11 years

Expungement Lawyer at Greensboro, NC
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Expungement, DUI & DWI ... +2 more

437 West Friendly Avenue, Suite 201, Greensboro, NC

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Licensed in North Carolina for 11 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 2014

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J. Murphy Townsend, Attorney at Law

437 West Friendly Avenue, Suite 201, Greensboro, NC, 27401

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John Murphy Townsend's Reviews

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5 Client Reviews

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Posted by Joshua | November 29, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

MAGNIFICENT ATTORNEY

Mr.Townsend is a magnificent attorney to say the least.In my case he went above and beyond to get the outcome in my best interest.He showed support and knowledge and kept in contact as if I was a close relative.Through out the case I had situations arise that I would lose focus about the case and Mr....Townsend was understanding and carried the load himself I can't praise this man enough if you need an attorney to fight for you selflessly go to no one other than J Murphy Townsend

Posted by D Daniels | February 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney

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D Daniels

I would Use J Murphy Townsend again and would urge anyone looking for a good attorney to do the same . I found his fees to be very reasonable and he did just what he told me he wanted to do. Also he stayed in touch with me and anytime I had a question it was answered very quickly, I was very happy ...with his service

Posted by Johnnie | July 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

I strongly recommend John Murphy Townsend. He is very professional and prompt in handling your case.

I had an old traffic violation for a DUII accompanied with a Failure to appear from 1997. The court issued a warrant for my arrest and suspended my driver's license indefenantly. I've moved that same year to Oregon. I tried to find a resolvable solution but was told by the clerk of court that I neede...d to return to NC in able to settle the issue. It now being 19 years 9 months later without a driver's licenses I went through an Attorney Referral Agency for which they referred me to Mr.Townsend. I contacted Mr. Townsend and filled him in on the whole issue and asked if he was able to help or direct me in which direction I needed to go without having to return to NC. Mr. Townsend was very informative and open as to what he could or could not do in my case and wanted to review my case before making any final judgments and would get back with me . I received a call from Mr. Townsend telling me he felt very confident that he could have the warrant dropped and the charges dismissed based on the age of the case. He also shared what to expect as the worst that could happen. I really felt that Mr. Townsend did have my best of interest at concern and he kept me up dated through the whole process and so was not blind sighted or left caught off guard with incurring cost. Mr, Townsend was always up front with me from the very begining and laid everything out from the start what to expect and about the cost involved. Mr.Townsend actually saved me money and had the charges dismissed. I am more than just grateful for the integrity, honesty, and compassion illistrated by Mr. Townsend's dedication to me as his client.

Posted by Joseph | January 3, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

J Murphy Townsend

Very professional. Advised me on actions recommended/ available on how to handle my case. Available throughout my case. I was not able to attend my summons time slot and Mr. Townsend was able to handle without my presence. Quoted a flat rate during first consultation. I was extremely satisfied and wo...uld recommend Mr. Townsend to others.

Posted by Kevin | October 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney

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Exceeded expectations - I strongly recommend

I found Mr. Townsend to be knowledgeable, professional, friendly, and accessible. He accurately evaluated my case and offered sound advice. He explained to me his plan for handling my case and kept me apprised at each step in the process. He answered my questions and always responded to my emails ...and phone calls promptly. The end result after my court date was even better than I had expected. I will definitely call him if I ever again have need of legal services.

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Gabriel Vadasz

Expungement lawyer | Oct 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Murphy went above and beyond to help our respective client. He was very knowledgeable in the field and provided us with all of the answers to the questions that we had. My client was happy with the results and efficiency of answers that we got. I would highly recommend Murphy to anybody in North Carolina that has any formal matter pending."

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Tony Huynh

Unknown lawyer | Jun 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. John Townsend is the embodiment of a blue collared attorney. He works extremely hard and fights for his clients--finding any and all opportunities possible to get the best outcomes. I endorse John 100%."

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Constance Harris

Family lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Murphy is a skillful and passionate attorney. He is well-equipped to handle any domestic that is put in front of him. I would recommend him to anyone seeking a domestic attorney."

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John Evans

Unknown lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Stacy Kroustalis

Unknown lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Murphy since law school and would recommend him to anyone in need of a family or criminal attorney. Murphy is a lawyer with integrity who represents his clients well. His professional competence matches his personable approach. Murphy is the type of lawyer that will fight hard for his client."

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Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Solo Practitioner, J. Murphy Townsend, Attorney at Law

2014 - 2015

Associate, The Spagnola Law Firm, PLLC

2013 - 2013

Legal Intern, Alamance County District Attorney's Office

2008 - 2011

Professor of English, Elon University

2006 - 2008

Professor of English, North Carolina State University

Associations

2015 - Present

North Carolina Advocates for Justice

Member

2014 - Present

Greensboro Bar Association

2014 - Present

North Carolina Bar Association

2014 - Present

North Carolina State Bar

2014 - Present

North Carolina Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

Education

2014

Elon University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

Appalachian State University

Master of Arts - English

2000

Appalachian State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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