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I am native of Winston-Salem, NC. I grew up near there in Pfafftown and graduated from North Forsyth High School in 1987. I received a BS in Chemical Engineering from NC State University in 1991. I attended the University of North Carolina School of Law as a Chancellors Scholar and earned my JD with honors in 1994.
I concentrate my professional practice in the area of criminal law and handle all types of cases in this area, from traffic tickets to first degree murder. I have been lead counsel in over 50 jury trials and have handled over 100 cases in the appellate courts of North Carolina.
I am known for thorough preparation, for being quick on my feet during trial, and for a dogged dedication to representing the interests of my clients, even if their position is unpopular or causes them to collide with those in power.
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121 S. Third Street, PO Box 2747, Smithfield, NC, 27577
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Posted by Dennis | October 31, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Profesional office
Pleasure to deal with Mr Reece and his office. Did wonderful job on my move over ticket. Would definitely hire again. But hopefully not.
Posted by anonymous | July 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
An amazing and caring lawyer
Mr. Reece has been my lawyer for ten years and I have acquired at least 10 cases with him and he has had every single case dismissed. He has always reached out to me in a caring manner and he has always been so good in the court room when it comes to fighting a case. He has gotten more than a few fel...
Posted by Angie | November 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence
Experienced and great attorney!!!
I highly recommend Mr. Reece. He did a fantastic job handling my domestic abuse case. He was caring, knowledgeable, and committed to my case. He went above and beyond to prove and win my case for me. When you are in a situation as this, you want an experienced attorney that will fight for you as ...
Posted by anonymous | February 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Highly Recommed
Recently received a citation for speeding. Was referred to Mike previously. He handled a speeding ticket that one of my children received. I was very pleased with his service in that case so I contacted his office for assistance with my citation. His staff member Brittany was friendly and profess...
Posted by Mike | August 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Best Lawyer In Smithfield!!!!
I received a dwi at a checkpoint. As bad as that was going downtown was even worse. I contacted Michael Reece and sat down to meet with him. He took the time to talk to me about every angle and was in contact with me the entire time. CASE DISMISSED!!!! I have heard of all these bad ass lawyers in...
"Mr. Reece is extremely knowledgeable in the areas of Criminal Law and Appeals, and he has established a stellar reputation among other attorneys. I endorse him as an attorney, and would recommend him to anyone looking for a zealous criminal defense attorney in the Johnston County area."
"I have known Mike Reece since college and became re-acquainted with him when I returned to NC to practice law in 1998. Since that time, I have seen Mike grow into one of the most respected attorneys in the specialty of criminal defense. He has defended clients in cases ranging from misdemeanors to first-degree murder. His skills as a defense attorney have been apparent not only in trials, but also in his work on criminal appeals as well. Mike is never afraid of taking on the prosecution in defense of his clients. His work is top-notch and if I were in trouble I would want him on my side."
Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
Family lawyer
2013
Board Certified Specialist - State Criminal Law, North Carolina State Bar Board of Legal Specialization
2001
Volunteer Lawyer Award, East Central Community Legal Services
2000
Volunteer Lawyer Award, East Central Community Legal Services
1999
Volunteer Lawyer Award, East Central Community Legal Services
2010 - Present
Managing Partner, Reece & Reece
2001 - 2012
Partner, Woodruff, Reece & Fortner
2000 - 2001
Managing Partner, Reece & Reece
1996 - 2000
Member, Solo Practice
1994 - 1996
Associate, Spence & Spence
2013 - Present
National College of DUI DefenseMember
2002 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2000 - Present
Johnston County Bar Association - Indigent Defense CommitteeChairman
1998 - Present
North Carolina Advocates for Justice
1994 - Present
North Carolina Bar Association
1994 - Present
North Carolina State Bar
1994 - Present
Johnston County Bar Association
Found not guilty by jury
Found not guilty by jury on two counts; 11-1 for acquittal on third.
1994
J.D., with honors
1991
B.S., cum laude
2016
DWI Suppression Hearings in the District Court: Preparation of Suppression Orders and Protecting the Record
2012
Ethical Considerations In Criminal Law
2012
Plea Agreement Procedures, Pointers and Pitfalls
2009
Ethics Roundtable
2012
2012
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