Dewey Powell Brinkley

Dewey Powell Brinkley

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 23 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Raleigh, NC
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Sex Crime

130 S. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC

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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 23 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 2002

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Law Office of Dewey Brinkley

130 S. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601

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Dewey Powell Brinkley's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

55 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | December 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Absolutely the best!

I contacted Dewey after being wrongly accused of Assault on a Female. He listened intently, explained my options, gave his recommendations, and saw me through the entire process, including 3 court appearances where the "victim" never showed.

Posted by JF | February 24, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Outstanding attorney

Dewey Brinkley is an outstanding attorney who combines legal expertise with strong commitment to the client. He put in considerable time and effort to learn the details of our case and to achieve the best possible outcome for us. He is highly experienced with court procedures and personnel and applie...s that knowledge to great advantage. Just as important, he kept us informed throughout the process, and he was always professional and personable to work with. We feel very fortunate to have received such excellent legal representation -- Dewey Brinkley is the best.

Posted by Chris | December 03, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Review for Dewey Brinkley

To anyone reading this I want to let you know that I have been working with Dewey Brinkley for a few months and he has been very responsive and knowledgeable of the law and my case. I first looked on the web to find a lawyer for my case and his website jumped out at me as very professional and infor...mative. That was important to me to be able to evaluate his qualifications. Also, during our initial consultation I felt very comfortable that he knew exactly what to do with my case. Since he was a former member of the DA's office he knew the ins and outs and would instruct me on the outcome. At the trial he was correct and the outcome was even better than expected. I would highly recommend Dewey for you legal needs.

Posted by Barbara | December 03, 2014 | Criminal Defense

The Best!

Attorney Dewey Brinkley is a great person, lawyer and a gentleman! The first time I called him, I remember it was back in Feb and I had just made a stupid mistake and was very worried and scared...He immediately asked me what the situation was and then told me exactly what we were going to do about ...it...he made me feel like he was in control, which he was, and he did not dilly dally or waste my time like one other attorney I had contacted who could not even give me a ball park of the cost...Attorney Dewey is not judgmental, never made me feel bad, ( I was already feeling bad enough, thank you) and he was super professional. I felt calm and like, yes, I am going to get out of this! Sure enough, he was there for me the first day of court, and was by my side every moment until the judge ruled. For the next 6 months or so, while I did community service, he was always a phone call or email away...he also advised me very wisely about an unrelated issue with an unpaid ticket and he was so right! Mr. Brinkley was there this past Sept when I went back for my dismissal and he was great. I like that he is very quiet and smooth and always looks sharp! :) . He knows his way around the court and the prosecutors, judges and everyone else obviously know and respect him. I am very very pleased with his representation and would highly recommend him. THE BEST! Barbara

Posted by Robert | November 17, 2014

Domestic Violence

I thought Dewey did a good job for me. He was very reasonable, made himself available for you. Knew exactly what the other side was going to do. I was very pleased with his service, and he took care of every thing in a timely manor. Also kept me well imformed of what was going on. I would highly re...commend him to some one.

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Dewey Powell Brinkley's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kellie Gonzalez

Unknown lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Dewey since he was a District Attorney. He is now in private practice and has many years experience in criminal matters."

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Gregory Connor

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I strongly endorse this lawyer. All the clients I have referred have glowing praise for Dewey. He is the attorney you want in your corner in your time of need. Not only that, but he is a pleasure to work with and very communicative."

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Joseph Tunstall

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Dewey for over 20 years and have placed my own client's in his capable hands. I will not hesitate to have all my client's Raleigh criminal work done by Dewey."

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David Ward

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ernest Dummit

Criminal defense lawyer | May 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Brinkley does a great job and stays up to date with the changes in the Law."

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Walter Schmidlin

Criminal defense lawyer | May 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Brinkley has established a practice and reputation in Wake County for effective representation and excellent results. However, it is his client service that sets him apart, as he is responsive to client needs and communicates tirelessly with his clients."

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Damon Chetson

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dewey Brinkley is an excellent lawyer. A former prosecutor, he knows how things work on both sides of the courtroom. He has represented clients in both very serious and complex felonies, and also misdemeanors. I strongly recommend Mr. Brinkley."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Dewey. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Robert Nunley

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. He is very knowledgeable in the criminal area and he works very hard for his clients."

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R. Brian Cloninger

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Colby Berry

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Damon Chetson

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Kellie Gonzalez

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David Ward

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Marcus Hill

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Bill Powers

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Joshua Hansen

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Ernest Dummit

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Walter Schmidlin

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Joseph Tunstall

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Robert Nunley

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Board Certified Specialist in State Criminal Law, The North Carolina State Bar

2015

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2002 - 2005

Assistant District Attorney, Wake County District Attorney's Office

Associations

2011 - Present

Wake County Bar Association, History Committee

Member

2011 - Present

Wake County Bar Association, Bench-Bar Committee

Member

2008 - Present

North Carolina Advocates for Justice

Member

2008 - Present

North Carolina Advocates for Justice, Criminal Defense Section

Member

2002 - Present

North Carolina State Bar

2002 - Present

North Carolina Bar Association

Member

2002 - Present

Wake County Bar Association

Member

2008 - 2013

North Carolina Bar Association, 4All Task Force

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. T. F.

Not Guilty

State v. G.G.

Not Guilty

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Education

2002

Tulane University Law School

Juris Doctor

Publications

2016

Dewey Brinkley Law Oh What a Tangled Web We Weave

Languages

English

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