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 | August 14, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best Laywer

Mr. Brinkley helped me with a embezzlement case. He was fantastic and efficient. He was able to get my case dismissed and charges to be dropped cannot ask anything more . I would definitely recommend him.

Posted by Michael | September 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Mike - Pittsboro

Dewey is by far and wide the best decision I made when deciding to fight my DUI charge. He is patient, calm, analytical, and really takes the time with his client. My charge was dismissed because of a detail Dewey recognized on my case and saved me years of insanely expensive insurance costs and the ...grief that comes with a DUI conviction. I honestly don’t think there would be many other attorneys that would have been able to get the same results and also put in the time and effort for their client. Dewey is an excellent person and an amazing attorney.

Posted by anonymous | August 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Exceptional, gifted and brilliant attorney

Mr. Brinkley is an exceptional, honest and gifted attorney who was committed and dedicated to get the best outcome in my case from day one. He is a good listener, goes above and beyond to help and cares about details. Mr. Brinkley answered my questions and got me the outcome I was dreaming of. He wa...s always very supportive and assured me of the best outcome during the most difficult time of my life when I was facing a charge that could have destroyed my life. I strong recommend Mr. Brinkley to anyone; he is the best criminal defense attorney in the state. He got my case dismissed. Really, THANK YOU, Mr. Brinkley.

Posted by anonymous | June 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Very professional

Mr Brinkley recently helped me through a very difficult situation and got a good result. He is thorough, professional and overall a great defense lawyer. If you are in need of a lawyer, he has my recommendation.

Posted by anonymous | March 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Fantastic experience

Dewey handled my speeding ticket. He resolved my case and more than exceeded my expectations. He is very friendly and I am so greatful for his good work.

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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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Karl Knudsen

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Maitri Klinkosum

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Daniel Blau

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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

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Walter Schmidlin

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Joseph Tunstall

Unknown lawyer

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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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