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Mr. Cotten is a native of Fuquay Varina in Wake County, North Carolina. He attended primary education in Fuquay and has many family members from the area.
After completing his high school education he signed and played professional baseball within the Pittsburgh Pirate organization for five years before returning to Campbell University to earn a BA in Trust and Investment Management.
He then worked in the banking and wealth management industry for three years while earning numerous designations including the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER designation.
After graduating from Campbell University's School of Law Mr. Cotten then went out on his own to establish Cotten Law, PLLC in the heart of downtown Fuquay.
Mr. Cotten has passion for client service and is available around the clock for his clients. We will pursue every avenue of recourse or defense on our client's behalf and aggressively represent your claim for some of the most reasonable rates around. Call us ANYTIME day or night.
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421 Fayetteville Street, Suite 1101, Raleigh, NC, 27601
102 W Academy Street, Fuquay-Varina, NC, 27526
348 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 64 reviews | Responsiveness
Posted by Robb | August 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Case dismissed!
I hired Mr. Jeremy Cotten to assist in my DWLR(revocation due to prior dui) defense. He kept in contact with me via email, and told me exactly what I needed to be done on my end for a positive outcome in court. He had my case continued so I could get things in place to get my license back. And he ca...
Posted by Ken | May 15, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
after paying my money to this firm, they took my money and ran
after paying my money to this firm, they took my money and ran, and it ws a simple lane pass, when i informed the Jeremy Cotton, that my insurance company went up, he refused to give my money back after they told me i would get a money back guarantee, the receptionist, after informing her that I had ...
Posted by Client | January 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Disheartening experience - lack of respect, clarity, and effort
It was bittersweet experience working with Mr. Cotten and his team. Reason being - lack of communication from the team and the lawyer and most importantly, clarity on potential outcome for my case throughout the process. My case involves the first-time ticket and a high speed citation (no other charg...
Posted by anonymous | August 25, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Efficient, Cost Effective, Gets the Job Done!
Recently had the pleasure of working with Cotten Law Firm, PLLC for a speeding ticket. Had not been issued a citation in almost 30 years and was concerned about the impact of a speeding ticket on my license and insurance. From the start, Anna (Legal Assistant) was professional, communicative, and eff...
Posted by anonymous | May 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Professional and Knowledgeable
Cotten Law Firm jumped right in to handle my traffic ticket when I had no idea what to do or where to start. I didn’t have to show up to court and charges were dismissed the same day. Ashley answered all of my questions and walked me threw the entire process. 5 stars is just simply not enough. Thank ...
"Mr. Cotten goes to bat for his clients and doesn't back down. He is knowledgable, ethical, and personable. I would recommend him and his office for any criminal or traffic related matter."
"I endorse this lawyer. I would hire Attorney Cotten for any criminal/traffic matter. He is highly knowledgeable and he fights hard for his clients. Attorney Cotten is a superb lawyer."
"Jeremy is consistently hard working, ethical, and well respected in the community. He is a skilled advocate and an asset to the entire legal community. They are dedicated to their clients and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone in need of their services."
"I have had the privilege of knowing Jeremy for a number of years and have watched his legal career grow. He is an excellent attorney who works hard to achieve the best results for his clients. I strongly endorse Jeremy and would recommend him to anyone in need of a criminal defense attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jeremy Cotten is a young lawyer. But don't let that fool you. He is good at what he does. We routlinely refer him cases. He fights for his clients. That's what you want in a lawyer. That's what you'll get in Jeremy Cotten."
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2020
2020 Client's Choice Award, Avvo
2019
2019 Avvo "Client's Choice" Award, Avvo
2018
2018 Avvo "Client's Choice" Award, Avvo
2017
2017 Avvo "Client's Choice" Award, Avvo
2016
2016 Avvo's Client Choice Award, Avvo
2015
2015 CLIENT'S CHOICE AWARD, Avvo
2014
2014 Clients' Choice, Avvo
2012 - Present
Attorney, Cotten Law, PLLC
2012 - Present
North Carolina 10th Judicial District BarMember
2012 - Present
United States Federal District Court - Eastern District, NCMember
Former Player
2008 - 2012
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERDesignation
2012
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
BA in Trust and Investment Management
2020
2019
English
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