John K. Fanney

John K. Fanney

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 34 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Raleigh, NC
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Federal Crime

108 Park Avenue, Raleigh, NC

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Licensed in North Carolina for 34 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 1991

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Fanney Law Office PLLC

108 Park Avenue, Raleigh, NC, 27605

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John K. Fanney's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

25 Client Reviews

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Posted by Hunter henson | August 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Your man for a DWI

Great lawyer. He and his staff were excellent in staying in touch and answering any questions I had(no matter how dumb) made my arresting officer look like a new recruit. I would absolutely recommend

Posted by Brian | August 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent from beginning to end!

John was referred to me by a formal law enforcement officer who witnessed John's abilities through many cases tried in the courtroom. When I first reached out to John he made me feel very comfortable that I had called the right attorney. I was scared and feeling hopeless. John was upfront and direct... yet sympathetic to my situation which seemed impossible to overcome. Throughout my case John kept me informed and reassured me that he would examine the facts and pursue the best outcome for me. When I would feel hurried to get a result, John would reassure me the case would take time. John was able to get my case dismissed through diligent research and confident, intelligent courtroom arguments. Thanks John!

Posted by Derek | June 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Excellent and Professional Service

I was charged with a DWI charge in May of 2014. Through various contacts, I was given a referral to Mr. Fanney to represent me for my case and in no way shape or form was is disappointed. Mr Fanney is a very professional attorney. He went above and beyond expectations and guided my through the proces...s with much clarity. Not only did Mr. Fanney provide and excellent service, he was friendly and always made the time to please his clients such as myself. Without Mr. Fanney, I believe my case would have been very difficult for me and I may have not received the decision I did, which was a Dismissal of my case. I cannot express the appreciation and gratitude I have for Mr. Fanney and his staff. They truly made my life a lot easier and went beyond approach to provide an excellent and professional service. Thank you John for all your help. I am truly thankful for your services and your kindness in helping me with my case!

Posted by anonymous | May 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

If you want a chance to win John is the man to talk to.

Finding an attorney in a DUI case can be beyond stressful. Because I can tell you from experience who you choose can mean the difference between permanent consequences, minimizing punishment, or winning your life back by even overcoming the DUI all together. I was in an out of court just at two ye...ars due to circumstances of my case. During that time those I saw under other representation at least in my experience all were found guilty. This was not what happened in my case. Two words: Not Guilty! If you want the best outcome for your case hire this man I could not say enough. I now have my life back thanks to him. Lets just say he has saved my life on more than one occasion. This man helped me do just that and my life would be forever in a different place if it were not for him. For the law despite where guilty or innocent can be unforgiving if you do not have the right attorney. Let me tell you this is who you want to hire. I will share part of a letter I wrote as a thank you to John. You be the judge. I wanted to plead early to get the case over with. As the case went on and on. He advised me to fight. So fight we did for months. In doing so by God's grace and John's expertise we won! Here is part of a letter I wrote to John as an example of the gratitude I had for what he did for me: Hey John, I hope your week has been great. I just wanted to take a moment out to thank you again for all you have done. In truth I can not thank you enough. The road has been very long though I am glad we persevered walking on it. I am so very glad its finally done and on top of that we had a victory in what seemed like impossible circumstances. This opens up doors that may have been shut to me or have been while we were pushing towards an outcome over these two years. On top of offering a level of freedom I thought that would have been denied to me for some time. Along with avoiding more monetary cost coupled with other possible consequences had we stopped sooner or not been victorious. So thanks again for all you do as through your efforts and timing along by God's grace we were successful. Again I can not thank you enough for what you have done and how much it helps me. I know you made a huge difference in my life along with many others before me along with others to come. What you do makes a huge difference in peoples lives and I wanted you to know that as it has in mine. If I can give you a referral or further assist in getting you business just say the word. Also if I hear of any one needing said services I will refer them to you naturally. Take care John, I wish you well in all things and God bless. -End of letter So if you want a chance to win John is the man to talk to. Luckily I did and I am thankful to God for doing so. Life may be unfair or throw curve balls. Unfortunate things may happen along the way. Knowing the right person to turn to in those times can make all the difference in a positive outcome and be forever life changing. I can say from my experience that John is one of those people and who I would turn to should the need arise. If you wish for the best outcome talk to John you will be glad you did.

Posted by Alex | June 12, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Trust John

Mr. Fanney has helped me in two different cases and got a tremendous result from his ability to handle and take care of them. He knows what he does, and you can trust in him to get the best possible outcome. I would never hesitate to contact him again, if I ever needed to. I'd recommend him to anybod...y.

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John K. Fanney's Lawyer Endorsements

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Joseph Marshall

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Patrick Maher

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John is an outstanding attorney. I rely on his expertise on any legal matters arising in North Carolina, and would not hesitate to refer friends and family to his office."

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John Bateman

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I had the opportunity to attend an excellent presentation by Mr. Fanney on DWI cases in NC. He has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the area of DWI defense and I recommend him highly!"

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Grant Scheuring

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John fights hard for his clients and gets results. He is highly knowledgeable, experienced and has an outstanding reputation in the legal community."

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Thomas Goolsby

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse John. He cares about his clients, works hard, is highly skilled and respected by fellow attorneys."

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James Mcgee

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"John is a great advocate and champion for his clients. I have worked with him on many cases and am always impressed with his professionalism, court room demeanor, and work ethic. John is a great resource in the criminal defense community and a great legal mind."

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Danny Glover

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John is, simply put, one of the best DWI attorneys in North Carolina. If I got arrested for DWI in the Raleigh area, he would be my first call."

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Benjamin Hiltzheimer

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John Fanney is a fierce litigator and has earned a reputation as one of the best defense lawyers in North Carolina. Hire John, and your case will be in good hands. Highly recommended."

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Dustin Sullivan

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Outstanding DWI attorney. Many of us attorneys continue to learn from John's work."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Robert Keefer

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John is a member of the National College for DUI Defense. He is dedicated to not just knowing the law; he is dedicated to knowing the science. John knows more about the field tests than the Officer or the prosecutor; John knows more about the breath tester than the Officer or the prosecutor. I send a client to John who had a tough case. John got that tough case resolved with a great outcome. I give John my highest endorsement."

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Bill Powers

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top notch attorney in North Carolina. I have known John for two decades. I have taught numerous Continuing Legal Educations with John. We presently have multiple cases where we are working together on matters. I highly endorse John Fanney."

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Board Certified Specialist - Criminal Law, North Carolina State Bar

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Board Certified Specialist - Criminal Law, North Carolina State Bar

Associations

Wake County Bar Association

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American Bar Association

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North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers

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National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

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National College of DUI Defense

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Education

1991

Campbell University, Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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