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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Licenses

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 anonymous | November 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great attorney

John and his staff are the best! John goes to work for you and gets results. John and staff were able to answer all questions and made me feel comfortable during the process. Results speak for themselves as case was dismissed. I highly recommend John Fanney!

Posted by Chris | November 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Minor Poss / Reckless Driving

Mr. Fanney was very professional upon first meeting. He requested multiple continuances, but only fore-warned me about the first one, so I came into town multiple times for court dates I didn't need to. However, he capably got me the outcome I was looking for: a quick class and all my charges were ...dropped. Can't complain about that!

Posted by Katie | February 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Your search is over for a DWI lawyer.

The most important thing you can do at this point is hire the best person to represent you and if you're in Raleigh that is is John Fanney. John is the perfect mix of honest, gentle, yet will fight hard for your case. Anytime I needed anything John and his office were responsive and he always made su...re I felt comfortable with our next steps. He dumbed down the lawyer-speak for me to understand what was going on in court and the entire legal process. It took over 16 months but my case was dismissed. No other lawyer I spoke with in my research would have made that happen. He is worth every penny.

Posted by Matt | April 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Highly Recommend

I was referred to Mr. Fanney by an out of state attorney that I was consulting regarding a legal matter that had implications in both states. John was extremely responsive, even prior to my deciding to hire him and took the time to counsel me on the matter via email and phone. Once I had decided to u...se his services, both he and his staff continued to be responsive and operate in a very efficient manner. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend or (hopefully not have to) use John in the future.

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!

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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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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

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Board Certified Specialist - Criminal Law, North Carolina State Bar

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2003

Board Certified Specialist - Criminal Law, North Carolina State Bar

Associations

Wake County Bar Association

Member

American Bar Association

Member

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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