Maria Teresa Singleton

Maria Teresa Singleton

also known as Maria Singleton Perry

5.0
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 17 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Durham, NC
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Speeding & Traffic Ticket ... +3 more

401 N. Mangum St., Durham, NC

About Maria

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 25%

District Court criminal cases, including drug cases, assaults, theft crimes, expungments, animal cruelty, and many more .

17 years

25%
Family 25%

Child custody, child support, divorce, restraining orders

17 years

25%
Appeals 5%

17 years

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 17 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 2008

Active

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Location

Law Offices of Maria Teresa Singleton

401 N. Mangum St., Durham, NC, 27701

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Maria Teresa Singleton's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Landlord & Tenant

Posted by Carolyn L | April 09, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant

Positive Experience, Thorough Review

First of all, I submitted my request to Maria late December, during the holiday season. Maria was personable, responsive, and got the lease agreement back to me in record time. She advised and educated me on the NC lease agreement landmines and helped me to avoid them contractually. Very appreciative... of her attention to detail and thoroughness in this situation.

Posted by James | September 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant

The Absolute Best!!!!

My Fiancé and I were having issues with a landlord that was trying to take advantage of us with a house rental. I will be the first one to tell you that I am not very good with legal issues, so our situation with our landlord was getting a bit overwhelming. As soon as we consulted with Maria and hire...d her for her services, our stress and anxiety went away. Without knowing what our rights were on this particular issue, she explained what avenues we could take to move forward. It turns out what our landlord was attempting was very illegal and Maria DOMINATED them. I truly appreciate when someone is great at what they do, and watching her work was incredible. I am very happy our issues have been solved without having to go to court, but was genuinely looking forward to seeing her represent us in court had we needed to go that route. An absolute all star when it comes to legal problems and making you feel at ease. Everything was explained very well so that anyone can understand what is going on and how to move forward. If anything comes up in the future I will 1000% hire her again and will recommend her to everyone! Thanks again Maria you are the best!!!!

Posted by Belinda | June 05, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant

EXCELLENT ATTORNEY! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Attorney Perry represented me in a contract matter with my landlord. It was a nightmare situation in which I was paying top price for a substandard house with a landlord who refused to repair, exterminate or maintain the home - all while attempting to charge me for damages that were already present.... Living in that circumstance with constant harassment, unfair entry and a host of other issues was a source of daily stress . I have had some legal training and thought I could handle the situation myself, but there is no substitute for a seasoned professional who is knowledgeable, articulate and compassionate. Never once did I doubt that I was in the best possible hands. Phone calls and emails were returned without delay, never leaving me to wonder what came next. I also consulted MT on a family law issue and I'd recommend her for most any legal matter. Perhaps the thing that impressed me most was nothing was "sugar coated". She was very straight forward and told me what to expect each step of the way and that gave me a great sense of peace and my stress dissolved simply knowing that I had her on my side. Harassing calls and texts stopped immediately once she got on the case and she was able to negotiate a situation that I was sure was a lost cause. After my initial consult and, I was concerned that I would not be able to afford the top tier service from a lawyer of her caliber, but she told me up front that 'I got into the legal profession to help people" and that she did!

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Grant Scheuring

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I first got to know Maria while we were working on the team of attorneys that defended the Moral Monday Protestors. Maria is a great attorney and works very hard for her clients. She is knowledgeable, experienced and thorough in her work. I would recommend her for any criminal court matter."

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Vonnie Dones

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A top-notch attorney, highly respected in the legal community."

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Raushanah Rodgers

Unknown lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Attorney Singleton for many years. I endorse her without hesitation. She is thorough, confident, well-read and quite the advocate both in and out of the courtroom. Place her on your short list of attorneys qualified to handle your legal issue."

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Dmitriy Shakhnevich

Appeals lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sean Cleary

Appeals lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."

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John O'Brien

Appeals lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. An outstanding and well respected attorney in the legal community. I would recommend her wholeheartedly to anyone needing legal representation."

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Mark Blane

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Apr 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Attorney, PERRY LEGAL SERVICES PLLC

2008 - 2017

Attorney (General Practitioner), PERRY PERRY & PERRY, PA

Associations

2022 - Present

United States Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit

Admitted to Practice

2021 - Present

United States District Court for the Western District of NC

Admitted to Practice

2014 - Present

U.S. District Court Middle Dictrict of NC

Admitted to Practice

2013 - Present

U.S. District Court-Eastern District of NC

Admitted to Practice

2012 - Present

NC Notary Public

Notary

2011 - Present

North Carolina Advocates for Justice

Member

2008 - Present

North Carolina State Bar

Member

2015 - 2022

City of Durham Housing Appeals Board

Board Member, Vice Chair

2014 - 2015

North Carolina Advocates for Justice

Civil Rights Section Chair

2012 - 2014

North Carolina Advocates for Justice, Civil Rights Division

Publications Chair

2007 - 2016

City of Durham Passenger Vehicle for Hire Commission

Commissioner

Education

N/A

North Carolina Central University

Juris Doctor

N/A

Winston-Salem State University

Bachelor of Arts

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