Mary Guy Mendini

Mary Guy Mendini

also known as Mary Mendini

5.0
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 33 years

Licensing Lawyer at Durham, NC
Practice Areas: Licensing, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI ... +2 more

Po Box 15025, Durham, NC

About Mary

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Licensing 30%

Get your license back! NCDMV Hearings - Interlock Restriction violations (also called "ACR" violations), Willful Refusals, out of state violations leading to a NC license suspensions, and Driver License Restorations- including DWI suspensions.

24 years | 116 cases

30%
DUI and DWI 25%

DWI defense , permanently-revoked license restoration hearings, willful refusal hearings,interlock violation hearings and limited driving privileges.

34 years

25%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 25%

Commercial and standard licenses, suspended/revoked license restoration hearings , NC Medical Review Board hearings

34 years

25%
Criminal Defense 10%

Felony and misdemeanor defense

34 years

10%
Domestic Violence 10%

50-B and 50-C casework

34 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 33 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 1992

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Mary Guy Mendini, Attorney at Law

Po Box 15025, Durham, NC, 27704-0025

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Mary Guy Mendini's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

126 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 34 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Andrew | March 03, 2026 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Most helpful person around very highly recommended

I posted a question on an Attorney seeking website and miss Mary engaged me by telephone the same day within a few hours. She was very kind, professional and courteous, even though she can’t be the attorney that I need because she practices in The state she provided me free legal guidance for one for... two she gave me excellent referrals that would fit my budget range and she gave me a lot of information that would help me with my case and what is and what is not admissible in court. Her engagement usually cost a large fee, but she did this on her own accord free of charge and took care of me better than anybody else I have dealt with. I’ve had a lot of bad luck with attorneys, but if you’re in her area and you get a chance to hire her or you need her service and Her practice field is in your needs area. I would highly recommend her and I would definitely hire her 100%.

Posted by anonymous | September 26, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Excellent result in NC traffic court

I retained attorney Mendini for a traffic ticket (red light violation) in North Carolina. She did an excellent job, using her legal knowledge and experience to come up with a good plan. The result was the ticket was dismissed. I was thrilled with the excellent result. She also has excellent communica...tions, kept me informed throughout. I highly recommend her. I am very grateful to attorney Mendini for her skills, knowledge, drive and energy.

Posted by Matthew | September 25, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Citation help

I had gotten a citation for speeding and she handled it completely for me. She was there whenever i needed to ask questions and was very knowledgeable.

Posted by Ashlyn | July 18, 2024 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Loved!!!

I had posted a question here on avvo and Mary was the first to respond. I had requested for her to contact me and she got back with me right away. She guided me through what I should do and how to handle the awful lawyer I had already paid; and this was all on a free phone call! She even referred me... to a lawyer closer to the county in which I received my traffic ticket and checked up the next day.

Posted by Bailey | November 27, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

ACR Violation Hearing

Mary was very communicative throughout, keeping me informed of what was going on at every turn. Mary kept tensions low with humor and warm conversation. Mary served as a strong advocate for me in every moment and ultimately proved necessary in winning my case. I would recommend anyone facing issues w...ith the ruthless NCDMV to give Mary a call, she knows what she is doing and won’t sugarcoat anything like other lawyers.

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Mary Guy Mendini's Lawyer Endorsements

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Punitha Cloud

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Attorney Mary Mendini. I am very impressed by her very thoughtful detailed Avvo answers. As a fellow lawyer on this forum, I communicated with her and received many valuable insights. I see her passion for the job, her vast knowledge, compassion for her clients, and her great communication skills to reach across the parties, communities and State territories. She is a great asset to the legal community and I highly recommend her."

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Gregory McCauley

Criminal defense lawyer | May 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jonathan Blecher

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Mendini is a zealous advocate for er clients. She is very experienced and knowledgeable the areas she defends. Of great importance is her ability to calm a client (very important in this area), do the research and explain the process and the likely outcomes. I endorse Ms.Mendini without reservation."

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Gregory Byrd

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. very capable, experienced. have worked with her on traffic matters"

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Bill Powers

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mary Mendini is wicked smart, funny, and an extremely competent lawyer. She understands the nuances of our court system in North Carolina and possesses a truly remarkable knowledge of NC Traffic Laws and criminal issues. Mary has personality, a wonderful sense of humor, and is well-versed in the law. Bill Powers Charlotte Criminal Defense & DWI Lawyer"

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Susan Williams

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Other

"I had the privilege of meeting Mary at a Continuing Legal Education seminar for the North Carolina Advocates for Justice. I was very impressed with her natural, friendly, down-to-earth approach in explaining the law and her experiences as a lawyer. Mary was very active in the conference and taught other attorneys - including me- some helpful DUI case strategies based on what she has learned through the years. If you are seeking a DUI lawyer in the HIllsborough, NC area, Mary is the one."

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Billy Baity

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. I first had the privilege of meeting Attorney Mary Mendini while has was in Iredell County Handling a case where I also practice. It was clear from her conversations with the Assistant District Attorney that she was not going to do anything other than put her clients interests first. Mary was willing to make a second trip to Iredell County to make that happen. An attorney who is wiling to go the extra mile for a client is what clients expect and deserve. Mary Mendini is that type of attorney."

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Byron Mobley

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I highly endorse this lawyer. .Mary is very easy to communicate with and has extensive knowledge of North Carolina law and I would recommend her to any clients I have with criminal issues there. She has a solid reputation regarding handling license revocation issues."

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William Goldston

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Aug 02

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mary for many years. She is very knowledgeable in the practice of traffic law. She works hard for her clients and achieves great results."

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Jon Welborn

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is experienced and a zealous advocate on behalf of her clients."

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Kathy Richardson

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. I have known her for 20+ years, and she has always been a staunch defender of her clients. Willing to do what is necessary within the bounds of the law to get the best result for her clients."

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Kristin Russell

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mary contacted me about a Kentucky matter on behalf of one of her clients in North Carolina. She was very easy to communicate with and I could tell that she really cared about the outcome of her client's matter. She had extensive knowledge of North Carolina law and I would recommend her to any clients I have with criminal issues there."

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David Coolidge

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I'm happy to endorse Mary. She provides knowledgeable and helpful answers to client questions. She zealously defends her clients with a fierce passion."

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Brandon Robinson

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Mendini is a seasoned and highly resourceful criminal defense attorney who possesses both a professional's mastery of the blackletter law, and an empathetic counselor's sense of how that law impacts real defendants in real-life situations. I am proud to count her among my colleagues in Durham, North Carolina, and among my fellow alumni of North Carolina Central University School of Law."

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C. Barrington

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Nov 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mary is an excellent attorney and a zealous advocate for her clients. She goes above and beyond the call of duty. I'm glad to refer clients of mine in her area to her."

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David Dastrup

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Jun 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer because of her experience with traffic matters and the practices of the costs. She gives great attention to her clients needs and seek their bests interests."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Grant Scheuring

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Elbert

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mary is an experienced, highly respected attorney who always represents his clients with the utmost of skill,knowledge and understanding.i can readily endorse her without hesitation or reservation."

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Thomas Briody

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Mar 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Mendini has a great heart coupled with a lawyer's astute mind. She has been helping people deal with criminal defense and licensing issues for more than two decades. I recommend her highly."

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Punitha Cloud

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Sara Compher-Rice

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Jonathan Blecher

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer

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Richard Sweeney

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer

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Nancy Kardon

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michael Modica

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Carlton Willis

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Aaron Hommell

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Susan Williams

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Byron Mobley

Child custody lawyer

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Billy Baity

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer

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Jon Welborn

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Carlos Jane

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Kathy Richardson

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2022

Notable, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Notable, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Associations

1989 - Present

Phi Delta Phi legal fraternity

Delta Delta Delta Sorority

Education

1992

North Carolina Central University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1980

University of South Carolina

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

French

Spanish

Portuguese

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