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Mary Guy Mendini
also known as Mary Mendini
About Mary
Biography
I've represented North Carolinians - and others- with suspended licenses, criminal and traffic as well as DWI issues and high-speed traffic charges in courtrooms across NC for over 20 years. I have been able to help so many people get their driving privileges back after years- even decades - of license revocation. Many of those clients had tremendously complicated matters to resolve and they believed they'd never drive legally again. Having the ability to give back the freedom and independence a license imparts is great and I am happy to help whether your traffic charge is in state or federal court in NC If you've lost your driving privileges or license and need to see about driving legally again, call me!
I regularly have the privilege of assisting drivers from other states who got a " Blue-Light Special" while they were driving in NC or were charged with a criminal offense while here. I have now represented folks from 32 other States as well as drivers from Puerto Rico, US Islands and Territories, the UK and Canada.
If you've received a traffic charge in state or federal court, or have been charged with DWI or a criminal matter, or are hoping to have your driving privileges restored OR you've come home from a business trip, vacation or driving through NC with an unwelcome surprise in the form of a traffic citation or criminal charge, please contact me If you call, you'll speak directly with me.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Licensing
30%
24 years | 116 cases
DUI and DWI
25%
34 years
Speeding and Traffic Ticket
25%
34 years
Criminal Defense
10%
34 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in North Carolina for 33 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Location
Mary Guy Mendini, Attorney at Law
Po Box 15025, Durham, NC, 27704-0025
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Posted by zac | July 23, 2020 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
stop looking you found your lawyer
Long story short I had a bad experience with a lawyer due to her failing to show up in court and also failing to tell me about it I had to pay over $800 in court cost and had my license suspended I also was not made aware that any of this had happened at the time I didn't realize how important it wa...
Mary Mendini
Replied last July 23, 2020Thank you so much. I would like to dirán with you further because my calculations are that you had to pay $420.00 more than you should have due to your lawyer’s failure to show up and afterwards failing to rectify the situation she caused in a way which didn’t harm you.
Posted by Deborah | August 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Review for Mary Guy Mendini
Mary made sure that I we got everything done on time. We had some tight deadlines, and her follow up was excellent. I also received the best outcome possible on getting some of my charges reduced, therefore I paid reduced fines. Mary is someone who is going to get the job done and get it done prop...
Mary Mendini
Replied last August 08, 2019You are SO welcome. To say things were " tight", especially time-wise... I was breathing sighs of relief every time you sent me something I'd requested you to do to help your case. But we beat the clock and everything turned out great both with the NC Courts and your home state's licensing agency, so we can do mutual " pats on the back" over the internet.
Posted by anonymous | January 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Legal Eagle
They say the 3rd time is the charm and in this case that saying was true for me! During the Thanksgiving holiday week-end I was stopped for speeding on I-85 in Asheboro, NC traveling from Atlanta back home to NJ. I was clocked at 21 mph over the speed limit which meant I had to appear back in a state...
Mary Mendini
Replied last January 24, 2018Such a wonderful and kind review- THANK YOU SO MUCH! And I am " Legal Eagle" as I'm a proud graduate of NCCU School of Law! I am so very glad I could help and really appreciate your having placed your trust in me. Drive safely!!!!!
Posted by yagirlcaramel | March 12, 2015
Mary G. Mendini
Mary Mendini was very responsive and provided me with the information I needed to find for my case. She called me the same day that I called her and was extremely professional.
Posted by Leonard | September 05, 2011 | Criminal Defense
A Great Attorney!
Mary Mendini is the best attorney I've ever used. She KNOWS the law. I retained her to help get my licensed restored. I had over 20 Failure to Appear charges for 10 to 15 years ago, which were preventing me from obtaining a license. Most charges were due to identity theft, but some were legitimately ...
Mary Guy Mendini's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. very capable, experienced. have worked with her on traffic matters"
"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"
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is experienced and a zealous advocate on behalf of her clients."
"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."
"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."
"I'm happy to endorse Mary. She provides knowledgeable and helpful answers to client questions. She zealously defends her clients with a fierce passion."
"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."
"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."
"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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"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."
"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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Experience
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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Need to get NC DL
08 Apr 2026
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Wrong time written on the ticket for dui. No order for blood test.
05 Apr 2026
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My license in north carolina have been suspended for years i hired an attorney a year ago to
31 Mar 2026