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State: North Carolina
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Posted by Rachel | March 30, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Empathetic, trustworthy, and respected!
Years ago I had a case handled by a local attorney while Mr. Davenport was the District Attorney. When I realized last year Mr. Davenport was now a criminal defense attorney I knew I wanted him to represent my current case. I knew he would be knowledgeable on both sides, however I wasn't sure how pe...
Posted by anonymous | September 15, 2014 | DUI & DWI
There for you every step of the way!
Matt Davenport was one of two attorneys recommended by another attorney in a Greensboro, NC to handle our son's DUI charge. During the initial meeting, Mr. Davenport he answered all of our questions, and discussed the best and worst case outcomes. He put us at ease and we knew at that moment we had...
Posted by Roger | August 04, 2014 | DUI & DWI
Dui for son at ECU
I'm a father of a son that was negligently charged with DUI, based on a "bogus" breathalyzer test by Officer Hill.. He never showed my son the results of breathalyzer. My son said Hill was more interested in expiditng process and getting him to Hospital for BAC. Wish I had taken pictures of my sons ...
Posted by anonymous | July 09, 2014 | Criminal Defense
Superb, Without a Doubt!
I am a college student who got caught up with the law my freshman year. I ended up with misdeamenor charges, and ironically was referred to Davenport by the officer who gave me my charges. He was very knowledgeable of the law and also in the court room. He was previously a prosecutor, so he knew all ...
Posted by Aaron | January 27, 2014 | DUI & DWI
DUI Offense
I used Matthew Davenport on a DUI offense in Greenville, NC in 2005. I was a graduating senior from East Carolina University that summer, and needed this issue taken care of quickly.I was scared this was going to affect me getting a job, and affect my future in politics, as that was my major. Mr. Dav...
"Matt's legal knowledge is vast and he knows how to pierce to the heart of the issue of the case. He also is a great guy who genuinely cares about his clients' lives. He is one of the great minds in NC DWI defense and I recommend him highly."
"Matt Davenport is a first rate lawyer. A great combination of legal ability and street smarts. Gets great results for his clients."
"I would highly recommend this attorney for anyone who has been charged with Driving While Impaired in the Pitt County area."
"Matt Davenport excels in the practice of criminal law. He is highly respected throughout the state and beyond. An excellent advocate who works hard for every client."
"I have had the pleasure of teaching with Mr. Davenport many continuing education classes to DWI attorneys around the State. I continue to learn from Matt each time we teach together. Matt is not only a great attorney, but a great litigator and teacher. I look forward to our next seminar together."
"Matt is one of the best DWI lawyers in the state. I'm lucky to have had the chance to take a few classes he has taught and to be able to take advantage of his knowledge. Whether he helps you negotiate a plea or you decide to take your case to trial, you can know you have one of the best with Matt as your attorney."
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2012
Order of Service, North Carolina Advocates for Justice
2005 - Present
Owner / Attorney, The Law Office of Matthew J. Davenport, P.A.
2016 - 2020
Criminal Justice Department Instructor - Criminal Law, East Carolina University
2003 - 2005
Assistant Professor of Business Law, Pitt Community College
2001 - 2005
Assistant District Attorney, Pitt County District Attorney
2000 - 2001
Associate, Kurtz & Blum
1991 - 1999
Military Police, U. S. Army Reserves
2016 - Present
North Carolina Advocates for Justice, CLE CommitteeMember of Statewide Legal Seminar Committe
2017 - 2017
North Carolina Advocates for JusticeCLE Chair - "Annual DWI Legal Update"
2014 - 2014
North Carolina Advocates for Justice, Criminal Defense SectionSummer Convention Co-Chair
2014 - 2014
North Carolina Advocates for Justice, Criminal Defense SectionCLE Chair - "Intermediate DWI"
2013 - 2013
North Carolina Advocates for Justice, Criminal Defense SectionSummer Convention Co-Chair
2011 - 2011
North Carolina Advocates for Justice, Criminal Defense SectionCLE Chair - "The Ins and Outs of DWI Defense"
2008 - 2009
Pitt County Judicial District BarPresident
2006 - 2009
Pitt County Criminal Defense BarPresident
Court of Appeals reversed, ruling that a driver who crosses painted lines at an intersection has violated a "traffic control device" and this constitutes reasonable suspicion to justify a stop.
Statute upheld by N.C. Court of Appeals as constitutional, but with explanation that finder of fact (judge or jury) can depart from the state's test restuls. U.S. Supreme Court denied cert.
2000
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2017
Pretrial Motions Practice
2017
DWI Defense Legal Update
2016
Defending DWI's
2014
DWI Defense Update
2013
"Stops & Arrests"
2012
"The Confrontation Clause: Blood Tests and Chain of Custody"
2012
"Search & Seizure"
2011
"DWI: Appeals by the State"
2011
"Checkpoints: Vhere Are Zee Papers?"
2010
"Search & Seizure, at Home and On the Road"
2009
"DWI: The One-Sided Appeal"
2008
".08 Under the New DWI Law: How to Beat the Magic Number"
2008
"DWI and the EC-IR II"
2007
"The ABC's of the New DWI Law"
2015
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