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Samuel B. Dixon has, for the last 25 years, represented defendants charged with serious felonies, such as breaking and entering, larceny, burglary, 1st and 2nd degree murder, possession of drugs, rape, and indecent liberties. He is experienced in capital trial procedures. He routinely represents defendants in Traffic Court in northeast North Carolina. He believes that thorough preparation is the most important part of a good criminal defense. He has handled a significant number of capital trials from indictment to verdict.
He has spoken at numerous Continuing Legal Education seminars in these areas of law.
Mr. Dixon was born in Edenton in 1961. He attended school in Edenton and was graduated in 1980 from Virginia Episcopal School in Lynchburg, Virginia. In 1984 he received a BA degree in Political Science from UNC Chapel Hill. After a year backpacking throughout Europe he attended Wake Forest School of Law where he received his JD degree in 1988.
He is a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Edenton where he was formerly on the Vestry. He was president of the First Judicial District Bar in 2001; he is a member of the Edenton Historical Commission, and a former member of Preservation North Carolina.
Mr. Dixon was Edenton’s Town Attorney from 1993 to 1997. Since 1997, he has been a member of Edenton’s Town Council.
Dixon serves on numerous local, state, and national boards, and is active in the region, where his family has lived for generations.
Dixon wrote “Stayin’ Put: Short Stories From Edenton” — an informative and entertaining compendium of the town seen through the eyes of one of its most devoted citizens.
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Arbitration
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Business
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Awards
2017 2015
Licenses
Licensed in North Carolina for 37 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 1988
No misconduct found
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Posted by anonymous | February 04, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Moving violation
They handled my moving violation ticket for me. I live 2 1/2 hours away,Mr Dixon handled everything didn't have to appear in court,and case was dismissed. Excellent choice!!!!
Posted by Bill | June 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Bill P.
Dixon & Thompson Law and Sam Dixon defended me for a severe moving violation in NC. The firm is the most efficient, clear, and most courteous law firm I have ever used. Mr. Dixon got my significant violation reduced to a minimum fee. They were outstanding from start to finish.
Posted by Sandy | September 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Great Attorney
I was 2-3 hours from my destination and home. I got a speeding ticket that could have resulted in nothing good for me due to not checking speedometer while checking mirrors. I received an advertisement from the law office, was treated great they took my case from there. The result was so much more t...
Posted by anonymous | July 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
D.U.I. Charge
Samuel Dixon is impeccable! I was charged with a D.U.I. more than a year ago and the charge was dismissed! I was returning from a beach trip in the Outer Banks when pulled for speeding and charged with a d.u.i. Calm and merciful is the energy that surrounds him, resulting in the dismissal of my cha...
Posted by Prasad | July 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Reduced to improper equipment
I would highly recommend Mr. Dixon for moving violations. His office is very responsive, easy to communicate and understanding. I was on a vacation to outer banks and got a speeding ticket on my way back. Mr. Dixon was able to get the best possible outcome, reduced to improper equipment with no point...
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Experience
Honors
2019
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
15 year service award, Office of The Capitol Defender
2013
Cannon Cup, PNC
2008
Citizen Lawyer, North Carolina Bar Association
Work Experience
2001 - Present
Partner, Dixon and Thompson Law, PLLC
1900 - Present
Managing Partner, Dixon & Thompson Law
1998 - 1999
City Attorney, City of Edenton
1994 - 2001
Partner, Culpepper and Dixon
1991 - 1993
Partner, White, Hall and Dixon
1988 - 1991
Associate, Smith Anderson Blount Dorsett Mitchel and Jernigan
Associations
2015 - Present
National Trust CouncilChairman
2014 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2013 - Present
National Main Street CenterBoard Member
2013 - Present
UNC board of VisitorsMember
2013 - Present
NC Historical CommissionMember
1988 - Present
North Carolina Bar AssociationMember
1998 - 1999
North Carolina 1st Distric Bar AssociationPresident
Sample of Legal Cases
Estate of Williams v. Pasquotank County Parks
vacated the decision of lower court
Education
1988
Wake Forest University
JD
1987
Wake Forest University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1984
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
Park Avenue Armory Event
Importance of Historic Preservation
2015
Ives Lectures
Reviving local communities
2014
Training for Murder Cases
Capital Cases Law
2014
Museum of the Albemarle
Historic Preservation
2014
Annual Conference
Keynote speaker, Triumphs, Trends and Transitions
2009
Capital Trial Seminar
Obtaining Life Verdict in Extreme Cases
Publications
2016
Salt Magazine
The Walkabout
2012
North Carolina Lawyer Magazine
Mr. Edenton
2011
Legacy Ink Publishing
Stayin' Put Short Stories from Edenton
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers