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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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10%
Arbitration
6%
Bankruptcy and Debt
6%
Business
6%
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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 | March 26, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Happy Customer
The Dixon Law Firm expeditiously, handled a a case where my tags were expired. I had transferred the plates, but something was not input correctly. The Dixon Law firm succeeded in getting the ticket and charges dropped and my record clear. Great customer service and attention to details. " Happy Cu...
Posted by Daymon | September 10, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Excellent Service
I’m from out of state and received a speeding ticket while visiting Nags Head. I contacted Sam and his firm for help with the speeding ticket. After sending my payment, information and a few days of waiting my ticket was changed into a non-moving violation. I received no points on my license and no i...
Posted by anonymous | September 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Awesome!!
Getting a speeding ticket is no fun but this office made it all better! The staff was so pleasant in phone call and email correspondence and handled everything so clearly and quickly. Mr Dixon even got my case resolved ahead of the scheduled court date!
Posted by anonymous | October 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Speeding ticket
We were extremely happy with Mr. Dixon's services. He contacted us personally several times and he and his office were responsive throughout the process. We could not appear since we are out of state and he took care of everything. The case was resolved better than we were expecting. Definitely worth...
Posted by anonymous | September 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Very Impressed
I used Dixon and Thompson law to resolve a speeding ticket that I received. After filling out the online form I received a call from Mr. Dixon within an hour to provide a free consultation. The fees were very reasonable and the ticket was reduced beyond my expectations ahead of the scheduled court da...
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"I wholeheartedly endorse Samuel B. Dixon. He sets to standard for others to follow. Hard working, honest, intelligent, compassionate, dedicated and determined are the words I find which best describe him. His clients will not be disappointed."
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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