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also known as Danny Donahue
I'm a local Board Certified Specialist in Federal and State Criminal Law. My goal is to be the defense lawyer who people can trust to be a straight shooter and to work hard on their case.
Professionally, I chose to practice criminal defense from a very young age. I tagged-along to work with an uncle who was a prosecutor when I was a kid and decided then that the courthouse was where I wanted to spend my career. As a teen, I had a few run-ins with the law and although my offenses were somewhat petty, the enormous power that law enforcement and the government has over people facing criminal charges had a huge impact on me. It didn't take too much of that interaction for me to decide that balancing that power would be my lifelong professional goal.
If you need help, give me a call. Assisting those accused of crimes or infractions is all that I do. Godspeed.
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2405 S. Croatan Highway, Suite D, Nags Head, NC, 27959
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Posted by anonymous | November 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Reckless Driving Ticket
I can’t recommend Mr. Donahue’s law firm enough! From the moment I reached out to them regarding my reckless driving ticket, they were attentive, professional, and genuinely invested in helping me. The team guided me through every step of the process, answering all my questions and keeping me inform...
Posted by Evangula (VAN) | August 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Excellence at it's BEST
Congratulations to Donahue Law Firm, PLLC, on a job well done! Thank you so so much for all the work, effort, and time you put into bringing my son’s case to closure. Thank you so so very much for answering my calls and taking my son’s case on such a short notice. As our attorney, I witnessed many...
Posted by Jeanette | October 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Fantastic Results!!!
I highly recommend Donahue Criminal Defense! My son spent a week in South Carolina after graduation. The kids got into some trouble. I was at a lost and did not know what to do. To top it off, we live in another state. My son was getting ready to start college, has never been in trouble before. I did...
Posted by BRAXTON | April 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Professional and Compassionate
Mr. Daniel Donahue and his wife and office manager , Michelle, are professional, friendly, knowledgeable and very expeditious. His legal mantra is "bad things sometimes happen to good people," and his office backs that up with compassionate, strong and thorough advocacy for his client. I was very tou...
Posted by Jim | October 28, 2013
Positive result on speeding ticket
Based on Daniel Donahue's reputation and his competence, we contacted Mr. Donahue. From our first contact, Daniel was responsive and sympathetic to our situation and worked hard to obtain a positive result to our problem. He kept us thoroughly informed during the legal process. We highly recommend Mr...
"Mr. Donahue is a fine attorney, a great personality, and a credit to the profession of law practice. Having worked with Mr. Donahue as a GAL, and having seen him work on other matters in the community, I wholly endorse Mr. Donahue for anyone who wants an attorney who is not afraid to be a little different from the status quo. Mr. Donahue is different in the sense that he is personable, friendly, and an excellent listener. He will take in every word from his client, advise them accordingly, and his calm and professional demeanor make him dynamite in the courtroom. Judge's and his fellow attorney's tend to welcome him to the court and are warmed by the notion of having him present a case because Mr. Donahue understands and has mastered the art of brevity. He is truly a credit to the profession and I warmly endorse him for anyone who needs an attorney. He treats all matters with a level of mutual respect and dignity that makes him highly desirable in his profession."
"Mr. Donahue is a great advocate for his clients and is often a contributor to discussions involving criminal defense. A+"
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Donahue is a top notch lawyer. His clients like him and his legal opponents respect him."
"Mr. Donahue is an exceptional attorney. Although I have been practicing law for 24 years as a judge, magistrate, law professor, prosecutor, and private attorney, I learn from his responses on Avvo every time that he posts. If I needed an attorney, I would hire him. I recommend him with no reservation. It would be the best investment of your life to hire him to represent you."
"I have known Attorney Donahue for years and can attest for his passion for the needs of his clients and his high level professionalism in everything he endeavors. Choosing Attorney Donahue will ensure excellence in your legal representation. I endorse this lawyer."
"One of the most intelligent criminal defense minds I have ever run across, DD is THE man in NE NC for traffic and criminal defense matters. Not only does he know more than the person on the other side of the aisle, but he will fight for you relentlessly to ensure that all of your rights are protected. DD is an outstanding attorney and a great friend!"
"Daniel is personable, organized, and very sharp. I would recommend him without hesitation, and I endorse his services as an attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Donahue and I attended law School together. He is a zealous advocate, a dedicated litigator, and responsive to a clients needs."
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2018
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2017
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2017
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Board Certified Specialist - State and Federal Criminal Law, North Carolina State Bar
2015
Premier Attorney, American Academy of Trial Attorneys
2011 - Present
Attorney, Donahue Law Firm
2010 - 2011
Associate, Hornthal, Riley, Ellis & Maland, LLP
2008 - 2010
Assistant in Law Library, Charlotte School Of Law
2008 - 2010
Researcher, Powers McCartan, PLLC
2007 - 2009
Computer Lab Assitant, Charlotte School Of Law
2017 - Present
United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth CircuitMember
2016 - Present
United States Supreme Court BarMember
2015 - Present
American Academy of Trial LawyersPremier 100 trial lawyers for North Carolina
2015 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Criminal Justice ActPanel Attorney
2014 - Present
National College of DUI DefenseGeneral Member
2010 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2009 - Present
American Constitution Society for Law and PolicyMember
2008 - Present
North Carolina Advocates for Justice, Criminal Defense SectionMember
2007 - Present
North Carolina Bar AssociationMember
2007 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
Dismissed
2010
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2001
A.A.
2016
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