H. J. White

H. J. White

also known as Jay White, H. Jay White, Sr.

4.9
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 34 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Concord, NC
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury ... +8 more

P. O. Box 368, 71 McCachern Blvd. S.E., Concord, NC

About H.

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 200-350 per hour

Contingency

25%-33%

Pro bono

10 %


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 34 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 1991

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Hartsell & Williams, P.A.

P. O. Box 368, 71 McCachern Blvd. S.E., Concord, NC, 28026-0368

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H. J. White's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

93 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 18 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by anonymous | November 29, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Trespassing charge dismissed

I was charged with trespassing. I initially consulted with J White regarding this matter and then hired him to represent me in this matter. J white thoroughly explained me thru the charges, talked to the people involved, and took appropriate actions to have the charges dismissed. This would be my sec...ond time using J white to represent me and both the times i have been very happy with the outlook and the how the case was handled. I would highly recommend J White

Posted by Erica | June 07, 2021 | Child Custody

Misrepresented

I met with Mr. White in February along with my husband to discuss a child custody matter. The exact words from Mr White were, “We no longer want to acquiesce to this type of behavior”, in terms of the present circumstances. Mr White was even given a template per his request of the child custody arran...gement to be revised by his office to then be presented to the other party—he called and asked about wording. Nothing since has happened. It is now June and nothing by his office has been done. Initially, COVID was to blame, now, no return calls, emails, nothing in regards to the matter. The amount of stress and frustration by being what I am assuming is dropped by this attorney is mind boggling. Perhaps it is because we are using legal insurance and are not priority. How do you treat people this way? We feel we were essentially manipulated and passively thrown aside.

Posted by Rachel | July 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Wonderful Experience

I would recommend Mr. White to anyone in need of legal representation. I'm new to NC and I received a speeding citation that was more serious than I had expected. Mr. White was very kind and reassuring throughout the entire process and helped put my mind at ease. He answered all of my questions and w...as an absolute pleasure to work with.

Posted by Betsy | October 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Successful Traffic Court Representation for an Out of Town Client

My son was traveling back to Georgia Southern University from a service trip in Charlotte. He was pulled over for speeding and the ticket required that he appear in court. He was in a panic as the court date was scheduled for an early morning during the week and he has bery big projects due. Thankfu...lly we were guided to contact Jay White of Hartsell & Williams. He assured us that he could assist and most likely be able to represent my son in the matter without my son missing two days of school to appear in court. Jay couldn't have been more professional and frankly calming to this worried mother. Since we were two states away, Jay had to communicate mostly through email. His communication was always clear and the instructions were as well. I strongly recommend Jay White as an attorney who has the skills and knowledge of the North Carolina traffic courts needed to successfully represent his clients. Especially since we were two states away.

Posted by anonymous | May 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Family Friend

I received a citation for a minor bump-up. Mr. White gave me guidance on what was needed regarding insurance claims, appeared in court once the claim had been settled and ultimately got the case dismissed. Mr. White was responsive, clear in the guidance given and kept on-going communication to make... sure I knew the status of my case at all times. My case was handled more than a month ahead of the proposed court date. Excellent work and very personable person to work with.

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H. J. White's Lawyer Endorsements

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Christopher Mccartan

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jay's very prepared and zealous in his representation of his clients. Any time we've counselled co-defendants or clients transactionally related to matter, he's been an advocate for his client while still being candid with all parties involved."

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Andrew Dickens

Unknown lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am impressed with Mr. White's thoughtful advice and answers to legal questions on Avvo. He has an in-depth understanding of the law and an ability to communicate legal concepts clearly and effectively. I endorse this lawyer!"

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Kenneth Swain

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jay is a superb attorney. The jurisdiction where he works is one of the toughest and most conservative in the State of North Carolina yet he always manages to maneuver his clients around its perils with the greatest of skill and legal advice. Thorough, knowledgeable and aggressive are just a few of the traits Jay possesses and utilizes to the advantage of his clients. Whenever any of my clients or own family members find themselves with a ticket or a charge in his area he is ALWAYS the man I refer them to. Period."

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James Davis

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Jay is a supremely skilled advocate."

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Jennifer Hammond

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He is a thorough, dedicated, and intelligent attorney who zealously advocates for his clients. I have had the privilege to work with him and observe his effective defense skills. I highly recommend H.J. White."

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James Davis

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jay White is the consummate professional. He is a highly skilled, deeply caring defender of individual rights and the public good. I have known Jay for many years, and he is, simply put, one of the very best. I highly recommend Jay to anyone in need of legal assistance."

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Jobeth Bowers

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have a local client who had some outstanding violations in North Carolina. Through a referral I reached out to Mr. White's office and spoke to his assistant. Within a few hours I had a return call, a fairly precise plan of attack on how to move forward and resolve the issues for my client with out the client even needing to appear back in North Caroliina to face the charges. Thorough, thoughtful, and incredibly timely. Mr. White will be my go-to North Carolina advocate should I ever have the need to refer a client to his attention!"

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Herbert. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Robert Trenkle

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Carol Kendrick

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Kenneth Swain

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Jennifer Hammond

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James Davis

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Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2017

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Avvo Clients Choice, Avvo

2016

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Paul Harris Fellowship, Rotary International

Work Experience

2002 - Present

Partner, Hartsell & Williams, P.A.

1998 - 2002

Partner, Hartsell, Hartsell & White, P.A.

1995 - 1998

Partner, Gerdes, Mason, Simpson & White, LLC

1993 - 1995

Associate, Gerdes, Mason, & Simpson LLC

1991 - 1993

Assistant District Attorney, Mecklenburg County District Attorney's Office

Associations

1995 - Present

North Carolina Bar Association

Member

2011 - 2012

Rotary Club of Cabarrus County

President

2003 - 2004

Cabarrus County Bar Association

Secretary/Treasurer

2003 - 2004

Nineteenth Judicial Circuit Bar Association

Secretary/Treasurer

Sample of Legal Cases

IN THE MATTER OF: D.T.H. and D.K.H

Affirmed

IN THE MATTER OF: T.D.A., A.D.A., G.I.A

DISMISSED IN PART; AFFIRMED IN PART

IN THE MATTER OF: G.J., A.J., E.J.

Affirmed

IN THE MATTER OF: P.S.

Affirmed

IN THE MATTER OF: J.S.K. AND J.E.K.

Affirmed

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Education

1991

Campbell University, Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1986

Guilford College

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2016

Practical Family Law 2016

A Matter of Perspective: Getting the Most/Least Out of a Child Support Case

Languages

English

Activity

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