John H. Painter

John H. Painter

4.3
Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 44 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Monroe, NC
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket ... +2 more

PO Box 1788, 108 West Jefferson Street, Monroe, NC

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2025
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About John

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 40%

36 years

40%
Family 10%

36 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 44 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 1981

Disbarred

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2025

Location

John H. Painter PA

PO Box 1788, 108 West Jefferson Street, Monroe, NC, 28111-1788

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John H. Painter's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

40 Client Reviews

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Showing 11 - 15 of 19 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by Jason | February 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

DWI

John Painter held true to his word and spent far more time than I expected considering the amount of money he charged me. Two years as a matter of fact on my DWI case! And yes it was dismissed, Amen! Most attorneys would've charged twice what he did. I would highly recommend him to anyone with a DWI... case.

Posted by James | February 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Highly recommend.

I received an aiding and abetting at a checkpoint on our way home from a pre-season football game and later in the early morning a DUI when I went to check on my wife at the Union County Jail when the officers there wouldn't allow her a phone call . John did a fantastic job in getting me off on both ...accounts. I highly recommend John and his staff in assisting you in any DWI or DUI instance you may have incurred.

Posted by Missy | August 24, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

One in a Million

I was referred to and subsequently hired John Painter to represent my brother in 2014 on multiple charges in North Carolina. In January of 2014, an undercover drug investigation and arrest left my brother looking at over 103 YEARS in prison. He had 6 charges which included both robbery and drug traff...icking. Our entire family is still in disbelief about what Mr. Painter was able to do with his case. After serving nearly a year in jail, and eight months in a rehabilitation facility, my brother is not only a changed man, but is also NOT looking at any additional time in prison. The possibility of over 100 years terrified us; however, Mr.Painter was able to get his charges and sentence reduced to 36 months of probation. What Mr. Painter accomplished was nothing short of a miracle. When I say John Painter is a one-in-a-million attorney, please believe it. He consistently communicated with me every step of the way to ensure we understood what was going on, how it could impact the case, and what our plan was moving forward. Mr.Painter made us feel like we were his only clients and his top priority. John Painter is an exceptional attorney that I would recommend without hesitation.

Posted by Christopher | May 11, 2015 | DUI & DWI

Great job! Simply the best!

After reading all John reviews I have to be honest. I understand people don't know how the system works. I'll break it down for you. John is knowledgable and understands what it takes to get you off a Dui. My case took two years and endless hours but this only benefited me when it was time to get tri...ed. The officer couldn't remember specifics in my case and John ate him up. If you want a lawyer to get your dui case over with quickly John is not your man. John told me from the start this will be a long process if I'm going to win. He takes his time and does things strategically for a reason. You pay a lawyer to fight for you, John is a winner and I'll make sure I mention his name to anyone that ever needs counsel. FYI- John not only got my dui dismissed he represented someone I worked with and got BOTH of his dui's dismissed. Gods honest truth!

Posted by Jon | March 12, 2015

Excellent service

I couldn't be more satisfied with the service I received from Mr. Painter. He kept me informed and counseled me very well, was very knowledgeable about the law, and handled my situation very efficiently. I highly recommend his services.

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Experience

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2025.

Disbarment issued in NC, 2025

updated on 10/30/2025

Disbarment is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the North Carolina State Bar to understand the reasons for disbarment.

Honors

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

10 Best Attorneys, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

2016

10 Best Attorneys, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

2015

10 Best Attorneys, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

Education

1981

Campbell University

JD - Juris Doctor

1978

Appalachian State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

Spanish

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