James A. Davis

James A. Davis

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 34 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Salisbury, NC
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation ... +2 more

215 N Main St, Salisbury, NC

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Retainer

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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 34 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 1991

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Davis & Davis, Attorneys At Law, PC

215 N Main St, Salisbury, NC, 28144-4305

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James A. Davis's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

200 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 39 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Terry | September 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Words alone are not enough to describe this law firm!

James Davis is a great man of God and is not ashamed to let you know it. I originally retained James Davis for child custody and to fight a false protective order that my spouse had taken out on me. I was told that due to the urgency of my situation, that I needed a top of the line emergenc...y custody order and a top of the line protective order defense. James Davis had court all day the following day after my consultation but due to the circumstances of my situation, I needed him and his staff to essentially drop everything and fight for me, and fight they did! I have never in my life seen such professionalism and hard work put into anything like this firm did for me. When Stacy (James' paralegal) went to file my paperwork, my spouses attorney had just filed her paperwork and instead of just the two things that I hired James Davis for, my spouse had filed NINE actions against me. Obviously, it was time to meet with James again and discuss how we were going to move forward with there now being nine separate filings against me. James took the time to discuss each and every claim and how they would play out in court. Now I had to make the decision to retain James for these other claims or just stick to what I had already retained him for. I chose to retain James for each and every one of the claims and he and his staff immediately went to work drafting up our counter claim and filings. We walked into court on the first day with only supervised visitation of my three children being sought after from my spouse and I walked out that afternoon with 50/50 custody down the middle. James was simply amazing. He prayed for me before we entered into court and then again during a recess when he could tell that I had anxiety over the proceedings. The way I seen that first day is that I walked in with nothing and walked out with everything that I could have asked for. Our second day in court was for one of the other claims against me and James and Stacy drew up a preliminary injunction for me like no other that they had ever seen or heard of. It was so good that even other attorneys in court that day wanted to read it and were very impressed because even they had never seen one like it. That day in court went completely in my favor due to the hard work and persistence of James and his amazing staff. My case is far from over but as of right now my spouse has thrown in the towel on eight of her nine claims against me based partially on how James Davis has represented me in court. She has told me in her own words that she knows she has already lost. I thank God for James Davis and his most amazing staff. Stacy has been so incredible to work with and I have bugged her so very much that I just knew that she would want to sink under her desk when they tell her that I was calling but that has never been the case. She has always been there for me and answered every question I could throw at her. I would recommend James Davis to anyone and everyone no matter what the situation is. James will be upfront, honest, and respectful with you from the very start. By far the best attorney I have ever seen!

Posted by Susan | August 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

James and his staff made me feel that I was family

Mr. Davis helped me through a custody battle which included child support and post separation payments. It is an understatement that he more than met my expectation. Going into this fight against my soon to be ex husband; I was very nervous, knowing that it was going to be a hard fight. James was co...mpletely reassuring through the entire process. He made me feel like my case was the only one on his calendar as he completely gave me the attention and reassurance I desperately needed. Every step was explained in full detail. Whenever I had a question or concern his staff was so pleasant and helpful. I would strongly recommend James and his team. He, in my opinion is the best in our area.

Posted by anonymous | April 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Start to Finksh

Mr. Davis and his team has helped my family and I out more then one can ever put into words. I had a very delicate case that touched on many different topics and concerns. It is extremely cumbersome to find a lawyer that can practice criminal and civil law fluently. If you need a TRUE LITIGATOR and s...omeone that understands how to get it done, look no further, do not sell yourself short you want Mr. Davis and his team in your corner. Thank you for continuos, unrelenting support and defense.

Posted by Tony | October 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Mind, Heart and Soul.

Most attorneys will give you their minds. Mr. Davis gave us his mind, heart and soul. We didn’t have to go to Boston, New York or Philadelphia to find a first rate lawyer. We already have one in Salisbury, NC. Mr. Davis showed patience, skill and tenacity in handling a difficult child custody c...ase and won hands down. Make your first call to Mr. James Davis of DAVIS AND DAVIS. You won't regret it.

Posted by John S. | August 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

"Above and Beyond"

Mr. Davis represented me on a DWI case in 2016 which had me a nervous wreck. However everytime I would go to his office He and his staff gave me a level of Confidence that is out of world. I witnessed Mr. Davis work for me and fight for me in court!! He is by far the best Attorney I have ever witnes...sed. I highly recommend Mr. Davis and his staff for any criminal offense. It Made feel so good to see how he fought for me in court and hard he worked for me! He is a truly Genuine Attorney who really cares about the clients he represents!!!

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James A. Davis's Lawyer Endorsements

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Aaron Lee

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend and fully endorse Mr. Davis. His legal knowledge of criminal defense and DWIs are unmatched. Every client of his I have met, always sings praises of his legal work and how nice he and his staff are."

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Rashad Hauter

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"James Davis is a highly skilled criminal defense attorney. While I was a resource prosecutor, I had the honor of traveling to Salisbury to try a jury trial against him. He has an excellent command of the law and an amazing attention to detail. Mr. Davis is a brilliant trial attorney who captures the attention of the entire courtroom when he speaks. More importantly, he is a consummate professional and a genuinely nice person. I wholeheartedly endorse him and recommend him to anyone with any criminal matters in Rowan County."

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Annette Heim

Family lawyer | Mar 07

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Wholeheartedly, I recommend James. Every good attorney has read Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird" and aspired to be a lawyer like Atticus Finch. Atticus exemplified compassion, skill, wisdom, perseverance, and fairness. James embodies all those traits. James is that classy, Southern lawyer that is mesmerizing to watch in the courtroom, but he is also a good and God-fearing man that is kind and honorable. There is no doubt that James is an amazing attorney and family law practitioner."

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Richard Huffman

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is one of the top trial lawyers in this area. I can comfortably refer a case to James because I know he will do an excellent job for the client"

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H. White

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I highly recommend James to handle your legal affairs. I have worked with him for a number of years. He is a consummate professional. James's preparation and attention to detail are remarkable. He takes personal pride in service of others. James is committed to excellence in his representation of each and every one of his clients"

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Annette Heim

Family lawyer

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H. White

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Lawyer of the Year in DWI defense in the Charlotte Area, The Best Lawyers in America

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

One of the Best Lawyers in America, The Best Lawyers in America

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

The John Rubin Award, The Commission on Indigent Defense Services

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

"Top 100 Trial Lawyers", The National Trial Lawyers

Work Experience

1991 - Present

Attorney, Davis and Davis, Attorneys at Law, PC

Associations

2020 - Present

North Carolina Board of Legal Specialization

Certified Family Law Specialist

2019 - Present

NC State Bar: Disciplinary Hearing Commission

Member

2002 - Present

North Carolina Board of Legal Specialization

Federal Criminal Law Specialist

2001 - Present

North Carolina Board of Legal Specialization

State Criminal Law Specialist

District 19C Bar

Former President

Rowan County Helping Ministries

Former Board of Directors

Salisbury YMCA

Former Board of Directors

2012 - 2016

North Carolina State Bar Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Board

Chair, Accredidation Committee

2002 - 2008

North Carolina State Bar, Specialization Criminal Law Committee

Chairman

Sample of Legal Cases

Buck v. Buck

Husband awarded over $131,000.00 in damages.

State of North Carolina v. Kathy Miller

Not Guilty

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Education

2020

North Carolina Board of Legal Specialization

Certified Family Law Specialist

2002

North Carolina Board of Legal Specialization

Federal Criminal Law Specialist

2001

North Carolina Board of Legal Specialization

State Criminal Law Specialist

1991

Regent University

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2012

Rowan Criminal Law CLE

DWI Defense

2011

Rowan Criminal CLE

Practical Evidence Trial Practice Pointers

2010

Rowan family Law CLE

Third Party Intervention in Custody Actions

2010

Rowan Criminal Law CLE

Motions to Suppress: Statements, Property, and Identification

2009

Rowan Criminal Law CLE

Judicial Independence

Publications

Languages

English

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