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

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
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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 11 - 15 of 39 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Susan | August 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Awesome Law Firm

My family has been using Davis Law Firm for several years for criminal and family law. They are very, very knowledgeable in their expertise. They are kind, caring, compassionate and treat you like family. They strive for the very best outcome, possible. No matter your situation, big or small Davis La...w Firm will take care of you. They are honest and will be there with you every step of the way. I promise if you ever need a lawyer to represent you Davis Law Firm is simply the BEST in Rowan county!!!! They are a great team and are all AWESOME!!!! My husband was charged with a DWI and the jury found him NOT GUILTY!! To watch James Davis in action is amazing!! He is a awesome lawyer and loves what he does, helping people!!!! To my family at Davis Law Firm we cannot thank each and everyone of you enough for all you have done for my family and continue to do!!!! God bless each and everyone of you at Davis Law Firm!!

Posted by Andrew | July 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

The Best

First off, as a person you couldn't ask for a better one, between him and his staff they are all beyond great people. They will go out of their way to help you with anything. You feel like family when you walk into his office. As a lawyer, very profesional, James and his staff are top notch, very inf...ormative, constantly asking for feedback or your opinion, always beyond prepared. I chose James to represent me in a custody battle and I am floored at the way he represented me! Stacy, James's paralegal, was always touching base with me and really informative and always there when I needed her. If you want the best you need to hire James Davis.

Posted by Colleen | June 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Colleen

My husband and I hired Mr.Davis to represent our son in a misdemeanor criminal case.We had absolutely no experience in the court system,but we did know the excellent reputation of Mr. Davis.We wanted the very best for our son,and that's what we got.We were extremely pleased and immensely relieved wit...h the result of the trial!Not only is Mr.Davis an excellent trial attorney,he is a kind,caring,Christian person.He treats all of his clients with respect and concern!He and his staff know how to put you at ease even in the most stressful situations.My husband and I can't stress enough how much we love and appreciate what Mr.Davis did for our son and us.If you ever find yourself in a situation where you need an excellent experienced attorney,contact Mr. Davis.We thank God that we did!

Posted by Darla | March 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Wonderful attorney

We hired Mr. Davis because our sick son had been in a county jail for 19 months. He was not getting any representation from another local attorney who kept telling us the best plea deal he could get would be 48 months to 6 years. My son was a cancer survivor and was suffering so badly we decided to h...ire Mr. Davis. He was amazing. He showed kindness and compassion for our son and had a new plea deal within a month of us hiring him. He was so respectful to the Judge and District Attorney. It became obvious that when he walked into a room he was well respected and admired from all of his colleagues as well as his clients. My son was able to get time served and probation. His wisdom of the law, his Christian attitude and thoughtful prayers were paramount in helping our son. We are eternally grateful for his hard work and service and commitment to God and our community.

Posted by anonymous | March 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

The Best!!

I have used James Davis for my criminal cases for the last 12 years. He is without a doubt the best criminal defense attorney around. He managed to get the fantastic and unbelievable outcome that resulted in me being home tonight, instead of in prison, on cases that one doesn't normally walk out of... the courtroom on. He told me early on there was a 1% chance I would not do active time. We won with those odds! Would not hesitate to contact him again if needed. Hopefully, I won't need him. His staff is very caring and compassionate. They were able to ease my mind for the five years we waited to go to trial. Thanks Candice & Stacey!!

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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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