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


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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 21 - 25 of 39 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | November 16, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

seven years in divorce proceedings

and in equitable distribution court, Mr. James Davis achieved a fair outcome for me, the defendant. It was about the law, of course, but also about how people interpret the law, and Mr. Davis is brilliant in that area. He should be in Charlotte, or Raleigh; Salisbury is lucky to have Mr. Davis becaus...e his skills are "Big City".

Posted by Bev | November 04, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Grateful grandma

From the first visit to the last, James took as much time as was needed to explain everything. He and his staff always responded to all of our calls (there were quite a few). They even called to remind us of court dates and to clear up any details. Very kind and respectful, and always honest. He repr...esented us in 3 cases over a 9 month period, so we have more than a brief experience. We will use his law firm again if the need ever arises,. They were without a doubt a good experience during a bad time in our lives!

Posted by Amanda | October 14, 2014 | Litigation

Super Lawyer!

James Davis is an excellent lawyer! He gave me so much of his time when helping me prepare for my case. He gave me excellent advice on how to prepare for my trial, and when we got to trial he was very clever on how he asked questions to make the points he wanted to make. He was clear and precise, and... in the end we were successful!

Posted by anonymous | September 25, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Very Good Criminal Defense Lawyer

I was falsely accused of a crime that I did not commit 5 1/2 years ago. My wife and I had searched for the best criminal defense lawyer and we find Mr. Davis was the best attorney in Salisbury. When I first met Mr. Davis the thing that impressed me the most was a bible sitting at the top of his des...k. At the time I had not be saved but to see this bible sitting on his desk made me believe this was a man I could trust to defend me for a crime I did not commit. He represented me well and told me the truth about my case and was straight forward. His candor and his professionalism was very impressive and I knew that I had hired the right lawyer to defend me. Although I wanted to have a speedy trial Mr. Davis told me that in a criminal defense case time was our best defense. My wife and I took his recommendation and we waited. Although I waited 5 1/2 years for my case to go to trial, not the felt of Mr. Davis because the DA has to set the court date, my case was finally dismissed and I am a free man. Had my case gone to trail I feel very confident that we would have won because of Mr. Davis's knowledge of the judicial system and his knowledge of defending the innocent. During the time I waited to go to trail Mr. Davis was very loyal and I respected a person who shows loyalty. I would highly recommend Mr. Davis as a criminal defense attorney.

Posted by Joel | August 27, 2014 | Child Custody

Competent, fair and effective.

Child custody disputes are stressful and demanding. Sometimes, these cases can be handled via mediation sessions. Unfortunately, there are often disputes that just cannot be resolved by the involved parties and require the involvement of attorneys. When one is faced with such circumstances, he.../she should choose an attorney with a proven, reliable reputation; an attorney who is knowledgeable, articulate and effective. James A. Davis is this attorney. I often interacted with James during my law enforcement career. During that time, I observed him being fair to all parties involved. He showed himself to be a man of integrity. Recently, I needed his services for a child custody dispute. He went far above what I expected of an attorney. I could tell that he cared about the outcome. It was not simply an opportunity for him to make money. James did an amazing job throughout the entire course of the dispute, including the trial. During the trial, James proved himself to be both ethical and effective. He treated everyone, including the opposing party, with deference and respect, while still confronting the merits of the case. Every question was precise and direct, intended to bring forth the facts of the case and separate the wheat from the chaff, so to speak. I highly recommend James. You will not find a better attorney.

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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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