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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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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200 Client Reviews

Showing 26 - 30 of 32 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Heidi | February 04, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Angel of the Lord

Mr. Davis is truly an angel of the Lord. And i belive with my whole heart that he was put here on earth to help people and do good things. He has literally saved my life! I was in a bad place and making bad decisions which lead me into facing up to 8 years in prison and being taken away from my dau...ghter and family. And with his hard work and dedication I was able to get probation! I had went to another lawyer before i hired him which told me there was no hope and to go ahead and say my goodbyes and prepare my daughter for me leaving. I could not give up without a fight. I had heard nothing but great things about Mr. Davis so my family and I went and had a consultation with Mr. Davis and he gave us hope. And at a down point in my life like this hope was definetly what I needed. And now because of Mr. Davis I get to be with my daughter and kiss her goodnight every night. And then after this court date was behind me something else from my past came up and i was falsely accused of something. At the trial Mr. Davis was AMAZING! Not only was this charge dropped but the person who made these false accusations was charged with frivilous prosecution for lying. Mr. Davis definetly knows the law! He is a loyal, kind-hearted, and loving man who truly cares about his clients and their well being!

Posted by Barbara | January 23, 2014 | Business

Mr. James Davis Is A True Advocate For Justice

My husband and I have known Mr. Davis for many years. During this time we have known him to be a devoted Christian, Husband and Father. Only after I was faced with some untruthful allegations by my business partner and his attorney did I need to seek Mr. Davis for his professional advice and counse...l. When someone is faced with a situation that completely turns their world around, it is very unsettling and scary. The first thing you want to do is find someone you can trust to help get your life back. At every meeting Mr. Davis reviewed what had happened and what to prepare for next. Mr. Davis and his wonderful staff of Stacey, Candace and Wendy were always there to give us emotional support and information while preparing for our next steps. Mr. Davis continued to spend numerous hours detailing the possible events that the opposing attorney would present. Each time Mr. Davis and his staff were always there to guide me. Each meeting he was honest and open but with such compassion to really want to help. He gave us reassurance and confidence while preparing for the next step. Most of all he helps you find confidence to help yourself. His legal knowledge and understanding of the judicial system for exceeds anyone's expectations. Yet he continues to have the same compassion and professionalism each and every day, even when the day and the week has been long and stressful. He continues with the same enthusiasm for justice for each of his clients. Mr. Davis is not driven by money, but by the sincerity to really want to make a difference in peoples lives. When in court he does not come across as an irate attorney out of control. He listens carefully to his opposition, even if they are boisterous and misrepresenting the facts. He injects when necessary but with the utmost professionalism and knowledge of the law that even the opposing legal team begins to listen. With each step of the process he has methodically prepared for his client's case and begins his approach to justice for his client. My case went into a mediation process and again Mr. Davis was more than prepared. He spent a lot of time preparing me for the process itself and the pending possibilities of the outcome. The mediation process can be long and mentally draining, especially after many hours. Mr. Davis continued with his alertness and his professional approach to finding a settlement that would be acceptable to you and to all parties who have a willingness to settle their differences without having a court confrontation. He does not waiver in his position to get you, his client, what is best even if it would mean going to court if mediation fails. The opposing attorney even begins to see that Mr. Davis is trying to do what is right and fair for everyone involved within the law. I am very grateful that my case was settled at the mediation process and I have Jesus and Mr. Davis and his wonderful staff to thank for that! In today's business world, ethics are not always a priority. Mr. James Davis is different. He conducts his personal and professional life with such devotion and willingness to help others with true sincerity. You immediately have confidence that you can once again find peace within yourself. My husband and I can honestly say that we were truly blessed to have Mr. Davis, Stacy, Candace, Wendy and all the other members of his firm to be part of our lives. They gave us hope when we had none. They were never too tired or too busy to listen. They supported us emotionally and gave us confidence at a time when we felt we were loosing everything we had spent most of our life working for. Mr. Davis's family is to be commended for their sacrifice of time away from their loved one and to allow their husband and father to share his gifts with so many people who have found themselves in very unfortunate situations. Mr. Davis truly believes in making the world a better place to live. God Bless The Davis Law Firm and Families!

Posted by Harry | January 21, 2014 | Criminal Defense

For the Help of a Good Man.

I feel like the DA and detective in my case were trying to bury me alive. If it had not been for Mr. Davis and his belief in me, this would not have been settled in this way. Mr. Davis believed me when I said I was just protecting my family and had asked the men who came over to our property to ca...use trouble to leave my property and that is when everything started happening. I would gladly recommend Mr. Davis to any of my friends and family if they were in need of a lawyer. He was a court-appointed lawyer and you could not have asked for better guidance through this court process and through the court system. If we had to hire a lawyer, we would have chosen Mr. Davis. I think what made it better for me is that he believed what I told him. It is good to know that there are still a few good, honest people or lawyers that really want to help you when you need someone to help and guide you through a process that you hope you never have to go through before. He and his office staff-Candice kept us informed of what was going on, and let us know when we had to be in court. I would highly recommend Mr. Davis and his staff to help any one that needs a good lawyer. We really appreciate the fact that he did all he could do for us and that he believed us when no one else did.

Posted by Matt | October 28, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Detailed, Diligent & Dedicated! I HIGHLY recommend.

James Davis of Davis Law Firms is the elite of Lawyers. Without the support, hard work and genuine belief that James Davis had in me, I know that I would have never had a unanimous decision of Not Guilty in Superior Court. I only had about a 10% chance of a Not Guilty outcome! James Davis was ...extremely prepared. He was there to answer my questions every step of the way. He explained things in a way that I could understand. What stands out the most about James Davis is his faith, knowledge of the law and his work ethics. His courtroom demeanor, confidence and dynamite charisma is a Power Force! From the minute that you meet with James, until the end... He Is always searching for the Truth. No matter how big or small the case is, he always gives 110%. I had two character witnesses that came to my case and saw first hand the quality and genuine characteristics of Mr. Davis. They were so impressed with him and his staff, they said ,if they ever needed a lawyer...James Davis would be the lawyer they would use! Davis Law Firm is a family business and they made me feel like I was family. I received the expert services from the whole team. The research that Candice (paralegal) was superb. She went out of her way to help me and did not leave one stone unturned. Candice kept me informed, every step of the way.

Posted by Scott / Sherrie | August 30, 2013 | Criminal Defense

The Best of The Best" Davis & Davis Law Firm" to include his team of Paralegals

James A. Davis and firm handled not only my cases but my wives cases. He has represented us for over the past five years. we have had unfortunate luck with the law. My wife's case lasted over 4 years and ended with a not guilty unanimous jury decision. Davis expertise with the very important informat...ion that his paralegal team gathered made this a complete team effort. This is what you get when you retain the Davis law firm. My case was also dismissed, once again a team effort. Davis Firm will not only represent you in a positive light but guide and support you the whole time. There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that our cases would have turned out different (negative) without the knowledgeable staff and leadership of Davis & Davis Law Firm. I would highly recommend Davis & Davis to represent you in any matter. Remember that it is your future your gambling on, make the odds on your side to have the best hand before the verdict is handed down.

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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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H. White

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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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