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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5.0 /5.0

200 Client Reviews

Showing 31 - 35 of 35 reviews | Communication Style

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 LKH | May 26, 2013 | Child Custody

If you want the best - hire James Davis

If you want the best, James Davis is the lawyer you want to hire. We hired James Davis to gain and ultimately keep custody of our grandson. For grandparents to obtain custody of their grandchild is extraordinarily difficult at best and requires a lawyer who knows every aspect of the legal system. Ove...r the course of several years we returned to court approximately every 3-6 months to maintain custody. Each time was extremely difficult and worrisome; however, with James by our side, we were always confident the outcome would be favorable. James does not sugar coat your problems and will tell you straight up what to expect, the outcome he is trying to achieve, and finally what could take place. Several times we were asked by James what we wanted him to do, each time we stated; “We hired you to do the best possible job and will leave the decisions in your hands.” We were never disappointed. When you first meet James, he comes across as very kind (which he is) and perhaps too gentle to take on a stronger more aggressive lawyer. In addition, we had a friend who worked in the judicial system tell us to hire a different lawyer, gave us his name, and stated the lawyer she suggested was a “fighter” and would be better suited for our case. As it happened, the opposing lawyer was the “fighter”. At each court appearance James remained composed at all times, however, when pushed, James became a force to be reckoned with and did not allow anyone to walk over us. He very confidently, yet politely, chastised the opposing attorney and in one case the GAL. In the court room James is truly a master of his craft, he can simultaneously; listen to opposing arguments, highlight sections of legal cases being referenced, take notes, and yet immediately respond in an intelligent effective manner. As for the office staff; they are very knowledgeable, considerate, courteous, helpful, and will find the answers to your questions. Finally, this firm does not ignore your concerns once your case is finished. If you have a question months later, you can still call for and receive advice.

Posted by anonymous | April 23, 2013 | Child Custody

FOREVER GRATEFUL!!

James Davis took on a Child custody case that was the toughest I have seen or been a part of. He took it and owned it and committed to making the situation right. I can not express what a great job this man did. He took our case knowing a lot of odds were against winning and yet he came out on top... and won. I will forever be grateful for what he has done for my family. I highly, highly recommend him for any case you may have. He is a good honest Christian man and tells it like it is. By far the best lawyer around!

Posted by Luke | April 11, 2013 | Criminal Defense

James Davis the super Lawyer

I hired Mr. Davis and his staff to help me with some very serious charges that i had, and James Davis and his amazing staff got me through this stressful time of my life in and outside of the court room. If i ever had questions about my case they were always happy to answer them for me in detail so ...that i would understand everything that was going on every step of the way. Not only did they help me with my case but they treated me like i was a part of their family. I am forever grateful to Mr. Davis and his wonderful staff for everything they have done for me. So if you find yourself in a court room hire James Davis and you cant go wrong! Thank you again Mr. Davis.... God bless you.

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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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