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 1 - 5 of 13 reviews | Litigation

Posted by Madison | January 09, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

Highly Recommend!

It was a pleasure working with James Davis. He is truly a Godly man. I had full faith and confidence in Mr. Davis. I was in the best of hands. Despite all odds, he was able to have my matter dismissed in court this morning! He came highly recommended and he did not disappoint! I will recommend him to... all of my family and friends.

Posted by Barbara | October 07, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

Superior Performance and Expertise

We could not have asked for anything better. We could not have had a more prepared, knowledgeable, or skilled attorney than James Davis. There is not a better an attorney for a jury trial than him. His skill in picking the jury and cross-examining three expert witnesses was remarkable to watch. The ...case was extremely hard fought and ended with a hung jury. Mr. Davis and the Davis Law Firm were an amazing force to watch in Superior Court. We consider them family now and recommend them to anyone in need of skilled counsel.

Posted by Mark | October 07, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

Wonderful Experience

James Davis is very compassionate and genuinely cares. He is a great man who will fight for what is right. I had the opportunity to see him conduct a jury trial in Superior Court in my case. I could not have been more pleased. The attention to detail on everything was incredible. The issues in my cas...e were complex and involved multiple expert witnesses. Due to the skill and grit of Mr. Davis and the Davis Law Firm, my case resulted in a hung jury. I cannot thank him and everyone at the firm enough for their efforts.

Posted by Austin | April 01, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

Incredible Attorney

This is the second time James Davis has represented me. I am so pleased with the outcomes. I truly could not be happier, and it has been life changing. It is amazing to watch him work in the courtroom. To watch him take notes during trial is extremely impressive. I recommend him and the Davis Law F...irm very highly.

Posted by Charles | February 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

If justice is what you seek, hire Davis this week!

I personally hired Mr. James Davis for a very unique case, one that probably has not been experienced by many, if any. I went into the Davis & Davis law firm wondering if it would be like any other law firm that had told me my case was hopeless. By a long shot it was not any other law firm. Mr. Da...vis met with me and "laid it all out on the table" which showed his honesty. Mr. Davis told me there could be no promises in reference to the verdict in my trial case, but he assured me that he would give one hundred percent. When it finally came time for my case to be called, Mr. Davis and his staff were over prepared and had myself coached on what was going to take place and how to function in court. Mr. Davis definitely has a method to what looks like madness on paper, but, I'm here to tell you it works. The Davis & Davis Attorneys at Law stand in firm christian beliefs, which is a huge part of my life. Mr. Davis would pray with me and show his compassion as he and his staff took on my issue as though it was their own personal issue. The day of my trial finally came to see the light of day. We were as prepared as anyone could be. At the end of the first day of trial, Mr. Davis met with me and reviewed all that had taken place in court that day. We got even more prepared for the second day of trial; what went good, what could we have improved on. It was at that moment I told Mr. Davis and his staff, no matter what the outcome may end up as, I was abundantly happy and my heart was full thanks to them. No one person had ever listened to my story and soaked it all in as he did. No other law firm would have gone above and beyond to find the evidence and proof as they did. It was just amazing to see not just a lawyer, but a human put some much effort into something that really didn't effect their own lives either way once it was over; but he did. My trial came to end on the third day. The Davis & Davis Attorneys at Law and myself came out with a NOT GUILTY verdict/Win!! I was ecstatic to say the least. This case had played apart of my life for almost three years and in the end all it took was Mr. Davis and his staff to get me back to where I needed to be, with justice. We all hope we never need a lawyer in life, but sometimes its just how the cards fall. Do not waste your time with anyone else. Mr. Davis told me that his work is his ministry. I will say it takes a special person to do what he does, but to be as good at it as he is, that a gift from God. Go see James Davis at the Davis & Davis Attorneys at Law and get the justice that you deserve.

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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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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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