$ 200-200 per hour
Paul J. Ditz
also known as Paul Ditz
About Paul
Biography
I began practicing law in Shelby, NC in 1997 after graduating from Wake Forest University School of Law in Winston-Salem, NC. I began my career in private practice and spent 12 years with the firm of Flowers, Martin, Moore & Ditz, P.A. where I was a partner focusing on criminal law, civil litigation, and Social Security disability. I left the firm in 2009 to join the Cleveland County District Attorney's Office where I practiced until 2013. In my time as an Assistant District Attorney, I tried serious felony cases including murder, robbery, kidnapping, and assaults. In 2013, I returned to private practice opening my own firm. In 2015, I joined with attorney H. Jamaal Edwards and attorney Lacey Beam to form the firm Ditz Edwards & Beam, PLLC.
During my years of practice, I have focused specifically on Criminal Law, Business Law, Employment Law, Wills and Advanced Directives, and Family Law. My experience in prosecuting cases on behalf of the State of North Carolina has given me immense experience with jury trials and provided me with an inside view of how the State approaches and handles these cases which I can put to work helping my clients charged with serious crimes.
I am a graduate of Wake Forest University School of Law, obtaining my Juris Doctor degree in 1997 and Syracuse University where I was awared a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations in 1993. I live in Kings Mountain, NC with my wife Celena and our daughter Rory.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
50%
29 years | 500 cases
Business
20%
25 years
Family
20%
25 years
Wills and Living Wills
10%
25 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
25%-30%
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in North Carolina for 28 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Location
Ditz Edwards & Beam, PLLC
111 N Lafayette Street, Shelby, NC, 28152-8179
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Posted by anonymous | January 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
horrible service
He never called us we had to call him to get answers. we lived hours away and after hiring him to handle the case we still had to drive all the way there for every court date. He sat on a tape for 9 months that would dismiss the case worst lawyer ever do not recommend
Paul Ditz
Replied last January 26, 2016I spoke with this client and he was unaware of this and claims it was an ex love interest hacking him. I was able to successfully defend these felony charges, ultimately getting them dismissed in their entirety. The client was actually thankful. This has been reported and hopefully will be removed for violating terms of service.
Posted by Devan | April 15, 2015 | Child Support
Divorce and Child Custody Client
I have tremendous respect for Paul Ditz. He handled one of the hardest experiences in my life thus far with extreme professionalism. Working as a legal assistant myself I expected to know his assistant better than my lawyer; not the case, he has direct contact. His response time is impeccable. I am...
Paul J. Ditz's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Paul Ditz has extensive experience as an Assistant District Attorney, and he is now working for you! He fights in and out of the courtroom for his clients charged with DWIs, felonies, drug charges, and misdemeanors. I practice criminal law in Shelby also, and I see him in court fighting for clients each day. Do not hesitate to retain him for other matters too. His experience will work for you."
"I cannot recall a time when Mr. Ditz and I have worked on a case together but we have worked against each other both on criminal and domestic cases. Mr. Ditz has always been reasonable and professional. His experience as a prosecutor gives him an edge on criminal defense. He is easily accessible and is knowledgeable both in criminal and civil law."
Jason Thomas
Criminal defense lawyer
Brittany Waters
Family lawyer
Experience
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Partner, Ditz Edwards & Beam, PLLC
2013 - Present
Owner, The Law Office of Paul J. Ditz, PLLC
2009 - 2013
Assistant District Attorney, State Of North Carolina
1998 - 2009
Partner, Flowers, Martin, Moore & Ditz, PA
Education
1997
Wake Forest University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
Syracuse University
Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
I turned myself in on a warrant and bonded out but was never read Miranda rights is this illegal
28 Mar 2015
Q&A
I have a dwlr impaired
27 Mar 2015
Q&A
Should I fight a texting while driving ticket?
29 Mar 2015