James F. Rutherford

James F. Rutherford

5.0
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 20 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Wilmington, NC
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Education

615 Princess St, Wilmington, NC

About James

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 20 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 2005

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Location

James Rutherford, Attorney at Law

615 Princess St, Wilmington, NC, 28401-4131

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James F. Rutherford's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Posted by Elisha | March 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

A+

Mr Rutherford was very professional and punctual in dealing with my DWI case that hired him for a year ago. He was able to get it dismissed and also represented my father who also won his case. Mr Rutherford would be highly recommend by me to anyone needing a great criminal defense lawyer.

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse James. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Bradley Coxe

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I've worked with James on two occasions where he handled the criminal aspects of an issue while I handled the civil aspects. He is an excellent attorney and I recomend him highly."

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Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

Honors

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2013

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2011

Criminal Law, North Carolina State Bar Board of Legal Specialization

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Principal Attorney, James Rutherford, Attorney at Law

2005 - 2015

Partner, Mason & Rutherford, Attorneys at Law

Associations

2005 - Present

North Carolina Bar Association

Member

2006 - 2016

North Carolina Advocates for Justice

Member

Education

2005

Michigan State University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

University of North Carolina – Wilmington

Languages

English

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