Steven B. Wright

Steven B. Wright

also known as Steve Wright

5.0
Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 22 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Wilmington, NC
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

404 North Third Street, Wilmington, NC

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2024
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About Steven

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Criminal Defense 100%

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24 years | 1,000 cases

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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 12 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 2013

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Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2024

Licensed in Vermont for 22 years

State: Vermont

Acquired: 2003

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Location

Law Offices of Steven B. Wright

404 North Third Street, Wilmington, NC, 28401

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Steven B. Wright's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Professionalism

Posted by Cory | October 30, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Cops were afraid!

My wife and I laughed out loud when Steven introduced himself to the officer accusing me of larceny and trespass in court. THey had told me that I was on my "FINAL" date and was going to have a trial with my court appointed lawyer. WHen steven walked in with me the cop went straight over to the DA an...d then the DA told the judge that they were not ready for trial. My final court appearance turned into another contiuance. Having this lawyer made me feel so very safe and confident. ANd we all had a laugh at the cops reaction!!!

Posted by Drew | December 12, 2013 | DUI & DWI

DWI Dismissed!!

I was charged with a DWI in November 2013. The breathalyzer said i was a .18, but I only had three beers. Steven believed me when I told him, and he said that the breathalyzer was not always rite. He sent out a request for records and found out that the machine was 17 days past its maintenance date ...and was not accurate. the DA agreed and dismissed the case. this would have been my second DWI and I was facing jail time. I am lucky I called him. Merry Christmas Steve and staff!

Posted by James | December 11, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Saved My Child

Mr. Wright represented my son when he was accused of second degree rape. I was on my way to the police station with my son to meet with the police when I called him for some last minute advice. He told me to turn the car around and come straight to his office and DO NOT let my boy talk to the detecti...ve. Before we even got to the office (and before we even paid him) he had contacted the detective and told him my son was represented. Over the next two weeks Mr. Wright undertook his own investigation, and spent countless hours with my son and interviewing witnesses. He gave his findings to the detective. 3 days later the detective told us the DA had reviewed the material Mr Wright submitted and decided not to file charges. When I went to the police station to get my sons cell phone (which they had taken as evidence) the detective told me he had intended to arrest my son that first day. My advice to anyone is DO NOT think you can handle this alone. Call Steve Wright.

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Steven B. Wright's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Matthew Anderson

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Steve successfully tried criminal cases to jury verdict in Vermont."

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Jesse Scharff

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2024.

Suspension issued in NC, 2024

updated on 10/29/2024

Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Reprimand issued in NC, 2019

updated on 04/10/2019

Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Censure issued in NC, 2019

updated on 04/10/2019

This means the attorney did something wrong, but the Bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Reprimand issued in NC, 2016

updated on 03/16/2017

Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Censure issued in NC, 2016

updated on 03/16/2017

This means the attorney did something wrong, but the Bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Honors

2004

Pro Bono Service Award, Windham County Bar Association

Work Experience

2007 - 2012

Attorney, Ryan Smith and Carbine

Associations

2010 - Present

new england innocence project

attorney

2003 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. Herring

Conviction overturned

Mead v. Western Slate, Inc. 176 Vt. 274

Remand

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Education

2003

Vermont Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

State University of New York, College at Oneonta

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2003

Windham County Bar Association

Welcome to Windham County Nar

Publications

2010

Vermont Bar Journal The Innocence of Lee Herring

Languages

English

Activity

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