$ 150-250 per hour
Lee Wilson Bettis Jr.
About Lee
Biography
I am a former Marine (1982-1986) and former Mayor of New Bern, North Carolina. (2009-2013) I began practicing federal criminal law in New York City in 2000 and have continued to represent clients in need of a strong trial attorney ever since. I represent clients in Criminal, DWI, Traffic, Domestic, and personal injury cases.
In 2003 Bettis moved to New Bern and took a position as a Lawyer with the firm of Emanuel & Dunn. He was elected to Leadership Craven in 2005. Bettis is a teen court judge serving as teacher and mentor to the trial team. He also served on the Mediation Center of North Carolina Advisory Committee. He founded Jodi's Heroes which raised medical relief funds for rescue and construction workers injured in the 9-11 tragedy. Lee has also raised money for victims of hurricane Katrina and did pro bono work for Promise Place. Bettis is the founder of New Bern AWARE, a group organized to protect the city's waterfront access rights.
Currently Lee is on the board spearheading the development of a long term drug rehabilitation center called Realize U 252.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
25%-33%
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in North Carolina for 22 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 2004
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2023
Licensed in New York for 25 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2001
Location
Lee Bettis
225-A Broad Street, New Bern, NC, 28560
The Bettis Law Firm, PLLC
Po Box 848, New Bern, NC, 28563-0848
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Lee Wilson Bettis Jr.'s Reviews
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Posted by C | May 10, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
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Please don’t use them especially if you’re in a financial bind!! It may sound good because it’ll be cheaper than most around but they play games and on the backend, you’ll end up paying more from fees. I hired him in late 2024. I had to hire a new lawyer mid 2025 because HE STILL didn’t do what neede...
Posted by anonymous | April 21, 2026
The biggest liar I’ve ever seen in my life.
A man with no integrity that will swear and lie under, highly would not recommend him.
Posted by anonymous | June 16, 2025
Great law firm
Very good advice always get the job done and very dependable have nothing but good things to say about this law firm get u right every time
Posted by David | February 09, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Lawyer who cares
Lee Bettis believed in me when I was at a very low spot in life and never gave up on me. He is a awesome attorney and will do everything he can for you
Posted by anonymous | September 30, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Zero fr
Got myself in a bind and had so many problems with tryna get my license back and handled and all and this so called lawyer b stringin me along for ride and dont do nothin he say stg hire him at your own risk imma say fr fr dont drive wit your license revoked you might b scammed by lawyers out here tr...
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2023.
Reprimand issued in NC, 2023
updated on 07/31/2024Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
Work Experience
2000 - 2002
Associate Attorney, Law Offices of Gerald Shargel
Associations
2004 - Present
North Carolina Bar AssociationMember
Education
2000
Brooklyn Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1987
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
Spanish