Billy Jay Baity Jr.

Billy Jay Baity Jr.

also known as Bill

4.7
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 29 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Statesville, NC
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket ... +2 more

Baity Centre, 910 Crossroads Drive, Statesville, NC

About Billy

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

All Serious Felonies, Misdemeanors, Drug Charges, Rape, Larceny, Traffic Tickets, DWI

29 years | 15,000 cases

50%

Fees and Rates

We have not found any cost information for this lawyer


Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.

search module image

Search our directory

Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.

chat module image

Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.

Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.

Chat with

Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 29 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 1997

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Bill J. Baity, Jr., PLLC

Baity Centre, 910 Crossroads Drive, Statesville, NC, 28625

Law Offices of Bill J. Baity, Jr., PLLC

Baity Centre, 910 Crossroads Drive, Statesville, NC, 28625

Ad

Transform legal challenges into solutions.

Connect now to review your situation.

The Avvo Rating explained

display-bg

The Avvo Rating explained

Billy Jay Baity Jr.'s Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

27 Client Reviews

Filter Avvo Reviews (27) Refine reviews to match your needs. Use the filters to quickly surface reviews that align with your case or priorities.

Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by Madison | April 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Definitely Reccomend

My husband and I have been loyal clients of Mr. Bait for years now. Unfortunatly we've had to hire him on multiple instances for an array of charges, ranging from simple traffic to more criminal matters. Fortunately, he hasn't let us down. He makes a point to take the time to get the entire story and... every minuscule detail as soon as you're charged as to not forget anything. He asks the right questions and forms a defense he's satisfied with. He knows exactly what he's doing and does it with the utmost confidence. He's knowledgeable, curious, credible, convincing, and competitive. He is the epitome of a defense lawyer. IF we ever need a lawyer in the future, he will be the first and only we contact.

Posted by JB | January 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent and Discreet

I hired Bill to handle a very delicate situation that I found myself in. Being a professional, I needed it handled correctly and very discreetly. Bill negotiated the best possible outcome and always made sure that my time in the courtroom was minimal as to not expose my situation to others. Bill's... attention to detail, knowledge, and relationships within the courtroom are second to none. I would recommend Bill to anyone who needs a an attorney and certainly to anyone who needs an attorney that has the utmost concern and discretion for his clients.

Posted by Benjamin Vega | November 18, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

DWLR

Mr. Baity is the absolute best hands down. He is the ONLY Attorney serving 4 different counties and still made time to come to Alexander county where I was having difficulties getting my case finished. Mr. Baity came to Alexander county after I showed up late and still took my case and not to mention... got my case dismissed. Every other lawyer was telling me that I could be facing a very high court cost and fine even though I got my license back. Mr. Baity staff was absolutely nice. The guys made my case seem very important to them seeing as it was a last minute thing. The way Mr. Baity handled my case was absolutely amazing. He went in front of the judge and did what he does best. He is the only lawyer in town that was willing to come down and help me out. I would highly recommend him to anyone need help in Alexander county.

Posted by Jordan | November 18, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

HAPPY!

I got my first speeding ticket not too long ago and I was so upset because I didn't know what to do, I thought I was going to lose my license. I was recommended to Bill from a friend of mine. I called his office and spoke to his Legal Assistants, they were over the top helpful and really relieved a... lot of stress but I still wanted to speak with Mr. Baity himself so his assistant took my name and number and less than 2 hours later, Mr. Baity called me to talk with me personally about my ticket. That was an automatic hire for me at that point. He got my ticket reduced to no license points and no insurance increase, thank the Lord! I am beyond pleased with his services and all the help from his office staff. GREAT people to talk to for help! I wouldn't recommend any other attorney in town for Criminal cases. You won't be disappointed.

See All Client Reviews

Billy Jay Baity Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse Billy
Matthew L. Benton headshot
Matthew Benton

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bill is the consummate professional, an advocate for his clients who can and will try cases to verdict. I endorse this lawyer."

Ben S. Thomas headshot
Ben Thomas

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have heard great things around the community about Mr. Baity. With his name being mentioned positively by many of my clients, I would recommend him after hearing so many positive reviews."

Mary Guy Mendini headshot
Mary Mendini

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Dec 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Met Mr. Baity while in court and found him incredibly helpful, considerate, friendly and funny. We need more lawyers like him. Strongky endorse."

Aaron Raymond Lee headshot
Aaron Lee

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bill is wonderful attorney. I would recommend him to handle any criminal matter in Iredell county. His experience and knowledge can not be matched. He takes the time to ensure each of his clients receives the best possible outcome and isn't afraid to take a case to trial and win!"

J. Pressly Mattox headshot
J. Pressly Mattox

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bill has years of experience defending criminal cases at all levels. He is a dedicated advocate for his clients and a skilled negotiator."

Dustin Spencer McCrary headshot
Dustin McCrary

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bill is everything you could possibly want in a criminal defense attorney. He works hard for his clients, pays close attention to every detail of their case, and makes sure to do his absolute best every single time. I highly recommend Bill to any person looking for help."

Richard Monroe Webb headshot
Richard Webb

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bill is a strong, knowledgeable advocate for his clients. I admire his work ethic and the results he gets for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."

Kara F. McIvor headshot
Kara McIvor

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Other

"When contacting Mr. Baity's office on behalf of a friend, as I don't handle traffic tickets, I was incredibly impressed with the high level of customer service that was immediately apparent. The young man who took the call was quite personable, listened patiently and then promptly provided answers to all of my questions. I will most certainly refer others to Mr. Baity's office and feel confident that their cases will be handled proficiently and they will be treated well."

View All Endorsements
Ben S. Thomas headshot
Ben Thomas

Real estate lawyer

Matthew L. Benton headshot
Matthew Benton

Business lawyer

Mary Guy Mendini headshot
Mary Mendini

Criminal defense lawyer

Anthony S. Privette headshot
Anthony Privette

Real estate lawyer

J. Pressly Mattox headshot
J. Pressly Mattox

Workers compensation lawyer

Richard Monroe Webb headshot
Richard Webb

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

Work Experience

1997 - Present

Member Manager, Law Offices of Bill J. Baity, Jr., PLLC

2018 - 2018

Adjunct Professor, Mitchell Community College

1997 - 1998

Adjunct Faculty, Rowan Cabarrus Community College

Associations

2020 - Present

Iredell County Bar Association

President

2014 - 2015

Rotary Club of Troutman

President

2013 - 2014

Rotary Club of Troutman

President-Elect

2013 - 2015

North Carolina Bar Association

22A Local Bar Services Representative

2012 - 2013

Rotary Club of Troutman

Vice President

2012 - 2013

22A Judicial District

President

2011 - 2012

22nd Judicial District

Vice President

Sample of Legal Cases

Serious Felonies and Misdemeanors

See More Legal Cases

Education

1996

Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

Johnson and Wales University

MBA - Master of Business Administration

1990

Johnson and Wales University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2018

Mitchell Community College Paralegal Studies

Criminal Law

Languages

Spanish

English

Activity

Avvo Rating

Our Rating is calculated using information the lawyer has included on their profile in addition to the information we collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals. Attorneys who claim their profiles and provide Avvo with more information tend to have a higher rating than those who do not.

What determines Avvo Rating?
  • Experience & background Years licensed, work experience, education
  • Legal community recognition Peer endorsements, associations, awards
  • Legal thought leadership Publications, speaking engagements
  • Discipline Disciplinary information may not be comprehensive, or updated. We recommend that you always check a lawyer's disciplinary status with their respective state bar association before hiring them.
Avvo Rating Levels
10.0 - 9.0 Superb8.9 - 8.0 Excellent7.9 - 7.0 Very Good6.9 - 6.0 Good5.9 - 5.0 Average4.9 - 4.0 Concern3.9 - 3.0 Caution2.9 - 2.0 Strong Caution1.9 - 1.0 Extreme Caution