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Billy Jay Baity Jr.
also known as Bill
About Billy
Biography
Widely known for excellence in criminal defense and other legal services, Mr. Baity has been practicing law for 23 years. Mr. Baity's areas of concentration include Criminal Defense, Serious Felonies, Misdemeanors, DWI, Traffic Matters, Wrongful Death, Serious Personal Injury, Wills, and Uncontested Divorces. Mr. Baity is a 2019, 2018, 2017 & 2016 Member of The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers. Mr. Baity has been awarded 10 Best Attorneys-North Carolina in 2017 and 2018 by American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
Mr. Baity is currently the 2020 Iredell County Bar Association President. Mr. Baity served as the 2012-2013 President of the 22A Judicial District Bar which encompasses Iredell and Alexander Counties. Mr. Baity is a member of the N.C. State Bar, the North Carolina Bar Association, the Iredell County Bar Association, and serves on a local criminal law committee and a jail/facilities committee. He is admitted to practice in State and Federal Court.
As a trial attorney, Mr. Baity Successfully commands attention in the courtroom. He routinely handles cases in Superior, District and Administrative Courts.
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Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
50%
29 years | 15,000 cases
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Licensed in North Carolina for 29 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 1997
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
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Posted by anonymous | April 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Baity is your guy!
Bill is at the top of his game in all the best ways possible! He has represented me 2 x’s and I can’t speak enough praise. He exceeded my expectations both times. Oh yea, and he is kind, down to earth, highly intelligent, respectful; he is very likeable as a person. He is an Iredell County GEM ;)
Posted by Matthew | June 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Bill Baity review
Was professional and straight to the point! Didn’t beat around the bush and didn’t charge me an arm and a leg! Easy to talk to and you will always feel safe giving him information. Will always be have Baity represent me!
Posted by anonymous | May 24, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Communication
Communication is the worse over there, I would not recommend him to anyone. After all the money spent, we can only talk about our case the day of court.
Posted by Anthony | June 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Bill Baity Review
Mr. Baity was very easy to talk with & kept me from spending more money than i had to. He is handling 2 cases for me and has had 1st dismissed without myself ever having to miss work to report to the courthouse. Mr. Baity instructed me on what to do to get my licence back after 10 days without them a...
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Posted by Adrian | April 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Disposed
I was falsely accused of DWI an Mr. Baity got it disposed off of my record!! Just wanted to thank you Mr. Baity for all ur hard work ur the best lawyer I’ll seen in yrs, glad I got to meet at lawyer dat I can trust an take care of business!!
Billy Jay Baity Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements
"Bill is the consummate professional, an advocate for his clients who can and will try cases to verdict. I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"Met Mr. Baity while in court and found him incredibly helpful, considerate, friendly and funny. We need more lawyers like him. Strongky endorse."
"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!"
"Bill has years of experience defending criminal cases at all levels. He is a dedicated advocate for his clients and a skilled negotiator."
"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."
"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."
"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."
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Experience
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 AssociationPresident
2014 - 2015
Rotary Club of TroutmanPresident
2013 - 2014
Rotary Club of TroutmanPresident-Elect
2013 - 2015
North Carolina Bar Association22A Local Bar Services Representative
2012 - 2013
Rotary Club of TroutmanVice President
2012 - 2013
22A Judicial DistrictPresident
2011 - 2012
22nd Judicial DistrictVice President
Sample of Legal Cases
Serious Felonies and Misdemeanors
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
Legal Answers