No Photo

James B. Blanton

5.0
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 22 years

Lawyer
This attorney is currently not accepting new clients.
Reason: Not Practicing

About James

Practice Areas

This attorney has not specified their practice areas.

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 22 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 2003

Active

No misconduct found

Location

No contact information is available for this lawyer

Ad

Transform legal challenges into solutions.

Connect now to review your situation.

The Avvo Rating explained

display-bg

The Avvo Rating explained

James B. Blanton's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

44 Client Reviews

5 star (44)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by anonymous | April 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

James Blanton saved me from going to jail and had my charges dropped!

He worked very hard on my case which was my 3rd offense and I was so scared. Mr. Blanton met with me and comforted me that he would do everything in his power to help me with my situation. He did postpone my court date twice hoping it would help. The 3rd court date I did have to appear in court. He s...poke to the DA and Witness while I was waiting. Then Mr. Blanton called me up to appear in front of the Judge which he also spoke to on my behalf. The Judge asked my name next and to my surprise Mr.Blanton said come here to the clerk because the Judge dropped my charges! Mr. Blanton proved to be the Best Lawyer and I highly recommend him!!! I am forever in his debt!

Posted by Samantha | April 1, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Simply Amazing.

In recent months’ I found myself in trouble with the law. I had a consultation with Mr. Blanton and within minutes I knew he was the attorney I needed. He explained the entire process and put me at ease. I enjoyed working with him. He was extremely optimistic and kept me and my husband well informed.... James got my case dismissed. I can not thank him enough for all he did. He is a life saver.

Posted by Kaleb | December 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Mr. Blanton

I can not express how thankful I am for having Mr.Blanton in my corner. He did extremely well with my case, and kept Myself and my family well informed and kept in touch in the weeks leading up to my trial. Mr. Blanton's constant optimism kept My family and I form worrying too much and that alone was... greatly appreciated. Thank you for everything you did for me!

Posted by John | September 9, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very patient and honest

Mr. Blanton took my case was very clear on what the process would be and explained what was happening. He was so very patient with me and always was able to make me feel calm. Hey was always honest about things happening which makes life easier. He worked very hard for me and when he said something... I believed it and counted on him and he always was there. He never let me down. It's really hard to express my gratitude for what he did and how he did it. Always honest always informative and always willing to give me time .

Posted by Mike | August 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A Real Fighter For His Clients.

I hired james for a federal financial case I had pending against me. What I learned about Mr. Blanton Is he starts fighting for you from day one. He truly cares about his clients, clients family and the outcome of your case. Not only is he very knowledgeable in criminal defense he also was a federal ...prosecutor. I know with his knowledge of how the system works from both sides , his genuine desire for the best outcome for his clients, makes him the number one criminal defense attorney in and around New Hanover county. James will not tell you what you want to hear and just take your money like other attorneys. I can say all of these things about Mr. Blanton because my case lasted almost 3 years and he fought for me like a pitbull the whole time. I had a lot of sleepless nights but James always except my phone calls or return them within a timely manner. The Government has the best prosecutors and if you hire James Blanton you will have the best defense attorney possible. If I could I would give him 10 stars. Prosecutors and defense attorneys work together day in and day out . I believe the prosecutors also know which defense attorneys are working and preparing for trial so by hiring James he keeps the scales of justice tipped in your favor. Whether you're innocent or guilty james will not judge you but he will instead work hard and prepare for your best outcome not just his financially .

See All Client Reviews

James B. Blanton's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse James
Andrew Kenneth Dickens headshot
Andrew Dickens

Unknown lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am impressed with Mr. Blanton's thoughtful advice and answers to legal questions on Avvo. He has an in-depth understanding of the law and an ability to communicate legal concepts clearly and effectively. I endorse this lawyer!"

Hannon Wright headshot
Hannon Wright

Federal crime lawyer | May 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"From my time working with James as a prosecutor, I know him to be dedicated, clever and reasonable. A great attorney, I highly recommend him for federal criminal defense."

Gintaras Kazys Krulikas headshot
Gintaras Krulikas

Federal crime lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Having seen Mr. Blanton practice in Federal Court, I highly recommend James Blanton as an attorney. Mr. Blanton is not only very knowledgeable of the law, but he also makes sure his client's best interests come first."

David Bruce Collins Jr. headshot
David Collins

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 31

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mr. Blanton is an extremely zealous advocate for his clients, and has a wealth of experience to bring to his client's defense having been both a state and federal prosecutor. Also, a great personal injury attorney!"

Richard Scott Girdwood headshot
Richard Girdwood

Federal crime lawyer | Jul 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"James is a former marine and federal prosecutor. I've referred him several clients with pending federal charges and they were all very pleased with Mr. Blanton's representation. I endorse this lawyer."

Amanda Bryant Mason headshot
Amanda Mason

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Blanton is a seasoned criminal defense attorney in Southeastern North Carolina."

Michael S. Waddington headshot
Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

David Kenneth Gross headshot
David Gross

Unknown lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Keith A. Williams headshot
Keith Williams

Criminal defense lawyer | May 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"James is responsive, experienced, and helpful. I appreciate his background as a prosecutor and believe it makes him a better defense lawyer."

Raymond Curtis Tarlton headshot
Raymond Tarlton

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"As a federal prosecutor, James was hardworking, firm, and very fair. He has the important ability to distill a case down to the most critical issues. In a similar vein, he has shown an impressive ability to get out of the legal technicalities that a case may present and see the big picture in a way that reveals what the case is really worth. This skill set is invaluable to any potential client who wants to hire James."

Thomas C. Goolsby headshot
Thomas Goolsby

Litigation lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"A former officer in the Marine Corps, former Special Assistant United States Attorney and North Carolina prosecutor, James understands all areas of criminal defense. He can be found in court every day of the week keeping his trials skills honed for battle. I endorse this proven trial attorney."

Melissa Lampe Ivey headshot
Melissa Ivey

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Co-worker

"Having worked side by side with James, I can personally attest to his stellar reputation within the Criminal and Civil legal communities. He is extremely experienced, meticulous and professional. He is able to achieve amazing results for his clients because he is constantly willing to go above and beyond what is expected of him. I feel very confidant in James's legal skills and I would not hesitate to recommend him."

Christopher James Welch headshot
Christopher Welch

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"As a prosecutor he was professional and effective. His clients will be fortunate to benefit from his experience."

Dennis H. Sullivan Jr. headshot
Dennis Sullivan

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"James is a knowledgable, well-prepared attorney."

Dustin R. T. Sullivan headshot
Dustin Sullivan

Criminal defense lawyer | May 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"James is an excellent criminal defense attorney with an impressive background."

Jason Minnicozzi headshot
Jason Minnicozzi

Criminal defense lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the pleasure of observing Mr. Blanton in action as both a prosecutor and a defense attorney. James is an aggressive and knowledgeable criminal defense attorney and I would recommend him to anyone in need, especially to someone facing serious criminal charges in federal or state court."

Samuel J. Randall IV headshot
Samuel Randall

Criminal defense lawyer | May 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have known James since he began practicing law. He is a veteran of the USMC. I would highly recommend James to handle any criminal matter. He is hard working and a tough fighter for his clients."

Richard C. Speaks headshot
Richard Speaks

Criminal defense lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. James is a talented, aggressive and knowledgeable criminal defense attorney. I would enthusiastically recommend him to anyone."

James Whitfield Mcgee Jr headshot
James Mcgee

Federal crime lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"James is a very thorough, experienced lawyer who will fight for his clients in federal court. If charged with a federal crime you can't go wrong hiring James Blanton."

Ryan Stump headshot
Ryan Stump

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I had the opportunity to work with James during his time as a federal prosecutor. As a prosecutor James was fair, knowledgeable and great to work with. Now that James is in private practice as a defense attorney, he would be my first recommendation to a co-defendant in any of my cases."

View All Endorsements
Alex G. Nicely headshot
Alex Nicely

Criminal defense lawyer

David Bruce Collins Jr. headshot
David Collins

Personal injury lawyer

Richard Scott Girdwood headshot
Richard Girdwood

Criminal defense lawyer

David Kenneth Gross headshot
David Gross

Criminal defense lawyer

Amanda Bryant Mason headshot
Amanda Mason

Unknown lawyer

Keith A. Williams headshot
Keith Williams

Criminal defense lawyer

Raymond Curtis Tarlton headshot
Raymond Tarlton

Criminal defense lawyer

Christopher James Welch headshot
Christopher Welch

Criminal defense lawyer

Dustin R. T. Sullivan headshot
Dustin Sullivan

Criminal defense lawyer

Samuel J. Randall IV headshot
Samuel Randall

Federal crime lawyer

Richard C. Speaks headshot
Richard Speaks

Federal crime lawyer

James Whitfield Mcgee Jr headshot
James Mcgee

Criminal defense lawyer

Ryan Stump headshot
Ryan Stump

Criminal defense lawyer

Benjamin Douglas Williams headshot
Benjamin Williams

Litigation lawyer

Bruce A. Mason headshot
Bruce Mason

Criminal defense lawyer

Melissa Lampe Ivey headshot
Melissa Ivey

Criminal defense lawyer

Noell P. Tin headshot
Noell Tin

Criminal defense lawyer

Gary K. Shipman headshot
Gary Shipman

Medical malpractice lawyer

Jason Vaughn headshot
Jason Vaughn

Family lawyer

Alexander Royce Wilschke headshot
Alexander Wilschke

Military law lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

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