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Licensed in North Carolina for 22 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 2003
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James B. Blanton's Reviews
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Showing 1 - 5 of 10 reviews | DUI & DWI
Posted by Gary Smith | August 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
DWI dismissed!
Mr. Blanton was remarkably able to get my seemingly indisputable DWI dismissed. In NC, this is a huge task and practically unheard of! I had almost every possible thing working against me and he still found an issue that made my arrest unwarranted. He is very easy to talk to and makes it clear how...
Posted by Jimmy | July 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Above and beyond
After being charged with DUI in New Hanover Co Mr. Blanton was referred to me. From the start I felt comfortable that I was receiving the best legal defense possible. He always responded to emails promptly. In the court room he wouldn't take "no" for an answer and fought tooth and nail to achieve ...
Posted by anonymous | March 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
DWI/DUI Help
Got charged for DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) and Driving After Consuming under 21. I was supposed to lose my license for a year since i was arrested for drinking and driving under 18. Yet James Blanton was able to get the DWI charge dropped. I was found NOT guilty of a DWI charge, and paid a fract...
Posted by Shannon | December 03, 2015 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
DWI, Careless/Reckless Driving
I hired James Blanton to help me with my case, which included the charges of DWI and Careless/Reckless Driving. My circumstances were quite complicated, but Mr. Blanton was able to sort through it and my DWI was dismissed. Throughout the process, he was very helpful and was available to answer all ...
Posted by Sally | October 22, 2015 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Dwi
James handled a Dwi case for me. He was very professional, easy to work with, kept me up to date, and gave great advice. I would highly recommend him.
James B. Blanton's Lawyer Endorsements
"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!"
"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."
"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."
"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!"
"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."
"Mr. Blanton is a seasoned criminal defense attorney in Southeastern North Carolina."
"I endorse James. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"James is responsive, experienced, and helpful. I appreciate his background as a prosecutor and believe it makes him a better defense lawyer."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"As a prosecutor he was professional and effective. His clients will be fortunate to benefit from his experience."
"James is a knowledgable, well-prepared attorney."
"James is an excellent criminal defense attorney with an impressive background."
"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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. James is a talented, aggressive and knowledgeable criminal defense attorney. I would enthusiastically recommend him to anyone."
"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."
"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."
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Spent three weeks in jail for my 1st DUI what can I expect when I go to court.
10 May 2013
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I received a speeding ticket for going 50mph in a 35 mph in Burlington, N.C. What are my best options. prayer for judgement.
03 May 2013