James Whitfield Mcgee Jr

James Whitfield Mcgee Jr

also known as Jimmy McGee

4.9
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 23 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Wilmington, NC
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Car Accidents

218 Princess Street, Wilmington, NC

About James

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 80%

I handle cases dealing with DWI, Drug Offenses, Traffic Violations, and many other felony and misdemeanor charges.

23 years

80%
Car Accident 5%

23 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 23 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 2003

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Location

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218 Princess Street, Wilmington, NC

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James Whitfield Mcgee Jr's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

99 Client Reviews

Showing 36 - 40 of 56 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by Jesse | May 15, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Hands down best lawyer you can get for traffic offenses!!

Awesome attorney and truly cares about the well being of his clients. I hired Mr. McGee for a DWI that I was charged with while on a motorcycle ride through Wilmington. I was also charged with following to closely and riding left of center. Mr. McGee handled my case flawlessly. I never one time had t...o go in front of a judge or anything. I was always informed of what was going on with my case and the outcome was way better than I expected. Mr. McGee was able to get all charges against me dismissed without me ever having to do anything. I would highly recommend Mr. McGee to anyone in the Wilmington area in need of a traffic attorney. I did a ton of research on several different lawyers before hiring Mr. McGee and the reviews on this site are what sold me and it was the best choice I could have possibly made. He is not the cheapest attorney you will find but he is well worth his asking price. You pay for what you get when it comes to a situation like I was in. Thanks Jimmy!!

Posted by Ryan | February 19, 2014 | Criminal Defense

always my go to lawyer

I have used Jimmy many times over the past few years and always have great results, he stays on top of your case and makes sure you know everything pertaining to your charges and what to do after the fact, he has been my lawyer for everything from DUI to assault to felony possession charges and I alw...ays come out better than anyone I know that uses a different lawyer for the same charges, hell he has even gotten felonies reduced to misdemeanors before it even went to court, choose the McGee law firm if you want to get results and have a lawyer that contacts you with any updates to your case and walk you through every step instead of you having to hound them and still feel left in the dark

Posted by anonymous | February 10, 2014 | Criminal Defense

he is your best bet

Mr. Mcgee handled my DWI case in a speedy and professional manner. Once i gave all information on the case i had he went to work keeping me informed at every turn. when my fees for Mr. Mcgee where paid which are very reasonable for anyone with any income, we went to court the next available date. wit...hin five minutes of being on trial he had the the judges decision, and i was done with everything. For my case everything got dismissed and i had not court fees as well as got my license back that day. I highly recommend this man for any troubles you may have especially in the DWI areas.

Posted by anonymous | January 15, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Very dissappointed with results. Charged top dollar lawyer fee for low level service.

I got the same results with this attorney as I would have gotten if I had walked in the courtroom and just pled guilty. The only difference is that now I am out $3000 while still needing to meet the financial obligations of a DWI conviction. (The word conviction in this statement is underlined.) T...he police officers in this case were very ill prepared and ultimately got on the stand a painted a picture that in no way resembled the truth. Had Jimmy studied the dash cam video and taken notes, he could have very well submitted this into evidence and used it for grounds for dismissal. But instead, Jimmy just stuck with the plan. I mean, when you've already gotten someone's money and it isn't your life and/or livelihood on the line, why make your job any harder than it needs to be, right? $3000 for a Level 5 DWI charge is preposterous. I do not recommend.

Posted by Leslie | October 16, 2013 | Criminal Defense

A Lawyer that is friendly, helpful and very competent.

I would highly recommend the McGee Law Firm. James and his staff are extremely knowledgeable and helpful, even when helping us out in a last moment issue. All the recommendations from his Staff were correct and when our Court appearance was due, James was cordial and professional. The outcome James ...worked out was better than we hoped for and I believe his talent was the driving factor. In my case the McGee Law Firm handled a continuance, which was last minute for them, and an alleged criminal act. My information was written down and reviewed. Then a course of action was decided on and excepted . On the day of trial we met before Court to review and James helped escort me to the correct location. Mr. McGee moved through the Court proceedings with confidence and was able to conclude my case with better results than I could have expected.

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James Whitfield Mcgee Jr's Lawyer Endorsements

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William Kesler

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. McGee is an attorney you can trust your clients with. He took great care of a friend of mine that needed help in New Hanover that I could not give. I appreciate his quick and excellent work, and highly recommend Jimmy to anyone who will listen. Thanks Jimmy!"

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David Collins

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. McGee is an extremely zealous advocate for his clients, and has a wealth of education and experience to bring to his client's defense. Highly recommend!"

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Ladd Gasparovic

Criminal defense lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jimmy McGee is an attorney of great integrity that gets great results. He's well established in his community of Wilmington and he has a narrow focus in his field of criminal defense, especially in DWI and traffic matters. I recommend Jimmy without hesitation."

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James Cummings

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jimmy Mcgee is an excellent lawyer. Always takes care of his clients and gets great results. If you need help in Wilmington give him a call."

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Amanda Mason

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Gross

Unknown lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Thomas Goolsby

Elder law lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jimmy is an outstanding, hard working and knowledgeable attorney. I highly recommend him and have witnessed his trial skills in court fighting for his clients!"

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Joel Rhine

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Norman Post

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jimmy McGee does an outstanding job in and out of the courtroom. Inside the courtroom he is tenacious and engaging and always fights for his client's rights with vigor. Outside of the courtroom, Jimmy is accessible and always willing to lend a helping hand. I FULLY ENDORSE Jimmy for anyone needing a Criminal Defense / DWI Lawyer in southeastern NC."

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David Courie

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Jimmy without hesitation. My firm has referred several clients to Jimmy and each one has returned with great reviews. He is very capable both in his knowledge of the law and the New Hanover County legal community. He's a go to guy to get things handled the right way. Additionally, we have found his staff to be highly competent and responsive."

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Samuel Randall

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have know Jimmy since he first started to practice law. I would use him if I or someone I knew had received a DWI. I highly recommend Jimmy to anyone that has gotten a DWI."

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James Blanton

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jimmy is very, very familiar with North Carolina's complicated motor vehicle laws. I consult him regularly for updates."

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Ivan Mousaw

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Charles Donahue

Unknown lawyer | Feb 21

Relationship: Other

"Jimmy is the go- to guy in his neck of the woods. A super trial lawyer and guy."

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Phillip Stackhouse

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Jimmy is an outstanding lawyer with a outstanding reputation in the community. Jimmy truly cares for his clients and that is the hallmark of a true trial lawyer. If I were ever in trouble in or around Wilmington, NC - he is the trial lawyer I would call. There is no better endorsement one lawyer can give another."

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Jorge Calil

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Other

"Excellent person and professional. Will evaluate the case and choose the most effective approach to get the best results."

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Michael Perry

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"James is an excellent lawyer who tirelessly fights for his clients. His knowledge of DUI is remarkable, and I would highly recommend him to anyone charges with a DUI."

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Joe Wade

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Other

"James is a terrific attorney and a good person who cares deeply about his clients. He is a true champion of his client's cause and an is extremely proficient, knowledgeable, and aggressive. I endorse this lawyer."

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Benjamin Hiltzheimer

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jimmy McGee is a talented attorney with a reputation for fierce advocacy. He is dedicated to his clients, and makes a point of staying on top of the law and science of DWIs. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking for quality legal counsel anywhere in the Wilmington area."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2013

Legal Elite, Business North Carolina

2013

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2012

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2007

Dedication to Defense, National College for DUI Defense

Work Experience

2003 - Present

Attorney at Law, The McGee Law Firm

Associations

2004 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

General Member

2004 - Present

North Carolina Advocates for Justice

General Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. Rippetoe

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Education

2002

Campbell University, Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2007

DWI Conference for Lawyers

DWI Bond Issues

Publications

2015

Trends in DUI Discovery (Aspatore Books) DWI Discovery Trends in North Carolina

2012

Inside the Minds (Aspatore Books) Witness Preparation and Examination for DUI Proceedings

Languages

English

Activity

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