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I was raised in Alamance County and am a graduate of Walter Williams High School in Burlington, North Carolina. After graduating from High School, I received my undergraduate degree in History from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and my Juris Doctor from Campbell University. Upon graduating from Law School, I served as an Assistant District Attorney in Alamance County for several years before opening my own law firm focusing on Criminal Law and Family Law matters.

Growing up as the son of a Marine Corps Aviator and a public school teacher, John W. Cox saw firsthand how his parents dedicated their lives to helping others. From defending those who can’t protect themselves, to teaching children for the betterment of themselves and society, he couldn’t help but be affected by his parent’s zeal to serve. Thanks to the support of his parents, John pursued a career defending others according to the letter of the law. He received his Juris Doctorate from North Carolina Central University in 1997. John subsequently passed the bar exam in 1997 and opened his law practice in Hickory, NC. The next year, John moved the practice to Graham, where he married Shannon, and now have three children together.. John W. Cox has practiced law in Alamance County since 1998 and has built a reputation for being a lawyer that takes your case personally and defends peoples rights with utmost integrity. He has represented thousands of clients on charges ranging from DUI/DWI and traffic law violations to juvenile law and criminal defenses including misdemeanors and felonies. In 2012, John received the designation of Board Certified Specialist Criminal Law-Juvenile Delinquency from the North Carolina State Bar Board of Legal Specialization.

Practicing since 1999, initially as a Clerk to Federal Judge George Hodges in Charlotte, NC, then practicing predominately Criminal Law, later Certified by the State Bar as a Specialist in both NC State Criminal Law and Federal Law as an expert.. Raised in Burlington, NC, attended Williams High School then later attending UNC Chapel Hill for both undergrad and law school.

My primary areas of practice are Criminal and Family law.

I am a zealous and dedicated advocate who will work tirelessly to acheive the best result possible for you. I have over 23 years of trial experience in the North Carolina courts representing agencies, children, plaintiffs and defendants. I am especially familiar with the court systems in Union, Anson, Stanly, Richmond and Montgomery Counties. I would love to put my knowledge, experience, and skill to work for you!

North Carolina attorneys handle criminal, injury and family law cases.How you confront a legal challenge can affect the rest of your life. To protect your rights, you need a knowledgeable, assertive attorney who won’t back down in the effort to deliver a successful result. For a decade, the Carolina Law Group in New Bern has provided high-quality legal representation to a diverse group of North Carolina clients. Whether you have been charged with a crime, injured in an accident or need family law counsel, our firm will give you the strong advocacy and personal service that you deserve.Tireless advocates pursue justice on behalf of clientsWe represent the interests of clients aggressively in and out of court. No matter how difficult the odds, you can count on counsel that is:Accomplished — Throughout the region, our firm has earned a reputation for delivering tireless support for clients in criminal and civil litigation.Dedicated — Since opening the practice in 2007, we have been committed to improving the lives of clients and the community at large.Affordable — You deserve exceptional legal counsel at a price you can afford. The firm offers comprehensive assistance that’s also cost-effective.In an initial consultation, we will outline the relevant legal issues and help you determine how to proceed.Call us at

My hobbies include sailing, gardening, cooking, camping,and fishing; not to mention spending time with my grandchildre, and traveling.

Josh Mitchell was born in Raleigh, and has lived in the Triangle Area for most of his life. He was a member of the first graduating class at Cary Academy, and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Piedmont College outside of Athens, Georgia. Mr. Mitchell worked as youth & campus minister for several years prior to attending law school at Campbell University School of Law in Raleigh. While in law school, he focused on Criminal Law and Trial Advocacy, including interning for a Wake County District Court Judge, and at the Harnett County District Attorney’s Office.. In his free time, Mr. Mitchell enjoys spending time with his family and friends, playing golf, and attending sporting events and concerts. His passion for helping people drew him to law school, and he is quick to draw upon his experiences in ministry and education when assisting others.

W. James Payne is a fearless criminal trial lawyer.  Mr. Payne is also a retired Colonel of United States Marines, serving his country for over 30 years as a Reserve Officer and very active trial lawyer.. Mr. Payne's practice is defending the criminally accused in the following venues:  State Court, Federal Court, and Courts-Martial (Military Justice).  Criminal charges include Felonies, Misdemeanors, DUI/DWI, murder, sex crimes, robbery, rape, larceny, computer crimes, military offenses, drug trafficking, drug conspiracy, white collar offenses.. Mr. Payne has such experience in defending the criminally accused that he is one of a very select group of attorneys in North Carolina that are qualified to defend capital (death penalty) murder cases.  Further, Mr. Payne is also qualified to represent defendants in United States District Court that are unable to afford the services of a private attorney.. In the Marine Corps, W. James Payne served as a judge advocate.  He defended Marines and officers from the rank of Private through General on a multitude of differing military justice offense.  Colonel Payne also served five years on the bench as a military judge and several years as the Staff Judge Advocate for the 4th Marine Logistics Group.. An avid Crossfitter, Mr. Payne prides himself on keeping in top physical shape to have the stamina to represent his clients with drive, energy, and enthusiasm.

I am a lifelong resident of Currituck County, North Carolina.  I grew up working on my family's farm.  I enjoy riding motorcycles and currently ride a Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R and plan to start doing some track days in the 2017 riding season.  I am active in the shooting sports, especially long range competition and am a strong believer in our Second Amendment constitutional rights.  As a result of that commitment, I became a member of the US Concealed Carry Association's Special Response Team in March of 2017.  I am entirely committed to the defense of the US Constitution and equal protection under the laws and firmly believe that no matter what a person is accused of doing, that person deserves every opportunity to defend his or her freedom and reputation in our courts and enjoys inalienable rights that will be lost without a zealous and effective defense.

I began practicing law when I graduated from law school and got a law license in August of 2000.  I hung up my shingle and opened a solo law office, intending that my practice would be in the trial courts -- trying cases for individual persons.  I have been trying cases and representing people charged with  serious criminal offenses for over 20 years, and have tried dozens of ciminal cases before juries, with charges ranging from misdemeanor appeals to capital murder. I began to focus exclusively on criminal cases in 2011. Jury trials are unique and challenging.  There are always valuable things to be learned from every trial, whatever the outcome. There is a saying, usually applied to warfare or other adversarial situations, that "no plan survives contact with the enemy". Maybe with jury trials the more apt saying might be, "no plan matters if the jury doesn't get it,like it, etc."  But the state prosecutor, inspite of many other built-in advantages (like having the first and last word if the defendant puts on evidence) potentially has that same problem with a jury. So the greatest opportunity (maybe the only opportunity) for an accused person to make a decision to take an action that may result in the preservation of their liberty, may be their right to demand a jury trial.. Call and schedule a free consultation.

Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Raushanah Rodgers later moved to Fayetteville, North Carolina, during her teenage years. She excelled academically, graduating Magna Cum Laude from Fayetteville State University with a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Finance in less than three years. After returning to Brooklyn, Ms. Rodgers taught Math at Boys and Girls High School in Bed-Stuy for two years before relocating to Massachusetts, where she continued teaching at Madison Park High School in Roxbury. Inspired by her passion for helping others, she pursued her lifelong dream of becoming a lawyer, earning her degree from North Carolina Central University School of Law in 2007. Notably, she passed all three state bar exams without any preparatory courses. Ms. Rodgers is licensed to practice in North Carolina, Virginia, and New York, and is also admitted to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of North Carolina. As a sworn Arbitrator in Wake County Courts, she handles arbitration matters. Her legal practice encompasses business, civil, criminal, family, injury, and real estate law, and she is dedicated to responding to all legal inquiries via email.

Defense Attorney – Wiley Nickel. When your future and reputation are at stake, an experienced criminal defense attorney makes your rights a priority.. As a former Deputy District Attorney Wiley Nickel has the experience that matters most. With a practice based on trust, respect, discretion and professionalism, Wiley helps his clients avoid the dire consequences of criminal charges.. As a criminal defense lawyer, Wiley specializes as a drunk driving attorney and traffic ticket attorney. DWI charges can have a profound effect on your life and financial situation, and the right DWI attorney makes all the difference. Fighting traffic tickets, which may negatively impact your record and lead to huge increases for your car insurance, is another way Wiley defends every aspect of your rights.. Wiley focuses on family law, criminal law, juvenile law and traffic tickets from his office in Cary, North Carolina. Contact Wiley Nickel when you need an experienced defense attorney, DWI lawyer or drunk driving lawyer in Wake County. Defending your rights is his priority.

At Hale Law, we provide experienced criminal-defense representation in North Carolina state and federal courts.  Whether you have a traffic ticket, felony charge or misdermeanor we can help defend your rights and protect your freedom.  For more information, visit us at , or call us at  for a consultation.. En Hale Law, tenemos mucha experiencia representando los acusados in los tribunales del estado y en la corte federal.  Si tiene un ticket de transito, o un delito mayor, podemos defender sus derechos y protejer su libertad.  Para mas informacion, visite a , o llamenos a  para una consulta.

Attorney Kristi Haddock was born and raised in Cary, North Carolina. A true hometown attorney, she knows how much central North Carolina has changed over the past 30 years. Kristi recognizes the issues her clients face in growing cities that lack good public transportation. For that reason, Attorney Haddock is committed to helping her clients restore their license.. Prior to starting her own firm, Kristi worked as a criminal defense attorney for four years and enjoyed successfully defending a wide variety of misdemeanors, felonies, and traffic offenses both in and around Wake County. Kristi also successfully represented clients at numerous DMV license restoration hearings. Prior to her time working as a defense attorney, Kristi served as a volunteer Assistant District Attorney, during which she prosecuted countless cases in Wake County. Kristi is committed to being both a zealous advocate and caring counselor for her clients. Her reviews, speak for themselves.. Kristi graduated Summa Cum Laude from East Carolina University (Go Pirates!), and went on to accept a scholarship to Campbell University School of Law, where she graduated with the award of Most Outstanding Advocate.. Kristi lives with her family in Apex, North Carolina and enjoys spending time outdoors, traveling, and being an active member of The Summit Church.

Lindsey Granados is an experienced criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor in Wake County (Raleigh), North Carolina, handling all criminal and traffic matters, misdemeanor, felonies and providing zealous advocacy for her clients at every stage of the representation.