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About James R. Walker at a glance
James R. Walker is a Member based in Eden, North Carolina, practicing at Walker, Melvin & Woodall, LLP. They have 61+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1965. Their practice focuses on divorce, trusts, probate, criminal defense, and family law. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1965). Educated at Wake Forest University (LL.B., 1965) and Wake Forest University (A.B., 1962). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Rockingham County and North Carolina Bar Associations Seventeenth Judicial District and North Carolina State Bars. Serands clients in Eden, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. James R. Walker is a lawyer practicing estate planning law, probate law, criminal law and 6 other areas of law
- James received a A.B. degree from Wake Forest University in 1962, and has been licensed for 61 years
- James practices at Walker, Melvin & Woodall, LLP in Eden, NC
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
James R. Walker is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in North Carolina →
James R. Walker is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in North Carolina →
James R. Walker is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in North Carolina →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
James R. Walker is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in North Carolina →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
James R. Walker is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in North Carolina →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in North Carolina
Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Eden are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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