Atty. James W. McGee, Jr.
James W. McGee, Jr. has been a resident of Wilmington, North Carolina, since 1990.
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James W. McGee, Jr. is a dui/dwi and criminal defense attorney based in Wilmington, North Carolina, practicing at The McGee Law Firm. Admitted to practice in North Carolina, North Carolina Bar Association. Educated at Campbell University (J.D., 2003). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — DUI / DWI Defense, Wilmington (NC) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: General Practice (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — DUI / DWI Defense (2026). Serands clients in Wilmington, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James W. McGee, Jr. has been a resident of Wilmington, North Carolina, since 1990
- After completing his undergraduate degree at the University of North Carolina, Wilmington, McGee attended and earned his Juris Doctorate from Campbell Law School
- From residing in Wilmington for over 30 years to attending a North Carolina law school, McGee has developed an intimate understanding of both the state’s people and its laws concerning DUI/DWI and Criminal Law
- McGee is considered a thought-leader in the area of DUI/DWI law in the state of North Carolina
- He was named the Best Lawyers® 2021 DUI / DWI Defense “Lawyer of the Year” in Wilmington, North Carolina
- Additionally, he is a published author and served as a faculty member for numerous DUI/DWI seminars in North Carolina and nationwide
- In addition to his DUI/DWI work, he handles all criminal law case types from misdemeanors to the most serious felony charges
- McGee handles DUI/DWI and Criminal Law cases in New Hanover, Brunswick and Pender County, North Carolina
- He welcomes referrals from fellow lawyers who may have a client who needs help in the Greater Wilmington area
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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 Wilmington 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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