Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Winston Salem, NC · 49+ Years Experience
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About Michael A. Grace at a Glance
Michael A. Grace is an Attorney based in Winston Salem, North Carolina, practicing at Grace Tisdale & Clifton P.A.. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, federal crimes, traffic, and litigation. Admitted to practice in North Carolina U.S. District Court, Middle District of North Carolina U.S. District Court, Western D (1977). Educated at Wake Forest University Law School (J.D., 1977) and University of North Carolina, Asheville (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Forsyth County and North Carolina (Member, Disciplinary Committee) Bar Associations North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers Forsyth County Criminal Defense Attorneys. Serves clients in Winston Salem, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael A. Grace
- Mr. Michael A. Grace is a lawyer practicing traffic violations, state and federal criminal law, litigation
- Michael received a B.A. degree from University of North Carolina, Asheville in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years
- Michael practices at Grace Tisdale & Clifton P.A. in Winston-Salem, NC
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Michael A. Grace's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael A. Grace handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Winston Salem.
Criminal Defense in Winston Salem
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Federal Crimes in Winston Salem
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Traffic Violations in Winston Salem
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Civil Litigation in Winston Salem
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Winston Salem
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 Winston Salem 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 venue, 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.
Winston Salem Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Winston Salem-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Winston Salem Choose Michael A. Grace
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael A. Grace's practice in the field of criminal defense, federal crimes, traffic, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael A. Grace brings 49+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense, federal crimes, and traffic, Michael A. Grace can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Winston Salem
A Winston Salem-based practice means Michael A. Grace attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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