Kristen Dewar
Minick Law, P.C. | Helping Good People in Their Darkest Hour
- Biography
Originally from Toronto, Canada, Kristen has a Honors B.A. in Political Science from the University of Toronto, and a J.D. and Certificate in Criminal Advocacy from Charlotte School of Law. Kristen has a passion for details and trivia – she brings that same passion to each client she zealously represents. Her focus is on DWI, criminal defense and traffic law.
- Practice Areas
- DUI & DWI
- Criminal Law
- Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Traffic Tickets
- Suspended License
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense
- Video Conferencing
- Fees
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Free Consultation
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
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- Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- North Carolina
- Since 2015
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- Languages
- English:
Spoken, Written
- Professional Experience
- Attorney
- Minick Law, P.C.
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2021 –
Current
- Associate Attorney
- The Law Office of Marc T. Joyner, PLLC
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2015 –
2021
- Legal Intern
- The Law Office of Norman Butler
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2015 –
2015
- Legal Extern
- Criminal Justice Clinic, Charlotte School of Law
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2014 –
2014
- Legal Extern
- Office of the Public Defender, 6th Judicial District, SC
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2013 –
2013
- Legal Intern
- McAlpine PLLC
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2013 –
2013
- Education
- Charlotte School of Law
- J.D. (2015)
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2012
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2015 - Certificate in Criminal Advocacy
- Honors: Cum Laude, Dean’s List, Order of the Crown, Pro Bono Honors
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- University of Toronto
- B.A. (2008) | Political Science
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2002
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2008 - International Relations and Public Policy
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- Awards
- Order of Service
- North Carolina Advocates for Justice
- 2019
- Order of Service
- North Carolina Advocates for Justice
- 2018
- Order of Service
- North Carolina Advocates for Justice
- 2017
- Professional Associations
- North Carolina Advocates for Justice
- Membership Co-Chair, Women’s Caucus
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2022 –
Current -
- North Carolina Advocates for Justice
- VP of Membership, Executive Committee
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2022 –
Current -
- North Carolina Advocates for Justice
- Diversity and Inclusion Chair, Criminal Defense Section
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2021 –
Current -
- North Carolina Advocates for Justice
- Co-Chair, NCAJ NEXT
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2021 –
Current -
- Mecklenburg County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
- Member
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2020 –
Current -
- North Carolina Advocates for Justice
- Board of Governors
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2020 –
Current -
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Member
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2020 –
Current -
- Cabarrus County Bar Association
- Member
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2017 –
Current -
- North Carolina Advocates for Justice
- Member
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2014 –
Current -
- North Carolina Advocates for Justice
- At-Large Member, Executive Committee
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2021 –
2022 -
- North Carolina Advocates for Justice
- Immediate Past Chair, Criminal Defense Section
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2020 –
2021 -
- North Carolina Advocates for Justice
- Section Chair, Criminal Defense Section
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2019 –
2020 -
- Publications
- Trial Briefs: From the Coordinating Editor: Practical Advice About Pretrial Practice
- NCAJ
- April, 2020
- Websites & Blogs
- Website
- Minick Law, P.C.
- Contact & Address
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