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Kristen Dewar
Minick Law, P.C. | Helping Good People in Their Darkest Hour
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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
Additional Practice Area
- Expungements
Fees
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- North Carolina
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Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
- Attorney
- Minick Law, P.C.
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- Associate Attorney
- The Law Office of Marc T. Joyner, PLLC
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- Legal Intern
- The Law Office of Norman Butler
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- Legal Extern
- Criminal Justice Clinic, Charlotte School of Law
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- Legal Extern
- Office of the Public Defender, 6th Judicial District, SC
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- Legal Intern
- McAlpine PLLC
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Education
- Charlotte School of Law
- J.D. (2015)
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- 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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- International Relations and Public Policy
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Awards
- Order of Service
- North Carolina Advocates for Justice
- Order of Service
- North Carolina Advocates for Justice
- Order of Service
- North Carolina Advocates for Justice
Professional Associations
- North Carolina Advocates for Justice
- Membership Co-Chair, Women's Caucus
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- North Carolina Advocates for Justice
- VP of Membership, Executive Committee
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- North Carolina Advocates for Justice
- Diversity and Inclusion Chair, Criminal Defense Section
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- North Carolina Advocates for Justice
- Co-Chair, NCAJ NEXT
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- Mecklenburg County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
- Member
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- North Carolina Advocates for Justice
- Board of Governors
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- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Member
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- Cabarrus County Bar Association
- Member
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- North Carolina Advocates for Justice
- Member
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- North Carolina Advocates for Justice
- At-Large Member, Executive Committee
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- North Carolina Advocates for Justice
- Immediate Past Chair, Criminal Defense Section
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- North Carolina Advocates for Justice
- Section Chair, Criminal Defense Section
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Publications
Articles & Publications
- Trial Briefs: From the Coordinating Editor: Practical Advice About Pretrial Practice
- NCAJ
Speaking Engagements
- Hit Me With Your Best Shot: Motions and Strategies in Assault, Stalking, and Harassment Cases, NCAJ Trial Skills Academy: Criminal Expert Witnesses and Motions Practice, Raleigh, NC
- North Carolina Advocates for Justice
- The Business of Law, NCAJ Third Annual Women's Caucus Retreat, Raleigh, NC
- North Carolina Advocates for Justice
- A Guide to Expungements, Charlotte, NC
- Mecklenburg County Self-Serve Center
- Expunctions - Non-Violent Misdemeanor/Felony Convictions over Age 18, Not Guilty/Responsible and Dismissed Charges
- State of the Union: Bar Passage, Charlotte School of Law, Charlotte, NC
- BLSA, Charlotte School of Law
Certifications
- DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST)
- NHTSA
Websites & Blogs
- Website
- Minick Law, P.C.
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101 Questions Answered
- Q. Can a scheduled 3controlled substance charge be expunged? It's was a suboxoene strip
- A: Yes, that is currently eligible for expungement.
- Q. Can I do anything to convince a DA to drop a felony charge to a misdemeanor in NC?
- A: You need to immediately contact a criminal defense attorney in the county where this occurred - in fact, I recommend that you do so prior to any meeting with the detective and DA. The meeting itself is probably not the best idea. You will likely be arrested at this meeting. I highly doubt there is anything that you can say to the DA to talk them into only charging you with a misdemeanor. I recommend hiring a local criminal defense attorney immediately, and have them contact the detective and DA to politely cancel the meeting. If you still insist upon going to the meeting, I strongly urge you to bring a criminal defense attorney with you, and let them do all the talking.
- Q. Is it legal for an officer to write the same citation for expired registration to two different people for same car
- A: Yes, it's legal. A law enforcement officer can issue the driver of a car with an expired registration tag a ticket every time someone is observed operating the car on a public street or highway. It doesn't matter if the driver of the vehicle has already been issued a previous ticket for that traffic violation. Until the registration is renewed, this will likely keep happening. It is important to note that just about any jurisdiction in the state will dismiss an expired registration ticket if you can present them with proof that you've since renewed the car's registration with DMV.
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