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Dummit Fradin Wins Yes! Weekly Award: Triad’s Best Lawyer/Law Firm
Dummit Fradin Wins Yes! Weekly Award 2024 We are thrilled to announce that Dummit Fradin has been voted the Triad's Best Lawyer/Law Firm in Guilford County by the readers of YES! Weekly in their annual Readers' Choice Awards! This award is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire [...]
Celebrating our Time with Jessica Culver
A Personal Note to Our Mentor and Friend, Jessica Culver It's always hard saying goodbye to a colleague, and you've become so much more than that to so many of us here through the years. Your tireless dedication [...]
Winston-Salem Courthouse is Moving
Winston-Salem Courthouse: A New Chapter in Justice Beginning October 9th through October 20th, Court Operations will be Reduced Courts and Services will resume October 23, 2023 at the New Location _____________________ Read More From Our Blog New Winston-Salem Courthouse Address [...]
Traffic Court: To Go Or Not To Go
Traffic Citations: What Does the Law Say? North Carolina law defines certain speeding tickets as “Infractions” and other speeding tickets as “Misdemeanors.” Infractions: Generally, speeding tickets that are infractions do not require a person to attend court. Instead, the person can simply “pay off” the ticket by going online or to the courthouse [...]
Our Newest Winston-Salem Location is Now Open!
Providing Convenient Access to Family Law Attorneys Located at 3400 Healy Dr. in Winston-Salem, help for all your Family Law needs is only minutes away! Months of Preparation After months of careful planning, preparation, and construction, we are thrilled to announce we have [...]
Patrick Apple Ecstatic to Become Fourth Managing Partner at Dummit Fradin
Presenting Patrick Apple: A Perfect Partner Dummit Fradin is proud to announce Criminal Defense Attorney Patrick Apple as a new Managing Partner. Patrick will be joining Clarke Dummit and Michael Fradin in leading the firm. A Dedicated Leader and Mentor Since joining Dummit Fradin in 2019, Patrick has consistently demonstrated strong leadership skills and a [...]
Immigration News Bulletin June 2021
Leer en español The immigration team at Dummit Fradin is always keeping up with the latest immigration news from the White House and USCIS. These are the three most recent updates from the world of immigration. To stay updated on the latest news, be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram @dummitfradin. 1. ICE [...]
Biden Issues New ICE Enforcement Memo
Just as North Carolina braced for another ice storm, President Biden issued an ICE enforcement memo that emphasized stricter criteria for deportations in the United States. What does the ICE Enforcement Memo include? ICE officers will need preapproval from a senior manager before trying to deport anyone who is not a recent border crosser a [...]
U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021
On Thursday, February 18, congressional Democrats introduced the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021. The new proposal largely mirrors the immigration reform bill introduced by President Biden on his first day in office. What does the U.S. Citizenship Act include? The U.S. Citizenship Act includes an 8-year pathway to citizenship, lifts hurdles for workers to legally immigrate [...]
President Biden’s Immigration Reform Bill 2021
Leer en Español President Joe Biden has unveiled a sweeping new immigration reform bill that offers legal status and a path to permanent residency to a large group of undocumented non-citizens. Our immigration team has taken the time to read the reform bill and explain how the bill may positively affect your case. [...]
New Immigration Executive Orders & Memos Under President Biden
Leer en Español On January 20, 2021, Joseph R. Biden was sworn into office alongside Kamala Harris as his vice president. The inauguration was a much anticipated moment for the immigrant community as there had been talks about sweeping immigration reform. Later that evening, President Biden signed 17 executive orders and other directives, [...]
Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for Venezuelans
Leer en Español On the night before the 2021 Inauguration, the White House issued a memo granting deportation protection for thousands of undocumented Venezuelans residing in the United States. Under the Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) program, the United States will defer deportation for 18 months for certain Venezuelan nationals present in the U.S. [...]
NC First Step Act Signed into Law
NC First Step Act July 2020 Update On June 26, 2020, Governor Cooper signed the NC First Step Act into law. The North Carolina First Step Act affords those convicted of drug trafficking (N.C.G.S. § 90-95(h)) or conspiracy to commit drug trafficking (N.C.G.S. § 90-95(i)) the ability to reduce the mandatory fine and sentence. [...]
What is the NC Second Chance Act?
What is the Second Chance Act? The Second Chance Act was signed into law on June 25, 2020. This new law is set to go into effect December 1st, 2020, and expands who may qualify for expungements in North Carolina. What does the NC Second Chance Act do? The Second Chance Act provides [...]
Supreme Court Denies Trump’s Attempt to End DACA
En Español Today the Supreme Court of the United States halted the Trump administration’s attempt to shut down the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, known as DACA. Dummit Fradin offers our sincere congratulations to all of our clients, staff members, and their families who benefit from the protections this program affords! We are proud [...]
Senate Bill 704 Extends DMV Renewal Deadlines
Governor Cooper recently signed Senate Bill 704 into law, also referred to as the COVID-19 Recovery Act. Section 4.7 of this bill grants an extension to any valid DMV credential that would otherwise expire on or after March 1st, 2020, and before August 1, 2020. The extension is for five months from the date the [...]
Did the Supreme Court Make It Easier to Deport Green Card Holders?
Did SCOTUS Make it Easier to Deport Green Card Holders? Barton v. Barr: The Cancellation of Removal Defense Leer en Español On April 23, 2020, the conservative majority issued a decision affecting immigrants in Barton v. Barr. Many pro-immigrant advocates have written scathing commentary about the case, using it as an example [...]
¿Está la Corte Suprema Facilitando la Deportación de Residentes Permanentes?
El 23 de abril de 2020, la mayoría conservadora emitió una decisión que afectaba a los inmigrantes en el caso Barton contra Barr. Muchos defensores pro-inmigrantes han escrito comentarios críticos sobre el caso, usándolo como ejemplo de que la mayoría conservadora de la Corte Suprema se está moviendo en línea con la agenda de Trump [...]
Trump’s Executive Order to Stop Immigration for 60 Days
On Wednesday evening, April 22, 2020, President Donald Trump released the text of an immigration executive order claiming to stop immigration to the United States for a period of at least 60 days. The order purports to justify this broad use of presidential power by claiming to limit the strain on our overburdened healthcare system [...]
Does the NC Stay at Home Order Impact My Custody Order?
Many parents are concerned about how the current Stay at Home Order will affect their current custody order or agreement. Should they suspend one parent’s visitation? Will they be charged criminally for leaving their homes to participate in a custody exchange? The answer to these questions is no. NC Stay at Home Order and Custody [...]
Modifying Jail Bond During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Do you have a loved one being held in jail on a bond they cannot afford to pay? Now is the time to file a Motion to Modify the Jail Bond and get them out! Increased COVID-19 Risk for Inmates Inmates of North Carolina county jails face an increased risk of exposure to the COVID-19 [...]
Dummit Fradin Attorneys to Teach 2 CLE Seminars in December
Continuing Legal Education (CLE) is professional education for attorneys after their initial admission to the bar. In North Carolina, attorneys are required to complete 12 credit hours every year. This not only keeps attorneys up-to-date on changes in the legal field, but it also helps them offer their clients quality legal defense. At Dummit Fradin, [...]
¡Nos Fuimos! Dummit Fradin Immigration Team Volunteering in Tijuana, Mexico
The immigration legal team at Dummit Fradin is excited to announce they are traveling to Tijuana, Mexico later this month to volunteer their services with the non-profit Al Otro Lado. Al Otro Lado is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in California. They offer direct legal services to indigent deportees, migrants, and refugees in Tijuana, Mexico. A [...]
Continued Success for Dummit Fradin in Yo Gotti Lawsuit
RAPPER YO GOTTI LOSES BID TO THROW OUT $6.6 MILLION VERDICT Yo Gotti tried to argue that a deputy never served him, but the court disagreed. Pictured right to left: Clarke Dummit, Michael Terry, Brett Moore, Abigail Seymour. [Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Monday June 24, 2019] Rapper Yo Gotti, aka Mario Mims, appeared in [...]
Immigration Detainers Ignored by Most NC Sheriff’s Offices in 2019
What is an Immigration Detainer? An Immigration detainer is a request for the state to hold people without a valid court order. This is also referred to as an ICE detainer or immigration hold. The State or Federal Government cannot hold a person, citizen or not, without a Judicial review. Only a judge or magistrate [...]
Clarke Dummit, 2019 AV Preeminent Rated Lawyer
Dummit Fradin founder, Clarke Dummit, is officially a 2019 AV Preeminent Rated Lawyer. This prestigious award is given to attorneys who showcase both significant legal ability and ethical standards. The panel of judges for the AV Preeminent Rating consists of members of the Bar and Judiciary. About Attorney Clarke Dummit Clarke Dummit is known among [...]
Dummit Fradin Wins $6.6M Verdict Against Rapper Yo Gotti
[Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Tuesday, May 28, 2019] Dummit Fradin litigation attorneys recently won a high profile trial against mainstream rapper Yo Gotti. Yo Gotti, aka Mario Mims, was slapped with a hefty $2.2 million verdict in a North Carolina courtroom today. The amount was then tripled by a Forsyth County judge to $6.6 million [...]
What the NC First Step Act Means For Your Loved Ones
NC First Step Act July 2020 Update On June 26, 2020, Governor Cooper signed the NC First Step Act into law! Learn what the requirements are to qualify in our latest post. NC First Step Act December 2019 Update The NC First Step Act has the potential to positively affect a great number of [...]
Government Announces they will Resume Accepting DACA Renewal Applications
Get your DACA renewal applications in now. USCIS has announced they will resume accepting DACA renewal applications under the policy terms that were in place before the program was eliminated on September 5, 2017. Who can renew their DACA? Your DACA expired after September 5, 2016 Who can file a new DACA application? Your DACA [...]
North Carolina DMV to begin charging for hearings.
Beginning in January 2018, DMV plans to assess fees for driver’s license revocation or reinstatement hearings, and it has been rumored that the fees may be as high as $450. This includes restoration hearings after a Permanent DWI revocation, restoration hearings after a 2-year revocation after 2 DWIs within 3 years, Refusal hearings if a [...]
How to Support DACA
About the DACA Rescindment Announcement In summary, this is what we know about the DACA Rescindment Announcement and Memo issued by the Department of Homeland Security: No new initial applications will be permitted after today, September 5, 2017. Initial applications submitted prior to today will be processed. Currently pending renewal apps will be processed. Anybody [...]
The Hispanic League Hosting 25th Anniversary Fiesta Festival
Fiesta 2017 The Hispanic League is hosting the "25th Anniversary" Fiesta festival in Downtown Winston-Salem on Saturday, September 23rd, 2017. Come join Dummit Fradin and enjoy the 2017 Fiesta in Downtown Winston-Salem. Bring the family and come enjoy all the great food and activities Don't miss the "Magnifico Mile" aka the Running of the Bulls [...]
Victory – Won Motion to Modify Custody
Our Attorney represented a mother in Davidson County who wished to modify her custody order to allow her to relocate to another state pursuant to her new husband’s military orders. At trial, our Attorney advocated on behalf of her client and the judge allowed the mother to modify the custody order so that she may [...]
Governor Cooper Signs NC SB 445 into Law
Most people do not realize that even if a charge is dismissed or they are found not guilty, the original charge still appears on their criminal record. Dismissed charges make it hard to rent a home, find a job, gain admission to college, and hinder other opportunities. The collateral consequences of a felony dismissal can [...]
Can You Get a DUI on a Bicycle in NC?
Did you know under North Carolina law a person can be charged with a DWI, even if they are not necessarily driving a car? YES, you could be charged with a DWI without ever going near a car! What is Considered a Vehicle for Purposes of a DWI? It often comes as a surprise [...]
Charlotte City Council repeals controversial crowd control ordinance
The Charlotte City Council met on Monday, July 17th, 2017 and repealed a controversial crowd-control ordinance, which was passed 5 years ago before the Democratic National Convention in 2012. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Kerr Putney and city staff agreed the ordinance is no longer needed. He told City Council that his officers need to focus on [...]
Dummit Fradin Represents Plaintiffs in Kernersville Police Misconduct Case
Dummit Fradin recently received media attention in a case involving five Kernersville police officers who violated the constitutional rights of a Surry County couple. The lawsuit, which was filed in July 2014, alleged that the five police officers assaulted, arrested, and seized $4,000 from one plaintiff, and then seized $16,000 from the other plaintiff, all [...]
2015 AV Preeminent Award
Congratulations to Clarke Dummit for achieving the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards.
Voted Best Attorneys by Yes Weekly Readers in the Triad Area
Thank you Yes! Weekly readers for voting us the best attorneys in the NC Piedmont Triad in 2017! We offer legal counsel in the areas of: Criminal Defense Family Law Immigration Traffic Defense Personal Injury Workers' Compensation and Social Security Disability Contact us today to schedule a consultation with one of our experienced attorneys in [...]
Reduced Federal Sentencing Guidelines for Drug Offenses
The United States Sentencing Commission ("USSC"), an independent agency in the judicial branch, has voted unanimously to amend the federal sentencing guidelines to reduce the sentences for most drug trafficking offenses. Perhaps most notably, this amendment will apply retroactively. Therefore, the amendment could shorten sentences for nearly 50,000 people who are currently incarcerated for drug [...]
Dummit Fradin Hosts 6th District Congressional Candidate Mark Walker
On Thursday morning, Dummit Fradin's Greensboro office hosted a meet-and-greet for 6th District Congressional Candidate Mark Walker. Mark Walker, a Republican from Greensboro, addressed those in attendance about his decision to run for election despite not having been a career politician. Mr. Walker also spoke about his desire to increase the opportunities available to small [...]
Attorney Clarke Dummit has Achieved the AV Preeminent Rating
Clarke Dummit, a lawyer based in Winston-Salem, NC whose primary area of practice is criminal law, has earned the AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell. Winston-Salem, NC (PR Newswire) September 23, 2014 – Martindale-Hubbell, a division of LexisNexis, has confirmed that attorney Clarke Dummit still maintains the AV Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell’s highest possible rating for both [...]
Dummit Fradin Downtown Greensboro Renovation in Triad Business Journal
Winston-Salem-based law firm Dummit Fradin has moved its Greensboro office into renovated space on West Market Street, with plans to grow in the next two years. The renovation was done by Grandview Construction of Pfafftown. The firm, which specializes in criminal defense work, relocated its office from the 100 block of North Elm Street in [...]
Dummit Fradin Moves to New Office
As an attorney, Clarke Dummit has been building his practice one step at a time since it opened 21 years ago. His next move is into a new Winston-Salem office. The Dummit Law Firm, now on Sixth Street, has moved into the newly renovated, old Morning Dew coffee shop building on Burke Street. But there’s [...]
Client Charged with Speeding and DWI | Not Guilty
State Failed to Prove Elements of the Crime On September 30, 2012, our client was charged with speeding and DWI, or Driving While Impaired. The allegations were that she called the police to report an accident she was in where the car flipped on its side. When the officer arrived on the scene, one of [...]
Blanca Lizbeth Rodriguez Approved as Court Interpreter
At Dummit Fradin, we know that there is more to representation than knowing the law. A good lawyer makes it easy for a client to share his or her story with the court, without letting language barriers get in the way. Today one of our interpreters, Lizbeth Rodriguez, was approved as a Court Interpreter for [...]
Attorney: Sex offenders can still be good fathers
A young man who was sent to prison for having sex with an underage girl is not barred from seeking visitation with the child born as a result of the crime, the North Carolina Court of Appeals has ruled. The Sept. 6 decision establishes that certain registered sex offenders cannot be deprived of their right [...]
Clarke Dummit Tapped As Local Expert Witness
Yes! Weekly, a Piedmont Triad area publication, needed a respected DWI defense attorney to comment on a recent high profile DWI case in North Carolina. Writer Jim Longworth called on Clarke Dummit, founder of Dummit Fradin in Winston Salem. In a highly publicized trial with potential political overtones, U.S. Congresswoman Virginia Foxx’s Chief of Staff, [...]
Attorney Analyzes Tolly Carrs’ Sentence
WXII 12’s Cameron Kent and Wanda Starke talk with Piedmont attorney Clarke Dummit about the sentence in the Tolly Carr case.
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