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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 [...]

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, Michael Fradin, and Jessica Culver in leading the firm. A Dedicated Leader and Mentor Since joining Dummit Fradin in 2019, Patrick has consistently demonstrated strong leadership [...]

Dummit Fradin Thrilled to Confirm New Partner Jessica Culver

Dummit Fradin is proud to announce Attorney Jessica Culver as a new Managing Partner. Jessica is the third Partner, joining Clarke Dummit and Michael Fradin in leading the firm. Since joining Dummit Fradin in 2017, Jessica has been committed to cultivating positive culture, growing the team, innovating systems, and building on the firm’s reputation for [...]

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 [...]

Is the Supreme Court Making It Easier to Deport Green Card Holders?

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 of the conservative majority on the Supreme Court moving in line with Trump’s agenda to make it easier to deport documented [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

Dummit Fradin’s Top 40 Under 40 Lawyers

While we here at Dummit Fradin know we have a great team of attorneys and staff, we are always pleased when national organizations recognize people on our team. We'd like to congratulate Jessica Culver and Patrick Apple for being identified as one of the Top 40 under 40 lawyers by The National Trial Lawyers [...]

Alienation of Affection Laws in NC

What is Alienation of Affection? North Carolina is one of only 6 six states in which you can still sue for alienation of affection. These types of lawsuits basically allow a spouse to sue their marriage's homewrecker. "So, if a third party has inserted themselves into your marriage in some way and destroyed [...]

Meet Dummit Fradin’s Super Lawyers Of 2019

We're excited to announce a Dummit Fradin attorney has received a Super Lawyers Award for 2019. Congratulations to Jessica Culver! We're beyond proud of your accomplishments and honored that you make part of the Dummit Fradin team. According to Super Lawyers, "Every year, Super Lawyers evaluates lawyers across the country for its annual list of [...]

Jessica Culver Speaks On NFL Alienation of Affection Case

Dummit Fradin domestic attorney Jessica Culver spoke on the CBS WFMY morning show this morning 12/06/2017, concerning a high profile NLF alienation of affection case. A North Carolina man from Huntersville filed a lawsuit against a Philadelphia Eagles' NFL player. The North Carolinian found messages between the NFL player and his wife including explicit photos. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 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 [...]

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, [...]

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