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Change of Venue in North Carolina: What the Alien Enemies Act Ruling Means for You
Change of Venue, TROs, and Class Actions in North Carolina: Examining Recent Rulings on the Alien Enemies Act and What it Means to You Legal processes like changes of venue, Temporary Restraining Orders, and class actions can seriously impact your case. Take a look at these processes through the lens of current [...]
A Powerful Addition: Anastasia Tramontozzi Joins as Partner
We are Thrilled to Welcome Anastasia Tramontozzi as our Fourth Partner Exciting news! Dummit Fradin welcomes Criminal Defense Attorney Anastasia Tramontozzi as our newest Managing Partner. Anastasia will join Clarke Dummit, Michael Fradin, and Patrick Apple in the firm's leadership. A Mentor Who Leads and Inspires Since joining Dummit Fradin in 2020, Anastasia has [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
NC First Step Act
← Back to NC General Criminal Defense NC First Step Act: Your Path to a Reduced Sentence 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 [...]
NC Second Chance Act
← Back to NC General Criminal Defense The North Carolina Second Chance Act Could it affect your future? The Second Chance Act was signed into law on June 25, 2020. This new law went into effect on December 1st, 2020, and expanded who may qualify for [...]
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 [...]
Senate Bill 704 Extends DMV Renewal Deadlines
Senate Bill 704: COVID-19 Recovery Act Extends DMV Credentials 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, [...]
Trump’s Executive Order to Stop Immigration for 60 Days
Trump's Executive Order on Immigration: Who Is Affected? 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 [...]
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. [Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Monday June 24, 2019] Rapper Yo Gotti, aka Mario Mims, appeared in Forsyth County Superior Court today [...]
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 [...]
Dummit Fradin Wins $6.6M Verdict Against Rapper Yo Gotti
Yo Gotti Lawsuit: Dummit Fradin Secures $6.6M Verdict in Winston-Salem Case [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 [...]
What the NC First Step Act Means For Your Loved Ones
Understanding the NC First Step Act: Key Provisions and Impacts 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 [...]
North Carolina DMV to begin charging for hearings.
Understanding North Carolina DMV Hearing Fees in 2025 Navigating the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) hearing process can be daunting, especially when it comes to understanding the associated fees. Since January 2018, the NCDMV has charged fees for various administrative hearings related to driver’s license suspensions, revocations, [...]
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 [...]
Case Result: Mother Wins Motion to Modify Custody for Military Move
Case Result: Custody Order Modified for Military Relocation Out of State [00:00:00] Families with members in the armed forces face unique challenges, especially when navigating the complexities of child custody. A military Permanent Change of Station (PCS) can create a significant legal hurdle for a parent with a North Carolina custody order. Our [...]
Governor Cooper Signs NC SB 445 into Law
Clearing Your Record: How North Carolina’s SB 445 Eases Expungement for Dismissed Charges and Nonviolent Convictions 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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
Reduced Federal Sentencing Guidelines for Drug Offenses
Federal Sentencing Guidelines Amended: Reduced Sentences for Drug Trafficking 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 [...]
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 Earns AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell 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 [...]
Dummit Fradin Moves to New Office
Dummit Law Firm Unveils Stunning New Winston-Salem Office in Renovated Morning Dew Building 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 [...]