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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 Attorneys at Law has been voted the Triad’s Best Lawyer/Law Firm in Guilford County by readers of YES! Weekly in their annual Readers’ Choice Awards! This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 Traffic Defense Personal Injury Contact us today to schedule a consultation with one of our experienced attorneys in the Triad. We have three office [...]
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 [...]
DUI Sentencing for Public Figures: A Legal Analysis
Understanding DUI Sentencing for Public Figures ⚖️ Key Questions Answered How does being a public figure affect a DUI sentence? Being a public figure can significantly impact a DUI sentence. In this archival analysis, the late attorney E. Clarke Dummit noted that judges may issue a harsher sentence to send a public message, [...]