Justin B. Hunter | Personal Injury and Criminal Defense Attorney

The son of two educators, Justin was born and raised in the Duplin County town of Beulaville. He received undergraduate degrees in History with honors and Political Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2004 and his Juris Doctor from Campbell University in 2007. After working in Onslow County until the fall of 2008, Justin returned home to Duplin County to focus his practice on criminal defense and personal injury litigation. In addition, Justin B. Hunter is a board certified specialist in state criminal law. Outside of his practice, Justin’s greatest pride is his family, and his wife, Katy, and children, Mary Blake and Wilson, are the inspiration behind everything he does. He is also forever grateful to the late Timothy W. Smith, who taught him the craft of practicing law and whose influence continues to guide his work every day.

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Justin B. Hunter

Awards

AV Preeminent Rating by Martindale-Hubbell
2014 – 2021 North Carolina Rising Stars by Super Lawyers
2022 – 2024 North Carolina Super Lawyers
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Top 100 Trial Lawyers in NC, National Trial Lawyers, 2014

Education and Experience

Bar Admissions and Specializations
- North Carolina, 2007
- Board Certified Specialist in State Criminal Law, 2017
Education
- Campbell University School of Law, Raleigh, North Carolina, J.D.
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, B.A. – 2004
  - Honors: With Honors
  - Major: History; Political Science
- Graduate, Keenan Trial Institute, 2020
- Masters, Keenan Trial Institute, 2021
Classes/Seminars
- Speaker , “Current Hot Topics: CDL’s and The Double Jeopardy Issue”, North Carolina Advocates for Justice CLE, 2013
- Speaker, “Basics of Blood Alcohol Testing”, North Carolina Advocates For Justice CLE, 2013
- Speaker, “Basics of Blood Alcohol Testing,” NCAJ CLE, 2019
- Speaker, “Powerful Cross Exam Techniques,” NCAJ CLE, 2020
- Speaker, “Chemical Analysis: Attacking Breath and Blood Tests,” NCAJ CLE, 2021
- Speaker, “Cross Examination of the State’s Expert”, NCAJ CLE, 2022

Professional Associations and Memberships

President, Duplin County Bar, 2021 – Present
Vice President, Duplin County Bar, 2017 – 2021
NCAJ Criminal Defense Section Leadership, 2017
NCAJ Education Committee, 2017
President – 4th Judicial District Bar, 2012
Member, National College for DUI Defense, 2012
Member, North Carolina Advocates for Justice
Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Verdicts/Settlements

2021: $750,000 pretrial settlement in an action based on motor vehicle negligence;
2019: $1,060,000 pretrial settlement in an action based on motor vehicle negligence;
2014: $600,000 pretrial settlement in an action based on motor vehicle negligence;
2013: State V. McKenzie, 736 S.E. 2d 591

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T.F.

I contacted The Law Office of Justin B. Hunter for legal advice after a personal injury accident. I knew after meeting with Justin that he was very knowledgeable about the law. He listened carefully to the facts. Justin began immediately working to get results and to help with inconveniences as a result of this injury. He kept me informed on the posture of the case every step of the way. Justin was very professional in court and out of court. Justin’s hard work, patience and perseverance helped to get great results. I am so thankful that I had The Law Office of Justin B. Hunter by my side during this journey.

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I.H.

Justin is a Godsend. He was compassionate, understanding and determined throughout the 3+ year case. I could not have asked for better representation. Hopefully I won’t need him, but if I ever need anymore legal representation and he’s able to help, he will always be my first and only choice

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