Justin B. Hunter

Attorney Profile

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

 

  • 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

 

  • 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

 

  • 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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Founding Attorney at McCready Law
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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Justin B. Hunter

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


211 South Main Street
Kenansville,  NC 28349

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Phone : (910) 296-9838
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N/A Justin B. Hunter 211 South Main Street Kenansville NC 28349 Phone: (910) 296-9838
Mr.Hunter and his firm is wonderful
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N/A Justin B. Hunter 211 South Main Street Kenansville NC 28349 Phone: (910) 296-9838
Justin and his office were timely and appropriate in their actions. Their communication was quick on any issues or questions and I felt as if I were their main objective. Thank you
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N/A Justin B. Hunter 211 South Main Street Kenansville NC 28349 Phone: (910) 296-9838
Very professional and definitely recommend to anyone who needs a good lawyer.
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N/A Justin B. Hunter 211 South Main Street Kenansville NC 28349 Phone: (910) 296-9838
Hello! Everyone I’m a resident in North Carolina however I didn’t want to travel all the way to Dunplin county so I contacted them and I encourage you to try with them if you are convicted of any driving violation! They’re really good at what they do, they took care of me. I trusted them with my money and they were very effective. The price was very decent and The process went smooth they kept me updated with everything and guide me through the process.
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N/A Justin B. Hunter 211 South Main Street Kenansville NC 28349 Phone: (910) 296-9838
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