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Russell W. DeMent III
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Russell W. DeMent III

4.8
26 reviews

333 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC 27601

Criminal Law, Assault and Battery, Criminal Defense and 15 more

About Russell W. DeMent III

Russell W. “Rusty” DeMent III is an experienced Raleigh criminal trial lawyer. He is dedicated to defending clients facing felony and misdemeanor charges in North Carolina’ at the state and federal level.

Rusty began his career in the Wake County Prosecutor’s office. There he honed the skill and experience necessary to defend citizens accused of serious crimes like murder, assault, property crime, and drug-related charges. His reputation for success in defending charges of DWI and related traffic crime has been earned through decades of experience in this fast-paced environment. Confident and poised, Rusty has a commanding courtroom presence and resourcefully adapts to variables on the fly. He possesses negotiation tactics necessary to secure the best possible outcomes for those criminally accused.

He is recognized as an AV Preeminent Peer Rated Lawyer by Martindale Hubbell. Rusty is listed in Best Lawyers in America Criminal Defense Practice Section and in the DUI/DWI Defense Section where he was named Lawyer of the Year in 2021. He has been included year after year in Business North Carolina’s Legal Elite and was listed in North Carolina Super Lawyers in 2020. Rusty is ethical, straightforward and aggressive in his defense and advocacy of his clients. He says, “I tell it like it is. I won’t hide the ball. If it’s bad, I’ll tell you. If there are some shots, we’ll take them. Everyone goes in with their eyes wide open.

Professional Recognition

Business North Carolina Magazine Legal Elite, 2009, 2011-12, 2014-16, 2019; Martindale Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Rated Lawyer; Best Lawyers in America, General Practice: Criminal Defense section since 2017, as well as the DUI/DWI Defense section since 2020; Best Lawyers, Lawyer of the Year, 2021 in DUI/DWI Defense; Best Law Firms Criminal Defense: General Practice, Metro Tier 2, 2018, 2019 and Listed in North Carolina Super Lawyers, 2020.

 

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Hired Attorney Russell W. DeMent III

Rusty was very honest about my chances of getting out of my DUI initially, and they weren't looking too good. But he was extremely thorough when reviewing the case documents and through his excellent communication skills was able to get the charges dropped. There's a reason he's one of the best DUI lawyers in the area!

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Areas of Law

  • Criminal Law 7
    • DUI/DWI
    • Expungements
    • Felonies
    • Misdemeanors
    • Sex Crimes
    • Weapons Charges
    • Drug Crimes
  • Other 10
    • Assault and Battery
    • Criminal Defense
    • Criminal Fraud
    • Driving While Intoxicated
    • Search and Seizure
    • Sexual Assault
    • Stalking
    • Drugs and Narcotics
    • Controlled Substances Law
    • Drug Trafficking

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    Free initial consultation
  • Video Calls
    Offers Video Calls
    Video Call Options
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  • Firm Information
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    Firm Name
    DeMent Askew Johnson & Marshall LLP
  • Additional Links
    https://dementaskew.com https://dementaskew.com/

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1997, North Carolina State Courts
    1997, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina
    Memberships
    North Carolina State Bar 1997 U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina North Carolina Advocates for Justice National College of DUI Defense, Inc. National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Wake County Bar Association North Carolina Bar Association DUI Defense Lawyers Association American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys National Trial Lawyer
    Top 100 since 2014
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Wake Forest University
    Class of 1997
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Wake Forest University
    Class of 1994
    B.A.
    cum laude
  • Personal Details & History
    Hobbies & Interests
    Mr. DeMent was a guest speaker in 2010 in a continuing legal education seminar for the North Carolina State Highway Patrol on the topic of DWI checkpoint procedures and related law.

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Attorney at DeMent Askew Johnson & Marshall LLP
4.8
26 reviews

Capital Bank Plaza, Suite 1513333 Fayetteville StreetRaleigh, NC 27601U.S.A.

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    Russell W. DeMent, III attended Wake Forest University.

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