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William III
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PLLC 613 Cedar St Beaufort
β¨ About
About William III
Joe Kennedy is a former prosecutor, and now a dedicated Criminal Defense Attorney. As a prosecutor, he handled tens of thousands of cases and gained valuable experience and insight. Joe is dedicated to providing exceptional legal representation for clients facing criminal charges.
Joe received a B.A. from University of North Carolina Chapel Hill in 2000. He obtained his J.D. from Samford Universityβs Cumberland School of Law in 2006. Joe is member of the North Carolina Bar Association, North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers, Carteret County Bar, and District 3-B Bar. He has received multiple honors including an AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, Client Satisfaction Award from the American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys, and Superior DWI Attorney from the National Advocacy for DUI Defense.
Joe and his wife, Natalie live in Morehead City. Outside of work, he enjoys boating, hunting and fishing with Natalie and their dogs, Boone and Beans.
βοΈ Practice Areas
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Traffic Tickets
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Domestic Violence
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Criminal Law
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DUI & DWI
Credentials & Experience
π Education
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University
J.D. (2006)
Law
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
B.A. (2000)
Journalism
π Bar Admissions
DUI Defense Lawyers Association
Member
Member
Member
National College of DUI Defense
Member
Member
Member
National Advocacy for DUI Defense
Member
Member
Member
North Carolina Advocates for Justice
Member
Member
Member
3B Judicial Bar Association
Member
Member
Member
Carteret County Bar Association
Member
Member
Member
North Carolina Bar Association
Member
Member
Member
North Carolina State Bar
Member
Member
Member
πΌ Professional Experience
Partner
Cummings and Kennedy Law Firm 2012 - Current
Assistant District Attorney
Office of the District Attorney - District 3B 2010 - 2012
Attorney
Law Office of Joe Kennedy, PLLC 2009 - 2010
π Awards & Recognition
10 Best, Client Satisfaction
American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
Nations'
s Premier, Top Ten Ranking
NACDA
Nationally Ranked Superior DWI Attorney
The National Advocacy for DUI Defense, LLC (NAFDD)
Nationally Ranked Superior DUI Attorney
The National Advocacy for DUI Defense, LLC (NAFDD)
Premier 100
American Academy of Trial Attorneys