Best Law Firms in America 2025 | DeMent Askew Johnson & Marshall

OUR CLIENTS SAY IT ALL

CRIMINAL DEFENSE AND CIVIL TRIAL LAWYERS

RALEIGH & MOREHEAD CITY

MORE THAN 50 YEARS OF QUALITY LEGAL SERVICE TO NORTH CAROLINA

DeMent Askew Johnson & Marshall was founded in its original form in 1968 and quickly established a reputation for unwavering trial advocacy.  An icon of stability in downtown Raleigh, our firm provides the knowledge of four seasoned partners, their associates, and an exceptionally experienced, professional staff. We stand ready to protect and promote our clients’ rights in civil and criminal litigation in North Carolina’s state and federal courts.

Our criminal defense team has decades of experience successfully defending those accused of felonies and misdemeanors in North Carolina's state and federal courts and are committed to aggressively defending our clients’ rights. We provide a thorough and aggressive defense to clients accused of drunk driving, drug offenses, property crime, violent acts and domestic violence, sex offenses, and traffic matters.

Our personal injury representation has resulted in substantial verdicts and settlements for victims of automobile accidents and other catastrophic personal injuries. We are experienced trial lawyers and dedicated advocates representing clients in a variety of civil cases in state and federal trial and appellate courts.

(919) 833-5555

IN RALEIGH:
333 Fayetteville Street, #1513
Raleigh, NC 27601-2950
919-833-5555

IN MOREHEAD CITY:
810 Arendell Street
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252)251-5555

WE CAN HELP TODAY

We are proud that the majority of our new clients are referred to us by prior clients and other law firms in North Carolina.  For most matters, we provide a free initial consultation to help you understand your rights and what can be done to find the right solution to your legal problem.  Call us at 919-833-555, chat with our online receptionist, or complete the contact form at the bottom of this website to get started.

Meet the Team

RUSSELL DeMENT III

GARLAND ASKEW

JAMES JOHNSON

ALEX MARSHALL

JONATHAN MARTIN

TYLER ELLENBERG

OUR TALENTED STAFF

Our wonderful staff
Robbin Manning, Civil Section Paralegal

Robin Manning, NCCP, NALA CP-ACP

SENIOR PARALEGAL

Mia Chapman, Criminal Section Paralegal

Mia Chapman

CRIMINAL TEAM PARALEGAL

Kristy Beasley, Criminal Section Paralegal

Kristy Beasley

CRIMINAL TEAM PARALEGAL

Paula Lockman, Administration

Paula Lockman

ADMINISTRATOR    

Sara Mosby, Civil Section Paralegal

Sara Mosby

CIVIL TEAM PARALEGAL

Anna Matthews, Administration

Anna Matthews

ADMINISRATIVE ASSISTANT

Sheeba Richardson, Reception

Sheeba Richardson

RECEPTION