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DeMent Askew Johnson & Marshall Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers and Rising Stars in 2023

We are excited to share with you that Russell W. DeMent III and James T. Johnson have been included in the 2023 Edition of North Carolina Super Lawyers and that Alex Marshall has been recognized as a North Carolina Super Lawyers Rising Star. This is the fourth consecutive appearance on this prestigious list for the partners and Alex’s first.

Russell W. “Rusty” DeMent III is the Best Lawyers in America 2021 Lawyer of the Year in DWI for the Raleigh metro area. He is an AV Preeminent Peer Rated Lawyer by Martindale Hubbell, is commonly included in Business North Carolina’s Legal Elite, and is listed in Best Lawyers in America Criminal Defense General Practice Section and DUI/DWI Defense Section. He enjoys fellowship in the Litigation Council of America.

James T. (Jim) Johnson brings more than a quarter-century of trial experience and courtroom success to his clients. Jim is an AV Preeminent Peer Rated Lawyer by Martindale Hubbell. He is also a Litigation Council of America Fellow.

In under two years of private practice, Alex Marshall has made first appearances in categories for lawyers who have been licensed less than 10 years on two top-performing lists for 2023. Best Lawyers in America has recognized Alex on their “Ones to Watch” list. The Super Lawyers Rising Stars is his second such earned designation.

Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, rates lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The annual selections are made using a patented multiphase process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates and peer reviews by practice area. Super Lawyers Rising Stars is separate category of recognition reserved for young lawyers making big names for themselves.

Our lawyers provide more than a century of cumulative experience to their clients in Raleigh and Morehead City. Our trial lawyers represent clients in the areas of criminal and DWI defense, personal injury, toxic torts, malpractice and negligence, as well as property, wills, estates, and trusts.

Author Bio

Ryan Brown

J. RUSSELL W. DeMENT III
RALEIGH CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER

Russell W. “Rusty” DeMent III is a trial lawyer and managing partner at DeMent Askew Johnson & Marshall. A former Wake County Assistant District Attorney, he brings decades of courtroom experience to defending serious criminal charges in both state and federal courts, including DWI, violent crimes, and drug offenses.

Regularly recognized in Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers, and Business North Carolina’s Legal Elite, Rusty is a Fellow of the National College for DUI Defense and the Litigation Counsel of America. His legal insight and calm command in high-stakes cases make him a trusted advocate across North Carolina.

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Reviews

My case was a particularly a hard one. Rusty and his team fought hard to receive the best judgment possible. They never told me anything I wanted to hear, actually quite the opposite. They let me know exactly what they could do for me and tried their hardest. I would recommend this law office to anyone who is looking for great counsel.

Curt H.

I HIGHLY recommend DeMent Askew to anyone seeking legal aid. Mr. DeMent helped me through a couple situations and from the first time I met with him until it was over he gave me his utmost attention and always made sure he listened. This is not a chain law firm that is just out to get your money, they really do care about the the

Kimball T.

Mr. Johnson and everyone at DeMent Askew went above and beyond in their handling of our case. They genuinely cared for the well-being of my husband and my family. I have used them for other legal matters as well, and would definitely recommend them to anyone with any type of personal injury case, no matter how serious.

Holly P.

I want to thank Mr. DeMent for helping me out with my DWI case. I was truly not very optimistic in my chances with my case, but on the day of my trial Mr. DeMent vigorously argued in my favor that the officer did not have probable cause for my arrest. I truly appreciate his efforts in saving me from a DWI conviction and

Eric J.

My case was a particularly a hard one. Rusty and his team fought hard to receive the best judgment possible. They never told me anything I wanted to hear, actually quite the opposite. They let me know exactly what they could do for me and tried their hardest. I would recommend this law office to anyone who is looking for great counsel.

Curt H.

I HIGHLY recommend DeMent Askew to anyone seeking legal aid. Mr. DeMent helped me through a couple situations and from the first time I met with him until it was over he gave me his utmost attention and always made sure he listened. This is not a chain law firm that is just out to get your money, they really do care about the the

Kimball T.

Mr. Johnson and everyone at DeMent Askew went above and beyond in their handling of our case. They genuinely cared for the well-being of my husband and my family. I have used them for other legal matters as well, and would definitely recommend them to anyone with any type of personal injury case, no matter how serious.

Holly P.

I want to thank Mr. DeMent for helping me out with my DWI case. I was truly not very optimistic in my chances with my case, but on the day of my trial Mr. DeMent vigorously argued in my favor that the officer did not have probable cause for my arrest. I truly appreciate his efforts in saving me from a DWI conviction and

Eric J.

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333 Fayetteville Street,
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Raleigh, NC 27601 Get Direction
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Morehead City,
NC 28557 Get Direction
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