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Russell DeMent, DUI/DWI Defense Lawyer of the year

Russell W. DeMent named Lawyer of the Year in DUI/DWI Defense in the 2021 Edition of Best Lawyers in America

We are pleased to share with you that Russell (Rusty) DeMent III has been named the 2021 Raleigh DUI/DWI Defense Lawyer of the Year in the 2021 Edition of Best Lawyers in America. Rusty is also named to the Criminal Defense: General Practice Section in the 2021 Edition.

A seasoned criminal trial attorney, Rusty has more than two decades of courtroom experience. He is an AV Preeminent Peer Rated Lawyer at Martindale Hubbell, is included in the criminal defense section of Business North Carolina’s Legal Elite, and is named to North Carolina Super Lawyers. Rusty is ethical, straightforward, and aggressive in his defense and advocacy of his clients.

Best Lawyers© conducts an exhaustive confidential peer-review survey of listed lawyers practicing within like legal specialties in the same geographical areas. More information about Best Lawyers methodology is found on their website at https://www.bestlawyers.com/methodology.

Established in 1968, the lawyers at DeMent Askew Johnson & Marshall provide more than a century of
cumulative experience to the rapidly growing Raleigh metropolitan and surrounding areas. Our trial lawyers represent clients in the areas of criminal and DWI defense, personal injury, defamation, malpractice and negligence, as well as real property, wills, estates, and trusts matters. A second-generation firm, DeMent Askew Johnson & Marshall is a beacon of stability and has been centrally located in downtown Raleigh on the top floor of 333 Fayetteville Street for five decades. Our lawyers accept referrals in their individual areas of focus and are commonly associated by other counsel and their peers to help ensure the highest level of legal advocacy to North Carolina citizens.

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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