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Mr. William Joseph Kennedy III

Mr. William Joseph Kennedy III

Cummings & Kennedy Law Firm, PLLC
  • Criminal Law, DUI & DWI, Traffic Tickets ...
  • North Carolina
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Biography

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 University’s 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.

Practice Areas
    Criminal Law
    Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
    DUI & DWI
    Traffic Tickets
    Suspended License
    Domestic Violence
    Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    Visa, Mastercard, Discover & American Express
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
North Carolina
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
  • Spanish: Spoken
Professional Experience
Partner
Cummings and Kennedy Law Firm
- Current
Assistant District Attorney
Office of the District Attorney - District 3B
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Attorney
Law Office of Joe Kennedy, PLLC
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Education
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University
J.D. (2006) | Law
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University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
B.A. (2000) | Journalism
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Honors: Dean's List
Activities: Kappa Alpha Order
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Awards
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
Professional Associations
DUI Defense Lawyers Association
Member
- Current
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National College of DUI Defense
Member
- Current
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National Advocacy for DUI Defense
Member
- Current
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North Carolina Advocates for Justice
Member
- Current
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3B Judicial Bar Association
Member
- Current
Activities: Treasurer/Secretary 2015-present
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Carteret County Bar Association
Member
- Current
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North Carolina Bar Association
Member
- Current
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North Carolina State Bar
Member
- Current
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Speaking Engagements
State & Federal Court System, Introduction to Criminal Justice - BLET Bridgeway Program
2016
Websites & Blogs
Website
Cummings Kennedy Website
Contact & Map
Cummings & Kennedy Law Firm, PLLC
613 Cedar St
Ste. A
Beaufort, NC 28516
Telephone: (252) 728-1208
Fax: (252) 624-0699
Monday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Wednesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed