Based in Sanford, North Carolina, the Law Office of John M. Holmes, Jr. represents clients throughout Lee County in multiple areas of practice, including criminal law, DUI/DWI, traffic violations and child custody matters. Attorney John Holmes has more than 15 years of practice experience and has handled more than 10,000 cases during that time, including personal injury matters that resulted in million-dollar settlements. His clients appreciate his work ethic and knowledge of his focus areas, earning him a 2019 Silver Client Champion Award from Martindale-Hubbell®. He is certified to administer DWI field sobriety test by NHTSA and has helped many clients throughout the area after a DWI arrest. Whatever your legal challenge, the Law Office of John M. Holmes, Jr. is ready to help. He will listen to your concerns, research the facts of your case and explain all of your legal options so you can develop a strategy to resolve your matter quickly and satisfactorily.
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Law Office of John M. Holmes, Jr. got this award in 2021
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When I approached John, he was able to calmly walk me through the process of what would help and what would hurt me during the process. He coached me on what I should and should not say to my spouse including what I should prepare for financially. That was why I chose him. Other options that I reviewed seemed to want to enter into my anger with me at what had been done to me which would have made things escalated for little reason. Thank you for your professionalism and thank you for winning my case.
I was very satisfied with the effort and determination of my lawyer. He was very trustworthy and I was very confident in his ability to communicate what needed to be done on my end. My lawyer was transparent and honest when it came to what options I had in resolving this case.
I was in an absolute panic because for the first time in my life, I got a reckless driving ticket for speeding. I have never been so stupid as I was completely distracted due to what was going on in my life at the time. This would have absolutely ruined my chances for the international work/student visa for my masters program. John was able to advise me on being proactive to help defend my case (doing the 8 hour driving course, community service, and I threw in donations as well to help). Because of his knowledge, advice, and determination to help defend me, I am now able to do my masters program abroad and work without a criminal conviction on my record. I can't thank him enough for all of his hard work and dedication. I 100% recommend him, as he saved me from destroying my entire future. Thank you, John.
John has been working with my family since 2019 and it’s been a long journey. He has fixed a lot of issues that my previous lawyer failed to resolve and has gone above and beyond. He has gotten me 10 steps farther than where I started. There’s still some things that need to be done at a later date and he is going to work on that later but there is literally no other lawyer I will use from now on. Before John I had lost all faith in lawyers. He has restored that and so much more. Thank you John for everything. Thank you for restoring my family. Thank you for everything.
John is the best attorney you can find. He works relentlessly and and will not back down. God bless John Holmes he is truly a one of a kind lawyer. Will be going back to him for any further help.
Found John Holmes Jr. on Internet search . When I contacted him he was very interested in my case. I explained the problem I was having and he assured me that he would help me. I was in an accident 2 weeks prior and the Officer on scene wrote that I was in the wrong. I was going to meet him at the courthouse on Tuesday morning. We were going to talk to an ADA to see if they would dismiss the case. He e-mailed on Monday afternoon and informed me I didn’t have to go the following Tuesday that he had already taken care of it and the case had been dismissed. I was surprised he would take the time to solve the problem and I wouldn’t have to go to court. John is one of a kind. I will always be great full for meeting John and HIGHLY recommend him to anyone.
Mr.Holmes is a very honest man. He tells you like it is up front. He listens to you and gives you advice on the best options to win your case. He won my case 3 years ago and won it today against the same man JGrum … I will always use Mr. Holmes no matter what. He puts you first and he does not nickel dime you like most attorneys do. He gives you a quote and trust me he is worth 10 times more than what he quotes you…. There is nothing I can say that is negative about him… If he tells you not to worry don’t worry he has your back.. He will win every time.. He is a trustworthy attorney … He will do you right without a doubt Sincerely Pamela Morris
John is Absolutely Outstanding!! John is exceptional in all aspects from honest, professional, confident, very knowledgeable, well with breaking down and explaining processes and terms. Excellent in advising, guiding, expressing options with best interests and very down to earth with great honest, reasonable and intelligent responses. Very quick to respond, share his time and inform. Works diligently in listening and explaining in large detail with all regards to situations. John is one Attorney whom takes his career intensely with great care, concern, timely mannered and positivity, John will not fail or disappoint. If anything completely satisfied with the outcome.
Very knowledgeable and helpful. Quick to respond and took the time to clearly explain and draft legal documents I needed. Will be my go-to lawyer for family law and cannot recommend highly enough.
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