Mr. John Montgomery Holmes, Jr.

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Mr. John Montgomery Holmes, Jr.: Attorney with Law Office of John M. Holmes, Jr.
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer Reviewed
  • Platinum Client Champion
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Biography

John is no stranger to adversity and diversity having been raised in a military family. Prior to deciding that North Carolina was the place for him to call home, he lived in South Carolina, Virginia, Hawaii, Japan and Florida. As he’s fond of saying “I wasn’t born in North Carolina, but I got here as quick as I could!”

In 2004 John graduated from the Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law with a J.D., taking all the courses to qualify for the Trial Advocacy Track.

While at Campbell, Mr. Holmes was an alternate member of the San Antonio Trial Team, and worked with Professor Johnny C. Chriscoe on updates to Howell’s Shufford North Carolina Civil Practice and Procedure manual, considered the definitive resource on North Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure. In the final year of law school, Mr. Holmes interned in the District Attorneys office in Smithfield, North Carolina where he was able to gain invaluable experience while prosecuting hundreds of cases in District Court under the 3rd year practice rule.

Prior to graduating from the University of South Florida in 2001 with a Bachelors degree in Political Science, John attended the University of Greensboro for three years where he helped various organizations with their philanthropic work, raising money for charity at events such as the North American Food Drive, which raises over 2 million pounds of food of canned food for charities every year

Currently he can be found in both Harnett and Lee County, representing people from all walks of life in District and Superior Court. His is a member of both Harnett and Lee County Bar Associations, while maintaining the duties of Secretary and Treasurer in Lee County.
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Areas of Practice (12)

  • Family & Domestic Law
  • Child Custody & Child Support
  • Alimony & Support
  • Property Distribution/ED
  • Law Enforcement
  • Driving While Intoxicated
  • Divorce Mediation
  • Traffic Violations
  • Divorce
  • DUI/DWI
  • Criminal Law
  • Juvenile Criminal Law

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of South Florida, B.A., Political Science, 2001
Law School Attended:
Campbell University Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law, J.D., 2004
Year of First Admission:
2004
Admission:
2004, North Carolina
Birth Information:
June 17, 1978
ISLN:
918323031

Peer Reviews

4.5/5.0 (7 reviews)
Peer Reviewed

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.6/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.6/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.3/5.0

  • Communication

    4.6/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.6/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 01/23/20 in Family Law

    John is a knowledgeable attorney who is good in a Courtroom and works hard. He knows the procedural rules, knows the law, and knows the Courts where he practices and is exceptionally good at using that knowledge to get good results for his clients.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 01/21/20 in Family Law

    John is always dedicated to representing his clients as zealously as possible. He is prepared for court and understands the law and how to best represent his clients' interests.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 01/21/20 in Criminal Law

    John is a dedicated advocate for his clients, and always prepared in court

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 10/29/19 in Criminal Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 10/21/19 in Criminal Law

    Great lawyer!

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  • 3.8/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 04/08/13 in Domestic Relations

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  • 2.8/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 05/25/14 in Criminal Law

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4.8/5.0 (73 reviews)
Platinum Client Champion

Very pleased with my experience. Mr. Holmes was informative and clear while also providing compassion and understanding. He was honest and real about my options, even when that meant I wasn’t actual...

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