John D. Bryson

Admission to Bar

• 1985, North Carolina, U.S. District Court, Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of North Carolina; U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit; U.S. Supreme Court

Certifications

• Board Certified Specialist in Criminal Law, State and Federal (1992)
• North Carolina State Bar Board of Legal Specialization

Memberships

• National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• National College for DUI Defense
• North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers
• High Point Bar Association
• Greensboro Criminal Defense Lawyer Association
• North Carolina Bar Association

Teaching

• Adjunct Professor, Wake Forest University School of Law (1994-present)

Recognition

• Selected to North Carolina Super Lawyers 2008-2022
• Business North Carolina Legal Elite 2009, 2013
• The Best Lawyers in America 2010-2022

Education

• Wake Forest University (B.A., 1980; J.D., 1985)

Community Involvement

• Board of Directors, Triad Health Project (Member, 1999-2002, President, 2001-2002)
• Board of Directors, Caring Services, Inc. (2002-2008)
• Board of Trustees, Westchester Country Day School (2009-2016, Chairman, 2014-2016)

Significant Cases

• State v. Roberson, 163 N.C. App. 129, 592 S.E.2d 733 (2004)
• Pratt v. Harvey, 2004 U.S. Dist. Lexis 26185
• State v. Robinson, 335 N.C. 146, 436 S.E.2d 125 (1993)
• State v. Pittmann, 111 N.C. App. 808, 433 S.E.2d 822 (1993)
• State v. Minter, 111 N.C. App. 40, 432 S.E.2d 146 (1993).

Continuing Legal Education Presentations

• 2022 High Point Bar Association, “Cross-Examination of the Officer in a DWI Case
• 2018 High Point Bar Association, “2017 Legislative Update”
• 2015 North Carolina Bar Association, “War of the Roses in the Digital Age Part II – The Roses Go to Court”
• 2015 High Point Bar Association, “DWI Sentencing and Limited Driving Privileges”
• 2013 North Carolina Bar Association, “War of the Roses in the Digital Age – A Hypothetical Family Law Case”
• 2013 High Point Bar Association, “Hot Topics for the Criminal Defense Practitioner”
• 2011 North Carolina Bar Association, “Criminal Conversation: The Ultimate CLE”
• 2007 Wake Forest University School of Law, Criminal Practice Seminar, “Defenses to Criminal Prosecution”
• Wake Forest University School of Law, General Practice Seminar, “Recent Developments in Criminal and District Court Practice”
• 2006 Wake Forest University School of Law, General Practice Seminar, “Recent Developments in Criminal and District Court Practice, House Bill 1048.”
• Wake Forest University School of Law, Motor Vehicle Seminar, “Field Sobriety Tests.”
• 2005 North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers, DWI Defenses Seminar, “After the Crash: Handling the DWI Accident Case.”
• North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers, The Ultimate Motions Practice Seminar, “Confidential Informants, Defective Process, and Post-Trial Motions.”
• Wake Forest University School of Law, General Practice Seminar, “Recent Developments – Criminal and District Court Practice.”
• 2004 Wake Forest University School of Law, Criminal Practice Seminar, “Criminal District Court Practice: Weapons and Weapons Offenses.”
• Wake Forest University School of Law, General Practice Seminar, “Crawford v. Washington Applied in North Carolina Cases.”
• 2003 Wake Forest University School of Law, General Practice Seminar, “Criminal District Court Practice.”
• North Carolina Bar Association, Seminar Updating Your Advocacy Skills, “Closing Argument.”
• 2002 Wake Forest University School of Law, Criminal Practice Seminar, “Challenging Blood Tests.”
• 2001 Wake Forest University School of Law, General Practice Seminar, “Criminal Trial Practice.”
• 2000 Wake Forest University School of Law, General Practice Seminar, “Criminal Trial Practice.”
• 1999 Wake Forest University School of Law, Criminal Practice Seminar, “District Court Practice.”
• 1994 Wake Forest University School of Law, Criminal Trial Practice Seminar, “Misdemeanor Structured Sentencing.”

Peer Rating

5.0/5.0

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