Burney & Jones - Wilmington, NC

Welcome to Burney and Jones, PLLC in Wilmington, NC

When the overwhelming power of the criminal justice system is suddenly turned against you, or a devastating family crisis threatens to completely upend your life, you need a law firm with deep historical roots and an incredibly powerful legacy of success. If you need a lawyer urgently to fiercely protect your constitutional rights, Burney and Jones, PLLC is the highly formidable, premier legal ally you desperately require. 🏛 Established in 1926, our deeply respected law firm has spent nearly a century practicing in the courtrooms of Wilmington and New Hanover County, building an absolutely unparalleled reputation for delivering highly sophisticated, compassionate, and aggressive legal advocacy. Whether you are looking to hire an attorney to forcefully defend against a severe criminal charge or you need to find a lawyer to expertly navigate a highly complex domestic dispute, our second-generation attorneys provide the massive courtroom mastery and totally personalized attention required to secure your ultimate victory.

Elite Criminal Defense Lawyers

Facing criminal prosecution is an incredibly terrifying and highly isolating experience. The government possesses vast resources and highly trained prosecutors whose sole objective is to secure a conviction at your expense. As elite Criminal Defense Lawyers, we step forcefully into the breach to level the playing field. ⚖️ We fiercely represent clients against a massive spectrum of charges, including severe drug trafficking, violent crimes, complex theft, and serious weapons offenses. We meticulously analyze massive volumes of evidence, aggressively cross-examine hostile state witnesses, and file crucial motions to suppress any illegally obtained evidence. We absolutely believe in the presumption of innocence, and we relentlessly force the prosecution to meet its incredibly high burden of proof beyond a reasonable doubt.

Aggressive DUI and DWI Defense Lawyers

North Carolina enforces some of the harshest drunk driving laws in the entire country. A conviction for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) carries catastrophic, life-altering consequences, including mandatory license revocation, highly exorbitant fines, and devastating jail time. As some of the most highly distinguished DUI/DWI Defense Lawyers in Eastern North Carolina, we intimately understand these monumental stakes. We aggressively challenge every single element of your arrest, from relentlessly questioning the legal validity of the initial traffic stop to forcefully exposing critical flaws in the administration of field sobriety tests and challenging the scientific accuracy of breathalyzer machines. We leave absolutely no stone unturned in our relentless pursuit to keep your record completely clean. 🚗

Compassionate Divorce and Family Law Lawyers

The highly emotional and incredibly complex landscape of family law requires an attorney who is both a fierce litigator and a deeply empathetic counselor. As premier Divorce and Family Law Lawyers, we guide our clients through the most painful transitions of their lives with profound dignity and highly strategic foresight. We expertly handle highly contested divorces, complex equitable distribution of massive marital assets, and severe domestic violence protection orders. We completely prioritize mediation and collaborative solutions whenever possible to shield your family from unnecessary trauma, but our trial attorneys are absolutely prepared to litigate aggressively when your financial future is directly threatened.

Fierce Child Custody Lawyers

There is absolutely nothing more important than the physical safety and profound well-being of your children. In highly volatile family dynamics, child custody and support decisions often become massive points of fierce contention. Our firm provides totally invaluable guidance in these incredibly delicate situations as dedicated Child Custody Lawyers. 👪 We work tirelessly to establish highly functional, comprehensive parenting plans that firmly support your child's developmental needs and fiercely protect your fundamental parental rights. We ensure that your relationship with your children is never compromised by an unfair judicial ruling.

Dedicated Domestic Violence Lawyers

Domestic violence allegations, whether you are the victim seeking immediate physical protection or the accused facing highly devastating consequences, require incredibly urgent and highly specialized legal intervention. Our highly experienced Domestic Violence Lawyers understand the immense sensitivity and high volatility of these cases. We work quickly to secure crucial domestic violence protective orders (50B) to ensure the absolute safety of victims. Conversely, we forcefully defend individuals against false or heavily exaggerated allegations that are maliciously used to gain an unfair advantage in child custody battles.

Why Partner With Burney and Jones, PLLC?

When your essential freedom and the entire future of your family are on the line, you simply cannot afford to take chances with unproven legal counsel.

• A Century of Excellence: Since 1926, our firm has maintained a massive, unshakeable presence in the Wilmington legal community, earning the deep respect of local judges and prosecutors.
• Client-Centered Approach: We treat every single client with the utmost compassion, providing highly realistic expectations and totally personalized legal strategies.
• Formidable Trial Advocacy: We are not afraid to take high-stakes cases to trial. Our elite trial lawyers successfully combine intense experience, legal creativity, and sheer tenacity.
• Deep Community Ties: Our attorneys have strong relationships within the local legal system, utilizing invaluable insights gained from prior work with the District Attorney's Office and victim advocacy programs.

The North Carolina legal system is profoundly unforgiving to those who attempt to navigate it without highly experienced counsel. Do not wait for the state or a hostile spouse to build a devastating case against you. If you are ready to order an attorney who provides elite counsel, contact Burney and Jones, PLLC in Wilmington today. Let our incredibly formidable legal warriors provide the impenetrable defense and highly strategic advocacy you desperately need to reclaim your life. 💼