Kristen Dewar

Originally from Toronto, Canada, Kristen has a Honors B.A. in Political Science from the University of Toronto, and a J.D. and Certificate in Criminal Advocacy from Charlotte School of Law. Kristen has a passion for details and trivia - she brings that same passion to each client she zealously represents. Her focus is on criminal defense and traffic law.

Criminal Law

Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

DUI & DWI

Traffic Tickets

Suspended License

Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Criminal Defense

• Expungements

• Credit Cards Accepted

North Carolina

Since 2015

Attorney

Minick Law, P.C.

2021 - Current

Associate Attorney

The Law Office of Marc T. Joyner, PLLC

2015 - 2021

Legal Intern

The Law Office of Norman Butler

2015 - 2015

Legal Extern

Criminal Justice Clinic, Charlotte School of Law

2014 - 2014

Legal Extern

Office of the Public Defender, 6th Judicial District, SC

2013 - 2013

Legal Intern

McAlpine PLLC

2013 - 2013

Charlotte School of Law

J.D. (2015)

2012 - 2015

Certificate in Criminal Advocacy

Honors: Cum Laude, Dean's List, Order of the Crown, Pro Bono Honors

University of Toronto

B.A. (2008) | Political Science

2002 - 2008

International Relations and Public Policy

Order of Service

North Carolina Advocates for Justice

2019

Order of Service

North Carolina Advocates for Justice

2018

Order of Service

North Carolina Advocates for Justice

2017

Mecklenburg County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2020 - Current

North Carolina Advocates for Justice

Immediate Past Chair, Criminal Defense Section

2020 - Current

North Carolina Advocates for Justice

Board of Governors

2020 - Current

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2020 - Current

North Carolina Advocates for Justice

Membership Co-Chair, Women's Caucus

2019 - Current

Trial Briefs: From the Coordinating Editor: Practical Advice About Pretrial Practice

NCAJ

April, 2020

A Guide to Expungements, Charlotte, NC

May 4, 2018

Mecklenburg County Self-Serve Center

Expunctions - Non-Violent Misdemeanor/Felony Convictions over Age 18, Not Guilty/Responsible and Dismissed Charges

State of the Union: Bar Passage, Charlotte School of Law, Charlotte, NC

April 27, 2016

BLSA, Charlotte School of Law

Q. Is it legal for an officer to write the same citation for expired registration to two different people for same car

17 February 2021

A: Yes, it's legal. A law enforcement officer can issue the driver of a car with an expired registration tag a ticket every time someone is observed operating the car on a public street or highway. It doesn't matter if the driver of the vehicle has already been issued a previous ticket for that traffic violation. Until the registration is renewed, this will likely keep happening. It is important to note that just about any jurisdiction in the state will dismiss an expired registration ticket if you can present them with proof that you've since renewed the car's registration with DMV.

Q. It's been almost 7 years since I received a DUI what do I have to do to get my license back?

28 August 2020

A: I recommend ordering a copy of your NC driving record, and setting up a consult with an experienced DWI attorney to review the record and see if you've complied with all of the requirements of your DWI conviction. Typically, to get reinstated after a DWI conviction, you must (1) obtain a DWI assessment from an authorized provider, (2) complete all recommended treatment, and (3) pay a reinstatement fee.

Q. What does it mean when a judge terminates my probation,and turns the fees I still owe to a civil judgment

28 August 2020

A: When a judge enters in money you owe to the court as a civil judgment against you, it basically means that you now owe the state that money. How it is usually paid back is either by you going to the courthouse and paying it directly, or if the state ever owes you money (e.g., a state tax refund, or if you win the NC Education Lottery, etc.), they'll take the money you owe them first before you get any of the money they owe to you. It is a judgment, so it is likely to affect your credit rating. What it won't do is prevent you from getting reinstated with DMV. If you were convicted of a DWI, make sure that you've gotten a DWI assessment from a NC DMV-authorized provider, completed the recommended treatment, ensured that the provider has sent the appropriate confirmation form (E-508) to DMV, and that you've complied with all other requirements that DMV may have requested of you; then you can pay DMV the $130 reinstatement fee.