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 DWI, criminal defense and traffic law.

DUI & DWI

Criminal Law

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

Traffic Tickets

Suspended License

Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Criminal Defense

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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

North Carolina Advocates for Justice

VP of Membership, Executive Committee

2022 - Current

North Carolina Advocates for Justice

Membership Co-Chair, Women's Caucus

2022 - Current

North Carolina Advocates for Justice

Diversity and Inclusion Chair, Criminal Defense Section

2021 - Current

North Carolina Advocates for Justice

Co-Chair, NCAJ NEXT

2021 - Current

Mecklenburg County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2020 - Current

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

NCAJ

April, 2020

Hit Me With Your Best Shot: Motions and Strategies in Assault, Stalking, and Harassment Cases, NCAJ Trial Skills Academy: Criminal Expert Witnesses and Motions Practice, Raleigh, NC

July 30, 2021

North Carolina Advocates for Justice

The Business of Law, NCAJ Third Annual Women's Caucus Retreat, Raleigh, NC

March 12, 2021

North Carolina Advocates for Justice

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

DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST)

NHTSA

2021

Q. Can I do anything to convince a DA to drop a felony charge to a misdemeanor in NC?

May 24, 2021

A: You need to immediately contact a criminal defense attorney in the county where this occurred - in fact, I recommend that you do so prior to any meeting with the detective and DA. The meeting itself is probably not the best idea. You will likely be arrested at this meeting. I highly doubt there is anything that you can say to the DA to talk them into only charging you with a misdemeanor. I recommend hiring a local criminal defense attorney immediately, and have them contact the detective and DA to politely cancel the meeting. If you still insist upon going to the meeting, I strongly urge you to bring a criminal defense attorney with you, and let them do all the talking.

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

February 17, 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?

August 28, 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.