Our legal team at Cummings & Kennedy Law Firm, PLLC defends clients in Carteret County facing criminal charges like felonies, DWI, violent offenses, and even traffic violations. We have handled over 500 felony cases and over 1,000 DWIs for clients throughout our practice. We focus exclusively on criminal law, so we are deeply familiar with the North Carolina criminal justice system and where your case falls within it.
We have over 14 years of criminal experience, a significant portion of which comes from former prosecution experience. Let Cummings & Kennedy Law Firm, PLLC strategize your defense today; we are supported by a uniquely talented unique team who will fight aggressively for your rights. Call us at (252) 518-4330 or contact our office online to schedule a free initial consultation.
We are the most recent generation of a firm that has been defending clients charged in Carteret County, NC clients for decades. First founded in 1995, the firm has been initially by a dynamic line of attorneys and supported by NC board-certified paralegals.
We have over 14 years of criminal experience, a significant portion of which comes from former prosecution experience. Let Cummings & Kennedy Law Firm, PLLC strategize your defense today; we are supported by a uniquely talented unique team who will fight aggressively for your rights. Call us at (252) 518-4330 or contact our office online to schedule a free initial consultation.
We are the most recent generation of a firm that has been defending clients charged in Carteret County, NC clients for decades. First founded in 1995, the firm has been initially by a dynamic line of attorneys and supported by NC board-certified paralegals.
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Joe Kennedy continues to aggressively defend thousands of clients charged across a full range of crimes in Carteret County since leaving the District Attorney's office for private practice in 2012.
As a prosecutor, Joe was continuously exposed to the strategies and tactics of elders in the criminal defense bar while gaining valuable insight into the techniques, procedures, sources, and methods of seasoned members of state and local law enforcement agencies operating within Carteret County.
During that time, Joe received concentrated training through the NC Department of Health and Human Services on the Intox EC/IR II (Intoximeter) and DWI Detection & Standardization Field Sobriety Testing as promulgated by the National Highway Transportation Administration (NHTSA).
As a prosecutor, Joe was continuously exposed to the strategies and tactics of elders in the criminal defense bar while gaining valuable insight into the techniques, procedures, sources, and methods of seasoned members of state and local law enforcement agencies operating within Carteret County.
During that time, Joe received concentrated training through the NC Department of Health and Human Services on the Intox EC/IR II (Intoximeter) and DWI Detection & Standardization Field Sobriety Testing as promulgated by the National Highway Transportation Administration (NHTSA).
Natalie is both a registered nurse and former Special Agent with North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement (NC ALE).
She has considerable experience as an ICU nurse, having served as Clinical Coordinator at Carteret Healthcare's Hospital in Morehead City.
She also has extensive experience as a Cardiac Nurse at the Carolina East Heart Center.
As an ALE Agent, Natalie was vested with the most expansive subject matter and territorial jurisdiction of any sworn state or local law enforcement officer in North Carolina.
She has considerable experience as an ICU nurse, having served as Clinical Coordinator at Carteret Healthcare's Hospital in Morehead City.
She also has extensive experience as a Cardiac Nurse at the Carolina East Heart Center.
As an ALE Agent, Natalie was vested with the most expansive subject matter and territorial jurisdiction of any sworn state or local law enforcement officer in North Carolina.
Coletta Lindow is a North Carolina State Bar Certified Paralegal who serves as our Officer Manager, Paralegal, and Notary Public.
Coletta was born and raised in Beaufort, NC.
She is local to the area and graduated from East Carteret High School in 2014.
She received her Associates Degree in Paralegal Technology from Carteret Community College in 2018 and received NC State Bar Certified Paralegal certification shortly thereafter.
She is now pursing her Bachelors' Degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice at UNC Pembroke, with plans to graduate at the end of 2021.
Coletta was born and raised in Beaufort, NC.
She is local to the area and graduated from East Carteret High School in 2014.
She received her Associates Degree in Paralegal Technology from Carteret Community College in 2018 and received NC State Bar Certified Paralegal certification shortly thereafter.
She is now pursing her Bachelors' Degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice at UNC Pembroke, with plans to graduate at the end of 2021.
Frederick Horne is a Legal Assistant and Notary Public.
He began his career at Cummings & Kennedy Law Firm as an intern through the College Internship Program, where he quickly became a favorite among our clients.
His dedication and commitment to our clients has cemented his place among our legal staff.
Frederick received his Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice from East Carolina University in 2020, and graduated with honors.
Frederick also served as a Member of the Criminal Justice Society and was a candidate for the Alpha Phi Sigma National Criminal Justice Honor Society.
He began his career at Cummings & Kennedy Law Firm as an intern through the College Internship Program, where he quickly became a favorite among our clients.
His dedication and commitment to our clients has cemented his place among our legal staff.
Frederick received his Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice from East Carolina University in 2020, and graduated with honors.
Frederick also served as a Member of the Criminal Justice Society and was a candidate for the Alpha Phi Sigma National Criminal Justice Honor Society.
Garrett Carpenter is a Legal Assistant who came to the firm through our collegiate internship program.
He graduated from Swansboro High School as Valedictorian in 2015 and went on to earn a B.S. in Sports Management from North Carolina State University where he was also a member of the Pre-Law Student Association.
Garrett furthered his education by earning a Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Paralegal Technology from Carteret Community College, serving as a member of both the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, and Sigma Alpha Pi - The National Society of Leadership and Success.
He graduated from Swansboro High School as Valedictorian in 2015 and went on to earn a B.S. in Sports Management from North Carolina State University where he was also a member of the Pre-Law Student Association.
Garrett furthered his education by earning a Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Paralegal Technology from Carteret Community College, serving as a member of both the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, and Sigma Alpha Pi - The National Society of Leadership and Success.
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