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Russell W. DeMent, III
Raleigh DWI Defense Attorney
DeMent Askew & Johnson
333 Fayetteville Street
Suite1513
Raleigh, NC 27601
Phone: 919-833-5555
Website: dementaskew.com

About Russell W. DeMent, III
Russell W. “Rusty” DeMent III is a seasoned criminal trial lawyer headquarter in Raleigh. He is dedicated to defending clients facing felony and misdemeanor charges in North Carolina at the state and federal level. Rusty's reputation for success in defending charges of DWI and related traffic crime has been earned through decades of experience in this fast-paced environment. Confident and poised, Rusty has a commanding courtroom presence and resourcefully adapts to variables on the fly. He possesses negotiation tactics necessary to secure the best possible outcomes for those criminally accused. Rusty is an AV Preeminent Peer Rated Lawyer by Martindale Hubbell. He is listed in Best Lawyers in America Criminal Defense Practice Section since 2019 and the DUI/DWI Defense Section since 2020 and is the 2021 Lawyer of the Year for the Raleigh Metro Area in DUI/DWI Defense. He is regularly included in Business North Carolina’s Legal Elite.
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