John Cox | Graham Criminal Defense Lawyer

Growing up as the son of a Marine Corps Aviator and a public school teacher, John W. Cox saw firsthand how his parents dedicated their lives to helping others. From defending those who can’t protect themselves, to teaching children for the betterment of themselves and society, he couldn’t help but be affected by his parent’s zeal to serve. Thanks to the support of his parents, John pursued a career defending others according to the letter of the law. He received his Juris Doctorate from North Carolina Central University in 1997. John subsequently passed the bar exam in 1997 and opened his law practice in Hickory, NC. The next year, John moved the practice to Graham, where he married Shannon, and now have three children together.

John W. Cox has practiced law in Alamance County since 1998 and has built a reputation for being a lawyer that takes your case personally and defends peoples rights with utmost integrity. He has represented thousands of clients on charges ranging from DUI/DWI and traffic law violations to juvenile law and criminal defenses including misdemeanors and felonies. In 2012, John received the designation of Board Certified Specialist Criminal Law-Juvenile Delinquency from the North Carolina State Bar Board of Legal Specialization.

Position	Organization	Location	Duration
Owner/Attorney	John W. Cox, Attorney At Law		1997 - Present

School	Degree	Major	Graduation
North Carolina Central University School of Law	J.D.	Law School	1997
Board Certified Specialist Juvenile Delinquency Criminal Law	N/A		2012
St. Andrews Presbyterian College	BA		1991

State / Court	Date
North Carolina	1997

• North Carolina Bar Association | Member
  15-A Judicial District Bar | Member

• 15-A Judicial District Bar President | Alamance County Bar Association | 2012
  Board Certified Specialist | North Carolina State Bar Board of Legal Specialization | 2012
  Juvenile Defense Section Chair | North Carolina Advocates for Justice | 2010
  Bar Services Award | 15A Judicial District | 2007

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Verified Credentials	Date Verified
(1997) Licensed as Attorney in North Carolina. Verified with North Carolina State Bar.	April 20, 2016

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