Ms Amanda A. Mingo | Member

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About Amanda

Amanda A. Mingo is a seasoned litigator specializing in civil plaintiff's work. A former criminal prosecutor with extensive jury trial experience, she is a dedicated professional, committed to providing work of the highest standard for her clients.

Professional
A magna cum laude graduate from North Carolina Central University, School of Law Ms. Mingo graduated second in her law school class of 1997. Prior to that she earned her bachelors degree in monetary economics and finance from the University of North Carolina at Asheville.

Amanda joined the Mecklenburg County District Attorney's Office in September 1997 and was immediately assigned to the felony drug prosecution team where she prosecuted cases against drug traffickers and dealers. During this time she was active in the Mecklenburg County drug treatment court program and volunteered as a reading tutor with the Structured Day Program. In 1999, Ms. Mingo attended a Spanish Immersion School in San Jose, Costa Rica where she spent two months learning the language and the culture. In 2000, Amanda was assigned to the Crimes against Persons Team, prosecuting violent crimes. For the next three-years she used her Spanish language skills, specializing in prosecuting violent crimes against Spanish-speaking victims and developed and implemented procedures for case management, communication with and assistance for those victims.

Upon leaving the D.A.'s office in 2003, Amanda briefly went into private practice. She was quickly recruited to join Rawls, Dickinson & Scheer and did so in March 2004. She now specializes in personal injury law, representing people who have been injured. She also works with Tony Scheer representing whistleblowers.

Personal
Ms. Mingo is the daughter of a nurse and a former police officer and has a strong commitment to helping others. She volunteers with the Mecklenburg County school system, is a member of the lawyers support committee, and raises money each year for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

Amanda has been married since 2002 and is the mother of two. She dedicates her personal time to family and friends. She is an avid runner and has completed three marathons. She is also a yoga enthusiast and loves to travel.

Areas of Practice:

Personal Injuries
Wrongful Death
Head and Spinal Injuries
Auto Accidents
Product Liability

Bar Admissions:

North Carolina

Education:

North Carolina Central University School of Law, Durham, North Carolina, 1997
J.D.
Honors: Magna Cum Laude
Honors: Ranked 2nd of 84 Students

University of North Carolina, Asheville, North Carolina, 1992
B.A.

Professional Associations and Memberships:

North Carolina State Bar
Mecklenburg County Bar
North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers
American Association for Justice - Member
Justice Bobbitt Inn of Court - Member
Lunch with a Lawyer Program
Lawyer Support Committee

Past Employment Positions:

Mecklenburg County District Attorney's Office, Charlotte, NC, Assistant District Attorney, 1997 - 2003

Admission

Verified North Carolina

1997

Rawls, Scheer, Foster, Mingo & Culp, PLLC Highlights

Estate, Accident & Injury, Lawsuit & Dispute, Criminal, Business

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