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Russell W. DeMent III
Raleigh Criminal Defense Lawyer, Senior Managing Partner

Russell W. DeMent III

DeMent Askew Johnson & Marshall

Raleigh, NC

28+ Years Experience
Licensed in 2 States
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About Russell

Russell W. “Rusty” DeMent III is a highly experienced Raleigh criminal trial lawyer who has spent decades defending clients against felony and misdemeanor charges in both North Carolina state and federal courts. As the senior managing partner of the firm founded by his father, Rusty has built upon his family’s legal legacy. His journey in criminal defense began as an Assistant District Attorney, where he gained invaluable insight into prosecution tactics, trial strategy, and jury dynamics. This early experience provided him with the skills necessary to defend clients facing serious charges...

Licensed States

Education

B.A. in History

Wake Forest University

J.D.

Wake Forest University

Awards & Recognition

Best Lawyers in America

Criminal Defense: General Practice section and DUI/DWI Defense section · 2025

Business North Carolina’s Legal Elite

criminal defense · 2025

North Carolina Super Lawyers

2025

AV Preeminent Peer Rated Lawyer by Martindale Hubbell

2024

Best Lawyers in America

Criminal Defense: General Practice and DUI/DWI Defense Sections · 2024

Professional Associations

North Carolina Advocates for JusticeNational Association of Criminal Defense LawyersWake County Bar AssociationNorth Carolina Bar AssociationDUI Defense Lawyers AssociationAmerican Association of Premier DUI AttorneysTrial Law InstituteDiversity Law Institute
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