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Hamlett, James Richard

James Richard "Rick" Hamlett II - Nashville, NC

Attorney at Etheridge, Hamlett & Murray, LLP

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Nashville, NC

212 W. Church St. Nashville, NC 27856

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252-966-5001 Call Now Email Website Website

Nashville Criminal Defense Lawyer

Updated: 03/10/2026

Areas of Practice

  • Criminal Defense
  • Personal Injury
  • Civil Litigation
  • Custody, Juvenile Abuse and Neglect Cases

Litigation: 90%

Attorney Information

Overview

Experienced trial attorney. Over 23 years of experience in North Carolina trial and Appellate Courts in both civil and criminal cases. Rick has successfully argued cases before the North Carolina Court of Appeals and the North Carolina Supreme Court. Extensive criminal law experience representing clients in misdemeanor and felony criminal charges from DWI, simple assault to 1st Degree Murder Capital cases. Personal injury and wrongful death cases.

Education

  • Legal Education

    • Campbell University Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law, Buies Creek, North Carolina, 1994
      J.D.
      Honors: magna cum laude
      Honors: Graduated 2nd In His Law School Class
      Law Review: Campbell Law Review

  • Non Legal Education

    • East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, 1991
      B.A.
      Major: Political Science

Current Employment Position(s)

  • Partner

Languages

  • English (Primary)

Bar Admissions

  • North Carolina, 1994

Other Affiliations

  • 7th District Bar (Past President)
  • Nash/Edgecombe Bar Association (Past President)

Reviews

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  • 5.0 Value
  • 5.0 Quality of Service
  • 4.8 Professional Competence
  • Related to:
    • Litigation & Appeals
    By Anonymous C. on Mar. 06, 2019
    Verified Client
    Hired Attorney 2017-2019
    Recommends this Attorney
    An outstanding trial lawyer who will fight for you until the end.
    Value: 5.0 out of 5
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  • By Eddie H. on Jan. 26, 2023
    Hired Attorney 2022-2023
    Recommends this Attorney
    Awesome Attorney , extremely knowledgeable I was very impressed with his services
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    Professional Competence: 4.5 out of 5
  • Related to:
    • Consumer Protection
    • Contracts
    By Anonymous on Aug. 03, 2021
    Hired Attorney 2021
    Recommends this Attorney
    I was out of a large amount of money due to fraud. Rick Hamlett helped me recover this money which I though I might never see again. I am very grateful and would definitely recommend his services.
  • Related to:
    • Criminal Defense
    • Family Law
    By Anonymous on Oct. 22, 2020
    Hired Attorney 2020
    Recommends this Attorney
    Mr Rick Hammett was a pleasure to work with ! His caring and professional manner in which he handled my sons case was awesome!! Mr Hamlet is very knowledgeable and was patient and thorough in explaining things to us as well as when he spoke to the judge ! Will definitely use him again if the need ever arises !
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    Professional Competence: 5.0 out of 5

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Nashville, NC

212 W. Church St.
Nashville, NC 27856

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Phone: 252-966-5001

Fax: 252-459-9797

Email: Send a message

Website: http://www.ehmlawyer.com/

Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM M-F; Closed 1-2 PM

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