Jay Vannoy
Partner
Jay was born and raised in Wilkes County. After completing his education, he returned to Wilkes County to go into practice with Gary Vannoy and other partners. He enjoys being in the courtroom and trying cases. He has tried over 100 cases to jury verdicts in his career so far.
Jay’s Practice Areas
- Criminal Defense
- Traffic Violations
- Civil Litigation
Jury Trial Experience Includes:
- Capital Murder
- Murder
- Sex Offenses
- Vehicular Homicide
- Drug Charges
- Theft
- Fraud and Embezzlement
- Personal Injury
- Traffic Accidents
- Contract Disputes
- Condemnation
- Business Disputes
Jay’s Biography
Throughout his years of practice, he has tried many different types of criminal and civil cases and still enjoys litigating all types of cases.
He is a Board Certified Specialist in State Criminal Law. He is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the North Carolina Advocates for Justice. Jay Vannoy has been selected by his peers as a Super Lawyer for state criminal defense every year since 2008. He has also lectured on criminal defense topics and taught trial skills at Continuing Legal Education seminars sponsored by the UNC School of Government, NC Indigent Defense Services, the NC Bar Association, and the Local Bar Associations.
He served on the Board of The Wilkes Community College Foundation for many years. He currently is the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Wilkes Community College.
Jay and his wife Beth live in Wilkesboro and have two sons. When he is not at work, Jay likes spending time with Beth and the boys, especially watching their boys compete in sports. He enjoys all kinds of sports and outdoor activities including golf and hunting.
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Jay’s Education
Campbell University Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law
Buies Creek, North Carolina
J.D. Degree – 1992
Guilford College
Greensboro, North Carolina
B.s. Degree – 1989
Major: Justice and Policy
Jay’s Bar Admissions
North Carolina, 1992
U.S. District Court Western District of North Carolina
U.S. District Court Middle District of North Carolina
U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit
Certified Legal Specialties
Board Certified Specialist in State Criminal Law
North Carolina State Board of Legal Specialization
Honors
Order of Old Kivett
North Carolina Super Lawyers – Criminal Defense
Fraternities or Sororities
Phi Alpha Delta
Professional Associations
Twenty-Third Judicial District Bar
Member
Wilkes County Bar Association
Member
North Carolina Bar Association
Member
North Carolina Advocates for Justice
Member
National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
Member