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Ernest Wright

Jacksonville, NC

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Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Criminal Defense

Language

Spanish English

About

Our Mission is to exceed all expectations of our Clients while serving the Community through our Tradition of Trust and Integrity.. “Let us help you make the Wright choice.” ERNEST JOSEPH WRIGHT, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, May 28, 1953; admitted to bar, 1978, Ohio; admitted to bar, 1982, North Carolina. Married to Marcia M. Wright, two children; Jonathan, Desiree. EDUCATION: Howard University, Washington, D.C. (B.A. with honors, 1975); Case Western Reserve University School of Law, Cleveland, Ohio (J.D., 1978).  MEMBER: Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.; Onslow County Bar Association; North Carolina State Bar; North Carolina Black Lawyers Association; Ohio State Bar Association, North Carolina Bar Association.  PAST AND PRESENT CIVIC: Onslow County Commissioner (1992-2000); Vice-Chairman, Onslow County Board of Commissioners (1996-2000); State Chairman, North Carolina Criminal Justice Partnership Advisory Board (1995-2000); Board of Directors, Onslow County Women’s Shelter; Treasurer, Jacksonville Community Penalties; Board of Directors, Onslow County Boys and Girls Club; Coach, (15 years) Jacksonville City Recreation Department; Member- Board of Directors Jacksonville/Onslow County Chamber of Commerce (1996-2004); Member, Treasurer, Teen Court, Onslow County; Omega Man of the Year, 2002 and 2014; Past President, Onslow County Bar Association; Past President- 4th Judicial Bar Association (2007); Adjunct Professor, Webster University, Camp Lejeune, NC- Labor Relations (2004-2008); Chairman, Onslow County Board of Elections (2012-2014); Member, ZECA School of Arts & Science; Member, Jacksonville Tourism Development Authority. MILITARY: U.S. Marine Corps, Captain, Judge Advocate (1978-1982), Navy Achievement Medal recipient.  LICENSED TO PRACTICE: U.S. Court of Appeals (4th Circuit); United States District Court for Eastern District of North Carolina; United States Court of Military Appeals; United States Magistrate Court; North Carolina Courts: Supreme Court; Court of Appeals; Superior Court (Civil and Criminal); District Court (Civil and Criminal); and all Ohio Courts.  REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTS: Guardian Ad Litem Program, Fourth Judicial District, American Service Center, Inc., Cheveux School of Hair Design, Onslow County Partnership for Children, General Counsel, Montford Point Marine Association and American Federation of Government Employees, Local 2065 (1983-Present).    

Practices Areas

Criminal Defense

Employment and labor

DUI and DWI

Language

Spanish English

Contact

The Wright Law Firm410 New Bridge St.Ste. 12 BJacksonville, NC, 28540410 New Bridge St.Ste. 12 BSte. 12 BJacksonville, NC, 28540

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Denise Ramsey
July 7, 2020

I have known Attorney Ernie Wright for at least 30yrs as my Attorney. I can guarantee you no matter how bad your situation is that he represents you in, he will do a better job for you than any Attorney!! That is a fact and I am born and raised here from Jacksonville. You will be able to trust him, he will advise you and you need to listen and do exactly what he tells you to the point! Professionalism, “down to earth” and he is just a all around very well loved Attorney/Man!!

Kasi
March 29, 2019

My husband had a pending bogus charge. Mr. Wright came to our residence and actually looked at the layout of what happened in the situation. He was on top of everything! You want a lawyer that will make sure everything gets taken care of to the best it can? Hes your guy! If you are innocent and no one will listen or bother to get your side hes your guy! The office staff is also very amazing. We are so thankful to have had him. Thank you Mr. Wright for everything! And thank you to the staff!

anonymous
November 29, 2018

I have to say, Thank you! Mr. Wright did something today in court that was very much appreciated! He got my brother's case dismissed. Very good attorney work, Thank You Mr. Wright, you are one of a kind..

anonymous
February 26, 2017

He knows his stuff when it comes to employment law and is one of may three in the area who do this type of law in Onslow County. He is knowledgeable, detailed and aggressive. His expertise and recommendations benefited me greatly. He is well known in the community and wins! He also is great about communicating with the client.

John H.
June 30, 2016

He knows the ins and outs of the law and will have your charges lessened or even dismissed. Better than any other attorney or public defender out there. Better than lawyers in the movies. I can't believe how great a man my public defender came to be and how he went through so much to make sure my faulty charge which with just ANY OTHER attorney would have been found guilty of- he did the research and with his professionalism and attitude got it dropped. Outstanding attorney. A hard working man whom stays humble. Quite rare these days. You can't go wrong with Mr. Ernest J. Wright. Highly recommended. The only downside is words can't express how much I truly love this man for his work.

Zonna
January 4, 2021

Waste of my money i paid to handle my tickets and didn't get handled i had 3 failure to appears on my record... these tickets were from 2014 i just got out of prison 5 years and tried to get my license and this is what was stopping me so I contacted them lady was rude on the phone told me they had to get my records out of storage this was in November told me could be months i offered to repay them again to get the matter handled she said I had to wait.she had been doing this for x amount of years and Wouldn't allow me to speak to mr wright so I had to end up hiring another lawyer and my charges got dismissed thanks to the other law firm in less than 5 days... so I wasted $400 on nothing wouldn't recommend this law firm especially if you live out of town like me unless you want a failure to appear and end up in jail .. oh and they still haven't called me back smh...

Denise Ramsey
July 7, 2020

I have known Attorney Ernie Wright for at least 30yrs as my Attorney. I can guarantee you no matter how bad your situation is that he represents you in, he will do a better job for you than any Attorney!! That is a fact and I am born and raised here from Jacksonville. You will be able to trust him, he will advise you and you need to listen and do exactly what he tells you to the point! Professionalism, “down to earth” and he is just a all around very well loved Attorney/Man!!

Kasi
March 29, 2019

My husband had a pending bogus charge. Mr. Wright came to our residence and actually looked at the layout of what happened in the situation. He was on top of everything! You want a lawyer that will make sure everything gets taken care of to the best it can? Hes your guy! If you are innocent and no one will listen or bother to get your side hes your guy! The office staff is also very amazing. We are so thankful to have had him. Thank you Mr. Wright for everything! And thank you to the staff!

anonymous
November 29, 2018

I have to say, Thank you! Mr. Wright did something today in court that was very much appreciated! He got my brother's case dismissed. Very good attorney work, Thank You Mr. Wright, you are one of a kind..

anonymous
February 26, 2017

He knows his stuff when it comes to employment law and is one of may three in the area who do this type of law in Onslow County. He is knowledgeable, detailed and aggressive. His expertise and recommendations benefited me greatly. He is well known in the community and wins! He also is great about communicating with the client.

John H.
June 30, 2016

He knows the ins and outs of the law and will have your charges lessened or even dismissed. Better than any other attorney or public defender out there. Better than lawyers in the movies. I can't believe how great a man my public defender came to be and how he went through so much to make sure my faulty charge which with just ANY OTHER attorney would have been found guilty of- he did the research and with his professionalism and attitude got it dropped. Outstanding attorney. A hard working man whom stays humble. Quite rare these days. You can't go wrong with Mr. Ernest J. Wright. Highly recommended. The only downside is words can't express how much I truly love this man for his work.

Zonna
January 4, 2021

Waste of my money i paid to handle my tickets and didn't get handled i had 3 failure to appears on my record... these tickets were from 2014 i just got out of prison 5 years and tried to get my license and this is what was stopping me so I contacted them lady was rude on the phone told me they had to get my records out of storage this was in November told me could be months i offered to repay them again to get the matter handled she said I had to wait.she had been doing this for x amount of years and Wouldn't allow me to speak to mr wright so I had to end up hiring another lawyer and my charges got dismissed thanks to the other law firm in less than 5 days... so I wasted $400 on nothing wouldn't recommend this law firm especially if you live out of town like me unless you want a failure to appear and end up in jail .. oh and they still haven't called me back smh...

Denise Ramsey
July 7, 2020

I have known Attorney Ernie Wright for at least 30yrs as my Attorney. I can guarantee you no matter how bad your situation is that he represents you in, he will do a better job for you than any Attorney!! That is a fact and I am born and raised here from Jacksonville. You will be able to trust him, he will advise you and you need to listen and do exactly what he tells you to the point! Professionalism, “down to earth” and he is just a all around very well loved Attorney/Man!!

Kasi
March 29, 2019

My husband had a pending bogus charge. Mr. Wright came to our residence and actually looked at the layout of what happened in the situation. He was on top of everything! You want a lawyer that will make sure everything gets taken care of to the best it can? Hes your guy! If you are innocent and no one will listen or bother to get your side hes your guy! The office staff is also very amazing. We are so thankful to have had him. Thank you Mr. Wright for everything! And thank you to the staff!

anonymous
November 29, 2018

I have to say, Thank you! Mr. Wright did something today in court that was very much appreciated! He got my brother's case dismissed. Very good attorney work, Thank You Mr. Wright, you are one of a kind..

anonymous
February 26, 2017

He knows his stuff when it comes to employment law and is one of may three in the area who do this type of law in Onslow County. He is knowledgeable, detailed and aggressive. His expertise and recommendations benefited me greatly. He is well known in the community and wins! He also is great about communicating with the client.

John H.
June 30, 2016

He knows the ins and outs of the law and will have your charges lessened or even dismissed. Better than any other attorney or public defender out there. Better than lawyers in the movies. I can't believe how great a man my public defender came to be and how he went through so much to make sure my faulty charge which with just ANY OTHER attorney would have been found guilty of- he did the research and with his professionalism and attitude got it dropped. Outstanding attorney. A hard working man whom stays humble. Quite rare these days. You can't go wrong with Mr. Ernest J. Wright. Highly recommended. The only downside is words can't express how much I truly love this man for his work.

Zonna
January 4, 2021

Waste of my money i paid to handle my tickets and didn't get handled i had 3 failure to appears on my record... these tickets were from 2014 i just got out of prison 5 years and tried to get my license and this is what was stopping me so I contacted them lady was rude on the phone told me they had to get my records out of storage this was in November told me could be months i offered to repay them again to get the matter handled she said I had to wait.she had been doing this for x amount of years and Wouldn't allow me to speak to mr wright so I had to end up hiring another lawyer and my charges got dismissed thanks to the other law firm in less than 5 days... so I wasted $400 on nothing wouldn't recommend this law firm especially if you live out of town like me unless you want a failure to appear and end up in jail .. oh and they still haven't called me back smh...