Jones P. Byrd Jr.

Jones P. Byrd Jr. is a Winston-Salem criminal defense lawyer who represents individuals in state and federal courts. Byrd focuses on matters involving homicides, firearms offenses, drug offenses, sex crimes, impaired driving, juvenile offenses, and other criminal charges. He also assists clients during investigations before charging decisions and helps address collateral issues involving professional licensure, DMV matters, and other consequences connected to the court system.

Byrd completed his undergraduate and legal education at Wake Forest University and Wake Forest University School of Law. His academic background in Winston-Salem supports his work in legal analysis, case strategy, and courtroom advocacy. This training helps him evaluate facts, examine criminal procedure issues, and guide clients through investigations, disciplinary matters, and litigation with practical judgment.

Byrd has also represented clients in school disciplinary proceedings, Title IX defense matters, and investigations involving alleged misconduct in educational settings. His clients in these matters have included students, faculty members, and administrators in college and high school environments. He is admitted in North Carolina state court and all three federal districts in North Carolina, which supports his work across a broad range of criminal defense and litigation matters.

Jones P. Byrd Jr. has served in leadership roles with the Forsyth County Bar, including president and chair of the Ethics and Grievance Committee. He is a member of the North Carolina Advocates for Justice Criminal Defense Section and has chaired its Small Practice Section. He has been recognized by Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers, and Business North Carolina’s Legal Elite for criminal defense work.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Bell, Davis & Pitt
• Member, Forsyth County Bar
• Member, North Carolina Advocates for Justice

Licensed State

• North Carolina

Education

• Wake Forest University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Wake Forest University
  Undergraduate

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