DeMent Askew was founded in 1968 by Russell W. DeMent, Jr. and quickly established a reputation for unwavering trial advocacy. Our Raleigh DWI law firm now boasts five attorneys and an exceptionally experienced and professional staff. We stand ready to protect our clients’ rights in civil and criminal litigation in North Carolina’s state and federal courts. Our criminal defense team has decades of experience successfully defending those accused of felonies and misdemeanors in NC's state and federal courts and are committed to aggressively defending our clients’ rights. Our DWI and traffic lawyers provide a thorough and aggressive defense to clients accused of drunk driving, speeding and other traffic offenses, helping to protect our clients’ driving rights. Our personal injury representation has resulted in substantial verdicts and settlements for victims of automobile accidents and other catastrophic personal injuries.