John D. Bryson
Admission to Bar
- 1985, North Carolina, U.S. District Court, Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of North Carolina; U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit; U.S. Supreme Court
Certifications
- Board Certified Specialist in Criminal Law, State and Federal (1992)
- North Carolina State Bar Board of Legal Specialization
Memberships
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- National College for DUI Defense
- North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers
- High Point Bar Association
- Greensboro Criminal Defense Lawyer Association
- North Carolina Bar Association
Teaching
- Adjunct Professor, Wake Forest University School of Law (1994-present)
Recognition
- Selected to North Carolina Super Lawyers 2008-2025
- Business North Carolina Legal Elite 2009, 2013
- The Best Lawyers in America 2010-2025
- John B. McMillan Distinguished Service Award 2025
Education
- Wake Forest University (B.A., 1980; J.D., 1985)
Community Involvement
- Board of Directors, Triad Health Project (Member, 1999-2002, President, 2001-2002)
- Board of Directors, Caring Services, Inc. (2002-2008)
- Board of Trustees, Westchester Country Day School (2009-2016, Chairman, 2014-2016)
Significant Cases
- State v. Roberson, 163 N.C. App. 129, 592 S.E.2d 733 (2004)
- Pratt v. Harvey, 2004 U.S. Dist. Lexis 26185
- State v. Robinson, 335 N.C. 146, 436 S.E.2d 125 (1993)
- State v. Pittmann, 111 N.C. App. 808, 433 S.E.2d 822 (1993)
- State v. Minter, 111 N.C. App. 40, 432 S.E.2d 146 (1993)
Continuing Legal Education Presentations
- 2024 High Point Bar Association, “Cross-Examination of the Officer in a DWI Case” – Redux
- 2022 High Point Bar Association, “Cross-Examination of the Officer in a DWI Case”
- 2018 High Point Bar Association, “2017 Legislative Update”
- 2015 North Carolina Bar Association, “War of the Roses in the Digital Age Part II – The Roses Go to Court”
- 2015 High Point Bar Association, “DWI Sentencing and Limited Driving Privileges”
- 2013 North Carolina Bar Association, “War of the Roses in the Digital Age – A Hypothetical Family Law Case”
- 2013 High Point Bar Association, “Hot Topics for the Criminal Defense Practitioner”
- 2011 North Carolina Bar Association, “Criminal Conversation: The Ultimate CLE”
- 2007 Wake Forest University School of Law, Criminal Practice Seminar, “Defenses to Criminal Prosecution”
- Wake Forest University School of Law, General Practice Seminar, “Recent Developments in Criminal and District Court Practice”
- 2006 Wake Forest University School of Law, General Practice Seminar, “Recent Developments in Criminal and District Court Practice, House Bill 1048.”
- Wake Forest University School of Law, Motor Vehicle Seminar, “Field Sobriety Tests.”
- 2005 North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers, DWI Defenses Seminar, “After the Crash: Handling the DWI Accident Case.”
- North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers, The Ultimate Motions Practice Seminar, “Confidential Informants, Defective Process, and Post-Trial Motions.”
- Wake Forest University School of Law, General Practice Seminar, “Recent Developments – Criminal and District Court Practice.”
- 2004 Wake Forest University School of Law, Criminal Practice Seminar, “Criminal District Court Practice: Weapons and Weapons Offenses.”
- Wake Forest University School of Law, General Practice Seminar, “Crawford v. Washington Applied in North Carolina Cases.”
- 2003 Wake Forest University School of Law, General Practice Seminar, “Criminal District Court Practice.”
- North Carolina Bar Association, Seminar Updating Your Advocacy Skills, “Closing Argument.”
- 2002 Wake Forest University School of Law, Criminal Practice Seminar, “Challenging Blood Tests.”
- 2001 Wake Forest University School of Law, General Practice Seminar, “Criminal Trial Practice.”
- 2000 Wake Forest University School of Law, General Practice Seminar, “Criminal Trial Practice.”
- 1999 Wake Forest University School of Law, Criminal Practice Seminar, “District Court Practice.”
- 1994 Wake Forest University School of Law, Criminal Trial Practice Seminar, “Misdemeanor Structured Sentencing.”