Phil Dixon

Defender Educator, Indigent Defense Education at UNC School of Government

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  • UNC School of Government

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UNC School of Government

Phil Dixon joined the School of Government in 2017. Previously he worked for eight years as an attorney in Pitt and surrounding eastern North Carolina counties, focusing primarily on criminal defense and related matters. Dixon served as assigned counsel to indigent clients throughout his career, and represented adult and juvenile clients charged with all types of crimes at the trial level. He earned a BA from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a JD with highest honors from North Carolina Central University. He works with the indigent education group at the School to provide training and consultation to public defenders and defense lawyers, as well as to research and write about criminal law issues.

Fields of Expertise

  • Criminal Law and Procedure
  • Evidence
  • Indigent Defense Education

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