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Biographical Information

Attorney Jason Vaughn has a long history of service and dedication. Mr. Vaughn is a United States Marine Corps veteran, serving as a Military Police corrections specialist. He served at Camp LeJeune and Camp Hansen Okinawa, Japan. He was assigned leadership roles such as Confinement and Release NCO, Watch Supervisor and acting Duty Brig Supervisor. He has numerous letters of accommodation from his commanding officers.

Mr. Vaughn has worked with the State of North Carolina Department of Correction and New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office where he rose to the rank of Corporal. Attorney Vaughn has gained a vast understanding in many aspects of Law Enforcement in his over 16 years of experience.

He earned his bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice Administration, graduating Summa Cum Laude and was elected as the regional representative of the North Carolina School Resource Officer Association.  Attorney Vaughn has earned numerous law enforcement certificates and certifications such as:

  • Advanced Law Enforcement and Detention Officer Certificates
  • Law Enforcement Instructor, specialized in firearms
  • Radar certified
  • School Resource Officer certified
  • Field Training Officer
  • Education award
  • Intoxylizer 5000 certified
  • Standardized Field Sobriety certified
  • Drug Abuse Resistance Education Instructor (high school and elementary school certifications)

While attending North Carolina Central University’s School of Law, Mr.  Vaughn worked as an intern with the 5th Prosecutorial District, District Attorney’s Office and gained trial experience and handled thousands of criminal and traffic cases.  He also worked with a law firm in Raleigh, NC on Employment issues, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Family law, and Social Security Disability issues.  He maintained his law enforcement certification until the day he was admitted to the North Carolina Bar. Mr. Vaughn was awarded for his Pro Bono work by the North Carolina Bar Association.  Mr. Vaughn also volunteers with the North Carolina Azalea Festival and was the 2012 Parade Co-Chair and the 2013 Parade Chair.  Attorney Jason Vaughn was the Republican nominee in the 2014 general election for the office of New Hanover County Sheriff after a successful bid in the May primary race.

Attorney Vaughn has dedicated his entire adult life to his country and community.  Let him put his experience to Work for you.  Call Attorney Jason Vaughn today (910) 397-7979.

Admission Dates & Jurisdictions

North Carolina 2008

Education

Juris Doctorate North Carolina Central University–2008

Mount Olive College–2004

 

Professional Experience

United States Marine Corps Veteran

North Carolina Department of Corrections, Corrections Officer, Emergency Response Team Member

New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office, corporal

The Law Office of Jason Vaughn, PLLC, Managing Member

Honors & Awards

North Carolina State Bar Pro Bono Award-2008

Excellent Rating, AVVO

Highest Possible Rating for both Legal Ability and Ethical Standards, Martindale-Hubbell-2015

Nation’s Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel-2015

 

Professional Associations

North Carolina Bar Association

Fraternal Order of Police

Service Activities

United States Marine Corps Veteran 1992-1996

2014 Republican Nominee for New Hanover County Sheriff

Volunteer North Carolina Azalea Festival 2010-Present (Parade Chair, Airlie Luncheon co-chair)