A veteran criminal defense attorney has taken office as the first chief public defender for Alexander and Iredell counties. Seth J. Johnson was sworn in by Superior Court Judge Joseph N. Crosswhite in a ceremony at the Iredell County Courthouse in Statesville, says a release published last week by the Office of Indigent Defense Services.
Attorney: Deborrah L. Newton Location: Wake County Disciplinary action: Reprimand Background: Defendant was found guilty of submitting fee applications that contained inaccurate and excessive billing entries. Defendant engaged in conduct that is prejudicial to the administration of justice in violation of Rule 8.4(d). In 2021 the defendant was appointed by The Office of the Capital .