Growing up as the son of a Marine Corps Aviator and a public school teacher, John W. Cox saw firsthand how his parents dedicated their lives to helping others. From defending those who can't protect themselves, to teaching children for the betterment of themselves and society, he couldn't help but be affected by his parent's zeal to serve. Thanks to the support of his parents, John pursued a career defending others according to the letter of the law. He received his Juris Doctorate from North Carolina Central University in 1997. John subsequently passed the bar exam in 1997 and opened his law practice in Hickory, NC. The next year, John moved the practice to Graham, where he married Shannon, and now have three children together.
John W. Cox has practiced law in Alamance County since 1998 and has built a reputation for being a lawyer that takes your case personally. He defends your rights with utmost integrity. John has represented thousands of clients on charges ranging from DUI/DWI and traffic law violations to juvenile law and criminal defenses including misdemeanors and felonies.
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Ebher O. Rossi Jr.
Ebher O. Rossi Jr. - Associate Attorney
Ebher O. Rossi Jr. was born in Bahia Blanca, Argentina and is a native Spanish speaker. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from the City University of New York and a Juris Doctorate from Fordham University School of Law. Mr. Rossi’s career in law spans 25+ years. He was a staff attorney for the North Carolina General Assembly, where he worked on insurance and local government matters. In addition, he also served as an Appeals Referee for the North Carolina Employment Security Commission and has also served on various government and non-profit advisory boards and committees. For the past 22 years he has been a criminal defense attorney in Alamance County.
In addition to his work, Mr. Rossi also enjoys photography, ham radio, coffee roasting, and baking homemade sourdough bread from scratch.
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Goodrich Thiel
Goodrich Thiel is a native of North Carolina and joined John Cox Law in July of 2024. He received a Bachelor’s degree in English from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and a Juris Doctorate from Elon University Schoool of Law, where he graduated cum laude and received the 2021 North Carolina Advocates for Justice Award. While at Elon Law, he completed a residency in the Guilford County District Attorney’s Office.
In his spare time, Goodrich enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, playing guitar, and running.
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Laura Isley
Laura joined John Cox Law in February, 2015. She assists with all aspects of
the firm along with keeping the office running smoothly and acting as an
additional liaison between clients and our law office.
Laura is a native of Alamance County, NC. She is the mother to a wonderful seven month old baby girl who is her inspiration in everything she does. She also enjoys trips to the beach and lake and spending time with friends and family. She is a licensed North Carolina Notary Public and a member of the Alamance County Paralegal Association.
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Saira Diaz-Lopez
Saira graduated from Barlett Yancey High School in 2013. She is a native of Veracruz, Mexico and grew in Mexico until the age of 10 years old. She speaks Spanish and English and helps many of our Hispanic clients. She began her journey in Criminal Law in 2015. She became part of the team in January 2020, her strong organizational skills are an asset to the firm.
In her spare time, she enjoys riding horses, mountain biking, hiking, and training at the gym. She is the proud mother of 3 furry dogs.
She is a licensed North Carolina Notary Public.
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Lori Woodard
Lori Woodard, a graduate of the American Institute of Paralegal Studies, began her career in the legal field in 1990. She worked in family law and estate planning for 12 years before earning a master's degree in Professional Counseling and obtaining licensure as a clinical mental health counselor. Lori met John W. Cox while serving as a treatment provider on the Alamance County Drug Court team where John served as counsel. In September 2019, Lori's love of the law and her desire to help people in crisis led her back to employment with the John Cox team. She works diligently with firm administration and client services.
Lori is a native of Alamance County. She enjoys spending her leisure time with her granddaughters, cooking, reading, yoga, and gardening.
She currently has 9 cats; however, this number can fluctuate wildly depending on the weather, seasonal reproductive activities and the local dog population. She frequently denies being labeled as, "That crazy cat lady," or, alternatively, "The crazy cat lady." Inquiries in this regard should be lodged with neighbors in the Whitsett area.
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