Amanda A. Mingo

Amanda A. Mingo is a seasoned litigator specializing in civil plaintiff's work. A former criminal prosecutor with extensive jury trial experience, she is a dedicated professional, committed to providing work of the highest standard for her clients.

Professional
A magna cum laude graduate from North Carolina Central University, School of Law Ms. Mingo graduated second in her law school class of 1997. Prior to that she earned her bachelors degree in monetary economics and finance from the University of North Carolina at Asheville.

Ms. Mingo joined the Mecklenburg County District Attorney's Office in September 1997 and was immediately assigned to the felony drug prosecution team where she prosecuted cases against drug traffickers and dealers. During this time she was active in the Mecklenburg County drug treatment court program and volunteered as a reading tutor with the Structured Day Program. In 1999, Ms. Mingo attended a Spanish Immersion School in San Jose, Costa Rica where she spent two months learning the language and the culture. In 2000, Amanda was assigned to the Persons Team, prosecuting violent crimes. For the next three-years she used her Spanish language skills, specializing in prosecuting violent crimes against Spanish-speaking victims and developed and implemented procedures for case management, communication with and assistance for those victims.

Upon leaving the D.A.'s office in 2003, Ms. Mingo briefly went into private practice. She was quickly recruited to join Rawls, Dickinson & Scheer in early 2004. She now specializes in wrongful death cases and personal injury law, representing people who have been injured. She also works with Tony Scheer representing whistleblowers and handles contract disputes and insurance coverage issues.  In 2010, she began to collaborate with consultant Bill Cox, handling ABC permitting and violations, zoning issues and other administrative matters.   In 2011, Ms. Mingo joined Eben Rawls, Tony Scheer and Mark Foster to form the law firm of Rawls, Scheer, Foster & Mingo, PLLC.

Personal
Ms. Mingo is the daughter of a hospice nurse and a former police officer and has a strong commitment to helping others. She has volunteered with the Mecklenburg County school system, was a member of the lawyers support committee, and raises money each year for the Muscular Dystrophy Association and volunteers as counsel for members of the Fraternal Order of Police.

Ms. Mingo married in 2002 and is the mother of two. She dedicates her personal time to family and friends. She is an avid runner and has completed four marathons since 2000. She is also a yoga enthusiast and loves to travel.

Bar Admissions

North Carolina

Education

North Carolina Central University School of Law, Durham, North Carolina, 1997
J.D.
Honors: Magna Cum Laude
Honors: Ranked 2nd of 84 Students

University of North Carolina, Asheville, North Carolina, 1992
B.A.

Professional Associations and Memberships

North Carolina State Bar
Mecklenburg County Bar
North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers
American Association for Justice - Member
Justice Bobbitt Inn of Court - Member
Mecklenburg County Bar Strategic Planning Committee

Past Employment Positions

Mecklenburg County District Attorney's Office, Charlotte, NC, Assistant District Attorney, 1997 - 2003
Rawls, Dickinson & Scheer, P.A., 2004-Present