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    North Carolina Has 2162 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 16121 Reviews

    Susan N. Surles

    Susan N. Surles

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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Rating:  7.4
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    Matthew Earl Stone

    Matthew Earl Stone

    2.710 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 5 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Gun Law
    Review: "Liked the outcome of the case. He did solve it fast and efficiently. Yes I would recommend him to you."
    Rating:  6.2
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    Criminal defense lawyers represent clients at every stage of a criminal case: investigation, arrest, arraignment, plea bargaining, trial, and appeal. They assess evidence, protect constitutional rights, negotiate reduced charges or sentences, cross-examine witnesses, raise defenses, file motions, and advocate to minimize penalties or obtain acquittals.

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    Criminal defense lawyers represent clients at every stage of a criminal case: investigation, arrest, arraignment, plea bargaining, trial, and appeal. They assess evidence, protect constitutional rights, negotiate reduced charges or sentences, cross-examine witnesses, raise defenses, file motions, and advocate to minimize penalties or obtain acquittals.

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    Karen J. Adams

    Karen J. Adams

    5.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Review: "Got a ticket for a b.s. larceny charge and it was not going to work out good for me that what I get for being ignorant on on my behalf and that's what I explained to her she immediately told me what to do.. Other than the price being HIGH on her p..."
    Rating:  6.6
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    Douglas A. Smith

    Douglas A. Smith

    4.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Mediation, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Review: "If you are looking for someone to represent you in a criminal matter this is a great lawyer to look at. He offers reasonable rates and can get you a fair deal. If you have civil dealings this would not be a good choice. He basically dropped the ba..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Deborah B. Koenig

    Deborah B. Koenig

    3.511 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Support, Child Abuse and more
    Review: "She is just what you are looking for if you want someone who will be honest and upfront. She doesn't sugar coat things but tells you what possible outcome you will have going to court and if she knows who the other attorney is what tactics they wi..."
    Rating:  7.6
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    Roy Arnold Dawson

    Roy Arnold Dawson

    3.02 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "My husband and I hired Roy Dawson to help us with a case involving our grandchildren. We had already been through a lot and needed someone to fight for our rights as grandparents. Roy Dawson took our case. He took all the details and went to work ..."
    Rating:  6.9
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    Brian K. Brooks

    Brian K. Brooks

    4.97 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Real Estate, Criminal Defense, Family and more
    Review: "Words elude me to explain how amazed I was when I contacted Brian Brooks. He was able to help me resolve my speed ticket issues in a timely manner. He’s the guy for the job, I strongly recommend him"
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    Lewis R. Fadely

    Lewis R. Fadely

    5.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Real Estate and more
    Review: "Contacted Mr. Fadely for a speeding ticket. I am not from Chatham County. Of course in NC when you get a ticket you get 1000 things in the mail. His was the most professional. Fantastic to work with. Clear and concise on the phone. Explained my si..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Allison Dunlap

    Allison Dunlap

    5.05 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 5 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Allie received her Juris Doctorate from Elon University School of Law in 2019. While attending law school, Allie completed her Residency Program at the Guilford County District Attorney’s Office and spent her summers working at a general law pract...
    Rating:  7.3
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    John Lawrence Wait

    John Lawrence Wait

    3.73 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Debt Collection, Appeals, Criminal Defense
    Review: "John Wait handled a traffic ticket for me and got me out of several tickets with barely any fines and no points on my license. He has always answered any questions I might have even years later. He now handlea my business and i could not imagine h..."
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    Lisa A. Williams

    Lisa A. Williams

    1.02 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Absolutely TERRIBLE!!! acts as if she is caring and wants to help people out. So many people have mad posts on social media about her taking thousands of their money and never working on their case and will not return phone calls, emails etc. She'..."
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    Ralph Mccoy Hill

    Ralph Mccoy Hill

    5.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: I was born in Greenville, North Carolina in 1973. I obtained my undergraduate degree from East Carolina University and I graduated from North Carolina Central University, School of Law in 2000. While in law school, I lived in Hillsborough, North C...
    Rating:  7.5
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    Katherine Bruce Harris Dare

    Katherine Bruce Harris Dare

    5.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: The Dare Law FIrm is a small local law firm dedicated to the needs of our clients and their families. We serve Buncombe, Henderson, Transylvania, Polk and surrounding Western North Carolina counties. Please give us a call regarding any concerns or...
    Rating:  7.2
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    John W. Kirkman

    John W. Kirkman

    4.34 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Business
    Review: "John was an absolute pleasure to work with. Constant reassurance from him during the entire process and all charges dismissed! I would 100% recommend him and his office for any legal needs you ore your family may need!"
    Rating:  6.5
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    Jack W. Stewart

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    Jack W. Stewart

    3.39 reviews
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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "Jack is one of the best attorneys in Western North Carolina. He is highly respected, something he has earned over his many years practicing law. He knows the law, but almost just as important, he is level-headed and can see you through the storm y..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    William Junior Vasquez

    William Junior Vasquez

    4.410 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: William J. Vásquez is the founder and CEO of Vasquez Law Firm, PLLC, a bilingual law firm headquartered in Smithfield, North Carolina with offices in Charlotte, Raleigh, and Orlando, Florida. A native of Queens, New York, Vásquez served in the Uni...
    Rating:  6.7
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    James Ryan Hawes

    James Ryan Hawes

    5.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Appeals, Criminal Defense, Corporate and Incorporation and more
    Review: "James Hawes represented my father in a federal case my dad was facing a possible 25-life sentence at his first court appearance within 1 year on my dads sentencing date he was given time served. James Hawes is an awesome attorney I know for sure t..."
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    Krinn E. Evans

    Krinn E. Evans

    2.65 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Krinn has and will always be our attorney,he is very professional , knows what he is doing!"
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    Nicholas Anthony Ziolkowski

    Nicholas Anthony Ziolkowski

    5.03 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI and DWI, Juvenile Law and more
    Review: "Thank you for handling my DUI. You are great!"
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    Christopher Ryan Lusby

    Christopher Ryan Lusby

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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Real Estate and more
    Bio: When I was younger I would tell my Mom and Dad, "I want to be President of the United States". They would always then ask "why?" and my answer was always the same -- "because I want to make a difference." As I grew older the how may have changed s...
    Rating:  7.3
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