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Haywood County Has 84 Attorneys with 129 Reviews

Haywood County Attorney

Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Bio: Few things in life are as stressful as money problems. Asking for financial advice feels nearly impossible. When things seem especially out of hand, it’s hard to know if it’s time to file for bankruptcy. I’m here to tell you that debt happens to g...

Rating: 8.6

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Haywood County Attorney

Licensed for 8 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Drug Crime, Cannabis Law and more

Review: "My experience with Mr Kite was professional and impressive. Throughout my experience with the judicial system and the patience I had exercise with other legal representatives. Mr Kite has exceeded my expectations, and achieved a standard of legal ..."

Rating: 6.9

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Haywood County Attorney

Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, General Practice

Bio: I have practiced law since 2004 and tried more than 25 cases to a jury verdict. I have represented persons accused of crimes ranging from driving with a license suspended to murder, along with a general practice.

Rating: 8.6

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Haywood County Attorney

Licensed for 17 years

Review: "Very professional and responsive, resolved my case quickly and effectively. "

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Haywood County Attorney

Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more

Review: "My name is Derrick Wilson and I hired Mr. Phelps 2 years ago for a 3 time DUI and today I walked outta court 3/12/2025. Case dismissed I highly recommend Mr. Phelps to represent you and your charges in the State of North Carolina. A wonderful man ..."

Rating: 6.3

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Haywood County Attorney

Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Litigation, Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more

Bio: John Ammons is a Waynesville native and returned home to practice. He enjoys each opportunity to appear in court and focuses his practice in the areas of civil litigation, criminal law, and family law. John is a member of First Baptist Church and ...

Rating: 7.1

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Haywood County Attorney

Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Real Estate, Land Use & Zoning, Litigation and more

Bio: Martha Bradley is a Tar Heel born and bred, growing up in Elizabethtown, North Carolina, and has been practicing law since 2012. Her practice focuses on civil litigation at the trial and appellate level. The cornerstone to Martha’s legal practice ...

Rating: 10

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Haywood County Attorney

Licensed for 36 years

Review: "Sybil by far is one of the best attorney in the WNC region. She speaks well, asks proper questions, reviews all client documentation. She does not demean client, insults client or allow client to be railroaded when the client has documentation to ..."

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Haywood County Attorney

Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Immigration, Native Peoples Law

Review: "I have witnessed Melanie help and change the lives of many people. She is incredibly knowledgeable and honest. She gives 100% in each individual case, and cares about her clients. A very rememberable, inspirational and educational experience that ..."

Rating: 6.5

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Haywood County Attorney

Licensed for 16 years

Review: "I have know Mr Sam Hyde for about 10 years. He has handled several business matters for me oner these years. He is extremely knowledgeable, ethical and compassionate. I’d rate him 10 stars if I could. You won’t find a better attorney anywhere!"

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Haywood County Attorney

Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Family and more

Bio: Joshua Nielsen was raised in Henderson County, North Carolina and attended the University of North Carolina Wilmington for his undergraduate Degree where he majored in History and English. He graduated at the top of his class and department and re...

Rating: 8.5

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Haywood County Attorney

Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more

Review: "I hired Danya to help get custody of my three children, and she fought hard for me. The divorce process is tough, and not only is it emotionally difficult and physically draining. The actual legal process itself is simply unchartered territory for..."

Rating: 6.5

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Haywood County Attorney

Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime and more

Bio: Sally McClure Waters has deep connections to Asheville, NC, her hometown, where she laid the foundations of her education and career. After graduating from Asheville High School and obtaining her undergraduate degree from UNC Asheville, she pursue...

Rating: 6.6

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Haywood County Attorney

Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Review: "I cannot recommend Zeb Smathers highly enough. From the very beginning, he demonstrated the highest level of professionalism, integrity, and compassion that anyone could hope for in an attorney. His knowledge of the law, attention to detail, and c..."

Rating: 6.8

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Haywood County Attorney

Licensed for 17 years

Review: "Johnathan was very very helpful for me in my situation that was very stressful. He was very quick to get my court situation completed and done! I would use him again or refer him definitely to a good friend. He was very informative and worked and ..."

Rating: 6.4

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Haywood County Attorney

Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more

Bio: Robert Gilligan was raised in Waynesville, NC, and earned an honorable discharge from the U.S. Air Force in 2009. Robert attended Wayne State University Law School in Detroit, MI, where he was highly involved in the University’s law student groups...

Rating: 9.9

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Haywood County Attorney

Licensed for 9 years

Practice Areas: Family, Immigration, Probate and more

Bio: Tim Lewis was raised outside of St. Louis, Missouri in a rural, farming community. He moved to greener pastures and went to law school at Wake Forest University School of Law in Winston Salem, North Carolina. After graduation, Tim moved to Western...

Rating: 7.0

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Haywood County Attorney

Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Litigation and more

Review: "Very rude disrespectful loud . Will not respond to you in any form. Loves to hear himself talk. He took my case assured me I would win but he did a lot of backroom negotiating without me in the room. Then he had my counter contempt charges against..."

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Haywood County Attorney

Licensed for 22 years

Review: "Go to literally ANYONE else. This woman has absolutely no idea what she is doing. She has ZERO professionalism as well as ZERO knowledge of how to be an attorney. She is money hungry and she is heinous. "

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Haywood County Attorney

Licensed for 8 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more

Rating: 6.1

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