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    Patrick Ryan Anstead

    Patrick Ryan Anstead

    5.02 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Patrick Anstead is an experienced criminal defense attorney with extensive knowledge of the criminal justice system that clients can rely on during the most difficult time in their lives. Whether you are charged with a serious felony offense or si...
    Rating:  7.4
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    Rose Mary Staples Deese

    Rose Mary Staples Deese

    5.02 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: I opened my law practice to serve the community, and to help those who desperately need an attorney. Whether I am assisting a client with estate planning, a traffic citation or providing pro bono legal representation in the community, my main goal...
    Rating:  7.8
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    Jacob E. Setzer

    Jacob E. Setzer

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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Review: "I've been using Mr. Setzer for over a year now and I recommend him to everyone I know. He's the first lawyer I've ever had represent me that I could tell actually cared about my situation. He's gone above and beyond in every instance and I could n..."
    Rating:  7.7
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    J. Clark Fischer

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    J. Clark Fischer

    3.06 reviews
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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, Federal Crime and more
    Rating:  9.1
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    John W. Cox

    John W. Cox

    5.020 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: 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 betterm...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Nicole Latrice Little

    Nicole Latrice Little

    5.013 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Expungement, DUI & DWI
    Review: "I spent 4 months in search of an attorney and settled on Grace, Tisdale & Clifton. This would be a case I would have usually handled on my own but the distance played a role and I am glad I chose a firm and the competence of Ms Little. Thanks to h..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Stephen Michael Ball

    Stephen Michael Ball

    5.011 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Stephen M. Ball: High-Stakes State & Federal Criminal Defense When you are facing serious felony charges, your choice of counsel is the most important decision you will make. Since 1993, I have defended clients against the most severe allegations ...
    Rating:  6.7
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    Daniel T Barker

    Daniel T Barker

    5.04 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: A native of New Bern, North Carolina, Daniel graduated from North Carolina State University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1989 after graduating from Episcopal High School in Alexandria, Virginia. He then attended Cumberland School of Law of Sa...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Anna E. Smith

    Anna E. Smith

    5.03 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Anna was such a helpful attorney during some very troubling times for me in my life. Not only did she just help with my legal problems, she also helped me get back on the right track in life. She was always available to answer my questions, and al..."
    Rating:  7.5
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    Joseph Alexander Marshall

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    Joseph Alexander Marshall

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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Expungement, Family and more
    Bio: Joseph Alexander “Alex” Marshall is a 2015 graduate of the University of North Carolina School of Law at Chapel Hill and earned his undergraduate cum laude from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Alex is an AV Preeminent Peer Rated Law...
    Rating:  9.4
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    Randall Ross Howell

    Randall Ross Howell

    4.917 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "Mr. Randall Howell recently represented me in court. I was very worried about the case and nervous of the outcome. However, Mr. Howell was prompt, effective, and informative. There were over 800 cases on the docket, but I was in and out of the cou..."
    Rating:  7.7
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    Matthew Alan Stockdale

    Matthew Alan Stockdale

    5.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: I am a Christian attorney that represents my clients to the fullest extent of the law. I treat my clients with the utmost respect. I am a trial attorney that has tried all types of cases to verdict. If you want an experienced and compassionate att...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Darrin D. Jordan

    Darrin D. Jordan

    5.02 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: After graduating from Catawba College with degrees in Accounting and Political Science/Pre-Law, I attended Campbell University School of Law in Buies Creek, North Carolina where I receive my law degree in 1990. I was admitted to the North Carolina...
    Rating:  7.6
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    Roger L. Crowe

    Roger L. Crowe

    5.03 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Construction & Development, DUI & DWI
    Bio: For over 30 years, Roger L. Crowe has represented tens of thousands of clients. He has earned a reputation as a fierce trial attorney with an impressive track record of successes, even in complex charges involving serious felonies. Mr. Crowe has b...
    Rating:  7.8
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    James Martin Doermann

    James Martin Doermann

    5.011 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Administrative Law
    Bio: A founding partner of Doermann Edwards, PLLC, in Greensboro, North Carolina, attorney James Doermann brings a tapestry of experiences to his practice, merging his background as a financial consultant and a military veteran. His legal journey is fu...
    Rating:  6.7
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    Walter Jenkins

    Walter Jenkins

    5.02 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Review: "Butch is knowledgeable, well prepared, and extremely familiar with the local environment. There is no better choice in his area(around Southern Pines) to handle a criminal or traffic case."
    Rating:  7.3
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    Kevin Edwin Vidunas

    Kevin Edwin Vidunas

    5.014 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more
    Bio: EDUCATIONAL HISTORY2003-2007: Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and History from University of North Carolina at Chapel HillSpring 2006: Studied at Freie Universität in Berlin, Germany2007-2010: Juris Doctorate from Charlotte School of LawReco...
    Rating:  8.1
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    John Franks Cutchin

    John Franks Cutchin

    3.65 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Estate Planning and more
    Review: "John is a very good attorney, I have used him for years , he’s very straightforward, He will help anyway he can , I’d hire him anyway ."
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    James Leigh Epperson

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    James Leigh Epperson

    4.47 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family and more
    Fighting for what matters most. Call today.
    Rating:  7.7
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    Brian C. Arthur

    Brian C. Arthur

    3.76 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Business, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: I was born and raised in Huntington, WV, where I attended Marshall University, home of the Marshall Thundering Herd. While at Marshall, I earned Bachelor's Degree in Political Science. My passions for legal argument and competitive nature inspired...
    Rating:  8.0
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