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    Christopher Glenn Blow Dozier

    Christopher Glenn Blow Dozier

    4.9111 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Chris Dozier is a Raleigh native and former Wake County Prosecutor practicing criminal defense litigation in Wake County. His practice includes DWI/DUI defense, criminal misdemeanor and felony defense as well as handling traffic cases. He brings a...
    Rating:  9.8
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    Douglas H. Pearson

    Douglas H. Pearson

    4.823 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: I established The Pearson Law Firm, PLLC in 2015 after over 15 years of experience as a trial attorney. I have extensive experience in criminal law, prosecuting at all levels from misdemeanors to murder. I've also prosecuted numerous jury trials i...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Michael Shane Litrenta

    Michael Shane Litrenta

    5.017 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Construction & Development, Wills & Living Wills and more
    Bio: I have extensive courtroom experience and I am a dedicated advocate for my clients. I am committed to listening and understanding each of my clients' needs and am determined to secure the best outcome possible. I am admitted in three states (Flori...
    Rating:  10
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    Conrad B. Sturges

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    Conrad B. Sturges

    5.09 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Boyd Sturges has practiced law since 1995. He has been involved in several high profile cases including representing a state Judge in a federal corruption case. He was named a special prosecutor in the Duke Lacross case to prosecute former Durham ...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Robert O'Hale

    Robert O'Hale

    4.622 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: Mr. O’Hale is a Board Certified Criminal Specialist in both the State of North Carolina and the Federal Courts by the North Carolina State Bar. That certification is the highest accreditation available. He has been profiled as a North Carolina Sup...
    Rating:  10
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    Marcus E. Hill

    Marcus E. Hill

    4.953 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI
    Bio: You are charged with DWI and are probably concerned about the potential our first meeting, which costs you nothing, we'll go over what happened in detail. I'll explain what will happen if you are found guilty, the worst case scenario. This should ...
    Rating:  10
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    Anna Morrison Goodwin

    Anna Morrison Goodwin

    5.07 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "I’ve seen Ms.Goodwin in action as DA as she continued to rise..She’s awesome!Tough,caring,respectful,knowledgeable ,professional,so many great things to describe her ."
    Rating:  10
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    Joel Grant Hancock

    Joel Grant Hancock

    5.012 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Joel Hancock is a native of Carteret County, NC. He was born and raised on Harkers Island by Susan and Joel Hancock, Sr. He has four older sisters, Emily, Joella, Alyson, and Leah; and a little brother, Mike. On the first day of school at East Car...
    Rating:  10
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    Matthew Frank Altamura

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    Matthew Frank Altamura

    4.917 reviews
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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation and more
    Bio: Matthew Altamura, a managing partner at Garrett, Walker, Aycoth & Altamura LLP, represents plaintiffs and defendants in a wide variety of litigation matters including personal injury and insurance liability, business litigation, contract litigatio...
    Rating:  10
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    Billy Jay Baity

    Billy Jay Baity

    4.727 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Widely known for excellence in criminal defense and other legal services, Mr. Baity has been practicing law for 23 years. Mr. Baity's areas of concentration include Criminal Defense, Serious Felonies, Misdemeanors, DWI, Traffic Matters, Wrongful D...
    Rating:  9.4
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    Kristen Denise Dewar

    Kristen Denise Dewar

    5.018 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Originally from Toronto, Canada, Kristen has a Honors B.A. in Political Science from the University of Toronto, and a J.D. and Certificate in Criminal Advocacy from Charlotte School of Law. Kristen has a passion for details and trivia - she brings...
    Rating:  10
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    Franklin L. Jones

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    Franklin L. Jones

    4.938 reviews
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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: In 1998, I established my practice in the heart of Halifax County, North Carolina, right on US Highway 301 across from the Halifax County courthouse. I had always worked tirelessly to help those in my community, but I knew as an attorney I could t...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Kristi Rogers Haddock

    Kristi Rogers Haddock

    5.018 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Attorney Kristi Haddock was born and raised in Cary, North Carolina. A true hometown attorney, she knows how much central North Carolina has changed over the past 30 years. Kristi recognizes the issues her clients face in growing cities that lack ...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Hart Miles

    Hart Miles

    5.05 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Gaming
    Review: "I have NOTHING bad to say about Hart! Being that I have never had to go through the process of hiring a lawyer, showing up to court, etc. and the fact that I was living out of state I assumed this was going to be a painful process. I was lucky to ..."
    Rating:  9.7
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    Justin Christopher Olsinski

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    Justin Christopher Olsinski

    5.017 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Violent Crime
    Bio: Mr. Olsinski received his Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and History from Indiana University, where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta social fraternity and the National Scholars Honor Society. He attended Hofstra University School of Law, w...
    Rating:  10
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    Ana Sofia Nunez

    Ana Sofia Nunez

    5.05 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Bio: I was born in Havana, Cuba and came to the United States with my family in 1995. As a former Public Defender in Wake County I have experience in defending persons accused of domestic violence, larcenies, drug posession, property crimes, DWI, drivi...
    Rating:  10
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    Frank Harper

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    Frank Harper

    5.09 reviews
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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, White Collar Crime and more
    Over 16 years handling criminal defense and federal cases throughout Greenville. Call today
    Rating:  7.9
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    Bradford F. Icard

    Bradford F. Icard

    5.0239 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: My Office Phone number is: I have practiced criminal and Traffic law in Mecklenburg County since 1992. First as an Assistant District Attorney, then as a defense lawyer in private practice. Please read my reviews. I'd be happy to assist you .
    Rating:  9.0
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    Anthony Richard Tuorto

    Anthony Richard Tuorto

    5.016 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: Anthony Tuorto graduated from Vermont Law School and completed an externship in the Buncombe County Public Defender's Office. Anthony served for several years as an Assistant District Attorney in Henderson, Polk, and Transylvania Counties before e...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Ames C. Chamberlin

    Ames C. Chamberlin

    5.02 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I am a Board Certified Specialist in State and Federal Criminal Law and have been Board Certified since 2003. I am a past chair of the Criminal Justice Section of the North Carolina Bar Association and past co-chair of the Criminal Law Board Certi...
    Rating:  10
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