Geoffrey W. Hosford

Geoffrey W. Hosford

4.6
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 31 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Wilmington, NC
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals

401 Chestnut Street, Suite L, P.O. Box 1653, Wilmington, NC

About Geoffrey

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Appeals 10%

29 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 31 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 1994

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Massachusetts for 31 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1994

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Hosford & Hosford, PC

401 Chestnut Street, Suite L, P.O. Box 1653, Wilmington, NC, 28402

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Geoffrey W. Hosford's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | May 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Diligent lawyer and to the point

Geoffrey did an excellent job in helping me to resolve my case. His knowledge of the regional judges' attitudes on the bench allowed him to represent me and make informed decisions, which helped me to win. Geoffrey continuously strives to help his clients and improve his knowledge in his areas of foc...us. He is willing to approach cases from an different aspect if necessary, and seeks fair treatment for his clients. Geoffrey provided advice on the case before actually being hired, allowing me to get a better understanding of the process, and helping to prepare me for the difficulty of of appearing in count for the first time. His professional attitude and empathy for his clients makes him an excellent lawyer, and I would highly recommend him to anyone who has to deal with the court system.

Posted by Beverly | May 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Amazing

My honest review is that Mr. Hosford is the lawyer you need to help you out in any case. My family and I can't thank enough how much of a help he is. There are no complaints. For every consultation we had, he's very informative, and puts your mind at ease but he's honest when he needs to. In the cour...ts, he networks with everyone before the case starts with such confidence that makes you feel that everything will be okay and he succeeds. He has been hired for two of my family members for different cases and occasions and helped us out several of times. He's respectful and down to earth. He's a professional, amazing lawyer and we will always hire him for anything. If you do a research on him you'll find out he took someone out of the death penalty. Come on what more can you ask.

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Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Geoff never ceases to do exceptional work and achieve great results."

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Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Honors

2001

Certified Specialist In State and Federal Criminal Law, North Carolina State Bar Board of Legal Specialization

Associations

North Carolina Bar Association

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Federal Bar Association

Education

1994

Seton Hall University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

University of Massachusetts, Amherst

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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