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    North Carolina Has 2165 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 16084 Reviews

    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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    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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    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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    Micah Eldridge Huggins

    Micah Eldridge Huggins

    5.064 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: I have known that I wanted to be an attorney since I was a young child, and from the time that I received my license, I knew that I wanted to be an advocate for those who cannot always effectively advocate for themselves. It is my belief that bein...
    Rating:  10
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    Adam Gregory Linett

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    Adam Gregory Linett

    5.025 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Workers Compensation and more
    Injured at work or in a car accident? Do you have a criminal case? Call now for a free consult!
    Rating:  10
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    David A. Coolidge

    David A. Coolidge

    4.981 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime and more
    Bio: Heading up Coolidge Law Firm and is criminal defense attorney David A. Coolidge, who graduated in the top 5% of his class from Duke University School of Law, earning him the coveted election to The Order of the Coif, the highest honor for any law ...
    Rating:  10
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    Michael C. Fitzpatrick

    Michael C. Fitzpatrick

    5.016 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Expungement and more
    Bio: I’ve been licensed to practice in North Carolina for quite some time. During that time my staff and I have helped hundreds of people with their criminal charges. Each person we’ve helped had their own individual needs and wants, but over time one ...
    Rating:  10
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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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    Gintaras Kazys Krulikas

    Gintaras Kazys Krulikas

    5.0131 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Being charged with a crime in North Carolina can be a very stressful experience, especially if it involves the complex web of North Carolina's DWI laws. As the Managing Partner of Minick Law, P.C.'s Wilmington office, I strive to provide detailed ...
    Rating:  10
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    Robert A. Buzzard

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    Robert A. Buzzard

    5.012 reviews
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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Medical Malpractice and more
    We can help you take control of your situation with lawyers you can trust.
    Rating:  9.6
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    Carol Huffman Kendrick

    Carol Huffman Kendrick

    5.035 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: Law Office of Huffman & Kendrick, PLLC, was founded in 1961. Over the past 50 years, our firm has focused on developing aggressive and effective trial skills. We prepare every case for trial so that you can go into your negotiations from a positio...
    Rating:  10
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    Bruce A. Mason

    Bruce A. Mason

    4.9105 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    Review: "I have hired Mr. Mason on 3 occasions. One not guilty and 2 dismissed by the DA. Bruce is a fighter, not once did he suggest taking a plea, and I was always confident that he would win and had my best interest at heart."
    Rating:  9.9
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    J. Thomas Amburgey

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    J. Thomas Amburgey

    5.026 reviews
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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    A Board Certified Specialist in State Criminal Law. Trial experience that drives results.
    Rating:  10
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    Adam M. Seifer

    Adam M. Seifer

    5.0263 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime and more
    Bio: Adam is the head of SeiferFlatow’s DUI/DWI, Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes and Traffic Ticket departments and is an aggressive and hard-nosed litigator, having received numerous accolades for his work in these departments as voted by his clients and...
    Rating:  10
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    Michael Robert Paduchowski

    Michael Robert Paduchowski

    5.088 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Mike Paduchowski earned his Juris Doctor from theUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill . While attending law school Mike worked for the Orange County District Attorney's Office, was a member of the Holderness Moot Court Negotiation Team, ach...
    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 Charles DiDomenico

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    Robert Charles DiDomenico

    5.028 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 4 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more
    Bio: I am a graduate of The University of North Carolina School of Law. While working as an actor in New York City, I experienced first-hand how “powerless” non-union performers were taken advantage of by those in positions of authority. My experience ...
    Rating:  7.5
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    Samuel B. Dixon

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    Samuel B. Dixon

    5.050 reviews
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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Small Town Service, Big City Experience. Call Today!
    Rating:  9.3
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    Samuel J. Randall

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    Samuel J. Randall

    5.05 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Violent Crime and more
    Arrested or under investigation? Board Certified Specialist in State and Federal Criminal Law.
    Rating:  10
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    Rudolph I. Mintz

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    Rudolph I. Mintz

    4.52 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Business
    Passionate Advocate for Every Client. Call Today.
    Rating:  8.6
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    Eben T. Rawls

    Eben T. Rawls

    5.013 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: I have worked for more than 30 years in State and Federal courts defending people accused of crimes. In that time I have handled a number of high-profile cases across the Southeast, New York, California and in one case, Norway. I am certified as a...
    Rating:  10
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