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    Michael Anthony Fiala

    Michael Anthony Fiala

    5.024 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more
    Bio: As a former prosecutor, Mike understands and has been on both sides of our adversarial legal system. Defending clients with this experience makes for the best representation. Before arriving in Fayetteville, NC, Mike‘s family traveled all over the...
    Rating:  8.7
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    Julie Catherine Boyer

    Julie Catherine Boyer

    5.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "Ms. Boyer took my case and researched and reviewed it as a whole. She found many flaws that were lined up with current case law that ensures a turn over of my prior convictions. She has stayed in contact with me and is very professional. My family..."
    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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    Sloan Goforth

    Sloan Goforth

    5.08 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: As an attorney, my goal is to use my education and experience to provide each of my clients with excellent legal representation and to help resolve personal and business issues that happen in life. Many times, the need for an attorney is due to a ...
    Rating:  9.2
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    Curtis A Sluder

    Curtis A Sluder

    4.817 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Criminal, Traffic, and DWI defense is the primary, if not exclusive, thrust of my practice. I grew up in Weaverville, NC, a small town just north of Asheville. As a kid, I played baseball and football, went hunting and fishing, and was fortunate t...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Scott H. Sheffron

    Scott H. Sheffron

    4.719 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Estate Planning and more
    Bio: The most important people in our office are our clients, not the attorneys.
    Rating:  8.9
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    Robert J. DeCurtins

    Robert J. DeCurtins

    4.723 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Robert DeCurtins has lived in Charlotte since 1984 where he and his wife have raised their three children and he began his legal career. Over the past 25 years he has successfully represented many thousands of clients in state criminal court in Ch...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Karl E. Knudsen

    Karl E. Knudsen

    5.08 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more
    Bio: I have been a trial lawyer for more than 30 years. After almost 8 years as an Assistant District Attorney, I opened my private practice in 1987. Since that time, I have been representing persons accused of crimes from traffic offenses to capital m...
    Rating:  10
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    Brent D. Ratchford

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    Brent D. Ratchford

    4.67 reviews
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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "I got a summons and I have no idea why. I called Attorney Ratchford. He meet with me and told me his fee . My identity was stolen in 2015. I thought the hardest part was over then I get a summons for court. The charges were something I know wasn't..."
    Rating:  7.5
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    Mary Guy Mendini

    Mary Guy Mendini

    5.0126 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Licensing, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: I've represented North Carolinians - and others- with suspended licenses, criminal and traffic as well as DWI issues and high-speed traffic charges in courtrooms across NC for over 20 years. I have been able to help so many people get their drivin...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Marc R. Tyrey

    Marc R. Tyrey

    5.012 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Lawsuits & Disputes and more
    Bio: At TYREY LAW, I use extensive experience as a former prosecutor and as an attorney in private practice to achieve the best possible results for my clients. MARC TYREY is a respected attorney. See our website for more details.
    Rating:  9.2
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    Jacob C. Larsen

    Jacob C. Larsen

    5.030 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Family
    Bio: I’m a proud, native North Carolinian. I grew up in Greensboro and got to attend UNC Chapel Hill for college. During those years, I was involved pretty heavily in my church, different community service groups, and soccer. After college, I went to L...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Salena J. Davis-Woods

    Salena J. Davis-Woods

    5.02 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, General Practice
    Bio: ​ATTORNEY DAVIS-WOODS graduated from high school Summa Cum Laude in 2001. Her education continued at North Carolina Central University in Durham, NC on a full academic scholarship. She studied abroad at the Universidad Internacional Centre de Bili...
    Rating:  8.9
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    Caitlin Elizabeth Young

    Caitlin Elizabeth Young

    5.03 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Caitlin Young Evans was born November 27, 1982 at West Point. Her father’s military career brought her to Fayetteville at the age of five. She lived in Fayetteville until graduating from high school and returned after graduating from law school. E...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Edward William Martin

    Edward William Martin

    5.045 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation and more
    Review: "Ed was able to get me the best possible outcome. He was very helpful and informative. Thank you Ed!"
    Rating:  7.5
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    James F. Rutherford

    James F. Rutherford

    5.016 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Education
    Bio: James F. Rutherford is a North Carolina native and graduate of the Michigan State University School of Law. He is genuinely passionate about advocating for the rights of the accused and guiding them through the criminal justice system. He is a hig...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Daniel Allen Meier

    Daniel Allen Meier

    5.02 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Litigation and more
    Review: "One of the best.....I am so blessed to have met such a nice lawyer always keeps me informed!"
    Rating:  9.1
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    Chiege O. Okwara

    Chiege O. Okwara

    5.08 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Juvenile and more
    Bio: I am living out my dream to practice law and represent the under-represented in this country. I love what I do and have no problem litigating and trying challenging cases. I have tried and won cases in both federal and state courts in North Caroli...
    Rating:  8.0
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    John K. Fanney

    John K. Fanney

    4.825 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime
    Review: "Mr. Fanney has helped me in two different cases and got a tremendous result from his ability to handle and take care of them. He knows what he does, and you can trust in him to get the best possible outcome. I would never hesitate to contact him a..."
    Rating:  9.5
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    James D. Byers

    James D. Byers

    4.619 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Drug Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Practicing in North Carolina since 1994, J.D. Byers is an attorney dedicated to serving clients in legal practice areas where he has strong qualifications and experience. A diligent and aggressive criminal defender, J.D. looks at all defense angle...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Anthony Ryan Morrow

    Anthony Ryan Morrow

    4.973 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family
    Review: "I received a speeding ticket (80 in a 70) while traveling through Rutherford county in April of 2022. I contacted Mr. Morrow's office within a few weeks of the court date. They were happy to represent me in court and were able to have the ticket r..."
    Rating:  7.5
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