Top Rated Charlotte, NC Criminal Defense Lawyers

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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Kevin L. Barnett
130 N. McDowell St., Suite C, Charlotte, NC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: DWI & CRIMINAL DEFENSE "From Stop Signs to Murder" Criminal and traffic cases can be more complex than they seem, and if you are in the hands of an inexperienced attorney who does not know what he or she is doing, you can end up with awful results...

Rating: 7.7

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DeCurtins Law Office
130 North McDowell Street, Suite A, Charlotte, NC

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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The Nye Law Group PC
402 West Trade Street Suite 112, Charlotte, NC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Personal Injury and more

Bio: Robert is a native of Charlotte, NC, although he has lived in South Carolina (Charleston) and Georgia (Savannah) for a great portion of his life. After high school in Charlotte, he attended and graduated from The Citadel with high honors. Upon gra...

Rating: 10

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TIN FULTON WALKER AND OWEN
301 E. Park Avenue, Charlotte, NC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Federal Crime and more

Bio: Missy Owen always wanted to be a criminal defense lawyer. The daughter of Pittsburgh defense attorney John Knorr, Missy grew up with the practice of criminal law in her blood. Missy has practiced criminal law exclusively since moving to Charlotte ...

Rating: 9.4

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Plumides, Romano & Johnson
5821 Fairview Road Ste 500, Charlotte, NC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Bio: I was born in Staten Island, New York. I attended Regis University, in Denver Colorado, where I graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications. During my undergraduate career, I volunteered at homeless shelters. I graduated fr...

Rating: 8.6

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905 E 7th St, Charlotte, NC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Health Care

Bio: Attorney Harold Cogdell, Jr. founded the Law Offices of Harold Cogdell, Jr., P.C. on April 1, 1998 after having worked as an Assistant District Attorney following graduation from N.C. Central University School of Law. Since that time, Harold, alon...

Rating: 8.9

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Office Of The Public Defender
700 E. Fourth St, Charlotte, NC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "She is the best lawyer,kept me well informed, took the stress out of my shoulders, this is not just a job for her is her career, she is passionate for what she do, make me feel welcome,always with smile, Trustworthy, knowledgeable,very satisfy how..."

Rating: 7.8

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Elliot Morgan Parsonage PLLC
300 E Kingston Ave, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, Family and more

Bio: As an associate in the Charlotte office of Elliot Morgan Parsonage, Michael provides compassionate, diligent, and creative legal services that are tailored to meet each client’s specific needs. His ability to relate to clients from diverse backgro...

Rating: 10

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Larsen Weaver
3228 Nevada Blvd., Charlotte, NC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Bio: I am a licensed North Carolina and South Carolina attorney dedicated to obtaining successful outcomes for my clients, no matter their situation. I am involved mainly in criminal law, specifically traffic citations, but have also worked in Real Est...

Rating: 8.3

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Terpening Law PLLC
221 W 11 Th St, Charlotte, NC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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Theodore Alonzo Maloney
4801 E. Independence Blvd., Suite. 605, Charlotte, NC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Personal Injury and more

Hablamos Español. Our office has handled thousands of criminal cases and is ready to defend you.

Rating: 8.1

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Law Office of Kelli Y. Allen, PLLC
10150 Mallard Creek Rd, Ste 105, Charlotte, NC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Elder Law and more

We Get Results!

Rating: 7.4

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Tin Fulton Walker & Owen, PLLC
301 East Park Avenue, Charlotte, NC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Lawsuits & Disputes

Rating: 10

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The Law Offices of Attorney Timothy Pavone
901 E 4th St, UNIT B, Charlotte, NC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: Looking for sound advice, counsel, and representation? My name is Tim Pavone and I am your attorney.

Rating: 7.5

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The Law Office of Kate A. D. Kovats, PLLC
1300 Baxter Street, Suite 253, Charlotte, NC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Bio: I began my career at the Mecklenburg County District Attorney's Office. As a prosecutor, I handled thousands of cases. But during that time, I realized my true passion lies with family law. I'm a zealous advocate both in the courtroom, as well as ...

Rating: 8.8

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