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    North Carolina Has 2162 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 15980 Reviews

    Bill Powers

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    Bill Powers

    4.9189 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and more
    "Lawyer of the Year" Criminal Defense: Gen Practice by "Best Lawyers in America" Charlotte NC (2017)
    Rating:  10
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    Zachary Andrew Cohen

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    Zachary Andrew Cohen

    5.0462 reviews
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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    If you have been charged with a DWI or any criminal offense in Union County, call Zac Cohen first.
    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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    Matthew Vernon Silva

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    Matthew Vernon Silva

    5.0248 reviews
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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    I have personally handled thousands of criminal charges as a State's attorney and Defense Attorney.
    Rating:  10
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    Kathleen Cunningham Clary

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    Kathleen Cunningham Clary

    5.0108 reviews
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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI
    Review: "Sometimes life happens to you. You don't know what to do or who to call. I was given Katie Clary's number. Thank goodness! She treated me like more than a client. Katie is loved and respected even by the judges to the point they want to give her w..."
    Rating:  10
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    Benjamin Hiltzheimer

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    Benjamin Hiltzheimer

    5.099 reviews
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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime
    Over a decade of experience litigating complex criminal cases on behalf of the accused.
    Rating:  10
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    Woody E. White

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    Woody E. White

    5.037 reviews
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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation
    Arrested? Under suspicion? You need an aggressive, effective, and experienced criminal attorney. Call Today
    Rating:  10
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    Ryan Michael Watson

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    Ryan Michael Watson

    5.0242 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI
    Experience matters. Former Assistant District Attorney 2006-2013. Defending clients since 2013. Board Certified Specialist in State Criminal Law. As a boutique law firm, we offer experience and individualized attention by our team with over 20 yea...
    Rating:  10
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    Jason Lee Aycoth

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    Jason Lee Aycoth

    5.072 reviews
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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Aggressive Representation With A Proven Track Record For Excellent Results! Call 336-814-2430
    Rating:  10
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    Norman Charles Post

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    Norman Charles Post

    5.072 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Tested Trial Lawyer NOT Afraid to Litigate the TOUGH Cases.
    Rating:  10
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    Matthew James Davenport

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    Matthew James Davenport

    4.978 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Matthew Davenport is a defense attorney and former prosecutor with 17 years legal experience.
    Rating:  10
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    J. Bradley Smith

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    J. Bradley Smith

    4.964 reviews
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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    When facing a felony, DUI/DWI or minor traffic offense, you need Arnold & Smith, PLLC on your side!
    Rating:  10
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    Anthony G. Scheer

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    Anthony G. Scheer

    5.012 reviews
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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Federal Crime and more
    Experienced Attorney Defending Charges In Both State & Federal Court. Call Today!
    Rating:  10
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    David Roy Teddy

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    David Roy Teddy

    4.927 reviews
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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Over 27 Years’ Experience. We Fight For Your Rights. Call 704-457-1056
    Rating:  10
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    Raushanah Fadqua Rodgers

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    Raushanah Fadqua Rodgers

    5.0150 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Business and more
    Aggressive, Unrelenting Criminal Defense
    Rating:  9.2
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    Christopher Ryan Detwiler

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    Christopher Ryan Detwiler

    4.943 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    Chris is ready to fight hard to protect your rights in pursing the most favorable outcome for you.
    Rating:  10
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    James Kevin Jackson

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    James Kevin Jackson

    5.094 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Highly Skilled & Experienced Representation With A Commitment To Personal Attention.
    Rating:  8.9
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    William Joseph Kennedy

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    William Joseph Kennedy

    5.028 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Joe Kennedy is a former prosecutor who has successfully handled tens of thousands of criminal cases.
    Rating:  9.5
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    David T. Courie

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    David T. Courie

    5.0187 reviews
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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Proven representation in all levels of felony and misdemeanor offense, from the simple to complex.
    Rating:  10
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    Christopher Todd Browning

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    Christopher Todd Browning

    5.044 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Speeding or traffic ticket? DWI? Contact me, a former prosecutor, for your FREE consultation.
    Rating:  10
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    Mark Patrick Foster

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    Mark Patrick Foster

    5.09 reviews
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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Mark Foster is an experienced & respected criminal defense lawyer who focuses on felony defense.
    Rating:  10
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