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    Lindsey Dawn Granados

    Lindsey Dawn Granados

    3.02 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Estate Planning and more
    Bio: Lindsey Granados is an experienced criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor in Wake County (Raleigh), North Carolina, handling all criminal and traffic matters, misdemeanor, felonies and providing zealous advocacy for her clients at every s...
    Rating:  9.9
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    R. Michael Elliot

    R. Michael Elliot

    5.011 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 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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    John Randolph Griffin

    John Randolph Griffin

    5.04 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more
    Bio: I also have an office in Raleigh at 4400 Falls of Neuse Road. Call me. I have Practiced Criminal Defense, DWI & Traffic Law in the Wake, Orange and Durham area for 18 years. I am a former Asst DA in Cimberland and Orange County.
    Rating:  9.5
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    Damon John Chetson

    Damon John Chetson

    4.441 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: With more than 10 years of experience in some of North Carolina’s most serious and notorious cases, we have a proven track-record of securing outstanding results for our clients. In September 2020, Damon Chetson won three gun charges in one of the...
    Rating:  10
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    Lea E. Morgan

    Lea E. Morgan

    5.02 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Family
    Bio: I am a native of North Carolina, but have traveled extensively and lived up North (upstate New York) for approximately 5 years. I returned to NC in 2007 and believe that my age and experience with a wide variety of people allows me assist my clien...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Matthew Bennett Weaver

    Matthew Bennett Weaver

    5.052 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 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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    Marcus W. Chesnutt

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    Marcus W. Chesnutt

    5.02 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation and more
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    Rating:  7.3
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    Selin Nassi Roberts

    Selin Nassi Roberts

    5.015 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    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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    Fred Thomas Martin

    Fred Thomas Martin

    5.015 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, General Practice
    Review: "Great attorney, easy to get a hold of when you need to. Very forward and concise in his responses and will tell you the best case, worst case, and what will likely happen. I wasn't worried about my legal status throughout all of my charges handled..."
    Rating:  7.8
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    Liedeke Allyn Sharp

    Liedeke Allyn Sharp

    5.011 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Highly Recommend Ms. Sharp! She made me feel at ease during a difficult time. My cases concluded with the best possible out...dismissed! She will fight hard. You are safe in her hands."
    Rating:  8.0
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    Richard Scott Girdwood

    Richard Scott Girdwood

    5.04 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation and more
    Bio: Scott is an experienced trial lawyer that has represented thousands of clients in New Hanover, Pender and Brunswick Counties since 2004. Scott's primary practice areas include personal injury, worker's compensation and criminal defense which inclu...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Leza L. Driscoll

    Leza L. Driscoll

    4.711 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Bio: Ms. Driscoll is an experienced trial attorney having acted as lead counsel in numerous criminal and civil cases.
    Rating:  7.7
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    Joshua Nielsen

    Joshua Nielsen

    4.927 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Family and more
    Bio: Joshua Nielsen was raised in Henderson County, North Carolina and attended the University of North Carolina Wilmington for his undergraduate Degree where he majored in History and English. He graduated at the top of his class and department and re...
    Rating:  8.5
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    Richard Perez

    Richard Perez

    5.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 4 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "I cannot say enough about the exceptional service I received from Richard Perez. From the very start, he was professional, attentive, and genuinely invested in my case. Richard took the time to explain every step of the process, ensuring I underst..."
    Rating:  8.1
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    Julian Michael Hall

    Julian Michael Hall

    5.040 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Bio: About Julian Admitted to the North Carolina State Bar in 2011 Active member of the 14th Judicial District Bar (Durham County Bar Association) The American Bar Association (Criminal Law Division) as well as The George White Bar Association B.A. in ...
    Rating:  6.9
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    Mark R. Melrose

    Mark R. Melrose

    5.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice
    Bio: Mark Melrose devotes all of his professional attention to trial work and has been actively trying a wide variety of serious cases during the past 24 years. His areas of practice include personal injury, medical malpractice, criminal defense, profe...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Samuel B. Dixon

    Samuel B. Dixon

    5.048 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Samuel B. Dixon has, for the last 25 years, represented defendants charged with serious felonies, such as breaking and entering, larceny, burglary, 1st and 2nd degree murder, possession of drugs, rape, and indecent liberties. He is experienced in ...
    Rating:  9.3
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    Catherine Peebles

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    Catherine Peebles

    4.33 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Review: "I am in shock that she has only 3 reviews and 3 stars. If I could, she deserve 100 stars. God first, and she's second. THANK YOU."
    Rating:  7.4
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    John Frederick Criscitiello

    John Frederick Criscitiello

    5.03 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "Mr. Criscitiello is excellent at what he does. A different Greenville attorney said the charge on my record could not be expunged. Less that 3 months later the charge is expunged from my record. Thank you, Mr. Criscitiello!"
    Rating:  7.8
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    James E. Quander

    James E. Quander

    5.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr. Quander is an excellent attorney. The consummate professional who fought hard in several separate instances to maintain my clean record. "
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