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    David G. Budd

    David G. Budd

    3.810 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: After spending a few years practising law in Georgia, I moved back to the Mountains of Western North Carolina. I am passionate about cycling, soccer, and spending time on the rivers around Asheville.
    Rating:  8.5
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    Willis Smith Brantley

    Willis Smith Brantley

    5.018 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Willis Smith Brantlety is a Raleigh native. He got his B.A in Journalism from East Carolina University in 2002 and has worked in morning radio on the outer banks. He got his law degree from Western Mighigan University's Thomas M. Cooley Law School...
    Rating:  6.8
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    Madison Nicole Crabtree

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    Madison Nicole Crabtree

    5.05 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 1 year
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Madison Crabtree, a Kannapolis native, is dedicated to providing accessible, effective legal representation to residents of her home county. After receiving a B.A. in Criminal Justice from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 2021, she...
    Rating:  5.2
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    Nathan J. Jarvis

    Nathan J. Jarvis

    4.25 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "Mr. Jarvis was my court appointed lawyer, and I don't think I could had hired a better one myself. My family and I was almost ripped apart by the state of NC for no reason at all... only based on what they "thought" happened. The states social ser..."
    Rating:  8.1
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    Stephen Michael Ball

    Stephen Michael Ball

    5.011 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Stephen M. Ball: High-Stakes State & Federal Criminal Defense When you are facing serious felony charges, your choice of counsel is the most important decision you will make. Since 1993, I have defended clients against the most severe allegations ...
    Rating:  6.7
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    Jonathan W. Stillo

    Jonathan W. Stillo

    4.213 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Workers Compensation, Immigration and more
    Review: "Mr.Stillo cares about his clients, and will work around the clock to get the results his clients deserve."
    Rating:  7.8
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    Durwood Kevin Altman

    Durwood Kevin Altman

    4.8169 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Litigation and more
    Bio: Kevin received a B.S. in Aeronautics from Embry Riddle University in Daytona Beach, Florida. Prior to attending law school, Kevin served in the U.S. Army for over 7 years as an AH-64 “Apache” attack helicopter pilot. He served tours of duty in Sou...
    Rating:  7.6
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    Thomas J. Carmon

    Thomas J. Carmon

    5.02 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Business and more
    Bio: Jeff Carmon is licensed to practice law in North Carolina and in the United States District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina. He received his BA from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and JD from North Carolina Central Unive...
    Rating:  7.2
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    Joseph B. Dupree

    Joseph B. Dupree

    5.02 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Wills & Living Wills and more
    Bio: J.B. Dupree II, P.A. in Greenville is dedicated to guiding eastern North Carolina clients through the serious challenges presented by criminal charges and family-related legal issues. I founded this law firm in 2017, after 25 years of legal practi...
    Rating:  7.5
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    Whitson Stevens Howie

    Whitson Stevens Howie

    5.02 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Child Custody and more
    Review: "Represented me last year. He was able to turn a very bad situation into a very good one........"
    Rating:  7.5
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    Leah Hermiller

    Leah Hermiller

    5.02 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Bio: Leah Hermiller is a talented attorney, veteran leader, and a community activist. Leah has a long-standing passion for volunteering in nursing homes and with organizations, such as the Special Olympics. She served as a Virginia Girls’ State Delegat...
    Rating:  10
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    Mark Rahen Bachara

    Mark Rahen Bachara

    5.03 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Real Estate
    Bio: As an undergraduate, Mr. Bachara interned for the United States House of Representatives in Washington, D.C., conducting legislative policy research. While in law school, Mr. Bachara gained experience in commercial negotiation and mediation with t...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Nichole Cotton

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    Nichole Cotton

    5.014 reviews
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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Estate Planning and more
    Facing criminal charges in North Carolina? Cotton Law Firm delivers experienced, trial‑tested criminal defense when your freedom and future are on the line.
    Rating:  7.3
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    Geoffrey W. Hosford

    Geoffrey W. Hosford

    4.611 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals
    Review: "Mr. Hosford was a referral through a trusted friend and I couldn't thank them enough. Even before I had hired Mr. Hosford he was committed to my case. He was patient with me and let me give him way more details than he needed. He listened, and tha..."
    Rating:  7.2
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    Michelle Kathleen Moss Jerome

    Michelle Kathleen Moss Jerome

    5.05 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Bio: I pride myself on being a compassionate advocate that is accessible to my clients. I am a dedicated attorney that cares about your case and your future. I am a graduate of the North Carolina Central School of Law. I graduated with high honors in t...
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    Shannon Aldous

    Shannon Aldous

    4.637 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2002 and began my legal career practicing civil law, mostly handling worker's compensation defense. In late 2006, my husband and I moved to North Carolina and I was admitted to the North Carolina Bar in 2007. S...
    Rating:  6.6
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    Jacob E. Setzer

    Jacob E. Setzer

    5.05 reviews Attention
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Review: "I've been using Mr. Setzer for over a year now and I recommend him to everyone I know. He's the first lawyer I've ever had represent me that I could tell actually cared about my situation. He's gone above and beyond in every instance and I could n..."
    Rating:  7.8
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    Enoch Edward Vogler

    Enoch Edward Vogler

    5.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Estate Planning
    Bio: Practiced law in Mocksville North Carolina for the past 31 years. Have been in a firm of up to five attorneys but now in solo practice. I limited my practice to criminal law, family law and estates. I have been named one of the preeminent criminal...
    Rating:  7.8
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    Eric Meehan

    Eric Meehan

    5.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
    Review: "I had a very complicated case regarding guardianship of a minor child and was represented by Mr. Meehan. I consulted with 4 different lawyers before deciding to hire him and I could not be more pleased with our outcome. Unlike the other lawyers I ..."
    Rating:  7.7
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    M. Anthony Burts

    M. Anthony Burts

    4.714 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "Excellent attorney he will definitely go the extra mile. It took some time to get my license back but he never gave up, he was always patient and most of all consistent"
    Rating:  7.0
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