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    Shannon Rebecca Leigh Williamson

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    Shannon Rebecca Leigh Williamson

    5.05 reviews
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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation and more
    Bio: Shannon Williamson was born and raised in Hillsborough, North Carolina. She obtained her undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Law Degree from North Carolina Central University School of Law. Shannon has ded...
    Rating:  7.0
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    Dylan W. Greenwood

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    Dylan W. Greenwood

    4.928 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    The Best Offense is a Good Defense! Se habla español. Call for a free consultation! *Family Law
    Rating:  10
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    James A. Davis

    James A. Davis

    5.0202 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: James is the right choice for the client seeking a blend of experience, academics, peer recognition, and wisdom. His experience of more than 35 years includes not guilty verdicts in capital and non-capital murders; $2.29 million, $2.25 million, an...
    Rating:  10
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    Carnell T Johnson

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    Carnell T Johnson

    5.016 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Personal Injury
    When a criminal charge threatens your immigration status, you need an attorney who understands both worlds. We defend immigrants in State & Federal Courts. Don't wait — call 704-461-2067.
    Rating:  10
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    H. J. White

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    H. J. White

    5.095 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Committed to defending your rights and your freedom.
    Rating:  9.5
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    Kathy Williams Richardson

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    Kathy Williams Richardson

    5.010 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Divorce & Separation and more
    Protect yourself and your freedom. We offer free consultations for your criminal charge.
    Rating:  10
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    James Prescott Little

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    James Prescott Little

    4.45 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: James is a Wake County criminal defense attorney with extensive experience defending against driving while impaired charges, traffic violations, probation violations, drug offenses, and a wide variety of felony and misdemeanor allegations. He is a...
    Rating:  10
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    Chad Douglas Garrett

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    Chad Douglas Garrett

    5.018 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI
    Aggressive. Knowledgeable. Results. Call Today.
    Rating:  10
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    Grayson Howard Cheek

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    Grayson Howard Cheek

    4.845 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more
    For Passionate & Experienced Criminal Defense Call Attorney Grayson H. Cheek Today (910) 338-0864!
    Rating:  9.7
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    Joseph M. Hester

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    Joseph M. Hester

    5.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Board Certified Specialist in State Criminal Law Super Lawyers since 2011 Selected No. 1 Lawyer in Rocky Mount by Evening Telegram Readers Senior Partner: Hester, Moore & Tucker Former member and Chair of the Clean Water Management Trust Fund Form...
    Rating:  9.8
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    Kenneth D. Burns

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    Kenneth D. Burns

    5.0205 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI
    Defending the accused. Criminal Defense, DWI, Traffic Offenses. Call today.
    Rating:  8.7
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    Karen Draper Gerber

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    Karen Draper Gerber

    5.03 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Talk to a Board Certified Specialist in Federal & State Criminal Law today- free consultations.
    Rating:  10
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    George Wilmarth Nickel

    George Wilmarth Nickel

    4.9112 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Defense Attorney – Wiley Nickel When your future and reputation are at stake, an experienced criminal defense attorney makes your rights a priority. As a former Deputy District Attorney Wiley Nickel has the experience that matters most. With a pra...
    Rating:  10
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    Daniel Allen Harris

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    Daniel Allen Harris

    5.018 reviews
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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Violent Crime and more
    Dedicated to defending those accused in the Greensboro area. Stop worrying, call me now.
    Rating:  10
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    Aaron Michael Goforth

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    Aaron Michael Goforth

    5.012 reviews
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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more
    Bio: Aaron obtained his undergraduate degree in Spanish Language and Literature, graduating Summa Cum Laude from Garner-Webb University. While in college, Aaron studied abroad in both Alajuela, Costa Rica and León, Spain. After college, Aaron moved to ...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Keith A. Williams

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    Keith A. Williams

    5.049 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Federal Crime and more
    Board Certified Specialist in State and Federal Criminal Law since 1999
    Rating:  10
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    Russell W. Dement

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    Russell W. Dement

    4.816 reviews
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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more
    The power and knowledge of a former prosecutor on your side.
    Rating:  10
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    W. Scott Harkey

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    W. Scott Harkey

    5.013 reviews
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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, White Collar Crime and more
    Former prosecutor and Board-Certified Specialist in NC Criminal Law. Scott has handled thousands of complex matters in over 60 NC counties. His cases have been featured in national publications including USA Today, Associated Press, Adweek, Washin...
    Rating:  10
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    Lloyd Colby Bolton

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    Lloyd Colby Bolton

    5.063 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 6 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Lloyd Bolton is a former Assistant District Attorney in Onslow County and Mecklenburg County. He was also a logistics Marine Officer with the 2nd MLG and 22D MEU. Being a Marine and a former prosecutor gives him the insight needed to craft your le...
    Rating:  8.7
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    Christopher Anthony Beechler

    Christopher Anthony Beechler

    5.083 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I have practiced criminal defense law since 2001. I am a board certified specialist in state and federal criminal law (by the NC State Bar Board of Legal Specialization). I represent clients in all types of criminal matters around the state. I hav...
    Rating:  10
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