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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:  6.9
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    Nichole Cotton

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    Nichole Cotton

    5.011 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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    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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    Christian Bennett Thomas

    Christian Bennett Thomas

    5.02 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Litigation and more
    Review: "Christian was extremely professional and trustworthy. He made me very prepared as to what would happen with my case and walked me through every step so there would be no confusion. I would definitely hire him if I ever need an attorney in the future."
    Rating:  7.1
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    Bradley K. Hodgins

    Bradley K. Hodgins

    5.07 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Child Support and more
    Bio: I have lived in and been serving Anson County since 1995. I represent clients in Anson (County seat Wadesboro), Richmond (County seat Rockingham) and Stanly (County seat Albemarle) Counties.
    Rating:  6.7
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    Gregory M. Byrd

    Gregory M. Byrd

    5.063 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: I will work hard to get the best result possible for you! Please call me for a free consultation and learn why many people decide to give their legal problems "The Byrd."
    Rating:  8.3
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    Mark Everette Edwards

    Mark Everette Edwards

    5.05 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: Board Certified Specialist in State and Federal Criminal Law Federal Offenses Serious State Offenses Drug Trafficking Sex Offenses Drug and Alcohol Offenses DUI/DWI Traffic Violations Bar Admissions: North Carolina, 1989 Florida (Inactive) U.S. Di...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Michael D. Cleaves

    Michael D. Cleaves

    5.06 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation and more
    Bio: When you retain our talented, versatile lawyer to represent you for a criminal, personal injury or workplace accident matter, you are tapping into Michael D. Cleaves's 15 years of experience and reputation for results. The Law Office of Michael D....
    Rating:  7.2
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    Andrew Michael Rogers

    Andrew Michael Rogers

    5.02 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI
    Review: "My partner forgot about court and we called Andrew on a Friday for Monday help. We was very pleasant and willing to assist. Got is POJ for second ticket within a year. Very much appreciated!! Online request for representation was convenient and pr..."
    Rating:  7.5
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    Kevin James Friley

    Kevin James Friley

    5.02 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Wills & Living Wills
    Review: "Kevin Friley took care of a speeding ticket for me. He handled the matter professionally and quickly and I was pleased with his work. I was able to pay the ticket without getting any points on my driver's license. I would recommend Kevin to friend..."
    Rating:  7.2
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    Ricky W. Champion

    Ricky W. Champion

    5.03 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Review: "I hired Mr.Champion to defend my daughter. He was professional and straight forward from the beginning.. Easy to talk to and easy to reach. Very deligent, stays on top of the case. And wants the best for his clients. I would definitely recommend M..."
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    William O. Richardson

    William O. Richardson

    5.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Wrongful Death, Medical Malpractice
    Bio: William O. “Billy” Richardson has been practicing law in North Carolina since his admission to the Bar in 1980. Throughout his career, he has built a reputation as a zealous, effective litigator, in and out of the courtroom. He has appeared in fro...
    Rating:  7.5
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    Lisa S. Costner

    Lisa S. Costner

    5.02 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Appeals, Criminal Defense
    Review: "Lisa is an amazing attorney. As she is a Board Certified Specialist State and Criminal Law and Appeals, it shows by her extreme professionalism, always returned my telephone calls and emails, absolutely knew the law and I felt totally comfortable..."
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    Sharee Latrice McCall

    Sharee Latrice McCall

    5.062 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "Mrs. McCall was very attentive to our legal needs. We are extremely happy about the outcome of our case. We will be using her in the future."
    Rating:  6.1
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    Charles Hayes Mann

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    Charles Hayes Mann

    5.06 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
    Bio: Hablamos Español. We handle DUI, Speeding, Traffic Tickets, and all other criminal matters in Wilmington and Southeastern NC. We can help avoid or reduce any negative consequences. More options may be available the sooner you speak with an Attorne...
    Rating:  6.5
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    Matthew C. Geoffrion

    Matthew C. Geoffrion

    5.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "The services I received from Mr. Geoffrion were exceptional. I was concerned with my case because I am not a resident of North Carolina, and needed to handle everything remotely. Mr. Geoffrion assurred me of the potential outcomes of my case, and ..."
    Rating:  7.1
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    Geoffrey W. Hosford

    Geoffrey W. Hosford

    4.611 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 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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    Paul J. Ditz

    Paul J. Ditz

    3.73 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Business, Family and more
    Bio: I began practicing law in Shelby, NC in 1997 after graduating from Wake Forest University School of Law in Winston-Salem, NC. I began my career in private practice and spent 12 years with the firm of Flowers, Martin, Moore & Ditz, P.A. where I was...
    Rating:  8.5
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    Keith Brentten Metz

    Keith Brentten Metz

    4.36 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: I own and operate my own law firm representing clients in family law matters, criminal defense, and traffic. I also work closely with Safe Alliance to help represent victims of domestic violence pro bono.
    Rating:  7.9
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    David R. Lange

    David R. Lange

    4.220 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Extremely professional attorney who will get results! I would recommend his services to everyone who would find themselves in need of a great lawyer. If you find yourself or someone you know in a position where you need someone in your corner, Dav..."
    Rating:  6.9
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    Mark Alan Ward

    Mark Alan Ward

    5.015 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "Mark Law handled my traffic cases that had been haunting me for months faster than I could imagine! His professionalism and accommodating nature has been a relief for me during a very stressful time. I highly recommend the legal services of Mark Law."
    Rating:  7.8
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