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    North Carolina Has 2160 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 16071 Reviews

    Lloyd Colby Bolton

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    Lloyd Colby Bolton

    5.061 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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    Hayes S. Ludlum

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    Hayes S. Ludlum

    5.05 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Experience. Honesty. Results. Call Ludlum Law Firm today.
    Rating:  9.5
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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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    Eli Parker Sevcik-Timberg

    Eli Parker Sevcik-Timberg

    5.087 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    Bio: Eli Timberg is a criminal defense attorney with a focus on domestic violence, drugs, and DWI and a track record of delivering for his clients. Prior to joining Rawls, Scheer, Clary & Mingo in 2022, Eli spent more than six years at the Mecklenburg ...
    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 10 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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    Daniel Russell Talbert

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    Daniel Russell Talbert

    4.49 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "Best attorney I have ever had he goes above and beyond I appreciate you Mr Talbert & Chelsea"
    Rating:  9.5
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    Russell D. Babb

    Russell D. Babb

    5.091 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    Bio: Russell D. Babb was born in Wilson, North Carolina. He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he was a Morehead Scholar and co-captain of the 1995 Carolina football team. A four-year starter as an offensive lineman f...
    Rating:  10
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    Dewey Powell Brinkley

    Dewey Powell Brinkley

    5.055 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: I am committed to providing zealous representation to those charged with criminal offenses in the Raleigh area. I have experience as both an Assistant District Attorney and as a private practice Criminal Defense Attorney in Raleigh. I bring a uniq...
    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 28 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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    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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    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 13 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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    Chad Douglas Garrett

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    Chad Douglas Garrett

    5.018 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI
    Aggressive. Knowledgeable. Results. Call Today.
    Rating:  10
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    William C. Gore

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    William C. Gore

    5.014 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    40 years licensed as NC attorney. Presided, prosecuted, defended virtually all types of Trials.
    Rating:  9.3
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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 33 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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    Andrew Carter Clifford

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    Andrew Carter Clifford

    5.019 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile, White Collar Crime and more
    Andrew Clifford is an elite criminal defense lawyer and will ensure your rights are protected.
    Rating:  10
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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 20 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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    Aaron Raymond Lee

    Aaron Raymond Lee

    5.088 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Mr. Lee is originally from Tennessee and presently resides in Cabarrus County. Mr. Lee received his B.S. degree in Finance and then went on to earn his Juris Doctor Degree. Since being admitted to the North and South Carolina Bar, Mr. Lee has exte...
    Rating:  10
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    Christopher Anthony Beechler

    Christopher Anthony Beechler

    5.083 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 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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    Johnnie Lee Finch

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    Johnnie Lee Finch

    4.824 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Redefining lawyering and advocacy in Northeastern North Carolina. Call today
    Rating:  8.3
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    Steven Saad

    Steven Saad

    4.941 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Steven Saad spent the bulk of his career as a Wake County District Attorney and is now considered one of the most highly effective criminal lawyers in the area. He has tried over 1,000 trials with charges ranging from simple assault to first degre...
    Rating:  10
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    Frederick Bertrand Adams

    Frederick Bertrand Adams

    5.026 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: **********EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 3, 2021, I WAS SWORN IN AS A DISTRICT COURT JUDGE. AS A RESULT, I AM NO LONGER ABLE TO PRACTICE LAW OR ACCEPT NEW CLIENTS.***********.Frederick B. Adams, II is the owner and sole attorney at the Law Offices of Frederic...
    Rating:  10
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