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    Joseph E. Zeszotarski Jr.

    Joseph E. Zeszotarski Jr.

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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Antitrust and Trade Law, Litigation
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    Maricelis Timothee

    Maricelis Timothee

    5.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Review: "She was extremely nice and knowledgeable. I would recommend her to friends and family in any criminal law matter."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Criminal Defense Lawyers in North Carolina

    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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    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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    Charlene Brown Nelson

    Charlene Brown Nelson

    5.03 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "Attorney Charlene Nelson, my family is very proud of the way you handled our case. You were very professional and knowledgeable in every area of the law. The way that you presented the case was spot on. The Judge in the case was very impressed wit..."
    Rating:  6.6
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    Shauna Alyse Guyton

    Shauna Alyse Guyton

    5.02 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Family
    Review: "It's been a huge weight lifted off my shoulders after making the decision to hire attorney, Shauna Guyton at Arroyo Law Practice. Ms. Guyton was positive from the first moment we consulted and very professional throughout a very difficult time. Ms..."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Ted Besen

    Ted Besen

    5.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime
    Bio: Theadore J. Besen was born in Lansing, Michigan in August 16,1964. He proudly served his country in the United States Marines from 1989 to 1993. He participated In Operation Desert Storm while serving his country. After leaving the Marine Corps he...
    Rating:  6.9
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    Arlaine Rockey

    Arlaine Rockey

    4.413 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Custody, Appeals and more
    Bio: Arlaine Rockey is a national trial and appellate attorney, with over 30 years of experience, who practices family and criminal law. She also handles appeals. She represents clients, including protective parents, all over NC and FL, as well as in o...
    Rating:  7.2
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    Margaret Teich

    Margaret Teich

    5.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    Review: "Margaret Teich is an excellent lawyer to work with, she gave great advice, was very compassionate and responsive regarding our child custody situation. She's very skilled and explained things well. I highly recommend her!"
    Rating:  7.1
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    Andrew J. Weiner

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    Andrew J. Weiner

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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Rating:  6.8
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    Andrew Ralph Dempster

    Andrew Ralph Dempster

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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, General Practice and more
    Bio: Andrew R. Dempster Jr. "Drew" is a second generation attorney. Drew grew up in Fayetteville, North Carolina where he graduated from Pine Forest High School. He received his undergraduate degree from Methodist University, and Law Degree from North ...
    Rating:  8.7
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    Steve R. Porter

    Steve R. Porter

    5.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "He helped me obtain my NC license after it was put on hold due to issues with my California Drivers license. He recommended some resolutions to help straighten out any California issues. I was then able to obtain my drivers license in NC after th..."
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    Fabio Andres Ortiz

    Fabio Andres Ortiz

    5.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "He is very professional, courteous, trustworthy, he is passionate about his job, he speaks English, Spanish, and French, one of a few that speaks 3 languages in North Carolina, as soon as I hired him, he filed 4 motions on my behalf, the attorney ..."
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    Milton Gordon Widenhouse

    Milton Gordon Widenhouse

    5.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr Widenhouse is the best attorney i have dealt with in 22 yrs. He was able to obtain post-conviction relief in Federal court, 300mnth sentence reduced to 144mnth. Hes a man of his word!!!"
    Rating:  6.5
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    Jonathan L. Megerian

    Jonathan L. Megerian

    1.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Rating:  8.6
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    Richard Frank Kronk

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    Richard Frank Kronk

    1.34 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Family and more
    Rating:  8.3
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    Dustin Timothy Nichols

    Dustin Timothy Nichols

    4.08 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Custody, Business and more
    Review: "If you want a competent criminal lawyer, esp successful in the Stokes County system, this is your guy. Friendly, respected, effective. Limited only by policy. He successfully got my case dismissed, as it should have been."
    Rating:  7.2
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    Thomas L. Gulley Jr.

    Thomas L. Gulley Jr.

    5.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: " the best lawyer in Rocky Mount, NC. i have had Mr. Gulley handle several legal issues for me & i credit much of my successes to him. he's easy to reach, very interactive, & indisputably admirable. "
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    Jessica Medlock Arnold

    Jessica Medlock Arnold

    5.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Review: "Jessica Arnold is hands down the best attorney I’ve ever had. She went above and beyond for me in my cases that she was representing me on. I highly recommend Mrs. Arnold for any legal matters you may need."
    Rating:  6.4
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    James Pete Hoffman Jr.

    James Pete Hoffman Jr.

    5.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I have been fighting for my disability for 6 years. A year or so ago I was given Mr Hoffman's number as a referral from a friend. I had almost given up hope. With his ready staff and honest hard work, we did it!! I was found fully favorable . I r..."
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    Matthew Rothbeind

    Matthew Rothbeind

    5.02 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Review: "Mr. Rothbeind made time for us whenever we needed it. His staff was always helpful and courteous. In the end he had the best fees which he gave us upfront and nothing was hidden. He won our case!"
    Rating:  6.6
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    James O. Rice

    James O. Rice

    4.04 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: Criminal defense is the main focus of the firm. Jim was born and raised in Asheville, North Carolina and is a 1987 graduate of A.C. Reynolds High School. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of South Carolina and a...
    Rating:  7.5
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