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    Gregory J. Plumides

    Gregory J. Plumides

    4.817 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Gregory John Plumides was born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina. He graduated from Charlotte Country Day School and attended the University of Georgia. At the University of Georgia, he was a member of the Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Societ...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Roger W. Smith

    Roger W. Smith

    5.05 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Roger W. Smith, Jr., was born in Raleigh, North Carolina and attended the Raleigh public schools. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of North Carolina in 1991. While at UNC he was inducted into the Order of Gimgho...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Julie Connolly Wall

    Julie Connolly Wall

    5.05 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: When you need a criminal defense attorney, we know that it's because life has become difficult and you need help. We work to educate our clients about the process, work as a team throughout the case, and always want to deliver excellent service to...
    Rating:  9.3
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    John J. Barrow

    John J. Barrow

    5.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and more
    Review: "John and his staff have provided the best legal representation that I have ever witnessed and I have worked with many attorney's in the past. He worked a minor miracle in one case involving one of my children. I would highly recommend John to anyo..."
    Rating:  9.9
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    George W. Wiseman

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    George W. Wiseman

    5.05 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr. Wiseman went above and beyond for me, and my case was complicated. He was able to get both cases dismissed, though I only hired him for one. He sincerely cares, is well connected in Cabarrus County, and knows his stuff. Highly recommend!!!"
    Rating:  6.6
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    John K. Fanney

    John K. Fanney

    4.825 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime
    Review: "Mr. Fanney has helped me in two different cases and got a tremendous result from his ability to handle and take care of them. He knows what he does, and you can trust in him to get the best possible outcome. I would never hesitate to contact him a..."
    Rating:  10
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    Mark Lee Hearp

    Mark Lee Hearp

    5.019 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Review: "Mark Hearp and the Attorneys and staff at Beaver Holt Sternlicht & Courie were there for me when I was going through a horrible situation in my life. I highly recommend their office and their staff. Always responsive, extremely friendly and inform..."
    Rating:  9.4
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    Everette Lee Turner

    Everette Lee Turner

    4.848 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Administrative Law and more
    Bio: Lee was born in 1960 and grew up in Raleigh. In 1974, he moved with his family to the Knightdale area. Lee is the oldest of three children and graduated from East Wake High School in 1978. He attended Wake Technical College and eventually transfer...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Betty F. Toussaint

    Betty F. Toussaint

    5.010 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Guardianship and more
    Bio: Attorney Betty F. Toussaint is a passionate and zealous litigator with a strong knowledge in criminal defense, family law, education law, and advocating for children and youth with special needs in both the school system and the juvenile justice s...
    Rating:  9.3
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    Watsi Mateenya Sutton

    Watsi Mateenya Sutton

    4.818 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: As a solo practicing attorney, Watsi has concentrated her practice primarily in the criminal and civil District Courts, representing clients in traffic, criminal and domestic matters. Among her colleagues and court personnel, Watsi is an astute at...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Mary Guy Mendini

    Mary Guy Mendini

    5.0127 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Licensing, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: I've represented North Carolinians - and others- with suspended licenses, criminal and traffic as well as DWI issues and high-speed traffic charges in courtrooms across NC for over 20 years. I have been able to help so many people get their drivin...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Timothy Scott Emry

    Timothy Scott Emry

    5.08 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I have spent my entire legal career as a Criminal Defense Attorney in Charlotte. Although my office is located in Charlotte, I can accept cases in any of the 100 counties of North Carolina. I presently focus on the defense of Felony Criminal Charg...
    Rating:  8.5
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    Tara M Gore

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    Tara M Gore

    5.013 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Small town values. Big time results. Passionately defending southeastern North Carolina clients.
    Rating:  7.9
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    Charles Malcolm Viser

    Charles Malcolm Viser

    5.013 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Review: "I needed a criminal defense lawyer in Charlotte, NC and Mr. Viser was passionate about fighting for me. I would highly recommend anyone needing an aggressive defense attorney in Charlotte use this attorney. Regardless of your situation Mr. Viser i..."
    Rating:  8.2
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    Steven M. Laird

    Steven M. Laird

    4.625 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Steven Matthew Laird has been an practicing law since August of 2009. Mr. Laird's practice areas include criminal, DWI, and traffic litigation. Mr. Laird defends misdemeanor and felony criminal cases, domestic violence, juvenile delinquency, misde...
    Rating:  8.9
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    Thomas F. Roupas

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    Thomas F. Roupas

    5.020 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Lawsuits & Disputes, Family and more
    The Roupas Law Firm will timely and effectively protect your legal interests.
    Rating:  8.7
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    James Whitfield Mcgee

    James Whitfield Mcgee

    4.999 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Car Accidents
    Bio: James W. McGee Jr. of the McGee Law Firm, located in historic downtown Wilmington, NC handles DWI/DUI law as well as personal injury, traffic, and drug litigation. The McGee Law Firm handles DWI cases in New Hanover, Brunswick and Pender counties ...
    Rating:  9.4
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    Karl E. Knudsen

    Karl E. Knudsen

    5.08 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more
    Bio: I have been a trial lawyer for more than 30 years. After almost 8 years as an Assistant District Attorney, I opened my private practice in 1987. Since that time, I have been representing persons accused of crimes from traffic offenses to capital m...
    Rating:  10
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    John O.N. Eluwa

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    John O.N. Eluwa

    5.013 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: John Eluwa is a graduate of North Carolina Central University School of Law, Durham, North Carolina and currently serving a term from 2014 to 2016 as a Board of Director for the Wake County Bar Association. Attorney Eluwa is eager to work with all...
    Rating:  8.0
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    James Raymond McMinn

    James Raymond McMinn

    5.0135 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Review: "Everything dismissed. No court fees no cost of court. The best news I can get. Thank you"
    Rating:  7.4
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