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    Christian Smith

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    Christian Smith

    5.021 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Proudly serving the community as a criminal defense lawyer, Christian Smith's ties to North Carolina run deep. A lifetime resident of the state, Christian's career spans over 20 years of distinguished military service, including time as a combat v...
    Rating:  6.9
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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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    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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    Kevin Joseph Kiernan

    Kevin Joseph Kiernan

    5.03 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Mr. Kiernan served as an Assistant District Attorney (Prosecutor) for the State of North Carolina for the Fourth Prosecutorial District from 2007 through 2012. Though he began practicing in District Court in Onslow County, and also handled Juvenil...
    Rating:  9.3
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    Brandon Rice Roseman

    Brandon Rice Roseman

    5.010 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Mr. Roseman is an experienced Criminal Defense Attorney, who practices in Mecklenburg County. He grew up in the greater Charlotte area and is a prominent member of the legal community. His practice areas include criminal, DWI, and traffic-related ...
    Rating:  10
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    Brent D. Ratchford

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    Brent D. Ratchford

    4.67 reviews
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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "I got a summons and I have no idea why. I called Attorney Ratchford. He meet with me and told me his fee . My identity was stolen in 2015. I thought the hardest part was over then I get a summons for court. The charges were something I know wasn't..."
    Rating:  7.5
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    Eric Matthew Williams

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    Eric Matthew Williams

    5.05 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
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    Rating:  7.3
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    Bryan A. Corbett

    Bryan A. Corbett

    5.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Estate Planning
    Bio: Bryan A. Corbett is the founding attorney of The Law Office of Bryan A. Corbett, PLLC, where he brings a wealth of experience as a seasoned trial attorney, former judge, and family financial mediator certified by the North Carolina Dispute Resolut...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Sean P Cecil

    Sean P Cecil

    5.07 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, General Practice
    Bio: My practice includes criminal defense and traffic matters, personal injury, and wage claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act or the North Carolina Wage & Hour Act. I emphasize criminal defense and specifically enjoy drug trafficking cases and de...
    Rating:  8.8
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    Julie Catherine Boyer

    Julie Catherine Boyer

    5.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "Ms. Boyer took my case and researched and reviewed it as a whole. She found many flaws that were lined up with current case law that ensures a turn over of my prior convictions. She has stayed in contact with me and is very professional. My family..."
    Rating:  10
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    Michael Anthony Fiala

    Michael Anthony Fiala

    5.024 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more
    Bio: As a former prosecutor, Mike understands and has been on both sides of our adversarial legal system. Defending clients with this experience makes for the best representation. Before arriving in Fayetteville, NC, Mike‘s family traveled all over the...
    Rating:  8.7
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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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    Ronald James Shook

    Ronald James Shook

    4.712 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Ron was raised in Gaston County. He is a graduate of North Gaston High School and UNC Charlotte. He earned his law degree from The Charlotte School of Law. Ron currently lives in Belmont, NC. After graduating from law school, Ron founded The Law O...
    Rating:  10
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    Christopher Thomas Floyd

    Christopher Thomas Floyd

    5.086 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: Raleigh criminal defense lawyer and founder of the Floyd Law Offices, Chris Floyd, has proudly served the people of North Carolina through thousands of criminal cases. He has experience as a career criminal defense lawyer and uses this insight to ...
    Rating:  7.6
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    Joshua Nielsen

    Joshua Nielsen

    4.927 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Family and more
    Bio: Joshua Nielsen was raised in Henderson County, North Carolina and attended the University of North Carolina Wilmington for his undergraduate Degree where he majored in History and English. He graduated at the top of his class and department and re...
    Rating:  8.5
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    Jonathan Mark Herring

    Jonathan Mark Herring

    5.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mark helped me through a very difficult time when I was accused of a crime I did not commit. I could have lost my home, my job, and my family, but Mark fought hard for me and the false charges were dropped"
    Rating:  9.3
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    Meredith Sien Nicholson

    Meredith Sien Nicholson

    5.010 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: Meredith Nicholson is a founding partner of NicholsonPham. Meredith received her Juris Doctor from UNC Chapel Hill School of Law and practices in the areas of family law, litigation, and business law. She focuses her practice on litigation surroun...
    Rating:  10
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    Jacob C. Larsen

    Jacob C. Larsen

    5.030 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Family
    Bio: I’m a proud, native North Carolinian. I grew up in Greensboro and got to attend UNC Chapel Hill for college. During those years, I was involved pretty heavily in my church, different community service groups, and soccer. After college, I went to L...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Valerie Marie Hein Hunter

    Valerie Marie Hein Hunter

    5.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Estate Planning
    Bio: Valerie grew up in Alabama and obtained her undergraduate degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. During her undergraduate studies, Valerie became interested in the study and practice of law. She went on to attend the Charlotte School...
    Rating:  9.2
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    Isaac Andres Cordero

    Isaac Andres Cordero

    5.05 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, DUI & DWI
    Review: "Hired to represent me in a civil law suit and he did an outstanding representation. Very knowledgeable and knows how to apply the law for your defense ."
    Rating:  8.9
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    Anthony Ryan Morrow

    Anthony Ryan Morrow

    4.973 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family
    Review: "I received a speeding ticket (80 in a 70) while traveling through Rutherford county in April of 2022. I contacted Mr. Morrow's office within a few weeks of the court date. They were happy to represent me in court and were able to have the ticket r..."
    Rating:  7.6
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