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    Caitlin Elizabeth Young

    Caitlin Elizabeth Young

    5.03 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Caitlin Young Evans was born November 27, 1982 at West Point. Her father’s military career brought her to Fayetteville at the age of five. She lived in Fayetteville until graduating from high school and returned after graduating from law school. E...
    Rating:  8.4
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    R. Michael Elliot

    R. Michael Elliot

    5.011 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, Family and more
    Bio: As an associate in the Charlotte office of Elliot Morgan Parsonage, Michael provides compassionate, diligent, and creative legal services that are tailored to meet each client’s specific needs. His ability to relate to clients from diverse backgro...
    Rating:  10
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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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    Chiege O. Okwara

    Chiege O. Okwara

    5.08 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Juvenile and more
    Bio: I am living out my dream to practice law and represent the under-represented in this country. I love what I do and have no problem litigating and trying challenging cases. I have tried and won cases in both federal and state courts in North Caroli...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Douglas H. Pearson

    Douglas H. Pearson

    4.724 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: I established The Pearson Law Firm, PLLC in 2015 after over 15 years of experience as a trial attorney. I have extensive experience in criminal law, prosecuting at all levels from misdemeanors to murder. I've also prosecuted numerous jury trials i...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Michael P. Sanders

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    Michael P. Sanders

    4.927 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, DUI & DWI and more
    "When You're In Trouble, Experience Counts. It's Your Future."
    Rating:  6.6
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    Benjamin Michael Royster

    Benjamin Michael Royster

    5.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI
    Review: "Attorney Royster was able to handle a class II misdemeanor traffic ticket for me with no problem when I had a previous speeding ticket the same year. Great communication skills. Worked quickly and efficiently. Definitely recommend."
    Rating:  9.3
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    Frank Harper

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    Frank Harper

    5.09 reviews
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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, White Collar Crime and more
    Over 16 years handling criminal defense and federal cases throughout Greenville. Call today
    Rating:  7.9
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    William Tate Helms

    William Tate Helms

    5.02 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "I hired Mr. Helms to take of some really old traffic violations that I had been running from. He was extremely professional and fantastic to work with. Not only were his fees extremely reasonable, he had my case handled and over with within the we..."
    Rating:  8.5
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    Theodore Alonzo Maloney

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    Theodore Alonzo Maloney

    5.03 reviews
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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Personal Injury and more
    Hablamos Español. Our office has handled thousands of criminal cases and is ready to defend you.
    Rating:  8.1
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    Harold Jean Robert Eustache

    Harold Jean Robert Eustache

    5.03 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Bio: Harold is a North Carolinian who has spent his entire life serving our community. He joined Greenwood Law as an Associate Attorney in July of 2018 and he focuses on DUI’s/DWI’s, other types of criminal law, and juvenile criminal law. Harold was an...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Kate Kovats

    Kate Kovats

    5.07 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family
    Bio: I began my career at the Mecklenburg County District Attorney's Office. As a prosecutor, I handled thousands of cases. But during that time, I realized my true passion lies with family law. I'm a zealous advocate both in the courtroom, as well as ...
    Rating:  8.9
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    Ama S. Frimpong

    Ama S. Frimpong

    4.84 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Bio: I am a compassionate and thorough attorney dedicated to advocating for your interests. I handle traffic matters, misdemeanors, and low-level felonies. Please do not hesitate to contact me. I look forward to working with you.
    Rating:  8.2
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    Robert Samuel Gilligan

    Robert Samuel Gilligan

    3.919 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: Robert Gilligan was raised in Waynesville, NC, and earned an honorable discharge from the U.S. Air Force in 2009. Robert attended Wayne State University Law School in Detroit, MI, where he was highly involved in the University’s law student groups...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Phillip Hunter Liles

    Phillip Hunter Liles

    5.08 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Having grown up in Raleigh, I have an unwavering commradery for my community. I love this area and the people in it. I am dedicated to helping them when they find themselves in trouble with the law. I want to do everything I can to protect people'...
    Rating:  9.3
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    Ryan D. Oxendine

    Ryan D. Oxendine

    5.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "Ryan helped me navigate through a federal business/employment litigation matter after I was sued by a major corporation. The attention to detail and his advocacy was top-notch from the very first meeting until the end of the case."
    Rating:  10
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    Paige Dorothy Miles Feldmann

    Paige Dorothy Miles Feldmann

    5.07 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Expungement
    Bio: Paige is an attorney in Raleigh who handles criminal defense matters, including expungements, misdemeanors, felonies, DWIs, and traffic tickets. She is also a licensed esthetician and is well-versed in the salon industry. Additionally, she is an a...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Kevin Eugene Jones

    Kevin Eugene Jones

    5.028 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Family and more
    Bio: Attorney Jones is a graduate of Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. He came to North Carolina as a part of the Teach for America program in 1997. Mr. Jones taught 5th grade at Braswell Elementary School, in Rocky Mount, NC for three yea...
    Rating:  9.4
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    Harold W. Cogdell

    Harold W. Cogdell

    4.67 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Health Care
    Bio: Attorney Harold Cogdell, Jr. founded the Law Offices of Harold Cogdell, Jr., P.C. on April 1, 1998 after having worked as an Assistant District Attorney following graduation from N.C. Central University School of Law. Since that time, Harold, alon...
    Rating:  8.9
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    Joel Schechet

    Joel Schechet

    5.09 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "Excellent!!!!! lawyer!!! The man you want in your corner!! Worth every penny!!!! He is now considered one of my friends!!!!THANK YOU JOEL!!!"
    Rating:  7.7
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    Collin Patrick Cook

    Collin Patrick Cook

    4.712 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Born in Greenville, North Carolina, Collin Cook grew up in Raleigh, where he attended Ravenscroft High School. He graduated from North Carolina State University in 2004 with a degree in history, and he began studying law at Wake Forest University ...
    Rating:  10
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