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    Daniel Allen Meier

    Daniel Allen Meier

    5.02 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Litigation and more
    Review: "One of the best.....I am so blessed to have met such a nice lawyer always keeps me informed!"
    Rating:  9.1
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    Salena J. Davis-Woods

    Salena J. Davis-Woods

    5.02 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, General Practice
    Bio: ​ATTORNEY DAVIS-WOODS graduated from high school Summa Cum Laude in 2001. Her education continued at North Carolina Central University in Durham, NC on a full academic scholarship. She studied abroad at the Universidad Internacional Centre de Bili...
    Rating:  8.9
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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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    Caitlin Elizabeth Young

    Caitlin Elizabeth Young

    5.03 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 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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    Edward William Martin

    Edward William Martin

    5.045 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation and more
    Review: "Ed was able to get me the best possible outcome. He was very helpful and informative. Thank you Ed!"
    Rating:  7.5
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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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    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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    Breeze Luddeke Alcorn

    Breeze Luddeke Alcorn

    5.019 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, International Law, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Breeze provides a strong yet compassionate voice for his clients. He has built an impeccable reputation as a hybrid attorney, with extensive experience as both a zealous litigator as well as a shrewd negotiator. He has established a dynamic name f...
    Rating:  7.8
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    James F. Rutherford

    James F. Rutherford

    5.016 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Education
    Bio: James F. Rutherford is a North Carolina native and graduate of the Michigan State University School of Law. He is genuinely passionate about advocating for the rights of the accused and guiding them through the criminal justice system. He is a hig...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Sloan Goforth

    Sloan Goforth

    5.08 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: As an attorney, my goal is to use my education and experience to provide each of my clients with excellent legal representation and to help resolve personal and business issues that happen in life. Many times, the need for an attorney is due to a ...
    Rating:  9.2
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    Jason Vaughn

    Jason Vaughn

    5.07 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and more
    Bio: Attorney Jason Vaughn, a 2014 general election nominee for New Hanover County Sheriff, has a long history of service and dedication. Mr. Vaughn is a United States Marine Corps veteran, serving as a Military Police corrections specialist. He served...
    Rating:  9.2
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    Amy Christina Smith

    Amy Christina Smith

    5.017 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Expungement
    Bio: We are here to help you get your life back on track and get you the information you need to make the right decisions about moving forward with your case. Effectively navigating a DWI charge and its consequences begins with planning. During our ini...
    Rating:  7.9
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    Mary Guy Mendini

    Mary Guy Mendini

    5.0126 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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    Raymond Allen Hayes

    Raymond Allen Hayes

    4.931 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: Ray Hayes is dedicated to serving his community. He can be found in the community playing volleyball, playing softball, and attending events with his family. He was raised here in NC. He graduated from The University of North Carolina Chapel Hill ...
    Rating:  7.6
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    Robert A. Blake

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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, White Collar Crime
    Rating:  8.5
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    R. Brian Cloninger

    R. Brian Cloninger

    5.021 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "I never imagined after getting myself into a tough situation that I would find a lawyer who would not only make me feel extremely comfortable and keep me well-informed, but would get me out of some really serious charges without making it more dif..."
    Rating:  10
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    Melissa Lampe Ivey

    Melissa Lampe Ivey

    5.07 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Contracts & Agreements
    Review: "Miss Ivey is extremely organized and assertive. She met with me and became familiar with my case very quickly. She also was attentive to not only closing this case with the best possible disposition, but she was also attentive to future education ..."
    Rating:  8.2
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    Sean P. Devereux

    Sean P. Devereux

    5.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I was looking at 3-5 years for marijuana trafficing. Sean made motions before the court and got a bad search by a lieing state troop thrown out. The troopers own dash board cam betrayed him. It took a long time to resolve, but Sean got me out and ..."
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    Daniel Jackson Britt

    Daniel Jackson Britt

    5.04 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Daniel J. Britt is a former Assistant District Attorney for Cumberland County, North Carolina. During this position he gained extensive knowledge about the law surrounding these types of cases through many trials. He is now a DWI attorney in Fayet...
    Rating:  8.8
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    Kenan Lee Isitt

    Kenan Lee Isitt

    5.06 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, General Practice
    Bio: I have practiced law since 2004 and tried more than 25 cases to a jury verdict. I have represented persons accused of crimes ranging from driving with a license suspended to murder, along with a general practice.
    Rating:  8.6
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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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