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    Kellie Dorise Mannette

    Kellie Dorise Mannette

    5.02 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Appeals
    Bio: Kellie Mannette is a Board Certified Specialist in State Criminal Law and Juvenile Delinquency Law. Ms. Mannette has been dedicated to defending the rights of the accused her entire career. After graduating from law school, Ms. Mannette joined the...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Marc R. Tyrey

    Marc R. Tyrey

    5.012 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Lawsuits & Disputes and more
    Bio: At TYREY LAW, I use extensive experience as a former prosecutor and as an attorney in private practice to achieve the best possible results for my clients. MARC TYREY is a respected attorney. See our website for more details.
    Rating:  9.2
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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 L. Barnett

    Kevin L. Barnett

    5.012 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: DWI & CRIMINAL DEFENSE "From Stop Signs to Murder" Criminal and traffic cases can be more complex than they seem, and if you are in the hands of an inexperienced attorney who does not know what he or she is doing, you can end up with awful results...
    Rating:  7.7
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    Berryman J. Fitzhugh

    Berryman J. Fitzhugh

    5.014 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Former Wake County Asst District Attorney I grew up in Raleigh, graduating from Ravenscroft School in 1990 and from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1994. In 1995, I enrolled in The Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law at Campbell...
    Rating:  7.5
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    Brooks Ryan Carter

    Brooks Ryan Carter

    5.026 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Landlord & Tenant, General Practice
    Bio: Brooks R. Carter was born in Apex, North Carolina, and raised in the southern part of Wake County. He graduated from Campbell University in 2011 with his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. Following graduation, while working for Wells F...
    Rating:  7.4
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    Edwin M. Hardy

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    Edwin M. Hardy

    4.619 reviews
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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, Debt Settlement and more
    Know your Rights! Know your Options. Know your Choices with a Free Consultation. Then move forward.
    Rating:  8.2
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    Morgan Eileen Bennett

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    Morgan Eileen Bennett

    5.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    I have built my career practicing criminal defense. Let me put my deep knowledge and skill set to work for you.
    Rating:  7.0
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    Robert Nason Nye

    Robert Nason Nye

    5.04 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Robert is a native of Charlotte, NC, although he has lived in South Carolina (Charleston) and Georgia (Savannah) for a great portion of his life. After high school in Charlotte, he attended and graduated from The Citadel with high honors. Upon gra...
    Rating:  10
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    Elisa June Salmon

    Elisa June Salmon

    5.03 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Appeals
    Review: "Mrs. Salmon is the most competent and knowledgeable lawyer that we have ever used. She is very driven and does all of the necessary research to get the job done. To say that we are pleased with her performance would be an understatement!"
    Rating:  8.6
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    Mark L. Childers

    Mark L. Childers

    5.014 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Lawsuits & Disputes and more
    Bio: A native of Mooresville, Mark has practiced law in our community since 1990. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in English from UNC Charlotte in 1986 and his Juris Doctor degree from Wake Forest University School of Law in 1990. Mark’s practi...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Matthew Bennett Weaver

    Matthew Bennett Weaver

    5.052 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: I am a licensed North Carolina and South Carolina attorney dedicated to obtaining successful outcomes for my clients, no matter their situation. I am involved mainly in criminal law, specifically traffic citations, but have also worked in Real Est...
    Rating:  8.3
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    James J. Rainsford

    James J. Rainsford

    5.05 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation
    Bio: I live in Hillsborough with my wife and daughter. I am an avid runner and have run multiple marathons. You can hear me as the host of the local radio show "True Bill" on WHUP , where I interview people associated with the court system and spin the...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Constance Gergen Lowe

    Constance Gergen Lowe

    4.613 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Litigation
    Bio: Hello! My name is Constance (Connie) Gergen Lowe and I have been practicing law in North Carolina since October 2008. Although I have called many states home, including Alabama, Minnesota, California, Kentucky, and Virginia, I was born in Winston-...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Timothy Vitow Anderson

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    Timothy Vitow Anderson

    4.728 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, Intellectual Property and more
    Bio: I was born and raised in Springfield, Missouri. I graduated from the University of Tampa with a Bachelors Degree in Economics. I obtained my Juris Doctor degree from Regent University in Virginia Beach, Virginia and am now licensed to practice in ...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Preston Harry Edwards

    Preston Harry Edwards

    5.04 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 5 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Integrity, Honesty, and Professionalism Preston Edwards is a criminal defense attorney in Greensboro, North Carolina. His genuine desire to help others navigate the criminal justice system means that he’ll take your case to heart and help you ever...
    Rating:  10
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    Phillip Hunter Liles

    Phillip Hunter Liles

    5.08 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: 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:  9.4
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    Damon John Chetson

    Damon John Chetson

    4.441 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: With more than 10 years of experience in some of North Carolina’s most serious and notorious cases, we have a proven track-record of securing outstanding results for our clients. In September 2020, Damon Chetson won three gun charges in one of the...
    Rating:  10
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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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    Joseph B. Cheshire

    Joseph B. Cheshire

    5.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: For three years in a row, Mr. Cheshire has been named the top lawyer in North Carolina by SuperLawyers.com. Joe practices criminal defense and professional license defense in Raleigh, North Carolina. Upon being licensed to practice law in October ...
    Rating:  8.9
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    Aaron Bader Wellman

    Aaron Bader Wellman

    5.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I am a double Tar Heel, graduating from UNC Chapel Hill with a Bachelor's in History in 2002, and a Law Degree in 2006. I worked for over three years in the Guilford County Public Defender's Office before joining with Attorney J. Scott Coalter in ...
    Rating:  8.5
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