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    Stacey D. Rubain

    Stacey D. Rubain

    4.04 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Stacey Rubain of Quander & Rubain P.A. was a beacon of hope to me and my family at a time when our options appeared limited and the likelihood of a satisfactory resolution seemed impossible. Not only was she able to defend me but she went above an..."
    Rating:  8.4
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    Daniel T Barker

    Daniel T Barker

    5.04 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: A native of New Bern, North Carolina, Daniel graduated from North Carolina State University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1989 after graduating from Episcopal High School in Alexandria, Virginia. He then attended Cumberland School of Law of Sa...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Harvey Wayne Barbee

    Harvey Wayne Barbee

    4.931 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Litigation and more
    Bio: I focus my practice on family law, criminal defense, including DWI, drug charges, and assaults as well as civil litigation in cases such as contract disputes. I enjoy helping people find solutions to their problems and making a positive difference...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Rose Mary Staples Deese

    Rose Mary Staples Deese

    5.02 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: I opened my law practice to serve the community, and to help those who desperately need an attorney. Whether I am assisting a client with estate planning, a traffic citation or providing pro bono legal representation in the community, my main goal...
    Rating:  7.8
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    Danielle Elizabeth Blass

    Danielle Elizabeth Blass

    5.02 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Danielle Blass is a very talented, and dedicated attorney. The best defense attorney I've ever had. Danielle is a caring , intelligent young lady with the brightest of futures ahead of her. She will work for you, and do a stellar job in the court ..."
    Rating:  7.9
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    Robert Corey Bray Atkins

    Robert Corey Bray Atkins

    5.04 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: I believe that every person charged with a criminal offense deserves a fair trial and equal treatment under the Law. I try to treat all of my clients with the same dignity and respect that I feel the law is supposed to afford us all. Therefore, wh...
    Rating:  7.7
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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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    Yolanda Michelle Trotman

    Yolanda Michelle Trotman

    4.114 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Business
    Bio: Ms. Yolanda M. Trotman has a passion for obtaining great results for her clients. She is an experienced trial attorney with more than ten years of experience. She is not afraid to litigate a case and is comfortable in any courtroom handling matter...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Joseph Carroll Bowman

    Joseph Carroll Bowman

    4.713 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Federal Crime
    Bio: I spent 10.5 years prosecuting every kind of crime for the State of North Carolina. I have asked for the death penalty twice. I have been the crime scenes while the police are still processing the evidence. I have taught police how to investigate ...
    Rating:  7.8
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    David Andrew Creech

    David Andrew Creech

    5.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, General Practice
    Bio: Founded in 2011, the David Creech Law Firm focuses primarily on immigration and nationality law and criminal defense. We are located downtown Wilmington, in close proximity to the state and federal courthouses, which allows us to efficiency serve ...
    Rating:  9.7
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    Ronald Scott

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    Ronald Scott

    4.779 reviews
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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Family and more
    "For The People"
    Rating:  6.4
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    Joshua Tetterton

    Joshua Tetterton

    4.911 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI
    Bio: For seventeen years, Joshua Tetterton has done one thing: defend people charged with crimes and traffic offenses in North Carolina. He opened Tetterton Law Firm in Beaufort in 2009 and has practiced here ever since — building a reputation in Carte...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Donna Ambler Rice

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    Donna Ambler Rice

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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: Donna Ambler Rice received her B.A. degree, magna cum laude, from Montclair State College in May 1985 and her Juris Doctor degree from Washington & Lee University School of Law in May 1988. She is the past Chairperson of the Children's Issue Commi...
    Rating:  10
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    Richard Perez

    Richard Perez

    5.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 4 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "I cannot say enough about the exceptional service I received from Richard Perez. From the very start, he was professional, attentive, and genuinely invested in my case. Richard took the time to explain every step of the process, ensuring I underst..."
    Rating:  8.1
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    Tartt B. Thomas

    Tartt B. Thomas

    5.04 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I am a life-long resident of Wilson County, NC. I am the youngest son of a great criminal defense attorney, Allen Thomas. I attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for my undergraduate degree and Campbell University School of Law ...
    Rating:  7.8
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    Matthew Brian Smith

    Matthew Brian Smith

    5.05 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Born and raised in Indian Trail, North Carolina, I attended Union County Public Schools. I earned my Bachelor of Arts degree in Industrial Relations and Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in May 1997. Next, I attended ...
    Rating:  9.2
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    James E. Quander

    James E. Quander

    5.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr. Quander is an excellent attorney. The consummate professional who fought hard in several separate instances to maintain my clean record. "
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    Mark Rahen Bachara

    Mark Rahen Bachara

    5.03 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Real Estate
    Bio: As an undergraduate, Mr. Bachara interned for the United States House of Representatives in Washington, D.C., conducting legislative policy research. While in law school, Mr. Bachara gained experience in commercial negotiation and mediation with t...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Elizabeth Hopkins Thomas

    Elizabeth Hopkins Thomas

    5.016 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Education
    Review: "Elizabeth Hopkins is a very professional lawyer, she has gone out of her way to help me with my case I am very happy with what she has done for me. I will highly recommend her to anyone. She explained everything that was going on and always kept m..."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Timothy John Pavone

    Timothy John Pavone

    5.063 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Looking for sound advice, counsel, and representation? My name is Tim Pavone and I am your attorney.
    Rating:  7.5
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