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    Lindsey Dawn Granados

    Lindsey Dawn Granados

    3.02 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Estate Planning and more
    Bio: Lindsey Granados is an experienced criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor in Wake County (Raleigh), North Carolina, handling all criminal and traffic matters, misdemeanor, felonies and providing zealous advocacy for her clients at every s...
    Rating:  9.9
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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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    Eddie H. Meacham

    Eddie H. Meacham

    5.03 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "This man looks like Matthew McConnaughy and acts like John Grisham. In my estimation, he’s one of the elite lawyers in the state."
    Rating:  7.9
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    Richard Scott Girdwood

    Richard Scott Girdwood

    5.04 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation and more
    Bio: Scott is an experienced trial lawyer that has represented thousands of clients in New Hanover, Pender and Brunswick Counties since 2004. Scott's primary practice areas include personal injury, worker's compensation and criminal defense which inclu...
    Rating:  9.0
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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:  8.8
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    John W. Cox

    John W. Cox

    5.020 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Growing up as the son of a Marine Corps Aviator and a public school teacher, John W. Cox saw firsthand how his parents dedicated their lives to helping others. From defending those who can’t protect themselves, to teaching children for the betterm...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Jonathan W. Stillo

    Jonathan W. Stillo

    4.213 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Workers Compensation, Immigration and more
    Review: "Mr.Stillo cares about his clients, and will work around the clock to get the results his clients deserve."
    Rating:  7.8
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    Emily Grace Watson

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    Emily Grace Watson

    5.03 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Constitutional and more
    Review: "The nicest and most understanding lawyer I ever had I hate the situation to why I had to meet her but this woman is my hero"
    Rating:  7.5
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    Donald R. Dickerson

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    Donald R. Dickerson

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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 53 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Rating:  8.0
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    William Terpening

    William Terpening

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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
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    Seth R. Cohen

    Seth R. Cohen

    5.02 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, Constitutional and more
    Bio: Seth Cohen has spent his legal career fighting against discrimination and advocating for people whose civil rights and civil liberties have been violated or infringed. The veteran labor and employment, civil rights and civil liberties attorney is ...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Nicholas T. Saparilas

    Nicholas T. Saparilas

    5.04 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and more
    Review: "Nick did an outstanding job representing my son on two different cases which spanned a course of two years. Nick gave great advice and navigated the legal system with expertise winning both cases for my son. I would highly recommend Nick for your ..."
    Rating:  7.6
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    John E. Fitzgerald

    John E. Fitzgerald

    5.05 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: General InfoAttorney John E. Fitzgerald was born and raised near Detroit, Michigan. He is a 1983 graduate of East Lansing High School in East Lansing, Michigan. He moved to Winston-Salem, North Carolina in 1983 to attend Wake Forest University. Mr...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Michael Kyle McEnery

    Michael Kyle McEnery

    5.04 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Michael is a Raleigh native who recently moved to Ashevile, NC because of his love of the outdoors and the mountains. When he isn't working, Michael can often be found on the water somewhere with a fishing pole in his hand. He enjoys fishing, hiki...
    Rating:  7.9
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    Kellie Chappell Gonzalez

    Kellie Chappell Gonzalez

    5.028 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Family and more
    Bio: MEETING YOUR LEGAL NEEDS EXCEEDING YOUR EXPECTATIONS Experienced, Dedicated, Professional--Traffic, Divorce, Separation, Wills, Criminal and Real Estate. Let us help you with all your legal needs. Experienced Legal Representation where we go the e...
    Rating:  9.4
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    Chandan Yajaman Shankar

    Chandan Yajaman Shankar

    5.03 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Litigation
    Review: "I live in Augusta, GA and was involved in a multicar auto accident just outside of Fayetteville, NC on I95. I sought counsel from a professional friend who referred me to Mr. Shankar to handle some issues I was having with a ticket I received for ..."
    Rating:  7.6
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    Katy Strait Chavez

    Katy Strait Chavez

    3.76 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Review: "Katy is the best choice we took for out case she takes time to explain the process of everything she does"
    Rating:  8.7
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    Matthew Grant Moore

    Matthew Grant Moore

    4.936 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more
    Bio: Matthew G. Moore is dedicated to providing effective and zealous service to clients going through the most trying times in their lives. Matthew G. Moore focusses his practice on all aspects of family law including divorce, child custody, child sup...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Jeremy Allen Cotten

    Jeremy Allen Cotten

    4.9348 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: Mr. Cotten is a native of Fuquay Varina in Wake County, North Carolina. He attended primary education in Fuquay and has many family members from the area. After completing his high school education he signed and played professional baseball within...
    Rating:  7.1
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    Charles Hamilton Ayres

    Charles Hamilton Ayres

    4.913 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Tax
    Review: "I hired Mr. Ayres of Olsinski Law firm to resolve my son's traffic ticket. His representation resulted in the matter being resolved as a non-moving violation which carries no DMV or insurance point. I am very satisfied with the results and highly ..."
    Rating:  7.0
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