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    Leza L. Driscoll

    Leza L. Driscoll

    4.711 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Bio: Ms. Driscoll is an experienced trial attorney having acted as lead counsel in numerous criminal and civil cases.
    Rating:  7.7
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    Jacob E. Setzer

    Jacob E. Setzer

    5.05 reviews Attention
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Review: "I've been using Mr. Setzer for over a year now and I recommend him to everyone I know. He's the first lawyer I've ever had represent me that I could tell actually cared about my situation. He's gone above and beyond in every instance and I could n..."
    Rating:  7.7
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    Ursula Lee Walder

    Ursula Lee Walder

    5.02 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, General Practice
    Bio: Attorney Ursula L. Walder represents clients in criminal defense (DWI, felonies, misdemeanors, probation violations), family law (divorce, child support modification, child custody, termination of parental rights, represent parents against DSS), e...
    Rating:  7.5
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    David Q. Burgess

    David Q. Burgess

    5.010 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "David is by far the best attorney I've ever had he is very smart and has so many clients and still managed to keep me and my mother beyond informed. He devotes his entire life to his job more than most attorneys do. He also managed to solve my cas..."
    Rating:  7.4
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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 17 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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    L. Bree Laughrun

    L. Bree Laughrun

    5.06 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: Born and raised in Charlotte, Ms. Laughrun graduated from Myers Park High School and went on to attended the College of Charleston, receiving a degree in business administration. While attending Charleston, she participated in the Honors Program, ...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Devon Ashely Glick

    Devon Ashely Glick

    5.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Expungement
    Review: "Devon promptly dealt with my traffic ticket. I gave her the ticket and described the event, a few days later she notified me that my ticket was dropped and I wouldn't get any points on my license. What more could I ask for?"
    Rating:  8.2
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    Kerstin Walker Sutton

    Kerstin Walker Sutton

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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, White Collar Crime
    Bio: Sutton & Lindsay PLLC provides professional consultations and legal assistance in resolving criminal charges, professional license and ethics issues, related civil matters and crisis management. Kerry Sutton manages the Durham office of Sutton & L...
    Rating:  10
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    Carl Hearn

    Carl Hearn

    5.037 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: J. Carlyle "Carl" Hearn, II, handles matters and serves clients with legal needs in Davie, Forsyth, Yadkin, Wilkes, Ashe, Stokes and Surry Counties located in the western piedmont and foothills. Prior to joining the iTicket team, Carl worked with ...
    Rating:  6.6
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    Marcus Wayne Conner

    Marcus Wayne Conner

    5.09 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Marcus Wayne Conner, Jr., a native of Greenville, NC, received his undergraduate degree from East Carolina University where he majored in Political Science and Philosophy. During his tenure at ECU he was an active member of the Student Government ...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Andrew Hampton Kite

    Andrew Hampton Kite

    5.09 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Drug Crime, Cannabis Law and more
    Review: "Mr. Kite was the best lawyer i could have asked for i got myself in trouble multiple times, and he always has a reasonable fee and gets me out of a tight spot every time."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Shannon Rebecca Leigh Williamson

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    Shannon Rebecca Leigh Williamson

    5.05 reviews
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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation and more
    Bio: Shannon Williamson was born and raised in Hillsborough, North Carolina. She obtained her undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Law Degree from North Carolina Central University School of Law. Shannon has ded...
    Rating:  7.0
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    Bailey J. Farrin

    Bailey J. Farrin

    5.07 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Review: "Bailey Farrin has assisted me on two occasions with traffic violations. She is approachable, compassionate, fair minded and communicates in a clear and straight forward manner. Time will be taken to ensure that your case is taken to court under op..."
    Rating:  9.1
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    Kelvin J. Atkinson

    Kelvin J. Atkinson

    5.02 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "Kelvin was one the best lawyer I ever had. He help me get my DL back after not having them for 25 years. I had over 40 tickets in 4 different counties, and he help me with all of them. If you need help with anything please call, because he will ge..."
    Rating:  7.7
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    Stacey D. Rubain

    Stacey D. Rubain

    4.04 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 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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    Michelle Kathleen Moss Jerome

    Michelle Kathleen Moss Jerome

    5.05 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Bio: I pride myself on being a compassionate advocate that is accessible to my clients. I am a dedicated attorney that cares about your case and your future. I am a graduate of the North Carolina Central School of Law. I graduated with high honors in t...
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    Shawn L. Fraley

    Shawn L. Fraley

    4.65 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family
    Review: "Shawn Frayley represented me in serveral cases from tickets to drug charges to probation violations. My cases were so bad I should still be serving time, but Shawn helped me over and over again knowing I had it in me to do right. Even when he was ..."
    Rating:  7.8
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    Kathryn S. Lindley

    Kathryn S. Lindley

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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Rating:  7.5
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    Daniel H. Johnson

    Daniel H. Johnson

    5.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: Prior to joining with Ryan Willis to form Willis Johnson, PLLC, I had a variety of professional experiences that I bring to my practice of law. After graduating from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, I served as a Surface Warfare Of...
    Rating:  8.1
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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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