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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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    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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    Criminal Defense Lawyers in North Carolina

    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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    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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    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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    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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    Chandan Yajaman Shankar

    Chandan Yajaman Shankar

    5.03 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 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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    John M Kotzker

    John M Kotzker

    4.952 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Review: "I hired Mr. Kotzker to handle a few traffic criminal cases and he did exactly what he said he would. However, he actually got me a better result than I expected and I am extremely happy to have my license back. Thank you again Mr. Kotzker."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Joseph B. Dupree

    Joseph B. Dupree

    5.02 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Wills & Living Wills and more
    Bio: J.B. Dupree II, P.A. in Greenville is dedicated to guiding eastern North Carolina clients through the serious challenges presented by criminal charges and family-related legal issues. I founded this law firm in 2017, after 25 years of legal practi...
    Rating:  7.6
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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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    David Andrew Creech

    David Andrew Creech

    5.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 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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    Rose Mary Staples Deese

    Rose Mary Staples Deese

    5.02 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 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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    Nichole Cotton

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    Nichole Cotton

    5.012 reviews
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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Estate Planning and more
    Facing criminal charges in North Carolina? Cotton Law Firm delivers experienced, trial‑tested criminal defense when your freedom and future are on the line.
    Rating:  7.3
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    Nicole Latrice Little

    Nicole Latrice Little

    5.013 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Expungement, DUI & DWI
    Review: "I spent 4 months in search of an attorney and settled on Grace, Tisdale & Clifton. This would be a case I would have usually handled on my own but the distance played a role and I am glad I chose a firm and the competence of Ms Little. Thanks to h..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Stephen Michael Ball

    Stephen Michael Ball

    5.011 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Stephen M. Ball: High-Stakes State & Federal Criminal Defense When you are facing serious felony charges, your choice of counsel is the most important decision you will make. Since 1993, I have defended clients against the most severe allegations ...
    Rating:  6.7
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    Patrick Ryan Anstead

    Patrick Ryan Anstead

    5.02 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Patrick Anstead is an experienced criminal defense attorney with extensive knowledge of the criminal justice system that clients can rely on during the most difficult time in their lives. Whether you are charged with a serious felony offense or si...
    Rating:  7.4
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    Matthew Grant Moore

    Matthew Grant Moore

    4.936 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 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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    Anna E. Smith

    Anna E. Smith

    5.03 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Anna was such a helpful attorney during some very troubling times for me in my life. Not only did she just help with my legal problems, she also helped me get back on the right track in life. She was always available to answer my questions, and al..."
    Rating:  7.5
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    Randall Ross Howell

    Randall Ross Howell

    4.917 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "Mr. Randall Howell recently represented me in court. I was very worried about the case and nervous of the outcome. However, Mr. Howell was prompt, effective, and informative. There were over 800 cases on the docket, but I was in and out of the cou..."
    Rating:  7.7
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    Matthew Alan Stockdale

    Matthew Alan Stockdale

    5.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: I am a Christian attorney that represents my clients to the fullest extent of the law. I treat my clients with the utmost respect. I am a trial attorney that has tried all types of cases to verdict. If you want an experienced and compassionate att...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Dawn Marie Oxendine

    Dawn Marie Oxendine

    5.05 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Review: "My daughter, a graduate of UNCW, had a legal issue that could have had a devastating impact on her life and career. Dawn gave us wise counsel and excellent legal advice. The results were wonderful for my daughter with the case being dismissed. I w..."
    Rating:  7.4
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    Darrin D. Jordan

    Darrin D. Jordan

    5.02 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: After graduating from Catawba College with degrees in Accounting and Political Science/Pre-Law, I attended Campbell University School of Law in Buies Creek, North Carolina where I receive my law degree in 1990. I was admitted to the North Carolina...
    Rating:  7.6
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