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    Kathy Williams Richardson

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    Kathy Williams Richardson

    5.010 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Divorce & Separation and more
    Protect yourself and your freedom. We offer free consultations for your criminal charge.
    Rating:  10
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    Russell W. Dement

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    Russell W. Dement

    4.816 reviews
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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more
    The power and knowledge of a former prosecutor on your side.
    Rating:  10
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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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    George Wilmarth Nickel

    George Wilmarth Nickel

    4.9112 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Defense Attorney – Wiley Nickel When your future and reputation are at stake, an experienced criminal defense attorney makes your rights a priority. As a former Deputy District Attorney Wiley Nickel has the experience that matters most. With a pra...
    Rating:  10
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    Russell D. Babb

    Russell D. Babb

    5.099 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    Bio: Russell D. Babb was born in Wilson, North Carolina. He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he was a Morehead Scholar and co-captain of the 1995 Carolina football team. A four-year starter as an offensive lineman f...
    Rating:  10
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    Kevin Brandon Remington

    Kevin Brandon Remington

    4.986 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Ethics & Professional Responsibility, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: Born and raised in North Carolina, Brandon is a founding partner at Remington & Dixon, PLLC. Brandon concentrates his practice in the areas of criminal defense, professional license defense and traffic law. Brandon double-majored in Political Scie...
    Rating:  10
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    Aaron Michael Goforth

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    Aaron Michael Goforth

    5.012 reviews
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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more
    Bio: Aaron obtained his undergraduate degree in Spanish Language and Literature, graduating Summa Cum Laude from Garner-Webb University. While in college, Aaron studied abroad in both Alajuela, Costa Rica and León, Spain. After college, Aaron moved to ...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Grayson Howard Cheek

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    Grayson Howard Cheek

    4.845 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more
    For Passionate & Experienced Criminal Defense Call Attorney Grayson H. Cheek Today (910) 338-0864!
    Rating:  9.7
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    Lloyd Colby Bolton

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    Lloyd Colby Bolton

    5.063 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Lloyd Bolton is a former Assistant District Attorney in Onslow County and Mecklenburg County. He was also a logistics Marine Officer with the 2nd MLG and 22D MEU. Being a Marine and a former prosecutor gives him the insight needed to craft your le...
    Rating:  8.7
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    Daniel Russell Talbert

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    Daniel Russell Talbert

    4.49 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "Best attorney I have ever had he goes above and beyond I appreciate you Mr Talbert & Chelsea"
    Rating:  9.4
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    Taylor Hastings

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    Taylor Hastings

    5.040 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, General Practice, Business
    Bio: Taylor knows that every case begins with real voices, real stories, and real fears. That is why he listens first. Understanding drives strategy and clarity anchors communication. He builds each legal step on those foundations because the law can f...
    Rating:  10
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    Matthew Vernon Silva

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    Matthew Vernon Silva

    5.0251 reviews
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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    I have personally handled thousands of criminal charges as a State's attorney and Defense Attorney.
    Rating:  10
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    Chad Douglas Garrett

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    Chad Douglas Garrett

    5.018 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI
    Aggressive. Knowledgeable. Results. Call Today.
    Rating:  10
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    Karen Draper Gerber

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    Karen Draper Gerber

    5.03 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Talk to a Board Certified Specialist in Federal & State Criminal Law today- free consultations.
    Rating:  10
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    Eli Parker Sevcik-Timberg

    Eli Parker Sevcik-Timberg

    5.093 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    Bio: Eli Timberg is a criminal defense attorney with a focus on domestic violence, drugs, and DWI and a track record of delivering for his clients. Prior to joining Rawls, Scheer, Clary & Mingo in 2022, Eli spent more than six years at the Mecklenburg ...
    Rating:  10
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    Jason Lee Aycoth

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    Jason Lee Aycoth

    5.072 reviews
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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Aggressive Representation With A Proven Track Record For Excellent Results! Call 336-814-2430
    Rating:  10
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    William M. Willis

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    William M. Willis

    4.923 reviews
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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Certified Specialist in NC Criminal Law
    Rating:  9.0
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    Georgia S. Nixon

    Georgia S. Nixon

    4.843 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: I began my career in the district attorney's office as an assistant district attorney. I have spoken on several occasions for continuing legal education to other attorneys in the areas of Driving while impaired, jury selection and drug cases. I se...
    Rating:  10
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    Steven Saad

    Steven Saad

    4.941 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: Steven Saad spent the bulk of his career as a Wake County District Attorney and is now considered one of the most highly effective criminal lawyers in the area. He has tried over 1,000 trials with charges ranging from simple assault to first degre...
    Rating:  10
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    Frederick Bertrand Adams

    Frederick Bertrand Adams

    5.026 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: **********EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 3, 2021, I WAS SWORN IN AS A DISTRICT COURT JUDGE. AS A RESULT, I AM NO LONGER ABLE TO PRACTICE LAW OR ACCEPT NEW CLIENTS.***********.Frederick B. Adams, II is the owner and sole attorney at the Law Offices of Frederic...
    Rating:  10
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    Christopher Anthony Beechler

    Christopher Anthony Beechler

    5.083 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I have practiced criminal defense law since 2001. I am a board certified specialist in state and federal criminal law (by the NC State Bar Board of Legal Specialization). I represent clients in all types of criminal matters around the state. I hav...
    Rating:  10
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