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    Derek Matthew Gray

    Derek Matthew Gray

    1.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: In 2008, Mr. Gray started his practice of law as an Assistant District Attorney here in Forsyth County and served in that position for 10 years until 2018. During his time as an Assistant District Attorney, he prosecuted all levels of criminal mat...
    Rating:  7.0
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    Gregory M. Byrd

    Gregory M. Byrd

    5.063 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: I will work hard to get the best result possible for you! Please call me for a free consultation and learn why many people decide to give their legal problems "The Byrd."
    Rating:  8.3
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    William M. J. Farris

    William M. J. Farris

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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Personal Injury and more
    Rating:  9.2
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    Aaron J. Steventon

    Aaron J. Steventon

    1.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, General Practice
    Bio: Aaron may not be a North Carolina native, but he has such a decorated history in family law that his addition to the NC state bar in 2020 was more than welcome. Prior to relocating, he practiced and worked on large variety of cases in rural Kansas...
    Rating:  6.8
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    Bonner L. Stiller

    Bonner L. Stiller

    5.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: Bonner L. Stiller, the founder of our firm, has earned a strong reputation as a criminal defense lawyer in Brunswick County. In addition to this successful career, he has served as a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives for the 17...
    Rating:  6.5
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    Stephen G. Royster

    Stephen G. Royster

    5.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years
    Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, DUI and DWI and more
    Review: "Mr. Royster handled the entire case himself. He provided me with outstanding support for a fair fee."
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    Ivan J. Ivey

    Ivan J. Ivey

    5.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas: Appeals, Criminal Defense, Family and more
    Review: " i have retained Mr. Ivey for many years. he is the best at what he does. he & his legal team sincerely have my child's best interests at heart. Mr. Ivey is very respectable & has been practicing law longer than i have been alive. i trust & admire..."
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    Jay H. Ferguson

    Jay H. Ferguson

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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Rating:  7.5
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    Wade E. Byrd

    Wade E. Byrd

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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 53 years
    Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Criminal Defense and more
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    Meghann Kay Burke

    Meghann Kay Burke

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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, General Practice
    Rating:  7.1
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    Candace Moore Seagroves

    Candace Moore Seagroves

    3.02 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Candace Seagroves focuses her practice in criminal defense, primarily in Wake County and its neighboring jurisdictions. She handles cases involving traffic violations, driving while impaired, underage drinking tickets, open container violations, d...
    Rating:  6.6
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    John Mckinley Kirby

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    John Mckinley Kirby

    5.04 reviews
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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Administrative Law, Appeals and more
    Review: "I consulted with Attorney John Kirby regarding a complicated family situation, and I was very impressed with how carefully he reviewed my documents and how clearly he explained the law. He took the time to research the issues involved, walked me t..."
    Rating:  5.5
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    Jeffrey Loren Poulsen

    Jeffrey Loren Poulsen

    1.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Immigration and more
    Rating:  7.2
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    Ada Gabriela Vicuna

    Ada Gabriela Vicuna

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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Lawsuits & Disputes
    Rating:  7.1
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    Ashley Lawrence Holliday

    Ashley Lawrence Holliday

    5.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Elder Law, Family and more
    Review: "In my opinion Ms Lawrence-Holiday did an outstanding job going against very difficult odds. And won our case with outstanding results. Thank you very much."
    Rating:  6.5
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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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    J. Heath Finley

    J. Heath Finley

    5.05 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: My Client's problems and opportunities are my focus. In my nine years of trying cases in front of juries in eastern North Carolina I have never found a policy that serves my Clients and my practice better than HONESTY. Appearances and half-truths ...
    Rating:  7.1
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    Holly Arlene Groh

    Holly Arlene Groh

    3.73 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Juvenile
    Review: "Out of stater, got a ticket while driving through town and didn't know what to do since I couldn't afford to fly back for court. Holly took care of everything, and brought some serious ease of mind. My ticket was reduced to nearly nothing and I co..."
    Rating:  6.6
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    Robin N. Rhodes

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    Robin N. Rhodes

    4.92 reviews
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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Personal Injury and more
    Rating:  6.9
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    Scott C. Casey

    Scott C. Casey

    5.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Expungement and more
    Review: "I could spend the rest of the day talking about how incredibly impactful and effective Scott Casey is as a lawyer. But you can just scroll the reviews and see that for yourself. Instead, I'm going to tell you about how incredibly professional, per..."
    Rating:  6.5
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