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    Mark Everette Edwards

    Mark Everette Edwards

    5.05 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: Board Certified Specialist in State and Federal Criminal Law Federal Offenses Serious State Offenses Drug Trafficking Sex Offenses Drug and Alcohol Offenses DUI/DWI Traffic Violations Bar Admissions: North Carolina, 1989 Florida (Inactive) U.S. Di...
    Rating:  8.2
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    James Martin Doermann

    James Martin Doermann

    5.011 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Administrative Law
    Bio: A founding partner of Doermann Edwards, PLLC, in Greensboro, North Carolina, attorney James Doermann brings a tapestry of experiences to his practice, merging his background as a financial consultant and a military veteran. His legal journey is fu...
    Rating:  6.7
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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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    Spencer Benjamin Merriweather III

    Spencer Benjamin Merriweather III

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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, General Practice, Litigation
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    Walter Jenkins

    Walter Jenkins

    5.02 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Review: "Butch is knowledgeable, well prepared, and extremely familiar with the local environment. There is no better choice in his area(around Southern Pines) to handle a criminal or traffic case."
    Rating:  7.3
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    Vickie Marie O'Brien

    Vickie Marie O'Brien

    5.02 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas: Family, Estate Planning, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "We have had to call upon Vickie numerous times in order to fight the public school system to provide what is required by law for our two boys with learning disabilities. Vickie was driven, empathetic to our situation and persistent with the school..."
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    Patrick Ryan Anstead

    Patrick Ryan Anstead

    5.02 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 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:  7.3
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    Jason Ora Wunsch

    Jason Ora Wunsch

    5.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas: Business, Car Accident, Contracts and Agreements and more
    Review: "I have used Mr.Wunsch before and he was helpful and very friendly!!Everytime I see him,no matter where,he always speaks to me,unlike some attorneys that only want your money and then act like they don't know you after!I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIM!!!"
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    Kenneth Darwin Snow

    Kenneth Darwin Snow

    4.838 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: Kenneth D. Snow is the founder and managing attorney of The Snow Legal Group, PLLC. Licensed in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, and multiple federal courts, he has represented clients in criminal defense, personal injury, medic...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Scott A. Matthews

    Scott A. Matthews

    3.08 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Car Accidents
    Review: "Scott has been my attorney since 2011. He's handled my divorce and ongoing child custody case. Because of Scott's knowledge and ability to diffuse highly volatile situations with my ex-spouse, I could stay calm and make the right decisions. In wor..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Brian C. Arthur

    Brian C. Arthur

    3.76 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Business, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: I was born and raised in Huntington, WV, where I attended Marshall University, home of the Marshall Thundering Herd. While at Marshall, I earned Bachelor's Degree in Political Science. My passions for legal argument and competitive nature inspired...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Maxwell Tanner Bertini

    Maxwell Tanner Bertini

    5.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Landlord & Tenant, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Review: "Maxwell Bertini is a great lawyer and provided excellent service. I been plead not guilty in a simple assault case which Carolinas Towing started against me as a measure to press me to stop civil case - Contest Towing Hearing with this company. Th..."
    Rating:  6.1
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    Gerald W. Hayes

    Gerald W. Hayes

    1.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 57 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Rating:  6.8
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    C. Jason Ralston

    C. Jason Ralston

    4.25 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family and more
    Bio: I was born and raised in Iredell County and am a 1993 graduate of Oak Ridge Military Academy. From there, I attended The Citadel, the military college of South Carolina earning his Bachelor of Arts in business administration in 1997. I attended Cu...
    Rating:  6.8
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    Ben G. Irons

    Ben G. Irons

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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Education, Employment & Labor
    Bio: Ben G. Irons, II was born in Greenville, North Carolina. He attended public schools in Greenville and in 1967 graduated from J. H. Rose High School. He earned his B.A. degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1971 after being...
    Rating:  9.4
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    Jamie Rebecca Gentry

    Jamie Rebecca Gentry

    5.09 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Contracts & Agreements, Business and more
    Bio: I have a different approach to providing legal services. My clients are not just a number or a name, they are a person, and I try hard in every case to get to know my clients so I can provide more personalize assistance to them and their case.
    Rating:  6.9
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    Thomas Arrowood Kellis

    Thomas Arrowood Kellis

    4.722 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: North Carolina attorneys handle criminal, injury and family law cases.How you confront a legal challenge can affect the rest of your life. To protect your rights, you need a knowledgeable, assertive attorney who won’t back down in the effort to de...
    Rating:  6.8
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    Nathan J. Jarvis

    Nathan J. Jarvis

    4.25 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "Mr. Jarvis was my court appointed lawyer, and I don't think I could had hired a better one myself. My family and I was almost ripped apart by the state of NC for no reason at all... only based on what they "thought" happened. The states social ser..."
    Rating:  8.1
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    Stephen Michael Ball

    Stephen Michael Ball

    5.011 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 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...
    Rating:  6.7
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    Lee Marshall Cobb

    Lee Marshall Cobb

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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Child Abuse
    Bio: Lee has a strong passion for helping others in need, especially those with Immigration legal issues. Lee founded the first Immigration Law practice in Iredell County and is proud to serve the immigrant community as well as citizens who desire to b...
    Rating:  7.1
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    Guy Dawson Rouse

    Guy Dawson Rouse

    1.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Estate Planning
    Bio: I was born and raised in Kinston, North Carolina. Shortly after graduating from High School, I enlisted for a 6 year stint in the US Navy where I served asa Firecontrolman. During that time, I did two Mediterranean Deployments, one North Atlantic ...
    Rating:  7.1
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