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    Daniel Micah Blau

    Daniel Micah Blau

    4.97 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, Federal Crime
    Bio: I am a North Carolina Board Certified Specialist in Appellate Practice. I provide experienced criminal defense representation for trials and appeals in North Carolina state and federal courts. Whether you have a traffic ticket, a serious felony ch...
    Rating:  10
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    Michelle Nicole Abbott

    Michelle Nicole Abbott

    5.08 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: Michelle Abbott is a North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney, located in Charlotte, NC. Michelle is licensed to practice law in North Carolina State Court and in Federal Court in the Western District of North Carolina. Michelle works at Gilles La...
    Rating:  9.4
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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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    Ames C. Chamberlin

    Ames C. Chamberlin

    5.02 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I am a Board Certified Specialist in State and Federal Criminal Law and have been Board Certified since 2003. I am a past chair of the Criminal Justice Section of the North Carolina Bar Association and past co-chair of the Criminal Law Board Certi...
    Rating:  10
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    Sarah Jessica Farber

    Sarah Jessica Farber

    4.36 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, Business and more
    Bio: I enjoy spending time with my two dogs, Maverick and Goose, when I'm not working. I also love to garden and entertain in my backyard. I love to travel overseas and am hoping to visit Denmark and Amsterdam in the next year.
    Rating:  10
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    Parisa Houshmandpour

    Parisa Houshmandpour

    4.931 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Criminal Defense Attorney In Raleigh, North Carolina Parisa Houshmandpour is a defense attorney in Raleigh, North Carolina. She graduated with honors from University of North Carolina at Greensboro, majoring in Criminology and minoring in Anthropo...
    Rating:  8.9
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    Michael Randall Puterbaugh

    Michael Randall Puterbaugh

    5.013 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Former prosecutor, elected official, adjunct professor, law firm partner, death penalty certified, NFL agent and Certified Title IX Investigator - having tried criminal cases at the municipal, county and federal levels and having handled matters f...
    Rating:  9.2
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    Carla M. Litrenta

    Carla M. Litrenta

    5.07 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Litigation and more
    Bio: Carla is a career litigator who is passionate about being in the courtroom. After graduating from law school, Carla joined the Monroe County State Attorney’s office where she prosecuted misdemeanors through first-degree felonies. She has been the ...
    Rating:  10
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    Christopher Glenn Blow Dozier

    Christopher Glenn Blow Dozier

    4.9111 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Chris Dozier is a Raleigh native and former Wake County Prosecutor practicing criminal defense litigation in Wake County. His practice includes DWI/DUI defense, criminal misdemeanor and felony defense as well as handling traffic cases. He brings a...
    Rating:  9.8
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    Paul Y. K. Castle

    Paul Y. K. Castle

    5.012 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Mr. Castle studied philosophy in his twenties. After obtaining a Ph.D. in that field from the University of Chicago, he went on to study law at Duke University School of Law. At the beginning of his legal career, Mr. Castle served as a prosecutor ...
    Rating:  10
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    Joel N. Oakley

    Joel N. Oakley

    5.04 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Joel is the best criminal defense attorney. He has helped us twice in the past with traffic offenses and I highly recommend his service. He is very professional and loves what he does. If you are looking for a fair trial, Joel is your attorney."
    Rating:  10
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    Leslie S. Robinson

    Leslie S. Robinson

    5.029 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Review: "I found myself in a situation that carried significant legal implications. Upon speaking with Les and reviewing my case, I felt confident letting go of the stress I was harboring related to the case. He told me some things to really put my mind at..."
    Rating:  9.5
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    Hart Miles

    Hart Miles

    5.05 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Gaming
    Review: "I have NOTHING bad to say about Hart! Being that I have never had to go through the process of hiring a lawyer, showing up to court, etc. and the fact that I was living out of state I assumed this was going to be a painful process. I was lucky to ..."
    Rating:  9.7
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    Kristen Denise Dewar

    Kristen Denise Dewar

    5.018 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Originally from Toronto, Canada, Kristen has a Honors B.A. in Political Science from the University of Toronto, and a J.D. and Certificate in Criminal Advocacy from Charlotte School of Law. Kristen has a passion for details and trivia - she brings...
    Rating:  10
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    Nathaniel James Earwood

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    Nathaniel James Earwood

    4.9151 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime and more
    Nathan Is an experienced, reliable and compassionate Defense Attorney
    Rating:  7.8
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    Andrew Patrick Crook

    Andrew Patrick Crook

    4.921 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: I became an attorney because I enjoy solving problems and helping people. It is fulfilling work to identify strengths and weaknesses in my clients’ cases, and to explain to them how I can use the strengths to their advantage to accomplish their go...
    Rating:  9.3
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    Shahzad Khan

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    Shahzad Khan

    5.09 reviews
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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: Honesty, Integrity, Respect -- the foundation of our attorney-client relationship. Education J.D., Elon University School of Law, 2017 B.S., University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 2014 Admissions North Carolina State Bar Affiliation North Car...
    Rating:  7.9
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    Matthew Charles Faucette

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    Matthew Charles Faucette

    4.535 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "He is my hero when my son got in trouble all the other lawyers i spoke with said he would go away for a long time but god was always in charge and with matt 's help my son is home thank you"
    Rating:  7.1
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    J. Scott Coalter

    J. Scott Coalter

    5.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: J. Scott Coalter is Board Certified Specialist in State and Federal Criminal Law in North Carolina who began defending clients in criminal cases in 1997. He has experience as both a prosecutor and public defender, having served as an Assistant Pub...
    Rating:  9.9
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    H. Wood Vann

    H. Wood Vann

    5.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
    Bio: I am a lifelong resident onf Durham, NC. I practice primarily in Durham County but will travel to adjacent counties
    Rating:  9.8
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    Christopher Timothy Mccartan

    Christopher Timothy Mccartan

    4.995 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: Chris McCartan grew up in Buffalo, New York, and has lived in Concord since 2002. As the child of a single mother, he learned the values of hard work and responsibility from one of the most incredible women in the world. A graduate of Syracuse Uni...
    Rating:  9.5
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