Top Rated Cabarrus County, NC Criminal Defense Lawyers

In Cabarrus County, North Carolina, there are 44 criminal defense lawyers available with 552+ reviews, ratings and specialties. Best‑reviewed attorneys appear first. Cities within the county are listed below for a more focused search.

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Cabarrus County Has 44 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 552 Reviews

Cabarrus County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Bio: Kimberly Olsinski has experience representing client in the Charlotte and Concord area with their criminal defense and personal injury matters. If you have been arrested for a DWI, drug possession, assault, trespassing or any other criminal offens...

Rating: 8.9

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Cabarrus County 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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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Cabarrus County, NC

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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Cabarrus County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Violent Crime

Bio: Mr. Olsinski received his Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and History from Indiana University, where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta social fraternity and the National Scholars Honor Society. He attended Hofstra University School of Law, w...

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(704) 529-9052

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Cabarrus County 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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Cabarrus County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Insurance and more

Bio: Merritt is a partner in the firm of Hartsell & Williams, P.A. He has sixteen years of trial experience concentrating in Cabarrus, Rowan, Stanly, and Mecklenburg counties. Merritt successfully handles and tries cases involving family law and domest...

Rating: 7.0

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Cabarrus County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Mr. Wiseman went above and beyond for me, and my case was complicated. He was able to get both cases dismissed, though I only hired him for one. He sincerely cares, is well connected in Cabarrus County, and knows his stuff. Highly recommend!!!"

Rating: 6.6

Call for a consultation(833) 641-1599

George W. Wiseman's Website

Cabarrus County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Expungement and more

Review: "She did a wonderful job. In defending my case I will get if something would to happen in the near future. So I suggest everyone to think about Courtney for there lawyer."

Rating: 6.2

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Cabarrus County 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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Cabarrus County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "He was recommended by a friend and I made the right choice. I was very scared and stressed out about my charges but he made me feel a lot better from our first meeting. I really felt like he cared about the case and I appreciate everything"

Rating: 5.3

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Cabarrus County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals, Civil Rights and more

Review: "Kristin was incredibly thorough with all information and documentation for my separation. She made sure that I understood everything that I was agreeing to, and made sure that she had all the necessary facts. She also helped me keep perspective wh..."

Rating: 6.5

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Cabarrus County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, White Collar Crime and more

Bio: Jason has been practicing criminal law since 2005. Jason graduated from Charlotte Country Day School, and received his undergraduate degree from Duke University. After graduating with a J.D. cum laude from the University of Illinois, Jason began w...

Rating: 7.9

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Cabarrus County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Personal Injury

Bio: Lakai Vinson is a native North Carolinian who received her Bachelors from Hampton University in Virginia. She obtained her law degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s School of Law in 2008 and is licensed to practice in both ...

Rating: 9.4

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Cabarrus County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Tax

Review: "I hired Mr. Ayres of Olsinski Law firm to resolve my son's traffic ticket. His representation resulted in the matter being resolved as a non-moving violation which carries no DMV or insurance point. I am very satisfied with the results and highly ..."

Rating: 7.0

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Cabarrus County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more

Bio: Attorney Laura M. Baker delivers aggressive, compassionate, and down-to-earth criminal defense with a focus on clear communication so clients fully understand the legal, personal, and financial implications of traffic offenses, misdemeanors, and f...

Rating: 9.6

Call for a consultation(704) 313-1893

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Cabarrus County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more

Bio: Jay is a partner in the firm of Hartsell and Williams PA and has been practicing with the firm since 1998. Jay handles an array of legal matters in many different areas such as speeding tickets, traffic violations, DWIs, drug cases, misdemeanors a...

Rating: 9.4

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Cabarrus County 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: 9.4

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Cabarrus County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Review: "Sarah has been such an amazing Attorney, She listened and followed through with all her professional compassion with my case. We are still in battle with my Divorce, but know the outcome will be more than amazing with her by my side. This Attorney..."

Rating: 7.5

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Cabarrus County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "I was hoping and praying to get charges reduced down to a lesser offense and Scott was able to get the charges dismissed. Thanks!!!! Services were definitely worth every penny."

Rating: 6.5

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Cabarrus County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Trusts and more

Review: "I retained Ms. Zacharias to handle my divorce, child custody and support, and equitable distribution. Ms. Zacharias has always been professional in her interactions with me. We discussed up front what would be covered by the retainer agreement and..."

Rating: 6.9

Call for a consultation(866) 338-0591

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Cabarrus County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Ms. Stapleton has really been a blessing in a very scary and unpredictable process. From our first contact with Ms. Stapleton, she was very thorough and professional in explaining the legal process. She was very honest in telling us the "best" out..."

Rating: 6.5

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