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Durham Has 151 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 1199 Reviews

Sutton & Lindsay PLLC
PO Box 52551, Durham, NC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, White Collar Crime

Bio: Sutton & Lindsay PLLC provides professional consultations and legal assistance in resolving criminal charges, professional license and ethics issues, related civil matters and crisis management. Kerry Sutton manages the Durham office of Sutton & L...

Rating: 10

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Edwards & Trenkle, PLLC
2818 Chapel Hill Rd, Durham, NC

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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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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Po Box 12378, Durham, NC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family

Bio: Kehinde Watford earned her J.D. Degree from North Carolina Central University School of Law in 2006. Ms. Watford believed that in starting her own practice, she could be more effective in helping people deal with a variety of legal issues. In 2007...

Rating: 7.4

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120 E Parrish St Ste 200, Durham, NC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 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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311 E Main St, Durham, NC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Business, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Review: "Marissa helped us with some key questions we had about incorporation and business contracts. She also caught a couple of things that we hadn't thought of, which will be very important over time. Feeling very good about having her on our team long ..."

Rating: 7.2

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The Law Office of Jessica M. Major
2530 Meridian Parkway, Suite 300, Durham, NC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury

Bio: Attorney Jessica M. Major is a native of Richmond, Virginia. Attorney Major attended college at The University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where she received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology. After completing her undergradu...

Rating: 7.7

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Mary Guy Mendini, Attorney at Law
Po Box 15025, Durham, NC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

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

Bio: I've represented North Carolinians - and others- with suspended licenses, criminal and traffic as well as DWI issues and high-speed traffic charges in courtrooms across NC for over 20 years. I have been able to help so many people get their drivin...

Rating: 9.6

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NicholsonPham, PLLC
113 Broadway Street, Durham, NC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: Meredith Nicholson is a founding partner of NicholsonPham. Meredith received her Juris Doctor from UNC Chapel Hill School of Law and practices in the areas of family law, litigation, and business law. She focuses her practice on litigation surroun...

Rating: 10

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4523 Malvern Rd, Durham, NC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "I remember watching her in a trial thinking "thank god she is my lawyer!"

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Eboni Elm, Esq.
3600 N. Duke Street, Durham, NC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years

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

Bio: Welcome! :) My name is Eboni M. Elm, Esq. I am licensed attorney ceritfied to practice law in North Carolina and New Jersey. I was borned and rasied in Pemberton, New Jersey. I attended the Livignstone College, in Salisbury North Carolina, where I...

Rating: 6.1

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Mark Simeon, Attorney at Law
Mail to: PO Box 1184, By Appointment Only: 114 W Parrish St (no walk-ins), Durham, NC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

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

Bio: Born in Chicago, raised in San Francisco, educated in Atlanta and Washington DC. Licensed to practice law in the District of Columbia (inactive), and in the state and federal courts of North Carolina. Based in downtown Durham on "Black Wall Street...

Rating: 8.1

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116 W Main St, Durham, NC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Review: "When I say Johnathan is the man he is he is straight forward don’t play around and be on it. He tell you he going to make something happen and that’s what he do. My family have worked with him for years and still til this day we still call on him."

Rating: 6.4

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Mckissick & Mckissick
835 N Mangum Street, Durham, NC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Business, Personal Injury and more

Review: "We hired Mr. Mckissick to do our Will. He had helped us before with an car accident and ticket. He is always very professional and on top of things. I love that he walks you through everything while answering any questions you may have."

Rating: 8.0

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119 E Main St, Durham, NC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Wills & Living Wills

Rating: 8.5

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Vavonese Law Firm, PC
4819 Emperor Blvd, Suite 400, Durham, NC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Review: "I have used Ms. Vavonese's services on two occassions. I have always received prompt feedback and great customer service. She has handled both of my matters professionally and has achieved excellent results on both occassions. I would recommend he..."

Rating: 6.8

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Merritt Webb
Po Box 2247, Durham, NC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: As a founding member of the Appellate Practice section of the North Carolina Bar Association, I represent clients in state and federal criminal matters, focusing on appellate advocacy and post-conviction litigation. To understand more about my law...

Rating: 8.5

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Thomas, Ferguson & Mullins
119 E Main St, Durham, NC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Education, Sex Crime

Bio: If you are facing a serious accusation like the violation of an University’s Sexual Misconduct Policy speaking with a lawyer early in the process is essential. Don't face accusations that can change the course of your life alone. A student discipl...

Rating: 8.8

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Durham (Chapel Hill)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

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

Drug Offenses, Domestic Violence Offenses, Theft, White Collar Crime, etc.

Rating: 8.8

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Law Office of Kenneth J. Steinberg
4210 North Roxboro Road, Suite 120, Durham, NC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation and more

Bio: Ken Steinberg, Personal Injury Attorney in Durham NC, understands the frustrations of people who are dealing with insurance companies, medical providers, workers’ compensation claims, criminal and traffic matters, and the legal system. He has been...

Rating: 6.5

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6409 Fayetteville Road, Suite 120, PMB 326, Durham, NC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Administrative Law and more

Bio: Admitted to: States of North Carolina and Maryland; U.S. Courts of Appeal, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and Tenth Circuits; U.S. District Courts for D.C., NC Eastern, Middle, Western Districts: Colorado; and North Dakota. Practicing nationally, Jay's col...

Rating: 8.4

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