Top Rated Durham, NC Criminal Defense Lawyers - Page 3

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Durham Has 140 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 1098 Reviews

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: 6.7

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Charns Law Office
123 Orange Street, P.O. Box 59, Durham, NC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years

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

Rating: 7.8

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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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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: 8.7

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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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Charns & Donovan
Po Box 59, Durham, NC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

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

Rating: 7.7

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MUFUKA LAW FIRM, PLLC.
4819 Emperor Blvd Suite 400, Durham, NC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Immigration and more

Bio: I was called to the law from humbled yet blessed beginnings. I followed my father's footsteps to become a lawyer. I was fortunate to attend Lander University in South Carolina and in 2005 I graduated Magna Cum Laude. I received my my law degree in...

Rating: 6.7

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Law Offices of James R. Allen PLLC
PO Box 21363, Durham, NC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Mediation, Litigation

Review: "Attorney Allen helped me get my children back from a bad situation and I received primary custody and was awarded my marital home. I would recommend him to anyone in need of a great family lawyer,"

Rating: 6.3

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Williams & Williams
109 West Parrish Street, Suite 201, Durham, NC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Absolutely TERRIBLE!!! acts as if she is caring and wants to help people out. So many people have mad posts on social media about her taking thousands of their money and never working on their case and will not return phone calls, emails etc. She'..."

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Driver Law Firm, P.A.
5011 South Park Dr., Ste. 230, Durham, NC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Rating: 7.1

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William J. Cotter, P.A.
343 W Main St Ste 203, Durham, NC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Rating: 7.1

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Law Office of Rebecca A. Olla
4 Paradise Pl, Durham, NC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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The Law Office of Sterling Rozear, PLLC
P.O. Box 669, Durham, NC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration

Rating: 7.4

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119 E Main St, Durham, NC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation

Rating: 7.5

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401 N. Mangum St., Durham, NC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Business and more

Bio: I am an attorney in Durham, North Carolina, ready to help you with a variety of legal needs.

Rating: 7.8

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100 E. Parrish Street, Suite 300, Durham, NC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

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

Rating: 7.2

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2530 Meridian Pkwy Ste 200, Durham, NC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years

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

Review: "Mr Aus is knowledgeable ( off the cuff )in Federal law. Very professional and stayed in close contact during crucial times in my case despite his own family struggles at the time. He kept me informed of his goals with my case based own our meeting..."

Rating: 6.9

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Durham County Courthouse, District Court Judges 510 S. Dillard Street, Durham, NC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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Ekstrand & Ekstrand, LLP
110 Swift Ave Fl 2, Durham, NC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Education

Review: "Mr. Ekstrand was supposed to represent us against the school system. He collected fees and then stopped returning phone calls and did absolutely nothing over the course of 4 months. He won't respond to our requests for a refund either. He is nothi..."

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17 Treviso Pl, Durham, NC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding and Traffic Ticket

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Law Offices of John C. Fitzpatrick, P.C.
116 W Main St, Durham, NC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

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

Rating: 6.6

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