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    41 criminal defense lawyers serve Jacksonville, NC. Compare the best based on 682+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Onslow County are listed below.

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    Matthew Vernon Silva

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    Matthew Vernon Silva

    5.0245 reviews
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    Silva, Kiernan & Associates, PLLC
    2416 Commerce Road, Jacksonville, NC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    I have personally handled thousands of criminal charges as a State's attorney and Defense Attorney.
    Rating:  10
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    Gintaras Kazys Krulikas

    Gintaras Kazys Krulikas

    5.0131 reviews
    Minick Law, P.C. - Jacksonville
    200 Valencia Drive, Jacksonville, NC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Being charged with a crime in North Carolina can be a very stressful experience, especially if it involves the complex web of North Carolina's DWI laws. As the Managing Partner of Minick Law, P.C.'s Wilmington office, I strive to provide detailed ...
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    Paul Y. K. Castle

    Paul Y. K. Castle

    5.012 reviews
    The Castle Law Firm, P.C.
    502 College St, Jacksonville, NC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 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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    Andrew M Snow

    Andrew M Snow

    4.037 reviews
    Andrew M. Snow, Attorney at Law, PLLC
    220 NEW BRIDGE STREET, Jacksonville, NC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Business and more
    Bio: I have extensive criminal trial experience representing clients charged with both misdemeanor and felony offenses. I have civil litigation experience including landlord/tenant disputes, property disputes, contract disputes and business disputes. I...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Nathan Edward Sweet

    Nathan Edward Sweet

    4.847 reviews
    Nathan Sweet
    Brookview Dr, Jacksonville, NC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, DUI & DWI
    Review: "I had the great pleasure to be a client of Nathan Sweet. Back in November 2012 I was charged with a misdemeanor larceny and came across the office of Nathan Sweet. I met up with him and we discussed my options, I Immediately felt relieved because ..."
    Rating:  9.7
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    Lloyd Colby Bolton

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    Lloyd Colby Bolton

    5.058 reviews
    Lloyd C. Bolton Attorney at Law, PLLC
    323 New Bridge St., Jacksonville, NC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 6 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more
    Lloyd Bolton is a former Assistant District Attorney in Onslow County and Mecklenburg County. He was also a logistics Marine Officer with the 2nd MLG and 22D MEU. Being a Marine and a former prosecutor gives him the insight needed to craft your le...
    Rating:  7.5
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    Steven M. Laird

    Steven M. Laird

    4.625 reviews
    Laird Law PLLC
    718 Court St., Jacksonville, NC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Steven Matthew Laird has been an practicing law since August of 2009. Mr. Laird's practice areas include civil and criminal litigation. Mr. Laird defends misdemeanor and felony criminal cases, domestic violence, juvenile delinquency, misdemeanor a...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Charles Winfield Taylor

    Charles Winfield Taylor

    5.010 reviews
    Silva, Kiernan & Associates PLLC
    2416 Commerce Road, Jacksonville, NC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI
    Bio: The law is complicated and can be confusing to the untrained eye. Have you been charged with a crime, do you need estate planning help, or feel someone has done you wrong, but have no idea where to start? Charles W. Taylor III has been providing c...
    Rating:  7.7
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    Matthew James Thomas

    Matthew James Thomas

    5.032 reviews
    Matthew Thomas Law, PLLC
    507 New Bridge Street, Jacksonville, NC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Military Law, Government
    Bio: Matthew J. Thomas is the founding member of Matthew Thomas Law, PLLC. Over the years, Mr. Thomas has earned a reputation for being one of the best military defense attorneys in the country because of his successes litigating and trying some of the...
    Rating:  6.7
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    Joseph Peterson

    Joseph Peterson

    5.08 reviews
    502 College Street, Jacksonville, NC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: I focus my practice on criminal defense and domestic/family law. I work to find solutions outside of the courtroom but remain prepared and willing to fight for your rights as a trial attorney. Call The Castle Law Firm at to ask for a consultation.
    Rating:  7.4
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    Trevor James Avery

    Trevor James Avery

    3.511 reviews
    The Trevor J. Avery Law Firm
    636 Court St, Jacksonville, NC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Trevor J. Avery is a partner and leading criminal defense attorney at Welch and Avery in Jacksonville, NC. Having been born and spent much of his life in Onslow County, Mr. Avery has a wide network of professional contacts in health, academic, and...
    Rating:  7.9
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    Hurman R. Sims

    Hurman R. Sims

    4.03 reviews
    Law Office of Hurman R. Sims
    222 New Bridge Street., Jacksonville, NC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 57 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Bankruptcy & Debt
    Bio: Hurman Sims received his B.A. and J.D. from the University of Texas at Austin in 1966 and 1969. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1969 to 1989 and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel while serving as a general court-martial judge at Camp Lejeune...
    Rating:  8.7
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    Johnathon Scott Naylor

    Johnathon Scott Naylor

    4.714 reviews
    The Castle Law Firm, P.C.
    502 College Street, Jacksonville, NC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Review: "Had my dui, down too a reckless driving an a $50 fine that speaks for itself"
    Rating:  7.2
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    Corey David Case

    Corey David Case

    5.02 reviews
    Bryon M. Smith Attorney at Law
    814 New Bridge Street, Jacksonville, NC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 6 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Juvenile
    Review: "Reduced to a nonmoving violation I am very appreciative I highly recommend"
    Rating:  5.9
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    Lee Elkins Britt

    Lee Elkins Britt

    3.76 reviews
    Lee E. Britt, Attorney at Law
    410 New Bridge Street, Suite 5A, Jacksonville, NC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation
    Bio: At Britt Law, my role is above all to put my client's interest first. I am devoted to providing experienced legal advice so I can aggressively defend you against any and all accusations, something I take very seriously. It's my responsibility to o...
    Rating:  7.1
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    Casey Scott Starling

    Casey Scott Starling

    5.015 reviews
    Starling Law Firm, PLLC.
    112 Old Bridge St. Suite 100, Jacksonville, NC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Wills & Living Wills and more
    Bio: Originally from Jacksonville, North Carolina, Casey S. Starling completed his Bachelor of Arts in criminal justice from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke before pursuing his legal education at Western Michigan University Thomas Cooley L...
    Rating:  6.4
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    Michael Charles Surles

    Michael Charles Surles

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    Michael C. Surles, Attorney at Law, P.A.
    216 Old Bridge Street, Jacksonville, NC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Rating:  8.1
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    C. Jason Humphrey

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    C. Jason Humphrey

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    Gaylor, Edwards, Vatcher & Humphrey, LLP
    219 New Bridge St, Post Office Box 1057, Jacksonville, NC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Litigation and more
    Rating:  7.9
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    Thomas R. Peterman

    Thomas R. Peterman

    5.02 reviews
    102-E Elizabeth Street, Jacksonville, NC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Social Security and more
    Review: "Never having been in the situation of having a serious injury and still wanting/needing to both work and see a doctor, I was very baffled and frustrated by the workmans' compensation system. Mr. Peterman and his staff understood my concerns and su..."
    Rating:  8.1
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    Katherine Hagen

    Katherine Hagen

    5.03 reviews
    J. Hegg Law, 310 New Bridge St., Jacksonville, NC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation
    Review: "My wife put out a restraining order (in Craven County) just so she could keep our daughter, wrote down a bunch of nonsense...needless to say after all was done, Mrs Hagen got me my daughter back, she almost got my case dismissed but judge wouldn't..."
    Rating:  6.1
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