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    Mecklenburg County Has 339 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 4019 Reviews

    Althea F. Richardson

    Althea F. Richardson

    5.03 reviews
    Mecklenburg County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation and more
    Review: "Had a complex child custody case that didn't look promising from the start. She wasted no time sugar coating my chances when other lawyers have in the past. (This was my 2nd rodeo) We got to work and got the settlement I was hoping for and it was ..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Michael J. Greene

    Michael J. Greene

    5.03 reviews
    Mecklenburg County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I knew Mr Greene was my lawyer from the first time we met. He is extremely down to earth and has a quiet confidence that is very positive. He always had time for my questions no matter how big or small. Once he heard my side of things and once I p..."
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    Criminal Defense Lawyers in Mecklenburg County, NC

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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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    Tracy T. Hatcher

    Tracy T. Hatcher

    5.03 reviews
    Mecklenburg County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "Mr Hatcher is a true professional.He was honest and really looked out for our best interest.He managed a terrible situation into an acceptable one. Thank you Tracy"
    Rating:  6.5
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    Theodore Alonzo Maloney

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    Theodore Alonzo Maloney

    5.03 reviews
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    Mecklenburg County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Personal Injury and more
    Hablamos Español. Our office has handled thousands of criminal cases and is ready to defend you.
    Rating:  8.1
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    James J. Exum

    James J. Exum

    5.02 reviews
    Mecklenburg County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Car Accidents and more
    Review: "Attorney Exum was hired by my father to represent him in a wrongful death lawsuit, in which my motherbpassed away. My sisters and I became his clients, upon the passing of my father in the midst of the case. Mr. Exum displayed a very unprofessiona..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    William L. Hunter

    William L. Hunter

    5.02 reviews
    Mecklenburg County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: My greatest attribute is the ability to fully invest myself in my clients. To a client, this means that I will do everything possible to understand your needs, to stand up and advocate for your interests, to fine tune every detail of documents cre...
    Rating:  8.7
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    John Joseph Dowling

    John Joseph Dowling

    5.02 reviews
    Mecklenburg County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 5 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals
    Review: "I've had consultations with variety of attorneys over the years for both civil and criminal matters and say without hesitation John is as good as you will ever find. He walked me through the details of my situation with patience and total command ..."
    Rating:  5.8
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    Joel L. Kirkley

    Joel L. Kirkley

    5.02 reviews
    Mecklenburg County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Review: "Josh is a native Charlotte man who knows the area and people well. He understood my case well and helped me even though I was not the most rich or fancy client. Josh knows people and it makes him a good lawyer. He is honest, and I do not get a fee..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Salena J. Davis-Woods

    Salena J. Davis-Woods

    5.02 reviews
    Mecklenburg County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, General Practice
    Bio: ​ATTORNEY DAVIS-WOODS graduated from high school Summa Cum Laude in 2001. Her education continued at North Carolina Central University in Durham, NC on a full academic scholarship. She studied abroad at the Universidad Internacional Centre de Bili...
    Rating:  8.9
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    Erik Rand Ashman

    Erik Rand Ashman

    5.02 reviews
    Mecklenburg County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Litigation
    Review: "I cannot say enough great things about Erik Asheman of Olsinski Law Firm. Erik devoted many hours to my custody case when other attorneys felt it was too difficult. He took the time to listen to all facts, reviewed pages of evidence and responded ..."
    Rating:  7.1
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    Cheyenne N. Chambers

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    Cheyenne N. Chambers

    5.01 review
    Mecklenburg County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Appeals and more
    Bio: Cheyenne opened The Chambers Law Office in 2026, after working as a Senior Trial Attorney within the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington, DC. With over a decade of complex litigation experience in state and federa...
    Rating:  10
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    Sable Leigh Toney

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    Sable Leigh Toney

    5.01 review
    Mecklenburg County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 5 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: A public servant, an individual who serves at the pleasure of the public; Sable has always felt her best when being able to help others in need. As a former Pitt County prosecutor, she has had the opportunity to tailor justice in a more progessive...
    Rating:  7.0
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    Larry D. Tucker

    Larry D. Tucker

    5.01 review
    Mecklenburg County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Very professional, knowledgeable, and dedicated to his clients. He provided us the best criminal defense possible. Would hire again."
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    Anthony Thomas Delnero

    Anthony Thomas Delnero

    5.01 review
    Mecklenburg County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Anthony Delnero did an amazing job handling my case without breaking a sweat. He had my case dismissed almost immediately. Professional and ethical, highly knowledgeable in criminal related matters. I hope to never need a criminal attorney again, ..."
    Rating:  6.1
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    Lindsey Diane Curcio

    Lindsey Diane Curcio

    5.01 review
    Mecklenburg County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Animal Law and more
    Review: "We met with Attorney Curcio for a consultation on a family matter. She was very understanding and professional. And even thou she could not handle the matter for us due to jurisdiction restrictions she gave us great advice and pointed us in the ri..."
    Rating:  6.6
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    Maxwell Tanner Bertini

    Maxwell Tanner Bertini

    5.01 review
    Mecklenburg County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Landlord & Tenant, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Review: "Maxwell Bertini is a great lawyer and provided excellent service. I been plead not guilty in a simple assault case which Carolinas Towing started against me as a measure to press me to stop civil case - Contest Towing Hearing with this company. Th..."
    Rating:  6.1
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    Brent F. King

    Brent F. King

    5.01 review
    Mecklenburg County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Bankruptcy & Debt and more
    Review: "We refinanced our mortgage, and Mr. King was the lawyer who handled the paperwork. From the moment the refinance was approved by our credit union, it took two days for Mr. King to finish the necessary paperwork to close on the loan. I have never s..."
    Rating:  2.2
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    Jennifer Michelle Stevens

    Jennifer Michelle Stevens

    5.01 review
    Mecklenburg County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: Proudly representing clients in the Charlotte and surrounding areas for all their criminal, immigration, and traffic matters! I am passionate about helping my clients get the best outcome possible in their matters and fighting for their rights.
    Rating:  8.0
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    Johneric C. Emehel

    Johneric C. Emehel

    5.01 review
    Mecklenburg County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Attorney Emehel, One of the many outstanding characteristics of Attorney Emehel is his ability to focus on the client's needs. He leaves you feeling like you are the only case he is working on. Very approachable, dependable, and focused. Attribut..."
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    Kenneth D Bell

    Kenneth D Bell

    5.01 review
    Mecklenburg County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, International Law, White Collar Crime
    Review: "For my money, the best attorney around. Tremendous combination of both government and private sector experience. Ken is smart, committed, and leaves not stones un-turned. A nice guy when you need him to be, and a hardass when that's what's requi..."
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