Top Rated New Bern, NC Criminal Defense Lawyers

20 criminal defense lawyers serve New Bern, NC. Compare the best based on 54+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Craven County are listed below.

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New Bern Has 20 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 54 Reviews

Greene Crow & Smith, P.A.
401 Middle Street, Post Office Box 1676, New Bern, NC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Litigation and more

Review: "Roughly two years ago, I reached out to Mr. Greene’s office to seek counsel on matters pertaining to my rapidly deteriorating marriage (since then, my divorce has been finalized). Little did I know how difficult this chapter of life would be for m..."

Rating: 10

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Chesnutt, Clemmons & Peacock, P.A.
PO Box 550, 225 Broad Street Suite C, New Bern, NC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years

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

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Rating: 7.3

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in New Bern, 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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Chesnutt and Clemmons, Pa
Po Box 550, New Bern, NC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years

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

Rating: 9.4

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1315 S. Glenburnie Rd. Suite A5, New Bern, NC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Bio: I pride myself on being a compassionate advocate that is accessible to my clients. I am a dedicated attorney that cares about your case and your future. I am a graduate of the North Carolina Central School of Law. I graduated with high honors in t...

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Carolina Law Group
1723 S Glenburnie Rd, New Bern, NC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Estate Planning and more

Review: "Kirby Smith handled a potentially expensive traffic case for me and the outcome was as good as could be expected. I was very pleased with how he handled it."

Rating: 6.7

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Dunn, Pittman, Skinner & Ashton PLLC
Po Box 1389, New Bern, NC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 54 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Mediation, Insurance and more

Rating: 7.4

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Tommy Kellis Attorney at Law
1723 South Glenburnie Road, New Bern, NC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

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

Bio: North Carolina attorneys handle criminal, injury and family law cases.How you confront a legal challenge can affect the rest of your life. To protect your rights, you need a knowledgeable, assertive attorney who won’t back down in the effort to de...

Rating: 6.8

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Greene & Wilson, P.A.
401 Middle Street, Post Office Box 1676, New Bern, NC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Construction & Development

Bio: Tom Wilson is Board Certified by the North Carolina State Bar as a specialist in State and Federal Criminal Law.

Rating: 7.4

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Chesnutt & Clemmons, P.A.
225C Broad Street, PO Box 550, New Bern, NC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Business, Contracts & Agreements and more

Rating: 6.7

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Daniel E. Potter, P.C.
2129 S Glenburnie Rd Ste 13, New Bern, NC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

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

Rating: 7.0

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405 Middle St, 207 Barrington Way, New Bern, NC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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3118 Paw Paw Xing, New Bern, NC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy and Debt, Criminal Defense, Family

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410 Tar Lndg, New Bern, NC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years

Practice Areas: Appeals, Criminal Defense, Litigation

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Ayers & Haidt, P.A.
Po Box 1544, New Bern, NC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Tax, Business and more

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Po Box 446, New Bern, NC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Personal Injury

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5 Quarterdeck Townes, New Bern, NC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Appeals, Arbitration, Employment and Labor and more

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Ward, Smitih & Norris Pa
314 New Street, New Bern, NC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

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

Review: "I retained Mr. Norris' service for a traffic ticket and it was adjudicated favorably. I would use him again and recommend him to anyone."

Rating: 3.8

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Po Box 1638, New Bern, NC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years

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

Rating: 6.5

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1723 S Glenburnie Rd, New Bern, NC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

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

Rating: 6.2

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Lee Bettis
225-A Broad Street, New Bern, NC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, Insurance and more

Bio: I am a former Marine (1982-1986) and former Mayor of New Bern, North Carolina. (2009-2013) I began practicing federal criminal law in New York City in 2000 and have continued to represent clients in need of a strong trial attorney ever since. I re...

Rating: 3.7

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