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Raleigh, NC Criminal defense lawyers

301 lawyers specializing in Criminal Defense are available in the Raleigh, NC area.

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Raleigh has 301 Criminal defense Attorneys with 2761 Reviews

  • Patrick Benton Weede

    Weede Law, PLLC
    8801 Fast Park Drive, Suite 301, Raleigh, NC
    5.0 stars 9 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Former state and federal prosecutor. Experienced trial attorney. Call for a free consultation.
  • David A. Coolidge Jr.

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    Coolidge Law Firm
    434 Fayetteville Street, Suite 2030, Raleigh, NC
    5.0 stars 62 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Arrested? Criminally charged? Facing Student Conduct? Call Me!
  • James Kevin Jackson

    Western Wake Law Group
    887A Washington Street, Raleigh, NC
    5.0 stars 37 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.2  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Highly Skilled & Experienced Representation With A Commitment To Personal Attention.
  • Dewey Powell Brinkley

    Law Office of Dewey Brinkley
    130 S. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC
    5.0 stars 55 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    I am committed to providing zealous representation to those charged with criminal offenses in the Raleigh area. I have experience as both an Assistant District Attorney and as a private practice Criminal Defense Attorney in Raleigh. I bring a uniq...
  • Benjamin Hiltzheimer

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    Hiltzheimer Law Office, PLLC
    19 W Hargett St, #508, Raleigh, NC
    5.0 stars 78 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Over a decade of experience litigating complex criminal cases on behalf of the accused.
  • Matthew John Golden

    Matthew J. Golden
    127 W. Hargett St., Suite 603, Raleigh, NC
    5.0 stars 67 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    I am passionate about helping people with their legal issues, especially in the fields of criminal law and driving while impaired offenses. I have represented people from all walks of life, including indigent clients, high school and college stude...
  • Steven Saad

    Saad Law
    105 S Bloodworth St, Raleigh, NC
    5.0 stars 37 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.9  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Former Supervising Prosecutor in Wake Co. Experience In Over 100,000 Criminal Cases and Trials.
  • Geoffrey Ryan Willis

    Willis Johnson & Nelson PLLC
    1101 Haynes Street, Suite 205, Raleigh, NC
    5.0 stars 4 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    I am a former Wake County Assistant District Attorney with over 10 years of criminal trial experience and Board Certified by the North Carolina Bar in State and Federal Criminal Law.  I am a Raleigh native, graduating from Enloe High School and at...
  • A. Patrick Roberts

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    Roberts Law Group PLLC
    203 W. Millbrook Road, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC
    5.0 stars 46 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Former Assistant District Attorney with 19 years of experience and thousands of cases handled.

    Practice area
    25% Criminal defense, 50% Sex crime, 25% Drug Crime

    Cost
    Free Consultation
    Some lawyers offer a free consultation to help determine whether their services are right for your legal needs
    30 minutes

    License
    NC, Active since 2002

  • Ana Sofia Nunez

    Fay Grafton Nunez
    2609 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 207, Raleigh, NC
    5.0 stars 3 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    I was born in Havana, Cuba and came to the United States with my family in 1995. As a former Public Defender in Wake County I have experience in defending persons accused of domestic violence, larcenies, drug posession, property crimes, DWI, drivi...
  • Daniel Micah Blau

    Daniel M. Blau, Attorney at Law, P.C.
    887A Washington St, Raleigh, NC
    5.0 stars 7 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Whether you're charged with a minor misdemeanor or a serious felony, I will defend you zealously.
  • Thomas Courtland Manning

    Manning Law Firm, PLLC.
    1312 Annapolis Drive, Suite 201, Raleigh, NC
    5.0 stars 1 review
    Avvo Rating: 9.9  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Tom Manning brings 38+ years' experience as judicial law clerk, federal prosecutor and more than 250 felony jury trials in North Carolina state and federal courts, innumerable negotiations and determined, focused representation of individuals and ...
  • John O.N. Eluwa

    JOHN ELUWA
    808 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh, NC
    5.0 stars 12 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 8.4  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    John Eluwa is a graduate of North Carolina Central University School of Law, Durham, North Carolina and currently serving a term from 2014 to 2016 as a Board of Director for the Wake County Bar Association. Attorney Eluwa is eager to work with all...
  • Matthew Charles Faucette

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    Faucette Law Firm, PLLC
    421 Fayetteville Street, Suite 1100, Raleigh, NC
    4.5 stars 29 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 7.1  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Review: “He is my hero when my son got in trouble all the other lawyers i spoke with said he would go away for a long time but god was always in charge and with matt 's help my son is home thank you”
  • Christopher Ryan Detwiler

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    Christopher R. Detwiler
    555 Fayetteville St, Suite 201, Raleigh, NC
    5.0 stars 26 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.8  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Chris is ready to fight hard to protect your rights in pursing the most favorable outcome for you.

    Practice area
    30% Criminal defense, 40% DUI and DWI, 15% Speeding and traffic ticket, and more.

    Cost
    Free Consultation
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    30 minutes

    License
    NC, Active since 2012

  • Seth A. Blum

    Kurtz & Blum
    434 Fayetteville Street, Suite 710, Raleigh, NC
    4.0 stars 5 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Seth is a graduate of Tufts University and Duke Law School. He also holds a Master's Degree from the Terry Sanford Institute of Public Policy Studies. Seth is an experienced trial attorney who is licensed and has tried cases in both North Carolina...
  • Elliot Sol Abrams

    CHESHIRE PARKER SCHNEIDER & BRYAN, PLLC
    PO Box 1029, Raleigh, NC
    5.0 stars 4 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    I am a graduate of Georgetown University Law School and focus on federal and state criminal defense and asset forfeiture matters.  I also represent licensed professionals facing disciplinary actions by their licensing boards, as well as public off...
  • Emily Damsgaard Gladden

    Tin Fulton Walker & Owen
    204 N Person St., Raleigh, NC
    5.0 stars 26 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.2  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Emily Gladden is a fighter. She practices in state and federal courts across North Carolina representing clients facing charges ranging from low-level misdemeanors to sex offenses, murder, and white-collar offenses. She has also consulted for one ...
  • Russell D. Babb

    Tharrington Smith, LLP
    150 Fayetteville Street, Suite 1800, Raleigh, NC
    5.0 stars 71 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Russell D. Babb was born in Wilson, North Carolina.  He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he was a Morehead Scholar and co-captain of the 1995 Carolina football team.  A four-year starter as an offensive lineman...
  • James Bradford Polk

    209 Fayetteville St, Suite 105, Raleigh, NC
    5.0 stars 5 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 8.9  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Brad grew up in Greensboro, North Carolina and graduated from Greensboro Day School. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from North Carolina State University and his law degree from the University of Mississippi. After graduating from O...

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