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Raleigh Has 310 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 3120 Reviews

Marcilliat & Mills, PLLC, Raleigh Office
19 W. Hargett Street, Suite 700, Raleigh, NC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, White Collar Crime and more

Bio: Kevin Marcilliat is an award-winning state and federal criminal defense attorney who has handled criminal cases in more than 70 counties across North Carolina and all three federal districts. Known for taking on complex cases including adult and c...

Rating: 10

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Western Wake Law Group
887A Washington Street, Raleigh, NC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

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

Highly Skilled & Experienced Representation With A Commitment To Personal Attention.

Rating: 8.9

Call for a FREE consultation(919) 737-2986

James Kevin Jackson's Website

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Criminal Defense

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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Weede Law, PLLC
8801 Fast Park Drive, Suite 301, Raleigh, NC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more

Former state and federal prosecutor. Experienced trial attorney. Call for a free consultation.

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(919) 694-6551

Patrick Benton Weede's Website

Cheshire Parker Schneider, PLLC
133 Fayetteville Street, 4th Floor, Raleigh, NC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

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

Bio: Born in Greenville, North Carolina, Collin Cook grew up in Raleigh, where he attended Ravenscroft High School. He graduated from North Carolina State University in 2004 with a degree in history, and he began studying law at Wake Forest University ...

Rating: 10

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Christopher R. Detwiler
434 Fayetteville St, Suite 1840, Raleigh, NC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence

Chris is ready to fight hard to protect your rights in pursing the most favorable outcome for you.

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(919) 646-3686

Christopher Ryan Detwiler's Website

Landon White Law Firm, PLLC
211 New Bern Place, Raleigh, NC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: Landon White has earned more than 10 years of trial experience representing clients in criminal, civil, and administrative proceedings in State and Federal Courts. He has experience in more than half of the 100 counties in the State of North Carol...

Rating: 9.6

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Dozier Law Firm, PLLC
3825 Barrett Drive, 301, Raleigh, NC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Real Estate, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: Chris Dozier is a Raleigh native and former Wake County Prosecutor practicing criminal defense litigation in Wake County. His practice includes DWI/DUI defense, criminal misdemeanor and felony defense as well as handling traffic cases. He brings a...

Rating: 9.8

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Cheshire Parker Schneider, PLLC
133 Fayetteville St., Raleigh, NC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Gaming

Review: "I have NOTHING bad to say about Hart! Being that I have never had to go through the process of hiring a lawyer, showing up to court, etc. and the fact that I was living out of state I assumed this was going to be a painful process. I was lucky to ..."

Rating: 9.7

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Ryan Willis Law PLLC
150 Fayetteville Street, Suite 300, Raleigh, NC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Violent Crime and more

Former Wake County Prosecutor with state and federal trial experience you can trust. Call a North Carolina Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist to fight for you.

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(844) 421-0689

G. Ryan Willis's Website

Brady Law Firm, PLLC
130 Mine Lake Court, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

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

Bio: I became an attorney because I enjoy solving problems and helping people. It is fulfilling work to identify strengths and weaknesses in my clients’ cases, and to explain to them how I can use the strengths to their advantage to accomplish their go...

Rating: 9.2

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Sandman, Finn & Fitzhugh
7101 Creedmoor Road, Suite 122, Raleigh, NC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

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

Bio: If the police have spoken to you, you need to speak to me. Former Wake County Felony Prosecutor. Tough, dedicatated and available at for a free same day consulation. Call me and lets talk about your case and let my 16 years of experience help you....

Rating: 9.6

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ITicket.law
608 West Johnson Street, Suite 13, Raleigh, NC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

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

Bio: Shannon Williamson was born and raised in Hillsborough, North Carolina. She obtained her undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Law Degree from North Carolina Central University School of Law. Shannon has ded...

Rating: 7.1

Call for a consultation(833) 576-0291

Shannon Rebecca Leigh Williamson's Website

Farber Law Firm, PLLC
P.O Box 40902, Raleigh, NC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals, Business and more

Bio: I enjoy spending time with my two dogs, Maverick and Goose, when I'm not working. I also love to garden and entertain in my backyard. I love to travel overseas and am hoping to visit Denmark and Amsterdam in the next year.

Rating: 10

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Faucette Law Firm, PLLC
421 Fayetteville Street, Suite 1100, Raleigh, NC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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"

Rating: 7.1

Call for a consultation(919) 752-4200

Matthew Charles Faucette's Website

Kurtz & Blum, PLLC
434 Fayetteville St, Suite 710, Raleigh, NC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Colby was hired by me due to a referral from a known associate. I hired Mr Berry March of 2018 to defend me on multiple cases i was fighting against. Mr Berry was very clear about his legal knowledge and helping me understand where i stood with my..."

Rating: 9.4

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150 Fayetteville Street
Suite 1800, Raleigh, NC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation

Bio: Melissa Hill is a native of Asheville, North Carolina. She received her B.A. degree, magna cum laude, as a member of Phi Beta Kappa, from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1984. She also attended law school at UNC, where she was a...

Rating: 10

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Blau | Hynson LLP
887A Washington St, Raleigh, NC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals, Federal Crime

Bio: I am a North Carolina Board Certified Specialist in Appellate Practice. I provide experienced criminal defense representation for trials and appeals in North Carolina state and federal courts. Whether you have a traffic ticket, a serious felony ch...

Rating: 10

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Tharrington Smith
150 Fayetteville Street, Suite 1800, Raleigh, NC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Roger W. Smith, Jr., was born in Raleigh, North Carolina and attended the Raleigh public schools. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of North Carolina in 1991. While at UNC he was inducted into the Order of Gimgho...

Rating: 9.5

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Fanney Law Office PLLC
108 Park Avenue, Raleigh, NC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime

Review: "Mr. Fanney has helped me in two different cases and got a tremendous result from his ability to handle and take care of them. He knows what he does, and you can trust in him to get the best possible outcome. I would never hesitate to contact him a..."

Rating: 10

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JOHN ELUWA
808 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh, NC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

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

Bio: 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...

Rating: 8.0

Call for a FREE consultation(919) 752-5140

John O.N. Eluwa's Website

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