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Raleigh, NC Criminal defense lawyers

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

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Raleigh has 302 Criminal defense Attorneys with 2816 Reviews

  • Benjamin Hiltzheimer

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    Hiltzheimer Law Office, PLLC
    19 W Hargett St, #508, Raleigh, NC
    5.0 stars 74 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Over a decade of experience litigating complex criminal cases on behalf of the accused.
  • 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.
  • Landon White

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    Landon White Law Firm, PLLC
    211 New Bern Place, Raleigh, NC
    5.0 stars 8 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.8  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Right the Ship with Experience, Knowledge, and Perseverance. Call Today for a Free Consultation.

    Practice area
    50% Criminal defense, 25% DUI and DWI, 10% Divorce and separation, and more.

    Cost
    Free Consultation
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    30 minutes

    License
    NC, Active since 2012

  • David Coolidge

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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!
  • Patrick 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.
  • Christopher Detwiler

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    Christopher R. Detwiler
    555 Fayetteville St, Suite 201, Raleigh, NC
    5.0 stars 25 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

  • James Jackson

    Western Wake Law Group
    887A Washington Street, Raleigh, NC
    5.0 stars 34 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.2  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Highly Skilled & Experienced Representation With A Commitment To Personal Attention.
  • Malcolm Matheson

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    Matheson & Associates PLLC
    127 West Hargett Street, Suite 100, Raleigh, NC
    5.0 stars 18 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Any criminal charge, from a low-level misdemeanor to a felony charge can having lasting impacts on your record. Don't leave your future up to an attorney who lacks the experience and know how to secure favorable outcomes, including dismissals and...

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

    Cost
    Free Consultation
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    60 minutes

    License
    NC, Active since 2010

  • Seth 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...
  • Matthew 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...
  • Dewey 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...
  • Russell Babb

    Tharrington Smith, LLP
    150 Fayetteville Street, Suite 1800, Raleigh, NC
    5.0 stars 70 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...
  • Michael Frickey

    The Frickey Law Firm, PLLC
    5 W Hargett St Rm 510, Raleigh, NC
    5.0 stars 29 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    The Frickey Law Firm places special emphasis on developing lifelong relationships with our clients.  It is our goal to be your attorney for life, not just for the day.  We believe every client deserves representation by an attorney who has excepti...
  • Asi Jackson

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    JACKSON LAW CENTER
    4030 Wake Forest Rd., Suite 300, Raleigh, NC
    5.0 stars 61 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 8.6  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Put experience and competence to work for you! Call Jackson Law Center for your legal needs!

    Practice area
    25% Criminal defense, 50% Personal injury, 25% Speeding and traffic ticket

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    NC, Active since 2005

  • William Finn

    Sandman, Finn & Fitzhugh
    7101 Creedmoor Road, Suite 122, Raleigh, NC
    5.0 stars 10 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.9  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    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 y...
  • Kevin Marcilliat

    Raleigh Office
    203 W. Millbrook Road, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC
    5.0 stars 56 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    I joined Roberts Law Group as an associate in 2014 and was made a partner in the firm in 2016.  Presently, I am the partner in charge of the firm's Wilmington office, where I focus on defending state and federal felony charges all across Eastern N...
  • Collin Cook

    Cheshire Parker Schneider, PLLC
    133 Fayetteville Street, 4th Floor, Raleigh, NC
    4.5 stars 12 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    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 ...
  • Christopher Dozier

    Dozier Law Firm, PLLC
    3825 Barrett Drive, 301, Raleigh, NC
    5.0 stars 110 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.8  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    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...
  • Hart Miles

    Cheshire Parker Schneider, PLLC
    133 Fayetteville St., Raleigh, NC
    5.0 stars 5 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.9  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Review: “For the first time in my adult life I found myself in need of a good attorney, well I found a great attorney in Hart Miles. My best friend hired him over 17 years ago and I never forgot the name Hart Miles. The words of m...
  • J. Williams

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    Batch, Poore, & Williams, PC
    5540 Centerview Dr., Suite 315, Raleigh, NC
    5.0 stars 3 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    The Batch, Poore, & Williams law firm in Raleigh is where clients come first.

    Practice area
    10% Criminal defense, 60% Family, 25% Divorce and separation, and more.

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    NC, Active since 2005

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