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    29 criminal defense lawyers serve Spencer, NC. Compare the best based on 258+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Rowan County are listed below.

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    Spencer Has 29 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 258 Reviews

    Rosalee Marie Hart

    Rosalee Marie Hart

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    Po Box 136, 125 B Fifth Street, Spencer, NC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Family, Criminal Defense, General Practice
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    James A. Davis

    James A. Davis

    5.0202 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Spencer (Salisbury)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: James is the right choice for the client seeking a blend of experience, academics, peer recognition, and wisdom. His experience of more than 35 years includes not guilty verdicts in capital and non-capital murders; $2.29 million, $2.25 million, an...
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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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    James Austin Davis

    James Austin Davis

    5.032 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Spencer (Salisbury)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: I am a proud third generation Rowan County attorney and am licensed to practice law in both North Carolina and Virginia. I focus primarily on Driving While Impaired defense, criminal defense, and general trial litigation. To date, I have tried hun...
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    Darrin D. Jordan

    Darrin D. Jordan

    5.02 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Spencer (Salisbury)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: After graduating from Catawba College with degrees in Accounting and Political Science/Pre-Law, I attended Campbell University School of Law in Buies Creek, North Carolina where I receive my law degree in 1990. I was admitted to the North Carolina...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Ryan Brent Addison

    Ryan Brent Addison

    4.65 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Spencer (Salisbury)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Review: "The Law Office of Ryan B. Addison was attentive and knowledgeable and I felt all the personal and case related concerns I had were heard and addressed. I am from out of town and was anxious about being represented without being present. I was kept..."
    Rating:  7.9
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    James Pete Hoffman Jr.

    James Pete Hoffman Jr.

    5.01 review
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Spencer (Salisbury)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I have been fighting for my disability for 6 years. A year or so ago I was given Mr Hoffman's number as a referral from a friend. I had almost given up hope. With his ready staff and honest hard work, we did it!! I was found fully favorable . I r..."
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    B. Ashley Andrews

    B. Ashley Andrews

    5.01 review
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Spencer (Salisbury)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "During a very stressful time, dealing with criminal and family law issues we couldn't have been happier with the law office of Ashley Andrews! She was very informative, responsive and detail oriented. Regardless of how busy she was we felt as thou..."
    Rating:  6.9
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    John C. Sherrill

    John C. Sherrill

    5.02 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Spencer (Salisbury)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Family and more
    Review: "I had never been in trouble before and had several trafficking, conspiracy, and obtain CS by forgery charges and was looking at more than 40 years in prison. I was given his name by another attorney in SC, and from the first day I met him, I didn'..."
    Rating:  6.6
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    Matthew John Barton

    Matthew John Barton

    3.73 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Spencer (Salisbury)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Landlord & Tenant and more
    Bio: Matthew J. Barton is a former law enforcement officer turned attorney. In addition to his practice of law, Mr. Barton is an avid student and and black belt in Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate Do. Mr. Barton also holds a 5th Degree black belt in Trias Shur...
    Rating:  6.8
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    Douglas A. Smith

    Douglas A. Smith

    4.01 review
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Spencer (Salisbury)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Mediation, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Review: "If you are looking for someone to represent you in a criminal matter this is a great lawyer to look at. He offers reasonable rates and can get you a fair deal. If you have civil dealings this would not be a good choice. He basically dropped the ba..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Sean Bartlett Sandison

    Sean Bartlett Sandison

    1.01 review
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Spencer (Salisbury)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Probate and more
    Rating:  6.9
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    William Spencer Newsome

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    Criminal Defense Attorney near Spencer (Salisbury)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, Family and more
    Rating:  6.5
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    Jeff Morris

    Jeff Morris

    5.03 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Spencer (Salisbury)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "I'm glad I hired Jeff for my separation and divorce. He patiently and thoroughly answered all my questions (even when I interrupted his lunch break, lol). Also, he worked within my budget. He genuinely cares about people. I would highly recommend ..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    W. Marlowe Rary

    W. Marlowe Rary

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    Criminal Defense Attorney near Spencer (Salisbury)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: I was born and raised in Salisbury, North Carolina. In 2018, my family and I decided to move back to Rowan County so that I could practice law in my hometown. In 2021, I became a Partner with Cecil Whitley, Darrin Jordan, and Robert Inge. My pract...
    Rating:  6.4
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    Douglas Todd Paris

    Douglas Todd Paris

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    Criminal Defense Attorney near Spencer (Salisbury)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Wills and Living Wills
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    Nathanial P. Butler

    Nathanial P. Butler

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    Criminal Defense Attorney near Spencer (Salisbury)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
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    Barrett Owen Poppler

    Barrett Owen Poppler

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    Criminal Defense Attorney near Spencer (Salisbury)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
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    Graham M. Carlton Jr.

    Graham M. Carlton Jr.

    3.02 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Spencer (Salisbury)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Criminal Defense and more
    Review: "We are so grateful for the time and care shown to our family. Even though he wasn’t able to take our case, he took the time to review our exhibits, offer thoughtful feedback, and point us toward helpful resources. His kindness, integrity, and will..."
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    Benjamin Franklin Jr.

    Benjamin Franklin Jr.

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    Criminal Defense Attorney near Spencer (Salisbury)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
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    Roy Marshall Bickett Jr.

    Roy Marshall Bickett Jr.

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    Criminal Defense Attorney near Spencer (Salisbury)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
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